China Southern Airlines orders Airbus jets worth US$21b as Boeing deal remains rumour
Airline joins state-owned peers in placing large orders with European manufacturer, while rumoured Boeing deal could hinge on Trump visit
· Xiaofei Xu
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Continent ‘sleepwalking’ into series of economic and national security problems due to over-dependence
· Danmilmo
Behind Tehran’s calm, Iran faces deepening economic collapse
On the surface, the streets of Tehran appear to have returned to normal. Cafés are open, and traffic jams in the capital have resumed their usual pace. However, beneath this routine lies a nation on the brink of financial collapse, one that even the most brutal crackdowns may not contain.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Bank of Canada Keeps Rates On Hold As It "Looks Through War's Immediate Impact On Inflation"
As expected, the Bank of Canada - which was the day's first G5 central bank to hit the tape ahead of the Fed's decision at 2pm ET - held interest rates unchanged at 2.25% as expected, saying adjustments to borrowing costs would likely be small if the economy and inflation evolve as expected, while stating that it is…
· Tyler Durden
Guangdong to ‘actively align’ with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis push
Province’s 15th five-year plan also uses term ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area’ 57 times
· Lo Hoi-ying
Guangdong to ‘actively align’ with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis push
Province’s 15th five-year plan also uses term ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area’ 57 times
· Lo Hoi-ying
UAE property: Experts address what is next for the market | The National
The UAE property market has been one of the strongest stories in the sector globally over the past few years, with record transactions, rising prices and huge numbers of international buyers.
· Salim A. Essaid
Why postseason will determine Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ financial future: ‘A lot of skill’
A few weeks ago, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was asked what qualities he values most in a player.
· Melissa Rohlin
Britain created the template for Israel's occupation. It must own up to its crimes in Palestine
The recent report that Israel has brought no prosecutions for the killing of Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank since the start of this decade is a stark indictment of the failure of justice, accountability and the international rules-based order.
· Middleeasteye
Futures Flat Ahead Of Fed, Mag 7 Earnings Avalanche
S&P futures are flat with Nasdaq outperforming ahead of a huge day for tech. Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, representing nearly 20% of S&P market cap, report after the close, with traders focused on capex. The group has a combined options implied move of more than $750 billion of market cap in either directio…
· Tyler Durden
S&P keeps Korea's sovereign rating at 'AA' with stable outlook
S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday maintained South Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating at "AA" with a stable outlook, citing the country's competitive electronics sector and supportive fiscal policy as buffers against mounting global energy market risks.
· Park Ga-young
Gabe Plotkin Plans ETF Comeback After Melvin Capital Collapse
After closing his hedge fund in the aftermath of the meme-stock upheaval, Gabe Plotkin is exploring a new investment structure, according to Bloomberg.
· Tyler Durden
Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report
The US’s acting ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, is set to leave her post in the coming weeks due to disagreements with President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
DIFC starts year strongly with 62% increase in new companies in first quarter | The National
The Dubai International Financial Centre has continued to grow its stable of companies establishing regional bases in the first quarter of this year, continuing the momentum from its record growth in 2025.
· Alvin R Cabral
Hong Kong throws SMEs lifeline with raft of measures, HK$450 billion in loans
SME measures designed to improve access to financing, strengthen resilience, and accelerate transformation amid challenges linked to Middle East war
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong throws SMEs lifeline with raft of measures, HK$450 billion in loans
SME measures designed to improve access to financing, strengthen resilience, and accelerate transformation amid challenges linked to Middle East war
· Emily Hung
China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push
Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability
· Zhang Shidong
China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push
Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability
· Zhang Shidong
Spain's inflation rate slows down despite Middle East War
Spanish inflation cooled in April thanks to falling electricity prices even as the Middle East war roiled global energy markets, official data showed on Wednesday.
· The Local
Before Trump’s visit, China touts mineral dominance, fortifies resource security
Ministry of Natural Resources boasts world-leading reserves of 14 minerals and vows to keep boosting output and exploration as geopolitical risks weigh on resources
· Carol Yang
Before Trump’s visit, China touts mineral dominance, fortifies resource security
Ministry of Natural Resources boasts world-leading reserves of 14 minerals and vows to keep boosting output and exploration as geopolitical risks weigh on resources
· Carol Yang
Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for 1st time in 8 years
Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.
