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The US has suspended all funding and security coordination with Iraq, and shipments of dollars the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), until a new Baghdad government acceptable to Washington is formed, Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported Monday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, on suspicions of unfair stock trading.
New Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high Tuesday and is poised to reach a new high.
The South China Morning Post examines 22 firms opening or expanding in the city, with HK$73 billion in investment and 25,000 jobs expected
The South China Morning Post examines 22 firms opening or expanding in the city, with HK$73 billion in investment and 25,000 jobs expected
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says
Hybrid SUV blends global platform with local tuning, lifting Renault’s market presence
MANILA, Philippines — Higher global oil prices are beginning to "erode the purchasing power" of Filipino households, a Fitch Group unit said, as rising fuel costs have pushed inflation above target and reduced consumers’ ability to spend.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Sheriff’s deputies on Monday captured the man suspected of placing his penis on the face of a Whole Foods Market shopper in a twisted sexual assault caught on horrifying in-store video.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has introduced the Ioniq 3, a compact electric vehicle (EV) hatchback model for Europe, as it aims to expand its electrified lineup in the region.
Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum
Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high on Monday, to poise for another new high.
Apple's stock price has increased twentyfold since Tim Cook took over in 2011. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
Nearly 1.9 million people in Gaza have been displaced, many of them multiple times, according to a new report. Source: Getty, NurPhoto / Majdi Fathi
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding credit card loans have risen for three consecutive months to reach an all-time high in March amid the economic slowdown and high inflation, data showed Tuesday.
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, expressing expectations that it will help address non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.
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World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.
Jeff Bezos’ space tech company Blue Origin placed a customer’s satellite in the wrong orbit on Sunday, sending that firm’s stock tumbling Monday.
Oil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL’s) ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developments, as well as the adverse weather conditions and natural disasters experienced towards the latter part of 2025, domestic economic activity …
The administration aims to double the economy to $200 billion and increase per capita income to $10,000 within a decade by strengthening the production economy and implementing fiscal reforms, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury told a CEO Forum held in Colombo recently.
Myfanwy didn't realise that the decision to have a second child would result in having four children. Source: Supplied
The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-year history in the same year. The National Savings Bank also registered a record pre-tax profit of Rs. 59 billion.
People’s Bank has once again reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, delivering an exceptional performance at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.
Union Bank has announced the appointment of Shaheeda Barrie as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors.
DFCC Bank PLC convened its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at its Head Office, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s seven-decade journey.
Sampath Bank Private Banking hosted an elegant Iftar gathering at Cinnamon Life Colombo, welcoming valued clients for an evening that reflected the warmth, generosity and cherished traditions of Ramadan.
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it has entered into a long-term Technology Services Master Agreement with Bancstac, to deploy a secure, compliant, scalable and fully bank-controlled payment processing infrastructure, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in digital financial services.
Sri Lanka’s plantation economy is standing on a fragile foundation—its soils. While the country continues to export globally respected tea, rubber, and coconut products, a silent crisis is unfolding beneath our feet. Decades of over-reliance on chemical inputs, declining organic matter, and poor soil management have…
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The UAE asked the US to provide a financial lifeline to the country in case the US-Israeli war on Iran dented its economy, even as it warned the US it could replace the petrodollar with Chinese Yuan, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, expressing expectations that it will help address non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.
Benjamin Netanyahu has brushed aside European concerns over Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. A tougher approach from Brussels is overdue
Kalshi continues to capture the imagination of the general public, and the budding prediction market is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up.
California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight.