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Palestinians across the occupied West Bank observed a general strike on Wednesday in protest against a new Israeli law allowing the execution of prisoners, as international condemnation mounted.
Agentes de policía permanecen apostados frente al edificio del Bank of America en París, el sábado 28 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Nicolas Garriga)
Police stand outside the Bank of America building in Paris, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called on the government to transparently disclose supply and demand conditions for major items to the public to prevent unnecessary confusion in the market, as the conflict involving Iran fuels concerns over supplies of fuel and key materials.
Oracle rose in premarket trading on Wednesday as the multinational tech conglomerate looks to cut thousands of jobs to free up cash to build AI data center infrastructure.
FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board
Global tensions, weak high-end exports, and record trade surpluses are spurring a strategic shift to boost imports, develop services trade and deepen market integration
Review includes possible penalty increases, expanding powers of Fire Services Department, and examination of legal liability of those who buy illegal fuel
EngineAI, whose robots have been bought by Mideast companies, needed cloud-based computing that could be seamlessly accessed from anywhere
The sun has set behind a gas station in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
What irony: The Democrats in Congress who repudiated President Donald Trump’s “Build the Wall” plan to secure our border now want to construct a financial Berlin Wall to prevent Americans from leaving.
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station, in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.
Bipartisan panel argues sanctions have concentrated discounted oil in Beijing's hands – charges the Chinese government denies
Retail sales hit HK$35 billion in February, according to provisional figures from Census and Statistics Department
Novo Nordisk rose as much as 4% after England's drug price regulator recommended the use of its best-selling drug Wegovy to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia
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City’s airport also recognised for security standards and facilities.
OUR Market successfully concluded its third school visit for the OMG Campus Tour at St. Paul College Pasig (SPCP) on Feb. 9, 2026, attracting over 700 students to join the platform. The one-day event simultaneously conducted a hands-on chocolate-making workshop featuring Chef Christian Valdes, founder and head choco…
Spain's government said Tuesday it expected the Middle East war to contribute to a bumper tourist season, but warned that the crisis could also drag down a key driver for the Spanish economy.
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war
From the ‘worst financial crisis in our lifetime’ to the Covid pandemic, Australian PMs speaking to the nation has been reserved for historic moments
Shares listed in Europe are set to kick off the new trading month with a strong rebound, after notching their worst month since 2008 in March.
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…
Shares of Sam Chun Dang Pharm extended losses Wednesday after a rally that had pushed the stock to the top of the secondary Kosdaq lost momentum with investors, casting doubt on the sustainability of the gains.
GS Global said Wednesday its newly appointed CEO Kim Sung-won has purchased company shares on the open market, signaling confidence in the firm’s long-term growth prospects.
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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…
April 1, 2026 — 3:42pm
Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’
ZURICH, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading financial service consultancy, has appointed Patrick Becher as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in strengthening global operations and accelerating the firm's evolution into an AI‑native consulting and technology leader.
MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to the Philippines in April to expand market access for at least 58 American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in gasoline prices and continued tariff pass-through.
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart at a securities firm Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
A new policy consultation council of the country's top finance officials kicked off Wednesday in a bid to bolster cooperation among economy-related authorities in devising macroeconomic policies amid heightening global uncertainties, government officials said.
South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.
China is building new high-speed rail lines that dive underneath major waterways, providing fast services without disrupting shipping traffic
Result marks mainland Chinese property developer’s second consecutive full-year loss
Sydney-based Dateline Resources has completed a $50 million placement to leading institutional investors, with more than 95 per cent of the funds raised from financial institutions.
DAVOS, Switzerland, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technology (Surfin) outlining areas of collaboration to modernize and digitally enable selected SSS financial service program…
A screen displays financial information on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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A former congressional staffer pleaded guilty to snatching over $20,000 from an Ohio congresswoman’s bank account to pay off her credit card bills, according to authorities.
The gates to Dodger Stadium haven’t even opened yet, and the market has already spoken.
Peter Slater says fishers have worked hard to secure enough stock for Easter. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jennifer Nichols)
Herb Morgan has gone down the financial rabbit hole in his quest to be California’s next state controller.
New York City FC CEO Brad Sims doesn’t foresee the day that Major League Soccer ever returns to local market broadcast rights, even if it would benefit the club that he helps run.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced three policies aimed at helping small businesses during the crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
The effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked the flow of a substantial portion of the energy that powers the global economy.
