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· The Manila Times
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· The Manila Times
Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’
Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles
· Minxiao Chang
Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’
Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles
· Minxiao Chang
Hong Kong’s Hang Lung trims the gloss to turn up the experience in Hangzhou debut
Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects
· Peggy Ye
Hong Kong’s Hang Lung trims the gloss to turn up the experience in Hangzhou debut
Westlake 66 offers early test of Hang Lung’s ‘V3’ strategy, prioritising efficiency, tenant mix and organic expansion over new mega-projects
· Peggy Ye
S. Korea, Pakistan begin 1st round of CEPA negotiations
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.
· Kim Han-joo
Federal Reserve official says Iran war limits central bank’s ability to provide rate guidance
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Sunday that the longer the Iran war goes on, the greater the risks of higher inflation and economic damage, all of which limit how much guidance the central bank should provide on rate policy right now.
· Reuters
Accentuate career development much more at Accenture
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· The Manila Times
Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more
Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable
· Jess Ma
Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more
Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable
· Jess Ma
Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams
The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
· SCMP Editorial
Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams
The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
· SCMP Editorial
Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?
Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts
· Zhang Shidong
Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?
Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts
· Zhang Shidong
Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain
The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.
· Lee Han-gyoul
OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Reuters
1,500 beagles find safety after protests at Wisconsin dog breeding site
This undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Fla., shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles being removed from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)
· David Fischer
Australia news live: Chalmers says budget will pay down more debt; families of Bondi shooting victims to take stand at royal commission
Treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news live
· Stephanie Convery, Josh Butler
Japan inbound tourism slowdown isn't stopping outlet malls
Mitsui Fudosan Group offers permanent skate park at one of its Japanese outlet malls. (Mitsui Fudosan)
· Staff Writer
Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to lower the temperature of transatlantic relations on Sunday by talking up his relationship with President Donald Trump — but didn’t pretend things are rosy.
· Chris Lunday
Hong Kong's new listing pipeline undeterred by Iran war volatility
According to the Hong Kong exchange, 409 listing applications from companies are currently “under processing”.
· Staff Writer
ASX set to open lower, Wall Street hits new record, oil slips on Strait of Hormuz hope
The ASX is priced for a marginal fall this morning, with the NAB due to post first-half results, weighed down by a $700 million impairment charge, and investors weighing up the likelihood of another RBA rate rise.
· Stephen Letts
Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping carts - study
A new study by the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University reveals the psychology behind abandoned online shopping carts.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering
Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant — HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave.
· Steve Cuozzo
Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as companies move upmarket for talent
Areas around Tokyo Station are driving rent growth in Japan's capital. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· Staff Writer
[Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense
Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic…
· Korea Herald
One Liberty tenant Cleary Gottlieb renews lease
A giant renewal affirmed that the success of Downtown’s eastern side isn’t limited to the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place.
· Steve Cuozzo
NDB posts LKR 1.75 Bn PAT for 1Q, after adjusting financial impact of fraud
This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of t…
· damith
Fuel import expenditure increases by 74.7 percent
It has been reported that Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has also increased significantly in comparison to the increase in fuel prices in the world market due to the war situation in the Middle East.
· damith
Headline inflation accelerates to 5.4% in April amid Middle East tensions
Headline inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), accelerated sharply to 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, up from 2.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
· damith
Probe underway into alleged US$2.5mn fraud - DailyNews
Authorities have launched comprehensive investigations into an alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance, with multiple agencies now probing the incident, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· damith
HIP attracts major global shipping lines
Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) last week hosted senior representatives from two of the world’s leading container shipping lines, signalling growing commercial interest in the port as global trade patterns adjust to instability in the Middle East.
· damith
Construction sector shows continued growth
The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
· damith
When the young cannot look after the old
Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challe…
· damith
SDB bank recognised at LankaPay Technnovation Awards
SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.
· damith
Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch, delivering modern banking services - DailyNews
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers.
· damith
ITC Ratnadipa celebrates two years of hospitality - DailyNews
ITC Ratnadipa marked two years of refined hospitality and enduring presence on April 25, bringing together its custodians and guests in a shared moment of appreciation at the Sagara Lobby.
· damith
Janashakthi Finance launches ‘Shakthi’ to empower financial growth for women - DailyNews
Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG, has introduced ‘Shakthi’, a dedicated fixed deposit product for women, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive finance and long-term wealth creation.
· damith
IChemC hosts Open Day at Malabe Campus - DailyNews
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) hosted its second Open Day on April 25, at its Malabe campus as part of its enrollment campaign for the upcoming academic year.
· damith
Singer introduces Apple MacBook Neo Series - DailyNews
Singer Sri Lanka PLC has announced the launch of the new Apple MacBook Neo Series, bringing Apple’s latest laptop experience to customers across Sri Lanka, with a strong focus on performance, design, and everyday versatility.
· damith
Gazette issued with VAT amendments - DailyNews
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has issued the gazette notification outlining proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT), which are set to take effect on July 1.
· damith
Manhattan’s Redeye Grill to close after 30 years
Fireman Hospitality Group’s Redeye Grill, a Manhattan dining institution since 1995, will serve its last cowboy ribeye steak and shellfish tower on July 12, Realty Check has learned.
· Steve Cuozzo
Sweeping NY bill aims to nix plastic wrap for these crucial everyday items
A sweeping state recycling bill calls for scores of companies to stop using plastic wrap when packaging products, which critics gripe could leave crucial everyday items such as diapers and toilet paper soggy.
· Carl Campanile
ASX set to slip, Wall Street sets more records
The US stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
· Stan Choe
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
In 1982, the Western world was shaped by two dominant leaders with a shared ideological outlook: US president Ronald Reagan and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Both advanced a distinctly right-wing agenda grounded in free-market economics and a firm opposition to socialism.
· ZAKI SHALOM
Warnings over Russian ‘blood oil’ as Asian fuel imports increase
Australia’s increased reliance on Asian fuel is putting the nation at risk of importing sanctioned Russian “blood oil” via third countries, experts and pro-Ukraine groups say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy supplies.
· Angus Delaney
The AI craze is a double-edged sword for our banking giants
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· Clancy Yeates
Support for One Nation might not be a temporary protest
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· Patricia Karvelas