Tobacco traders to buy harvest despite oversupply
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Giselle P. Jordan
Follow the story
Business & Economy
A focused view of neutral reporting on Business & Economy, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00AI and the future of infrastructure talent
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Jing R. Briones
China stalls Airbus delivery approvals to pressure Europe on homegrown Chinese jets
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Reuters
PH ‘not in stagflation mode’ – economists
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Business group urges Senate to respect rules
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· The Manila Times
Gambling jackpots subject to tax – BIR
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Boracay Bridge project dropped by San Miguel
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Moises Cruz, Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Fired JPMorgan employee who claimed wrongful termination over $642.50 ‘Super Bowl’ deli platter awarded $4M
See more of our coverage in your search results.
· Ariel Zilber
Bossy BP big bashed for bullying colleagues before abrupt ouster: report
See more of our coverage in your search results.
· Taylor Herzlich
Robinhood Lets Customers Use AI To Trade Stocks, Make Credit-Card Purchases
Robinhood Markets is launching a new feature whereby customers can hand their money to an AI agent for automated trading and credit-card purchase decisions.
· Tyler Durden
Japan to help Philippines boost oil reserves amid Iran war supply shock
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meet May 28 in Japan. (Source photos by Ken Suzuki, Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Australians with disabilities copped the biggest cuts in the budget. Yet conservative media’s heart bleeds for the wealthy | Greg Jericho
The reaction to the budget has revealed Australia’s warped priorities, with the appalling inequality in dental care among the issues actively ignored
· Greg Jericho
Oil prices slide on hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening within month | The National
Oil prices were down sharply on Wednesday, sliding to their lowest level in the past month and a half, after reports that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “within a month”.
· Alvin R Cabral
Africa's economic growth slows in 2026 but projected to rebound
Despite a slight slowdown in economic growth this year due to the war in Iran, Africa's economic outlook remains strong, the African Development Bank said in its annual report released on Tuesday.
· AfricaNews
Brussels won’t subsidize companies linked to Babiš over conflict of interest concerns
The European Commission is putting the brakes on subsidies for companies linked to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš until conflict of interest allegations are fully cleared up."Czech authorities should not report to the European Commission any expenditures related to operations from December 9, 2025, if those opera…
· Ketrin Jochecová
The race to bypass the Strait of Malacca is about more than trade | The National
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the first- and second-order effects of supply chain disruptions – not just to oil, gas and fertiliser, but to the industries reliant on those products – means that, rarely has so much attention been paid to shipping lanes, maritime law, and the need for alternative routes, as …
· Sholto Byrnes
What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?
When veteran naval officer Frank Garcia was appointed by the United States Senate as assistant secretary of state for African affairs this week, he praised the administration of Donald Trump for affirming Washington’s engagement in “trade and investment for mutual benefit” in the African continent.
· Federica Marsi
Oil plunges to $89 per barrel after Iran reports that peace deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz in 1 month
See more of our coverage in your search results.
· Anthony Blair
BOK to actively join digital currency trial with BIS, other central banks
SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Wednesday that it will actively join an international project to explore how tokenized commercial bank deposits could improve the current financial system, especially for cross-border payments.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
China unveils auto industry blueprint to set EV, AI vehicle and semiconductor standards
The plan sets out Beijing’s ambition to define technical rules for next-generation cars
· Karen Tian
China unveils auto industry blueprint to set EV, AI vehicle and semiconductor standards
The plan sets out Beijing’s ambition to define technical rules for next-generation cars
· Karen Tian
Lululemon Calls Truce With Founder Chip Wilson After Stock Collapse, Leggings Quality Implosion
Lululemon has settled its proxy fight with founder Chip Wilson, ending one of the year's top proxy battles, according to Reuters. This follows a fiery letter to shareholders from Wilson earlier this year, calling for activism, as the athletic apparel retailer has seen its shares collapse, lost market share in the le…
· Tyler Durden
China’s drug regulator clears wave of home-grown innovative medicines amid biotech boom
Domestic firms dominate China’s drug approvals amid jump in spending and out-licensing deals as regulator speeds path to market
· Julie Zhang
China’s drug regulator clears wave of home-grown innovative medicines amid biotech boom
Domestic firms dominate China’s drug approvals amid jump in spending and out-licensing deals as regulator speeds path to market
· Julie Zhang
Workers need to labor for 200 years to make what their CEO made in one, AP survey finds
Elon Musk departs after a welcome ceremony with President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· The Associated Press
Your AI agent can now trade for you on Robinhood. And buy stuff with your credit card too
Retail investors may soon be able to hand the keys to their portfolios, and even their wallet, to artificial intelligence.
· Yun Li
German top economists urge Merz to enact painful reforms to revive growth
BERLIN — Leading German economists warned Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday to rein in soaring social spending, saying the costs risk plunging Europe’s largest economy into prolonged stagnation.
