Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China
They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations
· Mia Nurmamat
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Fallow farms, more coal burning and copper shortages – how this El Nino could affect China
They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations
· Mia Nurmamat
A strategic miss: R&D is Israel's brain - so why does it develop, manufacture abroad? - opinion
R&D generates significant revenue, but manufacturing capabilities are the real backbone and the truly large source of wealth.
· ZURI DABUSH
Connecting neighbors under fire: The story behind Angels of the Shelter
Tamir Cohen’s experience of finding a place to stay at night while hiking the Israel National Trail four years ago, a trail which crosses the country from Kibbutz Dan in the north to Eilat in the south and is 1,100 km. long, gave him the idea for “Angels of the Shelter.”
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?
Iran has offered a new 14-point proposal to the United States in the latest diplomatic step to reach a permanent end to the war, which has exposed the limits of US military dominance and shaken the global economy.
· Priyanka Shankar
Samsung Biologics labor union set to resume talks with management on Monday
Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, has agreed to return to the negotiation table this week, a corporate official said.
· Yonhap
Opec+ producers agree to raise output from June | The National
Seven key Opec+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed on Sunday to adjust oil output and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining market stability following a virtual meeting to assess global conditions.
· The National
Adnoc bets $55bn on local supply chains to support $150bn capex plan | The National
Abu Dhabi's state energy company Adnoc said it will award Dh200 billion ($55 billion) in project contracts over the next three years, accelerating a construction push that doubles as a strategic bet on the UAE's industrial economy.
· Jennifer Gnana
Trump may not be a fan of clean energy but Iran war is accelerating global shift from oil and gas | Heather Stewart
Unintended consequence of US president’s actions will be boon for China, the leading renewables manufacturer
· Heatherstewart
Takaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties
The Prime Minister’s three-day visit will focus on defence, critical minerals and broader economic security as Japan takes a more assertive military stance
· Bloomberg
Takaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties
The Prime Minister’s three-day visit will focus on defence, critical minerals and broader economic security as Japan takes a more assertive military stance
· Bloomberg
A weak dollar can help but also harm
FILE- This Wednesday, June 6, 2018, file photo shows U.S. currently in New York. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
· Matt Sedensky
China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre
The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions
· Sylvia Ma
China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre
The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions
· Sylvia Ma
Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong
Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
· Yulu Ao
Ant Group’s bank adds stock trading to Alipay app in Hong Kong
Move comes weeks after Ant Group strengthened foothold in city’s brokerage market through acquisition of stake in Bright Smart Securities
· Yulu Ao
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defense spending
TOKYO — Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defense trade — a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve.
· Agence France-Presse
Posco Holdings invests $765m in Australian lithium
Posco Holdings said Sunday it has signed a stake investment deal in Australian lithium mines as it moves to strengthen its raw material supply chain for battery materials.
· Byun Hye-jin
AI is ending era of ‘job immunity’ for young tech workers as it reshapes Israel's job market
Artificial intelligence is shaking up employment and making many employees around the world feel terrified of being made redundant. A study by the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel has objectively scrutinized how AI is reshaping the composition of the unemployed in Israel.
· JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Half of Korean workers say employment dropped related to AI tech
Just over half of Korean workers said that use of artificial intelligence led to their companies hiring less people than before, but just a small portion of them said AI technology has reduced their personal workload, according to a survey by a civic group on Sunday.
· Yoon Min-sik
‘I’m leaning into it’: The world is in turmoil, but Arjun is still investing
Australians are continuing to chip in to the market with many doubling down on their investments despite global uncertainty, the war in Iran and fuel shortages.
· Millie Muroi
Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says GDP growth to accelerate, backed by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering
· Vivian Au
Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says GDP growth to accelerate, backed by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering
· Vivian Au
Money & Me: ‘It’s crucial to keep a separate bank account to your husband’ | The National
Naheed Malik had dreamt of being her own boss for years before she finally made it happen. In 2018, she and a colleague left their jobs at Canadian University Dubai to launch The Loop, a communications and PR agency specialising in higher education and service providers.
· Katy Gillett
WA first-home buyers face an ‘incredibly difficult’ time. Will a $2 billion cash splash turn things around?
More than $2 billion is being tipped into housing in Western Australia in a joint state and Commonwealth effort to make it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market.
· Cameron Myles, Michael Philipps
To Lam meets Modi, ASEAN ministerial meeting, Sony's business strategy
Vietnamese President To Lam is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his three-day trip to India this week. (Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Samsung Biologics labor union set to resume talks with management on Monday
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, has agreed to return to the negotiation table this week, a corporate official said.
· Kang Jae-eun
Japan trade show highlights quality-of-life innovations for pets
Based in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, Zero Plus has created PetsEar, earmuffs for dogs and cats that protect their ears from loud noises. (Photo by Hideki Yoshikawa)
· Staff Writer
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings
· Peggy Ye
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings
· Peggy Ye
Korean banking veteran named World Bank risk director
The World Bank Group has appointed a South Korean banking veteran as its director of market and counterparty risk, the Finance Ministry said Sunday.
· Im Eun-byel
Foreign picks beat retail nearly threefold
Stocks most heavily bought by foreign investors sharply outperformed the broader market last month, delivering returns nearly three times higher than those favored by retail investors.
· Im Eun-byel
SK Group sees biggest gain in market cap on AI chip rally
Top 10 conglomerates add W1,500tr as SK, Samsung ride chip boom
· Im Eun-byel
Gov't to inject 560 bln won into S. Korean AI startup Upstage
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Financial authorities said Sunday they approved a 560 billion-won (US$380.6 million) investment in Upstage Co., a local artificial intelligence (AI) startup, marking the second direct investment by the Korea National Growth Fund.
· Kang Jae-eun
Fuel costs squeeze Japan's struggling traditional public bath operators
This public bathhouse in Kofu city, Japan, uses fuel oil to heat the water. (Photo by Kentaro Arai)
· Staff Writer
Finance minister declines to comment on yen intervention for now
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment if authorities intervened to support the yen last week, after reports said they had entered the market for the first time since 2024.
· Erica Yokoyama
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size ration books
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)
· Danica Coto
More highlights, activations shared ahead of IAAPA Expo Asia 2026
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.
· The Manila Times
S. Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group
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.
· Kang Jae-eun
China orders domestic refineries to ignore US sanctions
China’s Ministry of Commerce has instructed domestic companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting refiners allegedly linked to the Iranian oil trade.
· RT
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China’s Ministry of Commerce has instructed domestic companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting refiners allegedly linked to the Iranian oil trade.
· RT
Indians' hopes for German degrees dashed after Berlin restricts visas
The main entrance of IU in Berlin can only be accessed via an Italian restaurant. (Photo by Jens Kastner)
· Staff Writer
How Thailand as transit hub feeds India’s exotic pet craze: ‘it’s organised crime’
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity
· Aidan Jones
How Thailand as transit hub feeds India’s exotic pet craze: ‘it’s organised crime’
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity
· Aidan Jones
Diversification the new default for next-gen Mena investor | The National
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.
· Hamza Dweik
Shenzhen office market gains steam on tech and services demand, but vacancies remain high
Leasing activity in core districts is picking up, driven by tech occupiers, but analysts warn oversupply will keep vacancies elevated
· Zhu Wenqian
Shenzhen office market gains steam on tech and services demand, but vacancies remain high
Leasing activity in core districts is picking up, driven by tech occupiers, but analysts warn oversupply will keep vacancies elevated
· Zhu Wenqian
How China’s industrial tourism boom is creating a new generation of tech-savvy children
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era
· He Huifeng
How China’s industrial tourism boom is creating a new generation of tech-savvy children
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era
· He Huifeng
Ballet Festival Korea takes stock of Korean ballet today
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.
· Hwang Dong-hee