Rolls-Royce boosts China presence with engine maintenance venture
The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Beijing will be capable of handling up to 250 shop visits per year
· Zhu Wenqian
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The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Beijing will be capable of handling up to 250 shop visits per year
· Zhu Wenqian
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
· Reuters
Sneaky billionaire tax clause could eventually target middle class taxpayers, business group warns
California’s controversial billionaire tax could eventually hit more than just the people at the top of the financial food chain — eventually hurting the everyday Californian — according to a powerful Sacramento business group.
· Annie Gaus
‘Pushy’ Ramona Singer is up to her old tricks in ‘Housewives’ reboot ‘The Golden Life’
We hear the original “Real Housewives of New York” are plying their trade again, hamming it up for the cameras in Palm Beach, Florida with Ramona Singer trying to steal the spotlight.
· Carlos Greer
'I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back'
Sarah, not her real name, had £20,000 stolen in an investment fraud so sophisticated it was 17 months before she discovered it was a scam.
· Dan Whitworth
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI is moving into the physical world — fast
This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.
· Evelyn Cheng
Wings’ Paige Bueckers says relationship with Azzi Fudd is ‘nobody’s business but our own’
WNBA star Paige Bueckers is putting all the questions about her relationship with Azzi Fudd to rest.
· Christian Arnold
Elon Musk’s long-awaited courtroom battle with Sam Altman poised to spill Silicon Valley dirt
A long-anticipated courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicked off in California Monday — and the legal brawl is poised to spill mounds of inside gossip and dirty laundry from Silicon Valley in the weeks ahead.
· Marc Vartabedian
Colombia climate conference highlights challenges to shift from fossil fuels
Demonstrators participate in a Make Polluters Pay campaign along the Caribbean Sea demanding oil companies pay for the energy transition during a nearby conference aimed at transitioning away from fossil fuels Monday, April 27, 2026, in Santa Marta, Colombia. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
· Steven Grattan
Lakers’ Luka Doncic makes financial pledge to Adou Thiero after embarrassing Game 4 ejection
One of the biggest storylines entering the NBA playoffs was whether or not Luka Doncic would have any sort of effect this postseason.
· Ryan Kostecka
Japan food sector grapples with container shortage amid naphtha disruption
Products line the shelves at a supermarket in Tokyo. Some worry that the food-packaging industry will be further affected by the naphtha shortage from May onward. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· Staff Writer
Japan railway operator Nishitetsu to develop over 20,000 homes in Vietnam
Nishi-Nippon Railroad's Taro Koyama, center right, and Nam Long ADC's Chu Chee Kwang, center left, at the signing of a partnership agreement on April 24. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
· Staff Writer
Iran on brink of ‘irreversible’ damage to oil fields as storage runs out during blockade
Iran is rapidly running out of space to store its oil as President Trump continues his naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — which could lead to “irreversible” damage to the regime’s biggest industry and lifeblood of its economy.
· Ronny Reyes
Japan chemical maker to quintuple China output for key battery material
Nippon Shokubai is ramping up production of the electrolyte LiFSI, left, which helps extend the life of EV batteries. (Nippon Shokubai)
· Staff Writer
Iran war casts Garuda Indonesia into even more turbulent skies
President Prabowo Subianto refers to Garuda Indonesia as a "national pride," but the flag carrier has been struggling with financial losses and long-standing structural problems. Now it must navigate the repercussions of the Iran war. © Antara
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Biz sentiment rebounds in April as Middle East crisis reduces inventories: BOK
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, business sentiment in South Korea rebounded in April as corporate inventories declined, a central bank survey showed Tuesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Boutique Wine Country hotspot is latest victim of Napa crisis as it shuts after a decade
Another business in California’s wine country is shuttering operations, one of many closures sweeping through the Napa Valley area as the wine industry faces pressure.
· Titus Wu
[Lim Woong]The dangers of Korean lobbying in Washington
As a scholar observing the shifting dynamics of the US-South Korea alliance, I have become increasingly concerned by what appears to be a notable new pattern: The utilization of Washington’s lobbying machinery by corporate leaders seeking to avoid legal accountability in Seoul.
· Korea Herald
[Shigeru Omi] Stay alert after Korea’s vaccine win
This year’s World Immunization Week (April 24-30) carries a simple but powerful message: “For every generation, vaccines work.” It is a timely reminder for Korea, a country whose public health success was shaped by vaccination. Although Korea is now seen as an advanced economy with strong health institutions, this c…
· Korea Herald
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
China has said it is blocking tech giant Meta from an acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, tightening scrutiny of investment in domestic startups developing frontier technologies from the United States.
· Al Jazeera
Japan to tell companies to consider economic security in M&A guidance
An ideal acquisition should balance corporate value and shareholder interests, Japan's economy ministry will argue. (Nikkei illustration)
· Staff Writer
London’s housing crash is a cautionary tale for NYC as Mamdani eyes second-home tax
London’s battered luxury housing market is emerging as a cautionary tale for New York, as far-left Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes a pied-à-terre tax that critics warn could trigger a similar exodus of wealthy homeowners.
