China’s marriage numbers plunge to Covid-era low as population woes deepen
Fewer than 1.7 million couples tied the knot in the first quarter, the lowest total for the same period since lockdown-dominated 2020
· Sylvia Ma
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Watchdog warns of overheated short-term, margin stock trading
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Monday that retail investors' overheated short-term and margin stock trading could pose risks, such as losses and increased costs, amid heightened market volatility.
· Park Sang-soo
$88b bloodbath shows Trump is not the only problem for Aussie pharma giant
There is no longer any pretending that US President Donald Trump and his vaccine sceptic Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, are solely to blame for the massive destruction of wealth for investors in Australia’s biotechnology champion, CSL.
· Colin Kruger
Indonesia’s debt wall hits an economy running on borrowed time
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· Ronny P Sasmita
Zenith bags missing link to unite 6km WA gold corridor
Zenith Minerals has officially secured the “missing link” at its flagship Consolidated Dulcie gold project in Western Australia, completing the acquisition of a crucial mining lease that unites its gold-rich tenure into one continuous six-kilometre mineralised corridor.
Bessent to visit Seoul for talks with Chinese vice premier ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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
Hynix shares jump 15%, driving KOSPI to record intraday high
Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Oil jumps 4% and Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street set records
People stand in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 11, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Chan Ho Him
Koreans cash out insurance, deposits to chase stock rally
Policy surrender payouts rise as savings-bank deposits hit 4-year low
· Choi Ji-won
Kioxia's rising shares signal Japan market shift from autos to chips
Kioxia Iwate's Kitakami plant in northern Japan is seen here in March 2024. The maker of memory chips has seen its share price jump 24 times, year on year. (Photo by Koji Uema)
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Hanwha Aerospace to supply 3 additional Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia
Hanwha Aerospace said Monday it secured an additional order to supply three Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to Estonia, expanding its footing in the European defense market amid rising regional security demand.
· Byun Hye-jin
New insurance pays Indian workers to stay home when heat turns deadly
India lost an estimated 247 billion hours of labour to extreme heat in 2024, equivalent to nearly US$194 billion in economic losses
· Agence France-Presse
New insurance pays Indian workers to stay home when heat turns deadly
India lost an estimated 247 billion hours of labour to extreme heat in 2024, equivalent to nearly US$194 billion in economic losses
· Agence France-Presse
‘It’s like we went bankrupt overnight’: poorest Somalis suffer as piles of worthless shillings mount up
Banknotes are now so tattered that even buses refuse to accept them, as a dollarised economy and mobile phone payments push up the cost of essentials
· Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu
Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns
Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’
· Richardadams
Singapore flags weaker tourism spending as global travel industry faces uncertainty
Singapore, long viewed as a bellwether for the global economy, expects tourism spending to soften this year despite forecasting another increase in visitor arrivals, reflecting concerns that conflicts in the Middle East could weigh on consumer and business spending.
· Sydney Goh
Long-term hotel deals available in the UAE right now | The National
With a disrupted rental market and changing travel plans in response to recent regional conflict, temporary lodging is becoming an increasingly appealing option for people moving between homes or awaiting bigger decisions.
· Hayley Kadrou
Adnoc Drilling posts Q1 profit rise on high fleet activity and long-term contracts | The National
Adnoc Drilling has reported its "strongest first-quarter performance on record" in terms of revenue and net income, with high fleet activity, disciplined execution and long-term contract coverage supporting growth.
· Aarti Nagraj
Golden Dragon uncorks shallow high-grade gold at Cue in WA
Golden Dragon Mining has unveiled a stellar gold hit of four metres grading 17.6 grams per tonne (g/t) from a shallow depth of 44m, in the company’s latest drilling results from its Cue gold project in Western Australia’s rich Murchison Goldfields.
· Craig Nolan
Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to curb fuel use, reduce overseas travel, and pause gold purchases, underscoring the severe impact of the Iran war on the economy.
· Priyanka Salve
Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: source
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator, has softened a rule on listed firms when they repurchase certain shares, a source said Monday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Aguia nears govt green light as Brazilian phosphate demand builds
Aguia Resources has cleared final requests from Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul environmental agency FEPAM for minor changes to its phosphate installation licence ahead of a closing review that is expected to clear the way for an operating licence.
· Doug Bright
China's yuan hits three-year high days before Xi-Trump summit
China's onshore yuan touched 6.79 per dollar in morning trading on May 11, its highest point since February 2023. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Indonesian state banks surge, private rivals sag over Prabowo's policies
Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's largest lender by assets, is among state-owned banks that enjoyed double-digit profit growth in the January-March quarter. But analysts expect risks from government policies to surmount the windfall over a longer period. © AP
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Young Americans' job market optimism falls: new poll
Commuters walk through a corridor in the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York on June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
· Nicholas Riccardi
Hong Kong chip stocks extend their rally as they ride the global semiconductor wave
Gains in the sector are bucking broader market trends following a strong signal from Beijing that it is committed to chip self-sufficiency.
