How this Chinese city is netting profits amid World Cup fever
Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament
· Mia Nurmamat
Follow the story
Business & Economy
A focused view of neutral reporting on Business & Economy, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00Ford’s secret EV unit emerges from shadows, still bullish on new pickup amid market slowdown
LONG BEACH, Calif. — As the global automotive industry retreats from all-electric vehicles after reporting billions of dollars in losses, Ford Motor continues to move forward with its next generation of EVs that CEO Jim Farley has described as industry-defining products.
· Michael Wayland
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.
· Associated Press
WATCH: Asean Summit to focus on energy security, Mideast crisis, other challenges
Refocusing on key regional concerns, Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez says the 48th Asean Summit 2026 will center on pressing issues such as energy security and the Middle East crisis, alongside other urgent geopolitical and economic challenges facing Southeast Asia. Gomez told the medi…
· The Manila Times
Futures Jump As Dip-Buyers Return After After Iran Truce Holds
Stock futures are higher, completely reversing yesterday's drop with dip-buyers out in force as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran held after a day of clashes and sentiment is helped by a pullback in oil prices, with Brent crude futures down 1.4% as well as the US move to return 22 Iranian crew from a seize…
· Tyler Durden
‘A deal is a deal’: Von der Leyen fires back at Trump over auto tariff threat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on European cars, warning Washington to stick to the terms of its trade deal with Brussels.
· Milena Wälde
Spain's far right aims to use state funds to buy 'return tickets' for undocumented
Vox leader Santiago Abascal stated on Monday that in the regions where his party governs, public funds earmarked for migration policies will be used to finance "return tickets" and repatriations of undocumented immigrants.
· The Local
After Bizarre CEO Interview On CNBC, Michael Burry Exits GameStop Position
Michael Burry has exited his position in GameStop Corp., saying the retailer’s reported bid for eBay Inc. changed the investment case, according to Bloomberg.
· Tyler Durden
As household bills soar, is it time for a ‘working-class climate agenda’?
Proposal from group that worked with AOC and Bernie Sanders seeks to counter claim that climate policy is politically toxic
· Dharna Noor
Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told
Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told
Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares
· Brian Wong
Almost half of operational decisions will be done by AI in 2030, IBM reveals - poll
Most of the world's leading companies have appointed a chief artificial intelligence officer, and most believe the technology will continue to grow exponentially during the 2030’s, a new survey conducted by IBM revealed on Monday.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
AI-driven FinBursa connects global investors with Middle East's most promising start-ups | The National
When global investors look for emerging markets, the Middle East is one of the most compelling destinations. Driven by sovereign wealth and a thriving startup ecosystem, it is one of the fastest-growing business environments in the world.
· The National
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, Finance Minister Smotrich makes explosive comments
For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Dell Board Unanimously Backs Redomiciliation To Texas As Delaware Exodus Accelerates
Dell Technologies' Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal to move the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. This adds to the growing trend of redomiciliation, with companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, Coinbase, Affirm, TripAdvisor, eXp World Holdings, and others moving from Dela…
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions
A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions
A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals
· Cheryl Arcibal
How KIIS cashed in on Kyle & Jackie O’s ‘explosive fights’
Kyle Sandilands has admitted to repeatedly berating his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on and off air, but told the Federal Court that the KIIS network encouraged him by promoting clips of the pair’s blow-ups with titles telling listeners to hear the “EXPLOSIVE off air fight”.
· Alexander Darling, Calum Jaspan
Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies
Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market
· Yeon Woo Lee
Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies
Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market
· Yeon Woo Lee
Senegal village erupts in colour for African Dance Biennial
Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.
· AfricaNews
Australians are poorer because of war on the other side of the world – Michele Bullock’s logic is hard to fault
In sobering comments, the RBA governor forecasts economic malaise due to the global fuel shock. Not recession but higher prices, lower growth and wages that don’t keep pace with inflation
· Patrick Commins
4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing
Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back
· Ji Siqi
4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing
Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back
· Ji Siqi
‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family
Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow
· Zoey Zhang
‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery services by juggling freedom and family
Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow
· Zoey Zhang
Uncle Sam’s spending dooms our kids’ economic future
US government debt held by the public just surpassed America’s entire annual economic output — a milestone that signals a rapidly approaching fiscal cliff.
· Post Editorial Board
Sri Lanka Insurance Vehemently Rejects False Claims on Treasury Bond Investment
This statement is with reference to the media briefing and social media posts being made against SLIC’s investment in treasury bond auction on 9th April 2026.
· jagath
UAE sets out plans to take energy, trade and defence to next level | The National
The UAE will look to achieve greater self-reliance across sectors, after taking the decision to leave Opec, the country's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure said.
· Hadley Gamble
Capital Group joins list of trillion-dollar asset managers at ADGM | The National
Capital Group, which manages $3.3 trillion in assets, is setting up a base in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, as the financial hub continues to attract global investment power houses despite war-driven uncertainties.
· Sarmad Khan
How AI will transform Spain's job market over the next decade
A new report has revealed just how transformative Artificial Intelligence could be for the Spanish job market over the next 10 years, with millions of jobs expected to be destroyed and new ones created.
· The Local
President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lobs a Shot at Corporate Media2:28
· Shane Goldmacher
Hong Kong posts strongest quarterly economic growth in almost 5 years at 5.9%
Robust exports and resilient domestic consumer spending drive growth despite Middle East tensions and rising energy costs
· Lam Ka-sing
Hong Kong posts strongest quarterly economic growth in almost 5 years at 5.9%
Robust exports and resilient domestic consumer spending drive growth despite Middle East tensions and rising energy costs
· Lam Ka-sing
Indonesia's 5.61% Q1 growth hides weak fundamentals, economists warn
Millions of Indonesian Muslims traveled to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr, which fell in late March this year. Increased household spending during the holiday helped the economy grow 5.61% on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Finance chief, Uzbek president discuss cooperation in infrastructure, critical minerals
SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals and infrastructure, Seoul's finance ministry said Tuesday.
· Kim Han-joo
Video game engines find new homes in construction and retail
General contractor Taisei virtually renders urban redevelopment projects using a game engine. (Taisei)
· Staff Writer
Abu Dhabi’s Ta'ziz signs $28.5bn of offtake and feedstock deals | The National
Abu Dhabi's Ta'ziz has signed global offtake and feedstock agreements worth $28.5 billion to support chemicals production in the UAE and boost industrial growth.
· Fareed Rahman
‘First a shock, and then we started launching projects': Burjeel’s boss on war impact | The National
Abu Dhabi healthcare company Burjeel Holdings is planning to “double down” on its plans in the UAE and develop more products locally after the Iran war, its founder and chairman has said.
· Aarti Nagraj
India's Modi tightens political grip with historic state victory — but can it usher in reforms and draw investors?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic election win in West Bengal on Monday, strengthening its grip on power as the country grapples with economic challenges and a pressing need for reforms.
· Priyanka Salve
What a $12,500 cocktail and a $78b EBay bid say about our red-hot markets
The Australian and US economies are both red-hot, but our respective sharemarkets have diverged sharply.
· Colin Kruger
Capsule toys capture overseas visitors in Japan's latest cultural craze
A tourist from Thailand shows off the capsule toy she obtained from a vending machine at the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
· Staff Writer
Smotrich: Government with Mansour Abbas would be worse than October 7 massacre
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that the potential establishment of a government with Ra’am head Mansour Abbas was worse than the October 7, 2023, massacre, during a comprehensive interview on the Seven Nine program hosted by Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on Radio 103FM.
· 103FM
RBA raises rate. Leaves pressure on Chalmers’ tax fiddling
Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
· Michael Pascoe
RBA interest rates: Michele Bullock says Australians poorer with ‘no way out’ as she warns of more rate hikes
Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate for third consecutive meeting as governor says increases ‘are not going to do anything for inflation’ in next six months
· Patrick Commins, Luca Ittimani
CK Hutchison to sell VodafoneThree stake for $5.8bn
CK Hutchison Group Telecom's announcement that it is exiting from VodafoneThree comes three months after its parent said it has agreed to sell its entire stake in UK Power Networks. (CK Hutchison website)
· Staff Writer
Trump’s video game war has the world in an economic spiral
You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Moody's readies stablecoin ratings as Asian market takes shape
The digital economy team at Moody's is trying to adapt its ratings and services to emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Red Metal rare earths play rides tailwind from Aus-Japan alliance
While Red Metal Limited believes it is on the cusp of developing an ultra-low-cost processing pathway for its giant Sybella rare earths project near Mount Isa in Queensland, the stars also appear to be lining up, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently elev…
· Doug Bright