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Newest first · UTC+11:00LG CNS unveils robot management platform PhysicalWorks
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- LG CNS Co. expressed a goal of becoming a major partner for companies seeking to incorporate robots into their business, as it unveiled the company's new platform that can train and manage robots.
· Kang Jae-eun
AirAsia orders 150 fuel-efficient Airbus planes amid rising oil costs
AirAsia planes at the Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru, pictured on Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· NORMAN GOH
Zenith weighs corporate pathways for emerging WA gold hub
Zenith Minerals has thrown open its doors to a strategic review, signalling it is ready to weigh up a range of corporate and asset-level options as it looks to stem what it sees as a widening gulf between its share price and the underlying value of its portfolio.
· Doug Bright
The lure of deglobalisation is getting stronger – but the world must resist it | The National
The Iran war is the latest link in a chain of crises that is strengthening the world’s deglobalisation coalition. In an effort to secure supply chains and detach themselves from the economies of hostile states, a number of nations around the world are straining every sinew to localise production. While this is an un…
· Omar Al-Ubaydli
Race-by-race tips and previews for Gosford on Saturday
Race 1 - 11:15AM WIN $100k @ THE COAST RACEDAY 2YO HANDICAP (1200 METRES)2. Priory Park should be at the top of his game with two runs under his belt including a fighting win at Muswellbrook beating a handy type with a big gap to the rest. He was sound on debut at Hawkesbury and may have the chance to control this r…
· Ray Hickson
Anduril seeks to expand partnerships with S. Korea in AI-driven defense platforms
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. defense tech firm Anduril Industries Inc. said Thursday it plans to expand partnerships with South Korean defense companies by combining its artificial intelligence (AI) platform with the country's advanced manufacturing capabilities across various weapons systems.
· Kim Eun-jung
Emirates airline posts record $5.4bn annual profit on strong demand | The National
Dubai's Emirates airline has posted a record annual profit as strong demand pushed up revenue despite the war affecting the last month of the fiscal year.
· Shweta Jain
Emirates airline posts record $5.4bn annual profit on strong demand | The National
Dubai's Emirates airline has posted a record annual profit as strong demand has pushed up revenue despite the war affecting the last month of the fiscal year.
· Shweta Jain
Creditors up Yeochun NCC's L/C to US$300 mln for naphtha import
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Creditors of Yeochun NCC, a major producer of ethylene products in the country, decided to raise the upper limit of the company's letter of credit (L/C) to US$300 million, to help secure naphtha supplies, the financial regulator said Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo
Lindian powers towards rare earths production lift off in Malawi
Lindian Resources looks to be charging towards the finish line at its world-class Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, with the company on schedule to hit first production in the final quarter of this year.
· Murray Ward
‘Have you seen the share price!?’ Controversial AI founder slams short attack
Sharon AI’s controversial boss James Manning had a brutal response to a damning report that has raised questions about his business conduct, as well as the deals that have created the billion-dollar company he founded just two years ago: “Have you seen the share price today!?”
· Colin Kruger
Points! Status! Virgin, Qantas woo travellers with loyalty deals
Qantas and Virgin Australia have started a new front in their battle for customers, with both airlines sweetening incentives for passengers to book domestic flights as the cost-of-living crisis dampens consumer appetite for spending.
· Chris Zappone
Australia unveils gas reservation system aimed at lowering domestic prices
Ichthys LNG Storage Tanks are photographed in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on Feb 19, 2025. (Photo by Hirofumi Matsuo)
· Staff Writer
Thick, shallow gold extends Pacgold pit in South Australia
Pacgold has hit a brace of broad, shallow gold intersections both inside and outside the defined resource model at its Vertigo deposit in South Australia, potentially paving the way for a resource upgrade and an expanded open-pit at the producing asset.
· Andrew Todd
PH Coast Guard challenges illegal Chinese research activities in economic zone
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it challenged illegal Chinese marine scientific research (MSR) activities and the continued swarming of Chinese maritime militia vessels in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Wednesday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Korea, China business leaders urge closer economic cooperation in strategic industries
South Korean and Chinese business leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and batteries at a forum in Shanghai on Thursday.
· Ahn Sung-mi
S. Korea, Japan hold upgraded bilateral security dialogue amid North Korea, Middle East concerns
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
Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war
Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profits
· Jillian Ambrose
Norway's central bank raises interest rates to curb inflation; European stocks edge higher
European stocks opened slightly higher on Thursday as investors await the outcome of reports that Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement to end the war.
· Joseph Wilkins
Big-spending WA budget offers cost-of-living relief, $100 fuel handout
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti says the 2026 budget focuses on housing, health and economic infrastructure. (ABC News: Cason Ho)
· Andrea Mayes
Is It Time For Von Der Leyen To Go?
Amidst continued fears regarding Putin attacking beyond Ukraine and economic uncertainty caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brussels is reportedly beginning to grumble, i.e., look for someone to blame and remove.