· Julie Zhang
Hong Kong chip stocks extend their rally as they ride the global semiconductor wave
Gains in the sector are bucking broader market trends following a strong signal from Beijing that it is committed to chip self-sufficiency.
· Julie Zhang
Woolworths worker told to cover his ‘plumber’s crack’ has case dismissed
A Victorian man who said his feelings had been hurt after being told to cover up his “plumber’s crack” has been berated by the Fair Work Commission for filing an unfair dismissal case that wasted the workplace arbiter’s time.
· Millie Muroi
Iraq's PM-designate confronts worst fiscal crisis in decade after Iran war oil shock | The National
Ali Al Zaidi, Iraq's prime minister-designate, is inheriting an economy in free fall with the Iran war and oil supply collapse, as well as Washington's pressure on Baghdad, exacerbating long-delayed structural reforms.
· Jennifer Gnana
Netanyahu claims Israel doesn’t want US cash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to “wean” his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media “manipulation” for declining public support for Israel among Americans.
· RT
China’s producer, consumer inflation up in April as Iran war pressures persist
Factory-gate prices increased 2.8 per cent last month and consumer prices were up 1.2 per cent, surpassing expectations as fuel costs rise
· He Huifeng
China’s producer, consumer inflation up in April as Iran war pressures persist
Factory-gate prices increased 2.8 per cent last month and consumer prices were up 1.2 per cent, surpassing expectations as fuel costs rise
· He Huifeng
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Olympio boosts Quebec gold stake to 51 per cent after bonanza hits
Olympio Metals has tightened its grip on the high-grade Bousquet gold project in Quebec, earning a 51 per cent stake after meeting the earn-in milestone conditions for the highly prospective Canadian asset.
· Penny Taylor
Housing crisis. Will Labor’s ‘great’ housing budget fix housing?
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· Michael Pascoe
Don't be fooled by cheap oil | The National
Why is oil so cheap? Prices might seem high to consumers – they have nearly doubled since December. But with 10 per cent of the world’s oil exports still cut off and no obvious progress in peace talks, Friday’s close of $101 for Brent crude looks amazingly calm, or complacent.
· Robin Mills
Hynix shares jump nearly 13%, driving KOSPI to record intraday high
Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market.(Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Chinese automaker Chery to launch EV brand with Japan's Autobacs Seven
Autobacs operates approximately 1,200 stores in the world and sells not only automotive accessories but also used cars. Chery ranked 12th globally in new vehicle sales in 2025. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Global Fertilizer Shortage Means Spring Planting Season Disaster In The Northern Hemisphere
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
· Tyler Durden
Samsung strike rattles supply chains, Korea's standing: AmCham
A looming strike at Samsung Electronics could send shock waves through global supply chains and dent South Korea's investment appeal, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Monday.
· No Kyung-min
China confirms Trump's visit this week
BEIJING, China — President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and trade with his Chinese counterpart.
· Agence France-Presse
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations
Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours.
· Yonhap
Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons as they weigh extending a critical minerals deal, according to US officials previewing Trump's two-day visit to China this week.
· Yonhap
UK, France to host defence ministers meeting on Hormuz
LONDON (AFP) -- The UK and France will on Tuesday host a multinational meeting of defense ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assistance for the bottom 70 percent of income earners, or about 36 million people, next week, officials said Monday, in an effort to ease financial strains caused by rising fuel prices amid the war in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Redeem one of 25 double passes to see Disclosure Day*
Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind? Having made his coming-of-age memoir The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg gets back to blockbuster business with this science-fiction thriller about the race to reveal – or equally cover-up – the possible public confirmation of extraterrestrial life on Earth.
Experts say India can become key manufacturing, export hub for S. Korea amid global economic shift
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- India can serve as a prominent manufacturing and export hub for South Korea amid recent shifts in global supply chains, local experts said Monday, as Seoul is pushing to deepen its economic ties with the world's most populous nation.
· Kim Na-young
S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assistance for the bottom 70 percent of income earners, or about 36 million people, next week, officials said Monday, in an effort to ease financial strains caused by rising fuel prices amid the war in the Middle East.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Daemyung Sono Group rebrands as Sono Trinity
South Korea's largest hotel and resort operator is rebranding as Sono Trinity Group, a move it says is meant to knit its lodging business and recently acquired airline arm into a single travel company.
· Hong Yoo
Vietnam's workers power Japan Inc but face AI risks at home
A Vietnamese technical trainee, left, works with a Japanese colleague at a manufacturing plant in Tobishima, Japan. October 2025. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer