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Newest first · UTC+11:00Behind China's 'active efforts' for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps politics
BEIJING — China's ties with countries such as Iran and Russia have raised expectations of a bigger diplomatic role, but Beijing remains focused on protecting its own domestic interests, including global exports.
· Evelyn Cheng
Hezbollah attacks Israeli settlements in West Bank
Hezbollah announced that it is launching rocket attacks targeting the Israeli settlements Kiryat Shmona, Metula and Misgav Am in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
Iran banks to resume full operations tomorrow
All bank branches across Iran will be fully operational starting from Saturday, IRNA news agency reported, citing the Bank Coordination Council.
· Middleeasteye
Editor's Choice: Apple at 50 faces core innovation challenge
A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on April 14, 2023. The company's long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone market is encountering some engineering testing issues, Nikkei Asia has learned. © Reuters
· AKITO TANAKA
Bank warns of $50,000 hit coming for new homes. Builders say it’s nothing like that much
The war in Iran could drive up the cost of constructing a new suburban home by 10 per cent or $50,000, with clear signs that building suppliers are already being forced to push up prices.
· Shane Wright
[In This Economy] High inflation is back with a vengeance in 2026
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· gdecastro0289
Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who robbed bank in Wan Chai
Police say preliminary investigations showed HK$36,000 was stolen
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who robbed bank in Wan Chai
Police say preliminary investigations showed HK$36,000 was stolen
· Edith Lin
Welcome to Y’all Street: bullish Dallas aims to steal New York’s financial crown
Texas city believes loose rules and low taxes will make the US’s biggest banks come running – can it pull it off?
· Kalyeena Makortoff
What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
The fluctuating price of dated Brent, the global benchmark for real-world barrels of crude, has prompted energy analysts warn to that acute stress in the physical oil market shows little sign of abating amid worries over a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
· Sam Meredith
Eli Lilly market share drops, Novo Nordisk holds firm as generic weight-loss drugs flood India
The market share of India's most popular weight‑loss drugmaker, Eli Lilly, slipped in March, while rival Novo Nordisk held steady even as Indian generic drugmakers flooded the market with lower‑priced copies.
· Priyanka Salve
Calls for cheaper homes are 'nonsense' while banking system underpinned by housing
Australia's economy operates on a "myth" that we can keep generating wealth by constantly inflating housing prices, super boss warns. (ABC News: Michael Coggan)
· Gareth Hutchens
'There's no Hezbollah here': Beirut neighbourhood takes stock of bombing
Rescue crews and paramedics are still searching for victims of Israel's attack in Beirut. (ABC News: Khalil Ezzeddine)
· Matthew Doran
Hanwha Solutions W2.4tr rights issue faces FSS scrutiny
The Financial Supervisory Service has ordered Hanwha Solutions to revise its plan for a 2.4 trillion won ($1.62 billion) rights offering, citing insufficient disclosures in its filing.
· Im Eun-byel
Hyundai Motor launches Ioniq EV brand in China, unveils two concept cars
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Friday officially launched its Ioniq electric vehicle (EV) brand in China, unveiling two new concept cars as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market.
· Chang Dong-woo
Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks
Currency traders stretch 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, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Hong Kong government must guard against exploitation of diesel subsidy, experts warn
Industry leader, lawmaker caution against fuel companies manipulating discounts to unfairly benefit from HK$3-per-litre diesel relief measure
· Lam Ka-sing
Hong Kong government must guard against exploitation of diesel subsidy, experts warn
Industry leader, lawmaker caution against fuel companies manipulating discounts to unfairly benefit from HK$3-per-litre diesel relief measure
· Lam Ka-sing
Lau Yee Wa wins Grand Prize at Chommanard International Women's Literary Award 2026
BANGKOK, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lau Yee Wa has been awarded the Grand Prize at the Chommanard International Women's Literary Award 2026, marking a major milestone as the prize expands from a national to an international platform. Her novel "Tongueless" was selected from more than 70 entries across 13 countri…
· PRNEWSWIRE
MinRes founder puts record-setting riverside Perth home on the market
It is the Perth housing record that has stood for 16 years, and now the property that set the bar for the most expensive home to be sold in the west is back on the market.
