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A man shows his ration book known as a “libreta,” backdropped by a framed image of Fidel Castro, at a state-run bodega in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
THE premier event for the attractions industry in Asia, IAAPA Expo Asia 2026, will take place June 9 to 12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), connecting executives from world-class theme parks, integrated resorts, water parks, family entertainment centers, and leading technology companies.
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean has been appointed as the new director of market and counterparty risk at the World Bank Group (WBG), the finance ministry said Sunday.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has instructed domestic companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting refiners allegedly linked to the Iranian oil trade.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has instructed domestic companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting refiners allegedly linked to the Iranian oil trade.
The main entrance of IU in Berlin can only be accessed via an Italian restaurant. (Photo by Jens Kastner)
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity
Imagine a young trader in Dubai scrolling through market updates on their phone, analysing earnings coming straight out of New York, forex trends after an Reserve Bank of Australia announcement or a Bank of Japan meeting, and digging for opportunities across Asian emerging markets.
Leasing activity in core districts is picking up, driven by tech occupiers, but analysts warn oversupply will keep vacancies elevated
Leasing activity in core districts is picking up, driven by tech occupiers, but analysts warn oversupply will keep vacancies elevated
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era
A cross-section of works defining the Korean ballet scene today has come together, spanning classical repertoire and new, experimental pieces. The 15th edition of Ballet Festival Korea kicked off Friday with the Universal Ballet's signature work "Shim Chung" at the Seoul Arts Center.
MANILA, Philippines — Government leaders from Southeast Asia and European business executives will gather in Cebu on May 7 for the Asean-EU Sustainability Summit, ahead of the 48th Asean Leaders’ Summit, to address economic resilience and sustainable growth amid ongoing regional challenges.
Baibars Mechatronics Aviation Industry controls nearly 90% of the agricultural drone market in Turkey. Its drones are used to spray pesticides and spread fertilizers. (Courtesy of Baibars)
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is participating in a U.S. conference on ship and offshore technologies taking place this week, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Sunday.
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier
The only thing keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff is AI spending: Without it, the nation’s growth numbers would be in the toilet, dragged down by an Iran war that’s goosing gasoline prices and sending US consumers straight to the poor house.
The Queensland government will open up six parcels of land at the state’s major ports for fuel storage facilities, with the potential for new refineries to be built by the companies that operate them.
The Queensland government will open up six parcels of land at the state’s major ports for fuel storage facilities, with the potential for new refineries to be built by the companies that operate them.
The number of South Korean-listed companies whose market capitalization surpassed 1 trillion won ($679.7 million) exceeded 400 for the first time this year, following a dramatic pre-Middle East-conflict recovery in the stock market, data showed Sunday.
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean-listed companies whose market capitalization surpassed 1 trillion won (US$679.7 million) exceeded 400 for the first time this year, following a dramatic pre-Middle East-conflict recovery in the stock market, data showed Sunday.
Some 3 trillion won ($2 billion) worth of loans extended by South Korea's four major financial groups have been classified as "estimated loss" in the first quarter, financial sector data showed Sunday.
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Some 3 trillion won (US$2 billion) worth of loans extended by South Korea's four major financial groups have been classified as "estimated loss" in the first quarter, financial sector data showed Sunday.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discusses energy cooperation with Asia-Pacific leaders on April 15. Her POWERR Asia initiative is centered on financial support and the establishment of an oil stockpiling system. (Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
Warlpiri Elder and family spokesperson Robin Japanangka Granites has asked that people of all backgrounds come together "in respecting this time of Sorry Business and mourning". Source: SBS News / NITV News
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
Donald Trump once predicted the US-Israeli war in Iran would last no longer than six weeks. It has now entered its third month.
Rattled supporters of Jimmy Kimmel are planning to roll out billboards near his network’s corporate headquarters after President Trump demanded that ABC ax the late-night host over his “hateful” joke aimed at the president and first lady.
Hezbollah launched rockets and drones carrying explosives at Israeli troops in Southern Lebanon Saturday as the warring sides continued to trade blows despite still under a cease-fire.
The head of Berkshire may be new, but nothing has changed in the business model.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said "sensible savings and spending restraint" would be a "central focus" of the upcoming budget. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
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The Trump administration's Cuba pressure campaign accelerated this past week, with Trump signing an executive order Friday that broadens U.S. sanctions against Havana and opens the door to severe penalties on foreign firms operating key nodes in the Cuban economy. On top of this, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made …
More than $2 billion worth of pubs changed hands last year. As corporate players try to profit from community spirit, can the local survive, or will the nation's social heart lose its soul?
Svetlana Kestelman, the mother of Rich Lister and owner of the NBL, Larry Kestelman, has put her Mosman mansion on the market with a price guide of $12.75 million to $14 million.
On the Hume Highway, it takes four shots of coffee, $2,553 of fuel and a little hair metal to keep the wheels of the Australian economy turning.
Diners enjoy tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria in Tokyo's Shibuya district. (Photo by Jun Takai)
The bomb struck the busy market area of al-Nafaq Street in broad daylight.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The folksy wisdom and jokes that were a staple of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting for decades when Warren Buffett was leading the show will be missing Saturday, but shareholders still started lining up at midnight outside a Nebraska arena to listen to new CEO Greg Abel.
BEIRUT — The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for paying Iran to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
POPOLO Music Group announces that Angele Lapp’s debut EP, "Downtown Stories," is rapidly gaining global traction, fueled by international radio play, rising streaming engagement, and a multi-market rollout strategy. Available now on all major platforms, the project is emerging as a strong contender in today’s pop la…
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
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