Japan's GDP expands an annualized 2.1% in Q1, beating estimates
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Greenland approvals supercharge Dalaroo rare earths hunt
Dalaroo Metals has pulled off a major coup in Greenland after securing government approval for two new exploration licences at its Blue Lagoon project.
· Penny Taylor
John Lee to lead administration’s largest delegation to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in June
John Lee to lead largest delegation yet to two belt and road countries, with over 60 business leaders from Hong Kong and mainland China
· Jeffie Lam
John Lee to lead administration’s largest delegation to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in June
John Lee to lead largest delegation yet to two belt and road countries, with over 60 business leaders from Hong Kong and mainland China
· Jeffie Lam
UNDP head warns of food shortages amid surging fertilizer prices
Food shortages are expected to hit many parts of the world from September or October following a fertilizer production plunge, the U.N. Development Program’s head said on Monday.
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PM calls for proactive support for Hyundai Motor's Saemangeum project
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the government Tuesday to preemptively remove any administrative obstacles for the success of Hyundai Motor Group's massive investment project to turn the Saemangeum reclaimed land in southwestern South Korea into a hub for artificial intelligence, rob…
· CHANG JAE SUN
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, likely to challenge Tesla’s FSD software in AI race
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of the robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year
· Daniel Ren
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, likely to challenge Tesla’s FSD software in AI race
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of the robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year
· Daniel Ren
Asia's biggest startup fair to be held in Seoul next month
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Asia's largest startup fair, NextRise, will open in Seoul next month, bringing together thousands of blue-chip and rising companies in artificial intelligence (AI), space and other emerging industries, the event's co-organizer said Tuesday.
· Kim Na-young
What Hong Kong can learn from the Yangtze’s conservation success
The Yangtze’s turnaround was made possible by the political will to resist economic pressure. Hong Kong should implement similar principles
· Wanxin Li
What Hong Kong can learn from the Yangtze’s conservation success
The Yangtze’s turnaround was made possible by the political will to resist economic pressure. Hong Kong should implement similar principles
· Wanxin Li
Watchdog chief voices concerns over retail speculation amid increased volatility
The chief of the country's financial watchdog has expressed concerns that retail investors could suffer losses amid increased market volatility, according to the Financial Supervisory Service on Tuesday.
· Yonhap
WTO says re-globalization key to avoiding choke points, major power impact
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on May 18. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)
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From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war
Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationship
· Amy Hawkins
Finance minister highlights 'Korea premium' during London visit
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol highlighted South Korea's solid economic fundamentals and strong artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to investors in Britain, promoting what he called the "Korea premium," his office said Tuesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Playwright’s Sag Harbor haven asks $75,000 to rent for August
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· Jennifer Gould
(LEAD) KOSPI opens lower amid inflation woes, U.S. tech slump
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· Kim Han-joo
Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour kicks off
Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say
· Ng Kang-chung
Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour kicks off
Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say
· Ng Kang-chung
Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration
‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Kospi opens lower on inflation woes, US tech slump
South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors offloaded large-cap technology shares, amid growing concerns over inflation and an overnight slump in US techs.
· Yonhap
Pennsylvania woman loses $24K after falling for ‘Apple high alert’ text scam
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· Ariel Zilber
KOSPI opens lower on inflation woes, U.S. tech slump
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid growing concerns over inflation and overnight slump in U.S. techs.
· Kim Han-joo
Japan economy grows annualized 2.1% in Jan-March, beating estimates
Commuters make their way through a busy street during rush hour in Tokyo in May 2025. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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(URGENT) KOSPI opens 1.2 pct lower on inflation woes, U.S. tech slump
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· Kim Han-joo
Japan's economy grows at an annualized 2.1% rate in the first quarter, beating expectations
Japan's economy grew at an annualized 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing analysts' expectations, government data released Tuesday showed.
· Lim Hui Jie
Vietnam dairy giant invests in US after securing patent
Nutifood vice chair Tran Bao Minh gives a speech in Vietnam. His is a rare company aiming to invest in manufacturing in the U.S. to export to the Southeast Asian country. (Nutifood)
· LIEN HOANG
Casa Tua Cucina latest restaurant drawn to Downtown Brooklyn housing boom, boding well for neighborhood
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· Steve Cuozzo
China’s old ‘Motown’, Shanghai bets on robotaxis, better batteries for a GDP bump
City authorities point at the need to lure foreign firms, while emerging sectors are expected to generate a trillion-yuan boost over the next 5 years
· Daniel Ren
China’s old ‘Motown’, Shanghai bets on robotaxis, better batteries for a GDP bump
City authorities point at the need to lure foreign firms, while emerging sectors are expected to generate a trillion-yuan boost over the next 5 years
· Daniel Ren
Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s
Lower mortgage rates, surging rents and demand from talent inflows and buyers from mainland China to sustain recovery, agency says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s
Lower mortgage rates, surging rents and demand from talent inflows and buyers from mainland China to sustain recovery, agency says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Cricket Australia rocked by contracts-for-mates allegations by whistleblower
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· Joel Jenkins
Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors
For a city with a strong reputation for reinvention, focusing on medical technology is a logical step for economic growth and patient care
· SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors
For a city with a strong reputation for reinvention, focusing on medical technology is a logical step for economic growth and patient care
· SCMP Editorial
Intel CEO says foundry business is gaining momentum as customer interest grows
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Monday that the company's external manufacturing business is gaining traction, emerging as a key piece of the chipmaker's turnaround.
· Alexa LoMonaco
Google I/O primer: Alphabet's AI showcase is its chance to wow Wall Street
Alphabet's stock is up 140% over the past year, with a cloud business that is growing faster than Amazon's and Microsoft's.
· MacKenzie Sigalos
Wall Street guru struck speechless by Trump insider stock trades
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· Brett Wilkins, Brad Reed
China's empty, unfinished skyscrapers find new lease on life
Work on the 597-meter Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper in Tianjin stalled for roughly a decade before resuming in 2025. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
· Staff Writer
Japan's once-affordable used cars threatened by soaring prices, weak yen
Used car dealers are under pressure as high auction prices make used cars more expensive to stock. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)
· Staff Writer
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Samsung strike must not spiral into economic crisis
· Kim Soo-yeon
Patience pays off in Sumitomo Forestry's $4.2bn deal for US homebuilder
Tri Pointe Homes would have had to pay a $82 million breakup fee to Sumitomo Forestry if it switched to another buyer. (Tri Pointe Homes)
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PLDT Inc. announces notice and agenda of annual stockholders meeting
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· The Manila Times
Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
Bolivian security forces have clashed with followers of ex-President Evo Morales as they marched into the capital as part of a nationwide protest movement fuelled by the nation’s worst economic crisis in a generation.
· Al Jazeera
Business owners hail '47 per cent partner' PM in meme trend
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· Adam Vidler
Iranian transactions flow through Tron, BNB Chain amid Trump-family crypto ventures
When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players served as conduits.
· REUTERS
Demand for financial help rising among cancer patients, charity says
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· Lily Nothling
Meta employees told to work remotely Wednesday as company prepares to slash 10% of workforce: report
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· Thomas Barrabi
Business owners launch AI Albo meme over budget measure
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