Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market
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Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market
· Kyodo
Iran war sharpens the dilemmas faced by foreign workers in the Mideast
Maruf Hasan, brother of Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun comforts his mother, Shahida Khatun, as she weeps at their home in Rasulpur village in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
· Aniruddha Ghosal
China’s ‘common prosperity’ push faces reality check as inequality rises: study
A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
· He Huifeng
China’s ‘common prosperity’ push faces reality check as inequality rises: study
A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda
· He Huifeng
AIQ to boost UAE plans as it expects faster market activity after Opec exit | The National
Abu Dhabi's AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence for the energy sector, will seek to tap into opportunities brought about by the UAE's decision to leave Opec, its chief executive has said.
· Alvin R Cabral
Debt-financed stock investment booming as market surges in South Korea
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) achieved a historic milestone by jumping beyond 6000 points in February. A factor in the rise has been an increase in debt-financed investing. © Yonhap
· Staff Writer
Resilience and investment are key themes of Make it in the Emirates summit | The National
Resilience will be the buzz word when policymakers, senior government officials and business leaders gather in Abu Dhabi next week for the Make it in the Emirates summit.
· Sarmad Khan
Meme stock GameStop makes $56 billion bid for eBay in bid to rival Amazon
U.S. video game retailer GameStop announced Sunday it has made an unsolicited, non-binding offer to acquire eBay for $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.
· Anniek Bao
BOK senior official hints at rate hike pivot amid inflation fears
The Bank of Korea may begin considering a shift toward interest rate hikes, signaling a potential end to its easing cycle, as rising inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks cloud the economic outlook, a senior central bank official said Sunday.
· Im Eun-byel
ASEAN states shift oil imports toward Brunei, Libya and US
An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
· KENTARO TAKEDA
ASEAN states boost oil imports from Brunei, Libya and US
An oil refinery in Bangkok: Thailand has diversified its sources of imported crude in response to the conflict in the Middle East. © Reuters
· KENTARO TAKEDA
Asian markets are mixed and oil holds steady
Trader Derek Orth works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Blue Cities Across The US Are Spiraling Into Financial Collapse
Many people are familiar with the "blue state exodus" over the past several years, but are they aware of the blue city business exodus?
· Tyler Durden
BMW M leads Korea's high-performance market, extends global streak
BMW’s high-performance brand BMW M continued to lead South Korea’s premium automotive market while extending its global sales streak to 14 consecutive years.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Next chapter of Abu Dhabi’s economic story will be written in its factories | The National
Manufacturing and factories have always held a particular fascination for me. They are far more than sites of production; they are where innovation is applied, where capability is built, and where economic ambition is transformed into tangible output. Throughout my career working in trade and industry, I have learnt…
· Mohammad Al Kamali
Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
· Daniel Ren
Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor
· Daniel Ren
Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump plans to 'free' ships stranded due to Mideast conflict
Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to "free" ships that have been trapped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Tehran and Washington.
· Justina Lee
Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
· Lam Ka-sing
Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities
· Lam Ka-sing
Woman receives Jewish divorce after three year struggle following financial pressure on husband
A woman in the US received a get, a Jewish divorce document, from her husband, after three years, following financial sanctions imposed by Israeli rabbinical authorities on his assets in Israel.
· TZVI JASPER
Federal Reserve official says Iran war limits central bank’s ability to provide rate guidance
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Sunday that the longer the Iran war goes on, the greater the risks of higher inflation and economic damage, all of which limit how much guidance the central bank should provide on rate policy right now.
· Reuters
Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams
The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
· SCMP Editorial
Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams
The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making
· SCMP Editorial
Israeli raid in West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded
The Palestinian Health Ministry said Nayef Firas Ziad Samaro’s body was brought to the hospital where his wife was giving birth
· Associated Press
Israeli raid in West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded
The Palestinian Health Ministry said Nayef Firas Ziad Samaro’s body was brought to the hospital where his wife was giving birth
· Associated Press
Marion withdrew $80k at a Byron Bay bank. She hasn’t been seen since
The daughter of a woman who changed her name, went overseas and then disappeared believes “someone knows something” about what happened to her mother, whose presumed death has fuelled a popular podcast and is now the subject of a $1 million reward for information.
· Jack Gramenz
Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain
The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Australia news live: Chalmers says budget will pay down more debt; families of Bondi shooting victims to take stand at royal commission
Treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news live
· Stephanie Convery, Josh Butler
Ex-CB chief Cabraal to face new trial over Rs. 1.8 Bn non-payment
A Trial-at-Bar has been appointed to hear the case against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal for breaching the conditions related to the Greek bond case, Bribery Commission Director General, former Judge Ranga Dissanayake said.
· damith
NDB posts LKR 1.75 Bn PAT for 1Q, after adjusting financial impact of fraud
This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of t…
· damith
Fuel import expenditure increases by 74.7 percent
It has been reported that Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has also increased significantly in comparison to the increase in fuel prices in the world market due to the war situation in the Middle East.
· damith
Headline inflation accelerates to 5.4% in April amid Middle East tensions
Headline inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), accelerated sharply to 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, up from 2.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
· damith
Construction sector shows continued growth
The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
· damith
SDB bank recognised at LankaPay Technnovation Awards
SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.
· damith
Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch, delivering modern banking services - DailyNews
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers.
· damith
Janashakthi Finance launches ‘Shakthi’ to empower financial growth for women - DailyNews
Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG, has introduced ‘Shakthi’, a dedicated fixed deposit product for women, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive finance and long-term wealth creation.
· damith
ASX set to slip, Wall Street sets more records
The US stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
· Stan Choe
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
In 1982, the Western world was shaped by two dominant leaders with a shared ideological outlook: US president Ronald Reagan and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Both advanced a distinctly right-wing agenda grounded in free-market economics and a firm opposition to socialism.
· ZAKI SHALOM
Support for One Nation might not be a temporary protest
Topic:Government and Politics
· Patricia Karvelas
The seven factors that will decide if interest rates go up tomorrow
Emily Stewart explains this week's interest rate decision. (ABC News: Jarrod Fankhauser)
· Emily Stewart
Push to regulate chargeback as 'fraud' cripples small online businesses
Topic:Small Businesses
· Adelaide Miller
Bessent On Iran: "We Are Suffocating The Regime"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss how the Trump administration is "suffocating" Iran with economic and financial pressure amid an ongoing U.S. military blockade of the Hormuz chokepoint.
· Tyler Durden
What can you use your personal leave for?
Full-time employees are entitled to 10 personal leave days a year for sick and carer's leave. (Adobe Stock)
· Daniel Johnson
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX offers a generous promotion for those entering the prediction market space and following the current Stanley Cup playoffs.
· Mike Turay
April inflation expected to have surged to 5.6%
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends
Bank Hapoalim will open 54 museums, parks, heritage sites, and tourist attractions across Israel free of charge over three weekends in May, according to a press release from the bank.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF