Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks
Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
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Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdown
· Michael Sainato
Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending
Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending
Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases
· Wynna Wong
BTS earns El Paso honor as concerts drive tourism boom
County highlights economic impact and fan-led initiatives
· Kim Jae-heun
The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran
As the death toll in Iran moves above 3,500 and energy bills rise for UK households, fossil fuel and weapons companies have seen their profits rise dramatically since the war by the US and Israel began two months ago.
· Middleeasteye
How the Visayas regional economies fared in 2025
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· jsitchon0312
Democrats’ rants confirm their enemies list is serious business
Republicans may soon need to write a thank-you note to Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy.
· Glenn H. Reynolds
AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in private for-profit facilities
An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally H…
· Claire Galofaro
Bangladesh nears nuclear debut as energy crisis deepens
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi in Pabna, Bangladesh, on Oct.4, 2023. With the start of operations later this year, the plant will offer a buffer against future energy shocks. © AP
· Staff Writer
South Korean lawmakers push back on US Coupang claims
Coupang has built a massive customer base in South Korea with speedy deliveries of consumer goods and fresh food. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· Staff Writer
The Rangers’ final haul for Artemi Panarin puts the spotlight on Liam Greentree more than ever
The Kings were swept out of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs by the Avalanche on Sunday night, officially locking in the details of their trade with the Rangers for Artemi Panarin.
· Mollie Walker
Australia to charge big tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
India, New Zealand boost trade diversification with ‘forward-looking’ pact
The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
India, New Zealand boost trade diversification with ‘forward-looking’ pact
The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed
· Themis Qi
Need for speed: China’s EV, battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed
· Themis Qi
Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure
· Zoey Zhang
NYC claims more than 25% of Airbnb hosts are flouting short-term rental laws — including landlord posting phony profiles of glamorous women
More than a quarter of Airbnb hosts are flouting the city’s strict short-term rental laws — including one Brooklyn landlord who allegedly advertised spaces with phony profiles of glamorous-looking young women, The Post has learned.
· Lisa Fickenscher
Best photos of April 28: Heatwave in Mumbai to violent clash at protest in Ankara | The National
Previous slideNext slide Children cool off at Gorai Beach in Mumbai, India, where a weather warning is in place due to a heatwave. EPAInfo Britain's King Charles III and US President Donald Trump meet for tea at the White House in Washington. ReutersInfo Children are enchanted by a bird at a displacement shelter in …
· The National
Iran Already Scrambling For Oil Storage After Two Weeks Of US Blockade
Trump's blockade is having a predictable effect on Iran's economy and oil industry, with reports that the regime is scrambling to repurpose old and rusty tankers as floating storage. Kharg Island is hitting capacity and the results could lead to disaster for Iran's oil wells.
· Tyler Durden
Ueda signals BOJ open to rate hike as inflation risk mounts
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke to reporters after an unusual split policy meeting on April 28. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· JADA NAGUMO
WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings
The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan
· Yulu Ao
WuXi AppTec shares surge 14% in Hong Kong after record first-quarter earnings
The Chinese company’s revenue rose nearly 29 per cent to 12.44 billion yuan, while profit surged about 27 per cent to 4.65 billion yuan
· Yulu Ao
Citi UK CEO: 'Phenomenal' market resilience is keeping recession risk at bay — for now
Tiina Lee, the CEO of Citi U.K., expects global growth to remain resilient this year, telling CNBC that a "recessionary environment" is "not our base case."
· Hugh Leask
Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge
The war in Iran is beginning to weigh on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.
· MAARIV ONLINE
Seoul weighs response to US lawmakers over Coupang case
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Become a ‘Social Scientist’ Study at CINEC Faculty of Humanities and Education
A dynamic learning opportunity awaits at CINEC thanks to a variety of Diplomas and Degrees, all of which are approved by the UGC and MoHE of Sri Lanka, opening a host of opportunities and still accessible for all aspiring students.
· jagath
Foreign forces promote ‘lying flat’ messages to undermine China’s economy: MSS
Foreign funding is behind the spread of a narrative that is intended to erode young people’s spirit and society’s values, ministry said
· Phoebe Zhang
Foreign forces promote ‘lying flat’ messages to undermine China’s economy: MSS
Foreign funding is behind the spread of a narrative that is intended to erode young people’s spirit and society’s values, ministry said
· Phoebe Zhang
Hong Kong exports surge 35.8% in March due to strong demand for AI electronics
Exports rise at sharpest rate in over five years by nearly 36 per cent in March year on year, outpacing February growth despite trade disruptions
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong exports surge 35.8% in March due to strong demand for AI electronics
Exports rise at sharpest rate in over five years by nearly 36 per cent in March year on year, outpacing February growth despite trade disruptions
· Connor Mycroft
Ex-first lady gets 4 years over graft, stock manipulation
Appeals court overturned Kim's acquittal in the Deutsch Motors case while upholding an acquittal on a separate polling data charge
· Lee Seung-ku
Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
PARIS — Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.
· Agence France-Presse
China vows 'forceful' steps to bolster economy as Iran war dims outlook
China has pledged more "forceful" measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience
China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace
· Mark Greeven
China’s rivals are learning the wrong lessons about its resilience
China’s production advantage is built on years of preparation, investment in renewables and cost discipline that are difficult to displace
· Mark Greeven
Wait, could this be a climate conference that actually works?
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· Jee Geronimo
Aussies just hours from learning likely fate on triple dose of rate hike pain
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· Daniel Jeffrey
Yen wavers near 159 vs dollar as BOJ keeps June hike option open
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo stands ready to take "strong measures" against speculative market moves. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kazuho Fujiwara and Ken Suzuki)
· AKANE OKUTSU
Hong Kong insurers’ health in jeopardy as medical claims could double in decade
Research found total reimbursements reached HK$17.73 billion in 2023, up 61 per cent from HK$10.99 billion in 2019
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong insurers’ health in jeopardy as medical claims could double in decade
Research found total reimbursements reached HK$17.73 billion in 2023, up 61 per cent from HK$10.99 billion in 2019
· Leopold Chen
Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock
Iraq’s chaotic and byzantine system of governance has finally moved to appoint a new prime minister. The decision comes 167 days, around five and a half months, after Iraq held elections in November 2025. The new prime minister-designate is Ali al-Zaidi, described as a businessman with a background in banking. The b…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran using Hormuz as ‘economic nuclear weapon’ – Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon,” stressing that Washington will not accept the reopening of the waterway on Tehran’s terms and postponing talks on its nuclear program.
· RT
US calls Korea’s network fee policy ‘outlier,’ raises trade concerns
The Office of the US Trade Representative has renewed criticism of South Korea’s network usage fee policy, calling it an outlier and one of the “craziest” foreign trade barriers facing American exporters.
· Jo He-rim
Foreign ministry reviewing response to U.S. lawmakers' letter on Coupang case
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it is reviewing sending a reply to a letter from U.S. Republican lawmakers calling for an end to what they described as discriminatory regulations against Coupang and other American companies.
· Oh Seok-min
Public-private alliance kicks off to foster cooperation in shipbuilding, shipping industries
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- An alliance for the promotion of balanced growth of the shipbuilding and shipping industries kicked off Tuesday, jointly led by the government and major companies in the sector, officials said.
· Kim Na-young
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
Dubai/Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation and killed thousands.
· Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland
Novartis CEO warns reality of Trump's drug pricing policy will set in over 'the next 18 months'
Novartis' CEO warned Tuesday that the U.S. drug pricing policy under President Donald Trump poses a "very difficult situation" and the reality will soon catch up with both drugmakers and patients.
· Elsa Ohlen