· Tyler Durden
Private health care. Why community ratings are failing the young
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· Claudia Weisenberger
UAE business delegation in Syria to discuss rebuild with Al Shara | The National
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara on Wednesday received an Emirati economic delegation led by businessman and real estate developer Mohamed Alabbar to discuss investment opportunities.
· The National
Hyundai Mobis to complete full EV powertrain lineup this year
Hyundai Mobis said Thursday it had developed its own 160-kilowatt power electric system for mass-market electric vehicles.
· Byun Hye-jin
S. Korea calls for int'l community to jointly respond to the spread of trade restrictions at WTO meeting
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called on the international community to jointly respond to the recent spread of trade restrictive measures by major economies in a high-level meeting of World Trade Organization (WTO) member nations, the trade ministry said Thursday.
· Kim Na-young
Moonlight delivers 450m strike boost to Qld gold system
Phase two reverse circulation (RC) drilling at Moonlight Resources’ Leo Grande prospect has extended the gold footprint by a massive 450m along the Leo Grande shear zone within its Clermont project, 15 kilometres west of Clermont in Queensland.
· Doug Bright
Bithumb signs Vietnam crypto exchange deal with SSID
Bithumb eyes Vietnam crypto market
· Choi Yeon-jae
Major securities firms urged to extend risk capital supply
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Thursday that major securities firms need to extend their support to high-risk but promising companies as part of their ongoing effort to bolster productive financing.
· Park Sang-soo
A nickel and dime pioneer went broke. That’s not good news
Like a leash implies a dog, an airline ticket implies a seat on a plane. Not so with America’s Spirit Airlines. Its “seats” were really stress position devices, designed to hold customers knees near their faces with no more padding for their backs than a public bus shelter bench.
· Nick Bonyhady
Former Etihad boss says ‘disappointed’ in European carriers using war to question Gulf model | The National
Former Etihad Airways boss James Hogan has dismissed criticism by European carriers of the Gulf aviation model amid war-related disruption, saying regional airlines will bounce back soon.
· Aarti Nagraj
Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role
· Enoch Yiu
Rupiah’s fall shows old emerging-market playbook no longer works
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· Irvan Maulana
MediaTek launches Taiwan's most advanced data center to maintain AI edge
MediaTek took the wraps off its immersion-cooled AI data center on Thursday, with Taiwan's Gigabyte assembling its servers and key hardware coming from Intel and AMD. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
· Staff Writer
SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Gas bills 'no longer hostage' to international market under new laws to drop price
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· Jane Norman
Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links
Spotlight falls on those who have roles with wagering companies
· Jack Snape
AI threatens India's software exporters and the middle class it built
The arrival of artificial intelligence is threatening the core business model of manpower-based billing, as clients now gravitate towards rewarding impact over input. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· SAYAN CHAKRABORTY
Popular Italian food brand accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in new lawsuit
It’s a canned conspiracy.
· Zoe Hussain
Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors are funneling their positive returns from stock investment into the local property market instead of on consumption.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Dalaroo nears final Govt sign-off for giant Greenland minerals hunt
Dalaroo Metals is sitting on the verge of a major land grab at its Blue Lagoon project in southern Greenland, with applications for three fresh exploration licences now entering the final approval stretch.
· Murray Ward
Chinese household appliance maker Midea seeks US$2.2 billion from convertible bond sale
Midea looks to tap into the debt market to fund its overseas expansion and boost offshore liquidity amid rising sentiment on the stock.
· Zhang Shidong
Chinese household appliance maker Midea seeks US$2.2 billion from convertible bond sale
Midea looks to tap into the debt market to fund its overseas expansion and boost offshore liquidity amid rising sentiment on the stock.
· Zhang Shidong
Texas shopping mall shooter allegedly killed 2, injured 3 in revenge plot against business partners for ‘taking his money’: court docs
A twisted Texas man allegedly gunned down two people and injured three others in a botched murder-suicide plot against his business partners, court documents revealed.
· Caitlin McCormack
Premier1 uncovers emerging large-scale WA gold-base metal corridor
Premier1 Lithium has unveiled solid gold results from the latest drilling at its Yalgoo gold project in Western Australia, delivering high-grade hits while also revealing a compelling geochemical signature pointing to a potentially different style of discovery.
· Andrew Todd
Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup
Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Asean continues to pursue economic cooperation amid global uncertainties
LAPU-LAPU CITY — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) widens its economic push as the region accelerates efforts to integrate micro, small and medium enterprises into global value chains while pursuing energy security reforms and a unified digital economy framework in Southeast Asia.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
How Iran war has dented demand for gold jewellery | The National
Global demand for gold jewellery fell in the first quarter of 2026, tumbling from record highs as the precious metal comes under pressure amid uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
· Alvin R Cabral
WA biotech duo takes aim at diabetes beyond Ozempic
GLP-1 receptor agonists, the science behind Ozempic and its cousins, have become one of the most talked-about medical breakthroughs of the past decade, reshaping how the world thinks about diabetes and obesity. The numbers are extraordinary, the headlines relentless and the share prices of the companies making them …
· Matt Birney