· Ariel Zilber
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 4/27/2026
The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war.
· The Associated Press
Sri Lanka apparel sector maps recovery path despite Q1 export decline
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has identified a series of targeted policy measures to revive growth after exports fell by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both global headwinds and rising domestic costs.
· Gayan Abeykoon
When a click costs millions
The USD 2.5 million cyber breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance exemplifies weak behaviours and cyber defenses, but it also manifests deeper systemic challenges. It shows a lack of infrastructure, governance, and protective measures where operational and institutional processes have not been developed and evolve…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Paige Bueckers says it's all business with Azzi Fudd as they reunite with Wings
Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers speaks to reporters during the team’s WNBA basketball media day Monday, April 27, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
· Schuyler Dixon
Sri Lankan ICT companies enhancing Sri Lanka–Japan ICT partnership by attending Japan IT Week 2026 - DailyNews
Sri Lankan Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies participated in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, held from April 6th to 10th at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan in collaboration with the The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan,
· Gayan Abeykoon
US drug pricing plan puts Japan at risk of losing access to new medicines
In Japan, the prices of new drugs are 61% lower than the U.S. at the time of launch. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Govt assures transparency, financial integrity in handling Ditwah funds
Government assures the public that none of the funds of the approved 2026 supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion and the other donors’ fund of Rs. 9,583 million allocated towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah will be misused or transferred to any other accounts except for post-disaster restoration work,…
· Gayan Abeykoon
CDB introduces Lanka’s First Sound Box driving financial inclusion - DailyNews
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has introduced the Sound Box as part of its continued focus on digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
NCE launches SLAB-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading on 40th anniversary - DailyNews
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) announced the launch of its Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading (CET) at its 40th Anniversary special celebration and Annual General Meeting, marking a momentous step in strengthening the credibility of Sri Lankan exporters…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lanka – Korea Business Council hosts session - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled ‘Doing Business with South Korea’, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Visa appoints Suresh Sethi as Group Country Manager for India and South Asia - DailyNews
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this role, Suresh will lead Visa’s strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Samsung Sri Lanka unveils Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G - DailyNews
Samsung Sri Lanka has introduced the latest additions to its popular Galaxy A series in Sri Lanka with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sell-X Office Automation and TecCoop inks deal to drive digital transformation in cooperative sector - DailyNews
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cooperative and technology sectors was marked on April 23, at Monarch Imperial, with the signing of a strategic partnership between Sell-X and TecCoop.
· Gayan Abeykoon
GRI appointments Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chathuranga Abeyratne to Board - DailyNews
GRI steps into a new financial year, with the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chief Financial Officer, Chathuranga Abeyratne, to the Board of Directors of GRI Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘She Moves the World’ powered by DFCC Aloka - DailyNews
DFCC Aloka was the strategic partner of ‘She Moves the World’, an exclusive event organised by Great Place to Work, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CRIB and LRA announce soft launch of AI-Powered DDCR model
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative set to reshape how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be benefited when…
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank presents 2025 Annual Report to CBSL Governor
People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for NBA Playoff games
Kalshi, the fast-growing prediction market, is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up this spring.
· Malik Smith
Pan Asia Bank partners Softlogic Life offers Int’l Health Insurance for premier customers
Pan Asia Bank announces a strategic bancassurance partnership with Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading health insurance provider, to offer an exclusive International Health Insurance solution tailored for its Privilege Banking segment.
· Gayan Abeykoon
DIMO Cascades EV expertise at Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic
As the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialized technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical.
· Gayan Abeykoon
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Money circulation crosses Rs 1.56 Tn mark in 2025 - DailyNews
According to the latest financial reports released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), there has been a significant increase in the amount of money circulating in the country’s economy. The data reports confirm that the total amount of money in circulation has crossed the 1.5 trillion rupee mark in 2025 compare…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Surge in EV motor vehicle registration - DailyNews
As of March 2026, Sri Lanka’s vehicle registration is heavily focused on electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EV registrations surging by 165.1% in March.
· Gayan Abeykoon
ASPI gain 45 points - DailyNews
The Colombo Bourse remained largely stagnant throughout the trading session. The ASPI recorded a marginal gain of 45 points to close at 22,612, reflecting subdued movement during the day, while the S&P SL20 edged up by 10 points to settle at 6,215.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Browns Beach Hotels ends trading on CSE - DailyNews
Browns Beach Hotels PLC (BBH) ended trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday ( 27) with suspension effective from today . The voluntary delisting follows sustained losses since 2019, a negative net asset position, and failure to meet CSE listing rules, including minimum public holding. Minority shareholders a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Digital Currency Proposal for BRICS 2026 Agenda - DailyNews
In 2026, the global financial system is witnessing a shift that could alter the functioning of world trade.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Guidelines on optimal use of digital technologies in remote delivery of public services - DailyNews
In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to maintain limited office services to minimise the pressure on national fuel stocks due to fuel supply constraints and overall energy manageme…
· Gayan Abeykoon