Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson buys Australian diagnostic group I-MED for US$2.4 billion
The acquisition is one of the investment company’s largest in recent years and follows its Mandarin Oriental buyout in January
· Cheryl Arcibal
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover
The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.
· AfricaNews
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Kolkata, India – Less than a week before Eid al-Adha, the sprawling Dhulagarh cattle market on the outskirts of Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state, has a deserted look.
· Ritwika Mitra
Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion
At first glance, the strategic rivalry between the United States and China appears nearly absolute. The two superpowers compete over trade, artificial intelligence, military influence, semiconductors, rare minerals, maritime dominance, and the future architecture of the international order.
· BOAZ GOLANY
Game over? Shake-up proposed for Hong Kong internet cafes offering overnight stays
Authorities looking at two pathways to bring internet cafes under regulatory oversight, as some call for rethink to capitalise on esports boom
· Eric Jiang
Game over? Shake-up proposed for Hong Kong internet cafes offering overnight stays
Authorities looking at two pathways to bring internet cafes under regulatory oversight, as some call for rethink to capitalise on esports boom
· Eric Jiang
CSRC’s crackdown on cross-border trading involves US$32b in Hong Kong assets: Citic
The assets involve a crackdown on Futu, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge for offering mainland Chinese investors access to unlicensed trading
· Zhang Shidong
CSRC’s crackdown on cross-border trading involves US$32b in Hong Kong assets: Citic
The assets involve a crackdown on Futu, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge for offering mainland Chinese investors access to unlicensed trading
· Zhang Shidong
US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026
Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says
· Karen Tian
US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026
Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says
· Karen Tian
The UAE is built for permanence, and patient capital should act accordingly | The National
“Be patient. If you are with us, you will find partners in Abu Dhabi.” Those were the words Khaled Al Fahim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, offered me in December, when I sought his counsel on establishing our investment firm in the UAE. They proved prescient. In the months that followed – marked…
· Issam Hamid
Who can best stand the heat will sort the winners from losers at the World Cup
In today’s newsletter, how quick starts, keeping the ball and banking on the bench will help the finalists beat the high temperatures and humidity
· Robsmyth
Strait of Hormuz closure hits Afghanistan's trade and aid
Supply trucks are parked inside the Kabul Customs yard in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)
· Abdul Qahar Afghan
BHP files: leaked memo shows miner backtracking on key climate projects in Australia – video
The world’s biggest miner has halted or delayed projects to cut vast amounts of emissions and has quietly war-gamed options to stall major climate investments in its Western Australian iron ore operations into the next two decades, according to documents leaked to the Guardian and ABC’s Four Corners. In a statement,…
As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?
Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say
· Themis Qi
As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local automotive suppliers set to benefit?
Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say
· Themis Qi
How to think about the Iran war — and what it means for oil and stocks
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· Ken Fisher
Labor wants its 20 per cent gas reservation scheme to apply nationally. What does that mean for WA?
West Australian exporters could be forced to lift the amount of gas kept in reserve for the domestic market under a new framework set out by the federal government.
· Michael Philipps
Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The effects that AI will have on the world economy, says Dr. Michael Gofman, senior lecturer in finance and head of the PhD Program at the Hebrew University Business School, cannot be overstated. “The entire economy is going to undergo an enormous transformation,” he says. “It can be relatively smooth and controlled…
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH CANADIAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSITY
Russia Targets Armenian Cognac and Wine in Latest Trade Curbs on Yerevan
Russia has suspended the sale of several Armenian alcoholic products, widening a series of trade restrictions that come amid increasingly strained relations between Moscow and Yerevan, Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said.
· The Moscow Times
AmCham Korea hosts Mick Mulvaney to discuss Trump 2.0 policy direction
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon in Seoul on Thursday featuring Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff under US President Donald Trump, to discuss the future direction of US policy and its implications for Korea and global business.
· No Kyung-min
LG Electronics OLED TVs top consumer reviews in 14 countries
LG Electronics said its OLED TVs ranked first in consumer media evaluations across 14 countries, strengthening its position in the global premium TV market.
· Jo He-rim
Tesla’s newest electric vehicle could give it a much-needed spark
Tesla hasn’t had a blockbuster new product since the Model Y sport utility vehicle went on sale in 2020.