· Yonhap
Brisbane to welcome major riverside seafood festival
South Bank’s first-ever seafood festival? Really?
· Matt Shea
Fresh proof Hochul only wants to put off NY’s ‘climate’ disaster until she’s reelected
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bid to delay some climate-law deadlines, which has helped hold up the now-one-month-late state budget deal, might make it seem like she cares about “affordability.”
· Post Editorial Board
Europol task force makes 280 arrests in a year linked to criminal gig economy
The Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies
Pharma giants AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.
· Elsa Ohlen
Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for 1st time in 8 yrs
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.
· Kim Eun-jung
Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget
· Matthew Cheng
Middle East wars deliver blow to Australian financial security
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Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes
HKMA’s Eddie Yue, State Administration of Foreign Exchange’s Zhu Hexin discuss ways to strengthen city’s role as a global financial hub
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes
HKMA’s Eddie Yue, State Administration of Foreign Exchange’s Zhu Hexin discuss ways to strengthen city’s role as a global financial hub
· Enoch Yiu
The next casualty of Trump’s war is already here
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat
Europe's central banks are in focus this week as the European Central Bank and Bank of England release their latest monetary policy decisions against a backdrop of rising prices and growth fears.
· Holly Ellyatt
Two Israeli soldiers wounded in occupied West Bank
We earlier reported that the Israeli military killed one Palestinian man, Abdul Halim Rawhi Abdul Halim Hammad, during a raid in Silwad in the occupied West Bank last night.
· Middleeasteye
LIV Golf postpones summer event
Amid speculations of a looming financial crisis, LIV Golf has officially confirmed that it will postpone this summer's LIV Golf Louisiana event to fall.
· Korea Herald
Everyone’s getting mugged by inflation – and you’ve got one man to blame
You start one war – and you break everything.
· Shane Wright
Hong Kong to launch liquefied petroleum gas subsidy to support transport sector
Financial chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong to launch liquefied petroleum gas subsidy to support transport sector
Financial chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May
· Matthew Cheng
Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1% as expected
Economists expected the Bank of Thailand to leave its policy rate unchanged at its meeting on April 28. © Reuters
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
Would scrapping 'kill chain' reduce tensions with North Korea?
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
Fifa Council: Increased World Cup prize money, Asian Cup dates, red card reforms - but no Iran | The National
Football’s governing body Fifa has agreed to an increased financial pool for participating nations at this year’s World Cup.
· The National
Panthers poised to test market as clubs wait for next PNG domino to fall
The stunning signing of Jarome Luai by the PNG Chiefs could trigger mass movement across the NRL including at his former club, with Penrith captain Isaah Yeo revealing nine top-liners at the Panthers were set to test the open market from November 1.
· Chris Barrett
Alibaba maintains leading position by revenue as Asia Pacific's largest cloud provider with growing market share
ALIBABA Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has once again been recognized as the largest cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider by revenue in Asia Pacific, with its regional market share increasing to 22.5 percen in 2025, up from 20.8 percent in 2024. The findings co…
· The Manila Times
Israeli forces carry out arrests across West Bank
Israeli forces carried out a series of raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
· Middleeasteye
China accuses foreign forces of brainwashing youth into 'lying flat'
A job fair in Beijing in March: Chinese authorities are accusing foreign forces of brainwashing youth against having ambition, while the country struggles to provide enough high-quality jobs. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Calls mount to accelerate Seoul’s first US-bound investment plan amid alliance strains
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
Illicit cigarettes, vapes seized in Canberra retailer raids
ACT and Commonwealth authorities launched a fresh crackdown on black market tobacco and vape sellers. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
· James Vyver
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid in Silwan
Israeli forces shot dead a 37-year-old Palestinian man during a raid on Silwan in the occupied West Bank at dawn on Wednesday, the Palestinian ministry of health said.
· Middleeasteye
China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards
Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency
· Xinyi Wu