· Michael Philipps
Jardine Matheson to exit Swire’s Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources
Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas
· Peggy Ye
Jardine Matheson to exit Swire’s Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources
Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas
· Peggy Ye
Inflation may jump by most in nearly four years as gas prices spike in wake of Iran war
Red & White Crisp Rice cereal is sold for $7.25 per 18-ounce box at a market serving the Central American immigrant community in the Westlake/Pico Union area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
· Christopher Rugaber
(3rd LD) BOK again holds key rate steady as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks
(ATTN: ADDS BOK chief's remarks in paras 7, 15, 19-25; TRIMS)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
IMF and World Bank face defining moment as global order begins to fracture | The National
As global economic risks mount, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are preparing to deliver what may be their most carefully calibrated messages in years.
· Salim A. Essaid
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong
· Charmaine Yu
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong
· Charmaine Yu
China factory prices log first rise in years as Iran war counters deflation
An assembly line for car smartphone holders at a plastic accessories factory in Dongguan, in China's Guangdong province, on April 2. Elevated oil prices have driven up costs in the country's manufacturing industry. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
Asian economies face ‘formidable test’ as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, developing Asia-Pacific countries will still take years to recover, the bank says
· Bloomberg
Asian economies face ‘formidable test’ as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, developing Asia-Pacific countries will still take years to recover, the bank says
· Bloomberg
Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in April
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on its monetary policy decision Friday, where the central bank held the key rate steady at 2.5 percent at its rate-setting meeting in Seoul.
· Oh Seok-min
(2nd LD) BOK again holds key rate steady as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS BOK statement, more info in paras 5-6, 10, 17)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
Iran war to permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached: IMF
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· Yashee Sharma
China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
China's factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years while consumer inflation moderated in March, amid a surge in oil prices as the Iran war upended global energy markets.
· Anniek Bao
China’s factory-gate prices rise for first time in 3 years as Iran war bites
The producer price index rose by 0.5 per cent in March, the first increase since 2022, as soaring global commodity prices affected Chinese firms
· Mia Nurmamat
China’s factory-gate prices rise for first time in 3 years as Iran war bites
The producer price index rose by 0.5 per cent in March, the first increase since 2022, as soaring global commodity prices affected Chinese firms
· Mia Nurmamat
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BTS has launched their first world tour in over four years, but China is notably absent from the tour dates An unofficial ban has barred K-pop from the Chinese market, prompting entertainment companies to pivot toward Japan and North America. (April 10)
· Ken Moritsugu
BOK holds key rate steady for 7th straight meeting amid Middle East uncertainty
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged Friday, as uncertainty in the Middle East prompted a cautious stance amid two-sided risks of inflation, currency weakness and slower growth.
· Oh Seok-min
BOK freezes base rate on weak won, inflation concerns
The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.5 percent Friday, citing volatility in the Korean won and rising inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict.
· Im Eun-byel
Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?
With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets
· Lam Ka-sing
Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?
With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets
· Lam Ka-sing
ADB raises S. Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 1.9 pct
The Asian Development Bank has raised its growth outlook for South Korea this year to 1.9 percent on the back of rising exports and improved private consumption, Seoul's finance ministry said Friday.
· Yonhap
ADB raises S. Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 1.9 pct
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth outlook for South Korea this year to 1.9 percent on the back of rising exports and improved private consumption, Seoul's finance ministry said Friday.
· Kim Han-joo
Kalshi loses bid to stop criminal case filed against it in Arizona
A banner for the prediction market platform Kalshi hangs from a building in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
· Jacques Billeaud
OpenAI slams Anthropic in memo to shareholders as its leading AI rival gains momentum
With Anthropic gaining momentum in the booming AI market, OpenAI sent a memo to investors this week slamming its chief rival for "operating on a meaningfully smaller curve," and characterizing the company as compute constrained.
· Ashley Capoot
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/9/2026
U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran.
· The Associated Press
Japanese regulator probes risks to major banks from private credit
The Financial Services Agency is looking into the potential impact of private credit on the Japanese financial system. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Initial investigation into fraud at NDB underway - DailyNews
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Wednesday informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that an initial investigation into the fraud that has taken place at the National Development in this regard is currently underway.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company
Expert said federal law bars officials from taking actions in their jobs that benefit their own financial interests
· Aram Roston