· Jack Ewing
Japan stocks close at all-time high as investors bet on Iran deal
Japanese stocks climbed across the board in Tokyo, helping lift the Tokyo Stock Price Index (Topix) to an all-time high on May 25. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· JADA NAGUMO
"The World Is Losing Trust": Foreign Investment In Germany Plunges To Lowest Level Since 2009
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,
· Tyler Durden
Tinubu doubles down on reforms as 2027 race begins
Officially endorsed for a second term, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leaning heavily on his economic record, defending painful reforms even as soaring living costs continue to test public patience.
· AfricaNews
Chinese EV retreat opens window for Hyundai in Canada
Ottawa’s import quotas slow BYD, Geely and Chery as Korean automaker gains room in high-margin SUV and hybrid market
· Byun Hye-jin
US-Iran deal hopes push oil prices below $100 a barrel | The National
Oil prices slipped below $100 a barrel on Monday on hopes of a deal between the US and Iran, after President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz blockade would stay in place until an agreement is sealed.
· Shweta Jain
Delivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bid
Shares in Delivery Hero rose over 10% on Monday morning following a Financial Times report that U.S. rival Uber weighed an improved bid for the German food delivery firm.
· Joseph Wilkins
China sales stable as European luxury brands tally first-quarter impact of Iran war
While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline
· Xiaofei Xu
China sales stable as European luxury brands tally first-quarter impact of Iran war
While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline
· Xiaofei Xu
Toyota to cut more production abroad due to Iran war
Toyota plans to cut overseas production of cars, including IMV series. (Toyota Motor)
· Staff Writer
Albanese forges ahead with CGT and negative gearing plan while flagging possible business carve-outs
Labor’s pre-election promise of a $1,000 standard tax deduction and $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’ will be included in the draft laws
· Tom Mcilroy, Josh Butler
Augustus launches follow-up gold hunt near Leonora in WA
Augustus Minerals has wasted little time getting back on the rig at its Music Well gold project near Leonora in WA, launching an immediate follow-up drilling campaign after a promising maiden program at the Clifton East prospect.
· Doug Bright
Financial Times details emerging Tehran-Washington framework
A proposed agreement between Tehran and Washington would extend the current ceasefire by 60 days, creating time for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported, quoting a diplomat.
· Middleeasteye
Five NATO countries block plan for mandatory Ukraine funding – Telegraph
London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Ottawa have rejected a proposal for NATO member states to spend 0.25% of their GDP on the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported.
· RT
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The UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Canda have rejected a proposal for NATO member states to spend 0.25% of their GDP on military assistance to Ukraine, The Telegraph has reported.
· RT
Australian fuel prices face July surge if Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Australia faces a race against time to avoid another fuel price shock, as analysts watch to see if the latest breakthrough to end the Iran war can deliver cuts to the cost of oil before the Albanese government’s 26¢ excise relief expires at the end of June.
· Nick Toscano
S. Korea, Singapore foreign ministers to hold talks on peninsula, regional issues
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have fallen sharply and Asian stock markets have risen on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
· Peter Hoskins
Rubio's India trip focuses on trade, the Quad and sightseeing
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)
· Sheikh Saaliq
A wave of property sellers has been hit by a buyers’ strike
May 25, 2026 — 3:38pm
· Elizabeth Knight
Indonesia faces 'vicious' stagflation: Japan consumer goods firm
Kao products line the shelves of a store in Jakarta: The Japanese consumer products maker is being squeezed at both ends by weak spending and higher costs. (Photos by Natsumi Kawasaki)
· Staff Writer
Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%, revises economic growth higher
Singapore on Monday reported lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8% in April, as the higher costs of energy due to the Iran war will take meaningful effect only from the third quarter.
· Lim Hui Jie
North Korea to hold major party plenary meeting next month
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Malaysia-Japan hydrogen project scales back due to funding constraints
A hydrogen facility operated by SEDC Energy in Malaysia's Sarawak state. (Photo by Norman Goh)
· FUMIKA SATO
Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy
Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak
· Emma Ma
Millions of Chinese consumers ditch their credit cards amid prudent spending, slow economy
Banks report there are 120 million fewer active credit cards in China with 687 million customer accounts, a dramatic drop from 2022’s peak
· Emma Ma
Today in Korean history
1898 -- Korea opens three ports to foreign trade. People and goods from overseas begin to stream into the country through Masan, Gunsan and Hamheung.
· Kim Boram
Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI boom
London — Outsized returns for memory-related stocks have helped fuel substantial gains in U.S. and South Korean equity markets in recent years — but market watchers warn investors forget the market's cyclicality at their own risk.
· Joseph Wilkins