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At senior management levels, 99% of those surveyed by Mercer thought that incorporating AI would result in at least some staff reductions. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Yuji Murakami)
Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour with tickets priced at up to HK$3,299 each
Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour with tickets priced at up to HK$3,299 each
Fears of a US military operation against Cuba – or an outright invasion – have escalated after Washington indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, as the US continues to choke the island with an economic blockade.
Fears of a US military operation against Cuba – or an outright invasion – have escalated after Washington indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, as the US continues to choke the island with an economic blockade.
The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets
The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets
MARINE biologists have officially documented a new species of ghost pipefish from the coral reefs of the southwest Pacific Ocean, naming the unique creature after a beloved Muppet character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, from Sesame Street.
The Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai: Chinese authorities are clamping down on overseas brokerages. © Reuters
Tugboats pull barges loaded with coal on the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The government seeks to control exports of coal, palm oil and nickel through a new state body in a push to boost state revenue. © AP
CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions
CSRC cracks down on three brokerages, as overseas stock demand rises on strong US tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions
MOST STEM curriculum designers never ask one question: Does this lesson belong to the child sitting in front of them? The answer shows up in the numbers. Women represent only 35 percent of STEM graduates globally, a figure unchanged for a decade. The gap runs deepest where gender meets ethnicity, and it does not beg…
Chinese EV companies are rapidly expanding overseas by snapping up unused factory space from struggling Western automakers, many of whom are downsizing traditional gasoline-car production, according to Nikkei.
The European Central Bank would be making "a big mistake" by hiking interest rates in a bid to combat inflation, according to one senior economist, who warns that such a move risks tipping the continent into recession.
Oil is expected to remain volatile next week amid uncertainty over Iran peace talks and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the flow of global crude and liquefied natural gas that remains shut on Iran threats and shipping risks.
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday after a week of volatility that saw borrowing costs rise to multi-year highs in response to renewed concerns about inflation.
The fundraising boom follows years of state-led efforts to channel capital into strategic sectors such as chips, AI and manufacturing
Sticking points to build beauty powerhouse included which family would hold balance of power, according to FT
Lawmakers and health experts call for the passage of a bill that seeks to mandate food companies to put front-of-package warning labels for unhealthy food products. During a press conference led by ImagineLaw in Quezon City on May 22, 2026, Iloilo 2nd District Rep. Kathryn Joyce Gorriceta emphasized the urgency of p…
Growing up in a farming community in California’s Central Valley as the youngest of five children, Scott Vincent Borba felt he was destined for more.
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South Korea's secondary bourse Kosdaq surged nearly 5 percent on Friday, backed by growing expectations over a public investment fund aimed at fostering strategic industries.
Deteriorating transatlantic relationship and high energy and labour costs are making American firms think twice before moving into German market
Deteriorating transatlantic relationship and high energy and labour costs are making American firms think twice before moving into German market
British banking giant Barclays has sold all of its investment shareholdings in Israel’s largest weapons company Elbit Systems Ltd.
Seventeen years after the Atlantic disaster, an appeals court delivers a corporate blow that some relatives say stops short of true justice
Seventeen years after the Atlantic disaster, an appeals court delivers a corporate blow that some relatives say stops short of true justice
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for world energy trade, is an "issue for member states of the alliance - but not for NATO as an alliance".
With Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX set to make its record-breaking stock market debut next month, South Korean stocks tied to the firm have rallied sharply on expectations surrounding what could become the world's largest initial public offering.
The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average ended the day at 63,339.07, jumping over 1600 points. (File photo by Nozomi Okubo)
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Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts recently reported to the ASX, led by Aldoro Resources’ huge 503.98m critical metals intercept in Namibia. Pantoro Gold also jagged gold up to 189.84g/t at Norseman, while Mithril struck 9.65m at 7g/t gold and 370g/t silver at Copalquin in Mexico. So let’s div…
Syria continues stepping out of the geopolitical wilderness, now apparently onto the highest-stakes stage in international finance. Or rather, the reality is that Washington's post-Assad Al Qaeda in suits makeover of 'former' terror leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached its peak.
An Israeli company will work alongside the state of New Jersey to create a "new Silicon Valley" in the state, with a technology hub announced last week that aims to bring artificial intelligence and high-tech companies to the United States.
UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security
UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security
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After the bloodshed of last week’s budget, Australian markets have calmed a little this week. Aided by US President Trump’s latest truth social tirade, the temperamental leader of the free world suggested that the US and Iran were once again in the “final stages” of negotiations.
A cutaway model of a Xpeng's new flagship SUV GX. Chinese automakers are grappling with shortages and surging costs of memory chips. © Reuters
Shares listed in Europe look set to move higher at the open on Friday, with the U.S.-Iran war and economic data in focus.
NOVALUXIA Innovation Corp. recently gathered hundreds of business leaders, Key Opinion Consumers (KOCs), strategic partners, and community members for its flagship event, the 2026 KOC Grand Assembly & Nova Chief Co-Creation Officer Signing Ceremony, held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila on May 9, 2026.
As trade differences continue to bite between Beijing and the European Union, could a face-to-face meeting help to ease tensions?
As trade differences continue to bite between Beijing and the European Union, could a face-to-face meeting help to ease tensions?
The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing
The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing
The new facility will help nations deal with urgent energy, food and economic resilience needs, according to the bank
The new facility will help nations deal with urgent energy, food and economic resilience needs, according to the bank
It shouldn’t be a surprise that selling burritos back to the Yanks proved to be so financially unpalatable for Guzman y Gomez and its investors. The real shock is that so many people bought into the vision when the chain listed on the ASX two years ago.
Some vape manufacturers target women with colorful vapes, some of which are made to look like lipsticks. (Photo by Jens Kastner)