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Newest first · UTC+11:00(URGENT) N. Korea's Kim chairs army commanders' meeting, orders southern border defense build-up
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Index providers reshape Asian financial markets with exacting standards
SEOUL/HO CHI MINH CITY/JAKARTA -- In April, global index provider FTSE Russell included South Korea in its flagship World Government Bond Index (WGBI). In response, foreign investors poured roughly 15.1 trillion won ($10.1 billion) into South Korean government debt, triggering celebrations in Seoul.
Overseas branches of brokerage houses enjoy sharp rise in earnings in 2025
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Overseas businesses of South Korean securities companies saw their net income spike last year on the back of increased trading, data showed Monday.
Bain Capital's $10.5bn Asia fund to invest half in Japan
Bain Capital sees Japan as an important market in Asia. (Photo by Nikkei)
[Lee Kyong-hee]North Korea gazetteer invokes local partnerships
With the Iran crisis and Sino-American economic disputes dominating their agenda, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly did not hold in-depth discussions on North Korea during their summit in Beijing last week. The Korean Peninsula was sidelined as the two leaders prioritized the more…
Japan's aging population is its economic 'silver shock absorber'
Around a third of Japanese households are headed by people over 70, with their savings far exceeding liabilities. © Reuters
Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer amid recent pitching injuries
Amid a wave of recent pitching injuries, the Dodgers are adding some depth in the form of a longtime nemesis.
Desperate plea from Primm family as gambling resorts on California-Nevada scheduled to close
There may be some glimmer of hope for Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15.
Madison Avenue is still shopping’s gold standard — even after whirlwhind changes
Soho is Manhattan’s most densely packed retail district — as reflected both in terms of numbers of shoppers and the fewest vacant stores.
Japan's Shimano targets European cyclists with AI-powered gear shift
The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)
Japan Shimano's AI-powered bike gear shift gains traction in Europe
The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)
Shimano's AI-powered bike gear shift gains traction in Europe
The flagship Kathmandu model of the German-made Cube lineup will use Shimano's Q'Auto automatic shifting system. (Shimano)
ASX set to retreat as tech stocks, rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
The US stock market fell from its records on Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way lower.
Distortions. Negative gearing changes a gift for investors
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Steel mill becomes nation’s first to switch on mostly green power
A steel mill on the industrial edge of Melbourne has become the first in Australia to draw more than half of its power from renewable energy sources, marking a step forward in the push to clean up one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries.
Wildly popular NYC venue announces closure amid bitter biz divorce between owners
The wildly popular Brooklyn Storehouse event space announced Friday that it would put on its last show this fall amid a continuous business divorce between its longtime owners.
Mamdani is out of touch with impact of real estate taxes to city coffers, REBNY report shows
What the Real Estate Board of New York calls “The Invisible Engine” of the city’s economy — i.e., the contribution of real estate and real estate-related taxes to the municipal coffers — is invisible only to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The Fed Will Invent New Inflation Numbers Out Of Thin Air
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Republicans still approve of Trump’s handling of inflation — even as feelings about economy sour dramatically
WASHINGTON — Republicans still resoundingly approve of President Trump’s handling of inflation, though that support has been eroding as the broader public’s feelings on the economy soured dramatically, according to a new poll.
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
The concept of an energy war has long been confined to the strategic manipulation of pipelines or the imposition of economic sanctions. But today, it has mutated into something far more visceral and visible.
Famed comedian Nate Bargatze — who recently outsold Beyoncé — wants to build his own Disney World in Nashville
A “clean” comedian who has sold more tickets for his latest tour than Beyoncé has announced that he wants to build his own Disney World-style theme park in Nashville with himself as the mascot.
Japan to craft guidelines on using Anthropic's Mythos for cyberdefense
Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Japan to craft cyber defense guidelines in response to Anthropic's Mythos
Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Japan to craft cyberdefense guidelines in response to Anthropic's Mythos
Anthropic has restricted access to Claude Mythos, a powerful AI tool that can discover vulnerabilities in major operating systems, over the cybersecurity risks it poses. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Sharjah and Oman open logistics route after surge in trade from Dubai's green corridor | The National
Sharjah and Oman have launched a logistics corridor to move goods by sea and land more easily, as the Strait of Hormuz closure continues to affect trade.
Planned EU move to damage key Ukrainian export – FT
An EU proposal to drastically cut its steel import quota in response to global overcapacity and the shrinking of local manufacturing will hurt Kiev, Ukrainian manufacturers and officials have told the Financial Times.
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An EU proposal to drastically cut its steel import quota in response to global overcapacity and the shrinking of local manufacturing will hurt Kiev, Ukrainian manufacturers and officials have told the Financial Times.
The Guardian view on Cuba: Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ to the island. It doesn’t belong to him | Editorial
Buoyed by his removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, the US president is intensifying an economic stranglehold and military menace
ERC OKs solar, hydro power transmission projects
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Bad loan ratio hits 3-month low in March
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Why QDMTT is reshaping Philippine tax incentives
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GOCC subsidies 18.8% higher as of end-March
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Price cap for imported rice could be extended
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Peso, politics seen pressuring equities
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Infra spending pickup seen after Q1 plunge
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Taiwan leader highlights US arms purchases after Trump comments
In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks during a press conference on “Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership” in Taipei, Taiwan on Feb. 3, 2026. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP, File)
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
A new Israel-focused private equity firm, David Group Capital Management Ltd., has launched in Herzliya with plans to invest in and scale mature Israeli and Israel-related companies.
Japan's Sumitomo Metal, Sojitz look to Southeast Asia for rare earths
Sumitomo Metal Mining seeks to tap the Philippines' rare-earth resources to step up production. (Sumitomo Metal Mining)
Uranium Transfer, Nuclear Limits: US Issues 5 Peace Ultimatums To Iran
According to a Sunday report from Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, the United States has laid down a firm, take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum to Tehran. Both sides are still trying to patiently wait out the Hormuz crisis, hoping to inflict more economic pain on the other until they blink.
US Trade rep tries to walk back Trump’s remarks on arms for Taiwan
Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump is "considering" how to approach a deal.
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn
Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, coalition says, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secret
Toothbrushes, ice-cream and frozen pizza: data reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in sync
Analysis shows in some cases the switch from promotional to full price happens almost simultaneously in Australia’s two biggest supermarkets
Two Malaysian ex-ministers quit ruling party, posing challenge to Anwar
Malaysia's former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, right, and former Natural Resources and Environment Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad shake hands during an event in Kuala Lumpur on May 17. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Americans Face The Highest Memorial Day Gas Prices On Record
The nationwide average price of regular gasoline marginally increased on Thursday, after five straight days of decline, the American Automobile Association (AAA) said in a May 14 statement.
Market Leadership Is Narrow, Increasing Summer Risk
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A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war
Clashes at a conference in Chinese capital reflect wider tensions that threaten to descend into an economic conflict
A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war
Clashes at a conference in Chinese capital reflect wider tensions that threaten to descend into an economic conflict