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Newest first · UTC+11:00[Man-Ki Kim] Tehran-ro and the Strait of Hormuz
In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose coop…
· Korea Herald
Japan’s property market is well placed to withstand Iran war energy shock
While the country’s economy and currency are struggling, Japan’s property fundamentals remain strong
· Nicholas Spiro
Brent crude hits $116 a barrel after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’
Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict
· Lauren Almeida
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
PARIS — Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar.
· Agence France-Presse
Economists warn fuel price cut likely to come with 'sting in the tail'
The war in the Middle East has triggered sky-high fuel prices and shortages around Australia. (ABC News: Timothy Ailwood)
· Maani Truu
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man near Hebron
A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces on Monday morning in the village of Kharsa, near Dura, southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Seoul stocks dip nearly 3% amid escalating Middle East conflict
Seoul stocks fell nearly 3 percent Monday, led by heavy foreign selling, as an intensifying conflict surrounding Iran deepened concerns about global oil supplies and market uncertainties. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
AI data centers, telecom networks face energy-saving push
South Korea’s telecom carriers and fintech firms are tightening energy use as the government calls for conservation amid oil-market volatility, extending the response from office operations to the infrastructure behind mobile networks and online finance.
· Moon Joon-hyun
India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi
India has warned that its growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for the financial year ending March 2027 faces "considerable downside" risk due to rising energy costs and supply‑chain disruptions linked to the Iran war.
· Priyanka Salve
Hyundai Motor ramps up EV push in China amid US tariff pressure
Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market
· Byun Hye-jin
Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: ‘A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome’
Beyond the Belgian capital’s more obvious sights lies a thriving district known for its classic Belgian cuisine, alternative art scene and gigantic flea market
· Johnbrunton
LG Display dominates Apple Watch OLED supply after JDI exit
LG Display has effectively taken control of the OLED panel market for the Apple Watch after Japan Display Inc. exited the business amid financial struggles and restructuring.
· Jie Ye-eun
OCI secures $125m IFC funding for chip materials plant
OCI Holdings said Monday its Malaysian unit, OCI TerraSus, has secured a $125 million financing agreement with the International Finance Corporation, the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Millions of Aussies to suffer further after major bank's fresh rates warning
Interest rates could peak at an 18-year high in a matter of months, according to modelling from one of Australia's biggest banks.Westpac, citing the continuing war in the Middle East and high oil prices, is now forecasting mortgage holders will be hit by three more rate hikes – in May, June and August – after alread…
· Patrick Brischetto
West Wits banks fuel supply as SA gold project gears for grid power
West Wits Mining has taken aim at one of the market’s favourite risk topics – fuel supply – unveiling a multi-layered diesel security plan to keep its Qala Shallows underground gold operation in South Africa running smoothly while the site waits for a grid power connection.
· Doug Bright
Why the PM’s fuel excise cut will drive the RBA mad
Anthony Albanese has set himself and the nation’s mortgage holders on a collision course with the Reserve Bank.
· Shane Wright
Webjet executives depart as legal battle and suitors loom
Webjet chief executive Katrina Barry has resigned less than two years after taking the role, as a lawsuit from the online travel agent’s former legal boss heats up and suitors continue to buy up stock despite a rejected takeover offer last month.
· Colin Kruger
Did Anthony Albanese just cement a third interest rate hike in May by cutting the fuel excise?
Injecting $1.5bn via petrol subsidies into an inflated economy may change things for the Reserve Bank board at its next meeting
· Patrick Commins
Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair boosts senior high school graduates’ employability
THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday rolled out the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) across three key public schools in Metro Manila to eliminate the steep financial and bureaucratic barriers facing graduating Senior High School (SHS) students.
· The Manila Times
Cebuana Lhuillier drives Philippines’ growing influence in global microinsurance
ACROSS many developing economies, financial vulnerability often stems from a single unexpected event. A medical emergency, a natural disaster, or the loss of income can quickly erase years of progress for families without financial protection.
· The Manila Times
Asian currencies weaken against dollar amid market volatility
Asian currencies remained under pressure against the US dollar, with South Korea’s won weakening to about 1,515 per dollar, near its lowest levels in years.
· Middleeasteye
Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop
Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Yuri Kageyama
MegazoneCloud and AVITA, a leading AI avatar company, partner to bring physical AI to market
Co-development of physical AI services integrating AI avatars and autonomous robots Exploration of applications across retail, finance, manufacturing and public sectors
· PRNEWSWIRE
Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’
US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’
· Adam Fulton
Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions
South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch
· Raphael Rashid, Patrick Commins
US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump
President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of US forces seizing Iran’s key export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
to take the oil
US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday.
· RT
Tennessee grandma jailed for 5 months after AI flagged her for bank fraud in state she never visited
A Tennessee grandmother was jailed for a whopping five months after a facial recognition program erroneously flagged her for bank fraud in a state she’d never visited.
· Caitlin McCormack
Finance ministry, Exim Bank review W10tr policy financing execution amid Middle East tensions
The government has reviewed measures to ensure the swift execution of a 10 trillion-won ($6.6 billion) policy financing program prepared to respond to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Yonhap
A million dollars more: Inner Brisbane house blitzes 2023 price in auction marathon
A Brisbane character home has sold for more than $1 million above its 2023 price, fetching $2.85 million after a marathon 90-minute auction that defied growing fears of a market slowdown.
· Sarah Webb
China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained
The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins
· Amy Hawkins
G7 ministers gather for economic talks amid demands for clarity on US war plans
As fuel prices soar, governments around the world are scrambling to find solutions. Source: AAP / Owen Humphreys
· Sbsaustralia
A fuel excise cut is on its way, but is it a big 'mistake' for Australian households?
Panic buying has seen prices soar by 18 to 27.8 cents per litre in one week across Australia's five largest cities, the consumer watchdog has found. Source: AAP / Darren England
· Sbsaustralia
Hong Kong restaurateurs revamp traditional dining as closures reshape industry
Shifting dining habits and cross-border competition are forcing legacy brands like Maxim’s to reinvent themselves to stay relevant
· Lam Ka-sing
Apple almost went broke – now it's celebrating 50 years
Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing, Apple. From his interview with Today tech expert Trevor Long. X Facebook Mail Apple is now one of the most valuable companies in the world — a market capitalisation of more than $3.5 trillion — but a core part of Apple's history is the time it almost wen…
· Trevor Long
The price of coffee is skyrocketing faster than all other groceries — and the reason goes way beyond tariffs
The price of coffee is increasing faster than any other household grocery, and it’s not just tariffs driving the surge — bad weather, war and a frenzy of market traders are also to blame for the rise.
· Alex Oliveira
Changing system of the New Year - DailyNews
From today onwards, the majority of people will go to the ATM, bank, and pawning centre, or to meet a rich friend/relative. That is to borrow some money to ‘celebrate’ the New Year. During the past few weeks, they have spent all their money, especially salaries and bonuses, to make their homes mini storages of super…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Measures to provide services without interruption during season - DailyNews
The Government has prepared a comprehensive programme to stabilise the economy in the face of global challenges and steps have also been taken to provide services without interruption during the festive season, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
India refiners tap Dollar alternatives to buy Russian oil - DailyNews
India has begun settling payments for crude oil imports from Russia using non-dollar currencies, reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics and adjustments to evolving policies from the United States, according to market reports.
· Gayan Abeykoon
War wipes $120bn from UAE markets, as economy comes under pressure
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is facing its most serious economic shock in decades, as the Israeli-US war on Iran delivers a direct hit to its core industries, from finance to aviation, exposing major vulnerabilities in its economic model.
· Middleeasteye
NSB marks 54th Anniversary with ‘Senehase Dayada 2026’ initiative - DailyNews
In line with the ‘NSB Senehase Dayada – 2026’ initiative, a special commemorative programme was recently organised at the premises of Lanka Hospitals under the patronage of the National Savings Bank, marking the 54th Anniversary of the Bank.
· Gayan Abeykoon
BOC launches Agri Banking Unit: Financing roots of Lanka’s future - DailyNews
Reinforcing its commitment as ‘Bankers to the Nation’, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has launched the BOC Agri Banking Unit, first of its kind to drive sustainable growth and innovation in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLT-MOBITEL contributes to national development through innovation, resilience, and people-first vision - DailyNews
SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people‑first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. Building on strong FY 2025 financial results, the company is pioneering initiatives to elevate customer experiences, st…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ceylon Boxing Federation steps up support for retired boxing heroes - DailyNews
The Ceylon Boxing Federation (CBF) successfully held a major fundraising raffle draw in Colombo on Saturday night, marking a powerful step to support the welfare of Sri Lanka’s veteran boxers while strengthening the sport’s financial future.
· Gayan Abeykoon
DFCC Bank introduces ‘Winner Savings Account’ offering higher returns - DailyNews
DFCC Bank is positioning its Winner Savings Account against tension. The account offers a higher return without requiring customers to lock themselves into rigid conditions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bangladesh on World Bank’s red list for food inflation - DailyNews
Food inflation in Bangladesh has emerged as a renewed cause for concern, with the country now placed on the World Bank’s ‘red list’ of high-risk nations due to persistently elevated food prices. The prolonged rise in the cost of essential commodities is increasingly affecting the daily lives of ordinary people.
· Gayan Abeykoon
França prende três por tentativa de ataque a banco americano
A polícia francesa prendeu até o momento três pessoas ligadas a uma aparente tentativa de explodir uma bomba caseira em frente à agência do banco americano Bank of America, em Paris, informou neste domingo (29/03) o serviço de segurança da França.
· Deutsche Welle
How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work
Negotiating flexible arrangements is not limited to those who have a right under the Fair Work Act. (Adobe Stock)
· Daniel Johnson
Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar
Vehicles drive as light poles are switched off to save electricity, as part of a series of measures the government has taken to mitigate the fallout of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Khaled Elfiqi)
· Samy Magdy