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Recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, from tanker disruptions to drone activity, have once again revived fears of a complete shutdown of the world’s most critical energy corridor. Yet this familiar framing is increasingly outdated. The real issue is no longer whether the strait will fully, and officially, be clo…
Although former reality star Spencer Pratt may have bested his rivals with his $539K fundraising haul in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, city council member Nithya Raman emerged as the preferred candidate of Hollywood’s creative class based on the Friday’s financial disclosure of the top mayoral candidates.
Samsung has been battered by the rise of Chinese TV and appliance makers. (Photo by Nikkei)
Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.
Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.
Deal for massive grid storage system shows that CATL has ‘overcome all the challenges in mass-producing sodium-ion batteries’, company says
Deal for massive grid storage system shows that CATL has ‘overcome all the challenges in mass-producing sodium-ion batteries’, company says
Prof. Yaniv Dover, Associate Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean for Research at the Hebrew University Business School, started his academic career as a physics major. It wasn’t until he was in the middle of his PhD. program that he decided to switch to the social sciences, because he felt he could make a greater i…
Risk sentiment improved overnight on another Axios report that Iran has given the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with more detailed nuclear talks expected later. Oil pares early gains, and US equity futures jumped although they have also pared gains since and are trading flat as traders await a hug…
A rival provincial powerhouse, with a GDP as big as some G7 nations, is becoming a hub for strategic emerging sectors while outpacing the national economic growth rate
A rival provincial powerhouse, with a GDP as big as some G7 nations, is becoming a hub for strategic emerging sectors while outpacing the national economic growth rate
Qualcomm shares rose in premarket trading Monday following reports that it's partnering with OpenAI to create smartphone processing chips to advance the AI firm's hardware ambitions.
Nearly half an hour into a conference call on Friday to discuss first-quarter results with analysts, Customers Bank CEO Sam Sidhu revealed something unusual — up until that point, he hadn't actually been speaking.
The 12-point document pledges stronger protections for gig-economy workforce, which has rapidly grown amid China’s economic slowdown
The 12-point document pledges stronger protections for gig-economy workforce, which has rapidly grown amid China’s economic slowdown
A new secondary market platform dedicated to contemporary art from the UAE and the wider region is set to launch next month, with its inaugural auction to be held in Dubai.
Earnings top estimates as multinational pharmaceutical firms ramp up investment and partnerships in China
Earnings top estimates as multinational pharmaceutical firms ramp up investment and partnerships in China
The deal will cut or remove tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, with all Indian exports to New Zealand duty free
The deal will cut or remove tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, with all Indian exports to New Zealand duty free
Axon, formerly TASER International, has evolved beyond its roots as a police-tech vendor and is now positioning itself to soon be a major importer of drone and counter-drone technology after a series of deals with Ukrainian defense companies.
Police said Monday they have launched an investigation into four companies suspected of hoarding medical syringes in violation of a government ban amid a shortage caused by the Middle East conflict.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have launched an investigation into four companies suspected of hoarding medical syringes in violation of a government ban amid a shortage caused by the Middle East conflict.
New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay, left, talks with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signing ceremony and Business forum meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 27, 2026. ( AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
The Chinese toymaker is launching two limited-edition Labubu-themed mini-refrigerators priced at US$878 each
The Chinese toymaker is launching two limited-edition Labubu-themed mini-refrigerators priced at US$878 each
Monday's agreement follows a deal reached in February whereby Seoul and Google appeared to end a yearslong dispute over Google's request to store high-precision map data on its overseas servers for its Google Maps service. © Reuters
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Fuel-processing sector pivots to profit while tech gains shield margins from modest revenue growth, highlighting an efficiency-led rally over a demand recovery
Fuel-processing sector pivots to profit while tech gains shield margins from modest revenue growth, highlighting an efficiency-led rally over a demand recovery
The former home of legendary landscaper Paul Bangay is up for sale and could soon have a new owner.
Tariffs continue to rattle investors, yet they didn’t factor into my 2026 stock forecast. Why? Consider the “four e’s” – expectations, exemptions, evasion, and enforceability. They ensure the ups and downs of President Trump’s current and future levies pose more economic bark than bite.
Owner of Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant on Po Toi Island says he is hoping someone will take over his business but customers have dwindled
Owner of Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant on Po Toi Island says he is hoping someone will take over his business but customers have dwindled
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. received the KESHET Award for promoting gender equality in corporations from The Association of Publicly Traded Companies at the organization’s annual IPO conference at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the company announced.
China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced a veto on the acquisition of Chinese-founded agentic AI company Manus by Meta on security grounds. © Getty Images
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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Nissan Motor's financial performance is recovering rapidly due to its drastic business restructuring. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced a veto on the acquisition of Chinese-founded agentic AI company Manus by Meta on security grounds. © Getty Images
Connecticut legislators overhauled the state’s towing law last year to make it more fair for low-income residents who couldn’t afford the fees to get their cars back. Those residents sometimes saw their cars sold after being towed for breaking one of their landlord’s parking rules.
Hong Kong is just one of several markets across the Asia-Pacific seeing rapid growth in investment by private wealth
Hong Kong is just one of several markets across the Asia-Pacific seeing rapid growth in investment by private wealth
Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
Jiro Seguchi, whom the state-backed Japan Industrial Corp. has chosen as its new CEO, speaks with Nikkei in January 2013. (Photo by Takuya Imai)
India's Sun Pharma is buying U.S.-based Organon for $11.75 billion in what is the largest overseas acquisition by a drugmaker from the South Asian country. © Reuters