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Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.
A new EU directive on pay transparency, which aims to ensure equality between men and women doing the same job, could transform the European job market by guaranteeing more rights to workers.
Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes
Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes
Most disputes were medical and travel cases, according to Insurance Claims Complaints Panel
Most disputes were medical and travel cases, according to Insurance Claims Complaints Panel
South Korea’s discount-store chain Daiso, operated by Asung Daiso, topped 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in sales for the first time last year, fueled by rising demand for budget-friendly goods amid prolonged inflation.
The announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran has led to the reopening of holy sites to worshippers in occupied East Jerusalem and the removal of some movement barriers in the occupied West Bank.
American tech is in lay-off mode. Oracle, a wannabe cloud-computing hyperscaler, recently announced thousands of job cuts. Block, a digital-payments darling, is slashing more than 4000 roles – nearly half its workforce. Amazon and Meta have announced redundancies.
Shares of LVMH dropped Tuesday after it flagged a hit to sales from the Iran war, overshadowing underlying improvements.
A row has erupted after Israel’s ambassador to Italy, Jonathan Peled, lashed out at a magazine cover highlighting violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, saying it is antisemitic.
‘We hope to enable passengers of all ages and backgrounds to easily access tram information,’ Hong Kong Tramways’ managing director says
‘We hope to enable passengers of all ages and backgrounds to easily access tram information,’ Hong Kong Tramways’ managing director says
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Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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…
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The second round of investment by the mega-sized Public Growth Fund will be mainly focused on the bio, display and mobility sectors, the financial regulator said Tuesday.
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LG AI Research said Tuesday it is teaming up with London Stock Exchange Group and Kiwoom Securities to launch an artificial intelligence-powered investment service that explains not only what to buy, but why — a first for Korea’s retail market.
Officers arrested a dozen members of the notorious Hariri crime organization in an early-morning raid on homes in several Arab and West Bank villages Monday morning, police announced on Monday.
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, center, is adhering to IMF recovery strictures agreed before he took office. © AP
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Workers unload imported potash at the Chinese port of Zhangjiagang: Strong commodity demand and rising prices pushed the value of imports up 28% in March. (cnsphoto via Reuters)
Sydney’s community broadcaster 2SER could close its doors after more than 45 years, having failed to secure rescue financial backing after its biggest funder Macquarie University walked away from the radio station last year.
Andrew Hauser, deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), says stagflation is a "central banker's nightmare". (AAP: Lukas Coch)
Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it is participating in the 2026 Semafor World Economy, held this week at the Conrad Hotel in Washington.
Alongside the oil and gas stranded in the strait of Hormuz is another commodity vital to today’s economy: helium. It is a critical element in all kinds of areas from MRI machines to the Large Hadron Collider, and even deep-sea diving. It is also integral to the AI boom. And this isn’t the first time its fragile glob…
Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
NongHyup Financial Group said Tuesday it opened an integrated support center for the marine, aviation and defense industries in Changwon to strengthen support in the southeastern region spanning Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday urged nations involved in the war in the Middle East to take a courageous step toward peace, with a fragile ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran hanging in the balance and threatening the global economy.
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday urged nations involved in the war in the Middle East to take a courageous step toward peace, with a fragile ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran hanging in the balance and threatening the global economy.
A container terminal in Singapore: The city-state's GDP rose by a slower-than-expected 4.6%, year on year, preliminary first quarter figures showed on April 14. © Reuters
Weakened economic activity, soaring fuel prices and rising inflation have created a horror scenario, RBA deputy governor says
Workers worried about their superannuation’s performance have been urged to stay the course despite market jitters caused by the Iran war, with analysts warning attempts to avoid short-term losses can leave your super balance worse off in the long run.
Shoppers browse at a market in Dhaka on Feb. 11: Retailing in Bangladesh is modernizing as overseas chains enter the market. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
South Korean brokerage houses are expected to post strong first-quarter earnings, buoyed by a surge in trading activity despite heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.
Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand.
Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand
Incheon will install more unmanned currency exchange kiosks in subway stations as it looks to improve financial access for a growing foreign population and rising tourist inflows.
European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Of 67,189 loan applications approved under government’s Special 100% Loan Guarantee scheme, 13,231 had defaulted by end of February
Of 67,189 loan applications approved under government’s Special 100% Loan Guarantee scheme, 13,231 had defaulted by end of February
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