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Maruf Hasan, brother of Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun comforts his mother, Shahida Khatun, as she weeps at their home in Rasulpur village in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
Abu Dhabi's AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence for the energy sector, will seek to tap into opportunities brought about by the UAE's decision to leave Opec, its chief executive has said.
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The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) achieved a historic milestone by jumping beyond 6000 points in February. A factor in the rise has been an increase in debt-financed investing. © Yonhap
Gateway Mining has significantly expanded the footprint of its Yandal gold project, 85 Kilometres northeast of Wiluna in Western Australia. The company has traced shallow, oxide gold mineralisation over a massive 4-kilometre strike at its Haflinger prospect.
China ordered companies in the country not to comply with US sanctions on five domestic refiners linked to the Iranian oil trade, deploying for the first time a blocking measure introduced in 2021 that was aimed at protecting its firms from foreign laws it deemed unjustified.
Resilience will be the buzz word when policymakers, senior government officials and business leaders gather in Abu Dhabi next week for the Make it in the Emirates summit.
The UAE offers “freedom” in cryptocurrency and has succeeded in building a globally competitive crypto ecosystem, Changpeng Zhao has said in an interview with The National.
U.S. video game retailer GameStop announced Sunday it has made an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire eBay for $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.
The Bank of Korea may begin considering a shift toward interest rate hikes, signaling a potential end to its easing cycle, as rising inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks cloud the economic outlook, a senior central bank official said Sunday.
It isn’t surprising that the emphasis at this year’s Make it in the Emirates summit, starting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, is to further develop industrial and economic resilience in the UAE as it continues to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable world.
An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
Trader Derek Orth works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Many people are familiar with the "blue state exodus" over the past several years, but are they aware of the blue city business exodus?
MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers ( DMW) has issued Advisory No. 23, Series of 2026, permitting the temporary and conditional crew change of Filipino seafarers in Middle East conflict zones. This decision cites a recent ceasefire and safety assurances from the Iranian government as the primary reasons for …
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates was attacked, reporting it was “being hit by unknown projectiles”.
The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets
The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets
Elon Musk’s business empire is becoming increasingly intertwined — and if SpaceX eventually goes public, Wall Street will likely take a much harder look at how money moves across his companies.
BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its global sales streak to 14 consecutive years.
Resilience has become something of a byword for the UAE - not least in a manufacturing sector increasingly shining on the world stage.
Manufacturing and factories have always held a particular fascination for me. They are far more than sites of production; they are where innovation is applied, where capability is built, and where economic ambition is transformed into tangible output. Throughout my career working in trade and industry, I have learnt…
The UAE’s industrial sector has emerged as a key pillar of the country’s economic diversification, with exports doubling to Dh262 billion ($71.34 billion) since the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology was established in 2020.
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TikTok’s Australian operation has surged towards $1 billion in revenue, jumping 30 per cent on the prior year as the social media giant’s local advertising machine continues to accelerate despite mounting regulatory pressure.
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday announced a leadership reshuffle, naming the new head of its visual display business to tackle current challenges.
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to "free" ships that have been trapped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Tehran and Washington.
The AI boom is boosting demand for talent in Vietnam, forcing some companies to get creative in their hunt for employees. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuji Nitta and Suzu Takahashi)
McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide.
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
Historically speaking, crawling to communists for help has never been a good idea; there's always a catch. By extension, making trade deals with China and the CCP from a position of weakness usually ends with diplomatic concessions instead of mere economic concessions. That is to say, the Chinese are less interested…
A woman in the US received a get, a Jewish divorce document, from her husband, after three years, following financial sanctions imposed by Israeli rabbinical authorities on his assets in Israel.
Saturday’s Spirit Airlines shutdown is entirely on the Biden administration — and more specifically, on the faux-populism of its Federal Trade Commission chief, Lina Khan.
Albany residents who want to keep gas appliances will need to transition to gas bottles. (ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)
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Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles
Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles
Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects
Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Pakistan will begin the first round of negotiations Monday on a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade and investment, Seoul's trade ministry said.