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.
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Six provinces and the capital city test a forced-insolvency pilot to purge overcapacity and dismantle local protectionism, prioritising market efficiency
· Xinyi Wu
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
Hana, Posco, Dunamu team up on blockchain remittance platform
Hana Financial Group, Posco International and Dunamu said Wednesday they are joining hands to build a blockchain-based cross-border remittance platform, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in overseas fund transactions.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Israeli military raids towns in West Bank, injures woman
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian woman late on Monday during a raid on the villages of al-Mufaqara, at-Tuwani and Khirbet al-Dab’a in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Posco expands financial support for steel exporters
Posco is expanding financial support for its trading partners, aiming to stabilize supply chains and strengthen export competitiveness amid global tariffs and an oversupply of Chinese steel.
· Lee Han-gyoul
UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat
UBS generated a net profit attributable to shareholders of $3 billion for the first quarter, up 80% year-on-year and surpassing the $2.8 billion estimated by analysts, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus poll.
· Hugh Leask
Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates
Michele Bullock says the four board members who voted against a rate hike in March were worried about timing. (AAP Image: Dan Himbrechts)
· Michael Janda
President Sheikh Mohamed and Swedish Prime Minister discuss AI and energy ties | The National
President Sheikh Mohamed and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have discussed efforts to advance ties in artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the economy.
· The National
Asian shares advance and oil prices slip ahead of Fed rate decision
A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Quixote to lay off 70 staffers, wind down most of its sound stage business in another blow to Hollywood
A major Hollywood infrastructure player is scaling back sharply, cutting jobs and shutting down key parts of its studio services business. The move is underscoring continued strain across the production economy centered in Los Angeles and California.
· Daniel Farr
Locksley taps Columbia Uni tech to fast-track US rare earths
Locksley Resources has roped in Ivy League technical know-how as it begins sketching out a possible “mine to market” route for rare earths from its Mojave project, which abuts MP Materials’ Mountain Pass rare earths mine project in California.
· Doug Bright
Jerome Powell's future with the Fed in focus on Wednesday
Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing to be a member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Christopher Rugaber
Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank overnight ops.
Two IDF soldiers were wounded in the West Bank village of Silwad during overnight military operations, the military announced on Wednesday morning.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oil
The U.S. Treasury warned financial institutions Tuesday that they could face sanctions if they engage in dealings with Chinese refineries that process Iranian oil.
· Lim Hui Jie
Daily FX turnover hits quarterly high in Q1: BOK
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Daily foreign exchange (FX) trading by banks in South Korea hit an all-time high in the first quarter, driven by increased cross-border trading of stocks and bonds and hedging, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Park Sang-soo
Hyundai Glovis deploys world's largest car carrier
Hyudai Glovis said Wednesday it has put the world's largest car carrier into service, aiming to support exports by South Korean automakers and further bolster its competitiveness in the global shipping market.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Inflation surges to near-three-year high
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Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters
BERLIN — Germany’s economy is flatlining, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz is blaming everyone but himself.
· James Angelos
Inflation lifts close to three-year high off back of fuel price surge
Inflation has lifted to a near-three year high due to a 33 per cent jump in the price of petrol and diesel, but investors believe the chances of an interest rate rise have fallen.
· Shane Wright
Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price rise highest in 2 years
Australia's inflation rate soared to 4.09% in the first quarter, marking its highest level in more than two years.
· Lim Hui Jie
Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent
Annual headline inflation is now the highest it has been since September 2023. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
US envoy to Ukraine to resign over disagreements with Trump – FT
Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post over disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding his waning support for the country, the Financial Times has reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
· RT
Inflation surges to three-year high as borrowers brace for potential rate hike
Inflation has surged to its highest level in almost three years as borrowers brace for a potential third consecutive interest rate hike to start the year.New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released this morning showed the consumer price index rose 4.6 per cent over the 12 months to March, up from 3.7 …
· Daniel Jeffrey
US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran's covert 'shadow banking' financial network
The United States has imposed new sanctions on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert financial network, the US State Department said on Tuesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite
Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday
· Patrick Commins
UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
Hyundai Motor leaves peers in the dust as AI bets fuel stock price surge
South Korea's Hyundai Motor is not the world's largest automaker, but its stock price gains are outpacing those of its competitors. (Source photos by Reuters, Masaki Ishihara, Yuki Nakao and Getty Images)
· JADA NAGUMO
Grim past fails to spook buyers as San Francisco home sells for jaw-dropping price
A quaint San Francisco home that became the site of a grisly quadruple murder-suicide sold only four days after it went on the market, for more than $700,000 over the asking price.
· Katie Jerkovich
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in the West Bank, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions ahead of the FIFA Congress.
· REUTERS
US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official
Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030
· Frank Chen
US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official
Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030
· Frank Chen
Chief regulator vows bold deregulation to enhance financial innovation
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that his agency will take bold steps to help the financial sector further develop innovative services.
· Park Sang-soo
How ‘Money Guro sa Campus’ is shaping a generation of advocates
FINANCIAL education remains out of reach for many Filipinos, limiting their ability to make informed decisions and fully participate in the financial system. For Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. this challenge presents a deeper opportunity not just to expand access to financial knowledge…
· The Manila Times
The fuel crisis is about to whack Australia. Jim Chalmers’ budget must tread a fine line between panic and preparation | Peter Lewis
As the economy turns south, the treasurer will be faced with choices in how he responds. This calm before the shitstorm is an opportunity for reforms to energy, the NDIS and housing
· Peter Lewis Australia
Inflation nears three-year high: What could this mean for Australians?
The rising cost of petrol saw transport inflation grow 8.9 per cent in March, spiking overall inflation. Source: SBS News / Graphic by Leon Wang
· Sbsaustralia
A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
On 15 September 2008, Bobby Seagull arrived at his office in Canary Wharf just before 6am.
· Simon Jack
Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases
Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent
· Peggy Ye
Pair of Hong Kong luxury homes sells for US$41m as market sizzle increases
Mainland China property tycoon reaps 86 per cent gain on 2010 investment, following another sale in the same project that netted 77 per cent
· Peggy Ye
[Graphic News] Seoul ranks 8th in global financial index
Seoul ranked eighth globally in financial competitiveness, according to a recent report by UK-based consulting firm Z/Yen.
· Nam Kyung-don
Bottom falls out of SoCal condo market as prices plummet
There’s great news for those seeking a place to live in Southern California with the prices for condominiums in the area dropping to their lowest point in more than 12 years.
· Katie Jerkovich
OPEC’s end will be a win for humanity and America — another Trump miracle
OPEC’s stranglehold on the global economy is finally coming apart at the seams — thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s efforts at home and abroad — and the result will be freer markets, long-term lower energy price and less debt slavery for developing nations.
· Post Editorial Board
Victorian opposition vows to cap public sector executive salaries
The Coalition is promising to cap the salaries of senior public sector executives at just under $600,000 a year to "restore financial discipline".
Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale
Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady
· Peter Shadbolt
Hong Kong’s art market resilience, proven by The Great Wave’s US$2.8 million sale
Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady
· Peter Shadbolt
How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
· Kandy Wong
How China’s reported ban on sulphuric acid exports could have overseas buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
· Kandy Wong
Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch
Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
· Staff Writer