· Nette Nöstlinger
Airbnb picks Tokyo as 'pilot' market for luggage service: CEO
Airbnb will launch luggage storage through its app in Tokyo this year, with plans to expand to 175 cities worldwide. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Property hunters: China regions mine ledgers for dormant riches in ‘idle’ assets
Localities battling debt, such as Jilin and Chongqing, pivot to ‘asset revitalisation’ as land revenue remains weak, but analysts flag new risks
· Xinyi Wu
Property hunters: China regions mine ledgers for dormant riches in ‘idle’ assets
Localities battling debt, such as Jilin and Chongqing, pivot to ‘asset revitalisation’ as land revenue remains weak, but analysts flag new risks
· Xinyi Wu
WATCH: PH helps Filipinos affected by super typhoon in Marianas
The Philippine government has started distributing emergency financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, one of the strongest storms to hit the US territory in recent years. Labor attaché Saul De Vri…
· The Manila Times
S&P Futures At Daily Record High Because RAM And World Peace
US futures are trading at new all-time highs following Tuesday’s record-setting rally (when the S&P hit a new record high on negative breadth as is now the norm) , bolstered by a growing chorus of Wall Street bulls: Goldman lifts its S&P 500 target, while Barclays strategists say investors still have capacity to cha…
· Tyler Durden
Spain police enter PM Sanchez’s Socialist Party HQ in corruption probe
Police have entered the headquarters of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) in Madrid as part of an investigation into possible financial wrongdoing, according to local media reports.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Marcos optimistic about making pitch on PH as investment hub for Japanese businesses
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang on Wednesday expressed optimism President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan would yield positive results particularly in business and trade.
· Kristina Maralit
"Removed Without Warning": Ex-BP Chairman Blasts Abrupt Ouster As Wall Street Gets Spooked
The abrupt Tuesday morning firing of BP Chairman Albert Manifold by the board certainly raised eyebrows, given his key role in the company's turnaround effort: unwinding years of underperforming green-energy bets and steering the oil major back toward its oil-and-gas business.
· Tyler Durden
Market correction risk looks elevated as stocks hit record highs, top Europe central banker warns
There is an "elevated" risk of a market correction, European Central Bank vice president Luis De Guindos told CNBC on Wednesday, as stock indices notch fresh record highs despite a combination of geopolitical turmoil, fiscal challenges and outsized valuations.
· Holly Ellyatt
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds
City tops cross-border wealth on IPO surge and mainland China inflows, as Singapore and US trail in consultancy’s global rankings
· Daniel Ren
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds
City tops cross-border wealth on IPO surge and mainland China inflows, as Singapore and US trail in consultancy’s global rankings
· Daniel Ren
Economic war now ‘main battleground’, says Iranian president
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that “the main battleground today is the economic war” in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
· Middleeasteye
China’s date with once-sanctioned Dutch trade minister on cards for early July: source
The Netherlands’ trade chief and his delegation will come at a pivotal diplomatic moment, as The Hague faces pressure from US tech-export laws
· Xiaofei Xu
China’s date with once-sanctioned Dutch trade minister on cards for early July: source
The Netherlands’ trade chief and his delegation will come at a pivotal diplomatic moment, as The Hague faces pressure from US tech-export laws
· Xiaofei Xu
Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching
Republicans have said for months that inflation is former President Joe Biden's problem. Now, they're staring down the barrel of an inflation crisis of their own making just in time for the midterm election, and the blame game is just getting started.
· Garrett Downs
Micron joins $1-trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
WATCH: Samsung's unionized workers in South Korea approve wage deal
Workers of Samsung Electronics in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, averting a strike that threatened the company’s chip supply operations. Nearly 74 percent of the 62,616 workers who cast ballots backed the agreement, according to the union. The approval followed a five-month dispute over performa…
· The Manila Times
New bull market in software stocks hinges on this report
Options traders are convinced the "SaaS-pocalypse" is over. Whether that's true will likely depend on the market's reaction to Salesforce earnings after the bell Wednesday.
· Oliver Renick
Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining
The action was organised by Greenpeace International alongside Greenpeace Germany and Greenpeace Nordic as part of a wider campaign aimed at stopping commercial mining on the seabed. Images released by the organisation showed the robot unfolding the message at a depth of around 2,315 metres, in an area where mining …
· AfricaNews
Compliance wall: China rewriting world’s agriculture trade rules
Sharp contrasts have emerged across Asia’s agricultural trade landscape, revealing how China’s updated import rules are restructuring supply chains
· Ju Liang
Mamdani’s East Harlem grocery store site already got $25M in NYC taxpayer funds years ago — setting stage for $55M boondoggle
See more of our coverage in your search results.
· Lisa Fickenscher
Trump to place weapons-grade plutonium in private hands
The US Department of Energy has selected a number of private companies as potential recipients of weapons-grade plutonium, including one where Energy Secretary Chris Wright served on the board before joining the admimistration of President Donald Trump.
· RT
Trump to place weapons-grade plutonium in private hands
The US Department of Energy has selected a number of private companies as potential recipients of weapons-grade plutonium, including one where Energy Secretary Chris Wright served on the board before joining the administration of President Donald Trump.
· RT