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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday denied reports that President Vladimir Putin asked leading Russian businessmen to make large financial contributions to the state budget to help fund the war against Ukraine.
BEIJING, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 26, Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain Co., Ltd., a joint venture established by FOTON MOTOR and COSCO SHIPPING, was officially unveiled. At the same time, the ro-ro vessel was delivered, and the first large-scale export order of 600 FOTON pickup trucks set sail…
State Administration for Market Regulation tells companies it will address ‘involution-style’ competition as they step up efforts to expand
AstraZeneca's stock jumped as much as 4% after Britain's most valuable company said its experimental lung disease medicine met its target in two late-stage clinical trials.
The real defining image of this presidency should be the bank statement of the average American citizen
European government bonds continued to sell off on Friday, building on a rout that has seen multiple countries' borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs in recent weeks.
Novartis is planning to buy U.S.-based biotech Excellergy for up to $2 billion, betting on a next-generation allergy treatment that may prove to work faster and better than anything currently on the market, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Friday.
So far this year, 5,500 new residential units have been sold in Hong Kong, a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period last year
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The United States-Israeli war on Iran has hit critical liquified natural gas (LNG) supplies in the Gulf, triggering the most severe disruptions in recent years to the global energy market.
The European Union needs to dial back regulation of U.S. big tech companies if it wants to be part of the AI economy, the U.S. ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder told CNBC on Friday.
Fitch Ratings says helium prices have roughly doubled since conflict began
Spain's annual inflation rose to 3.3 percent in March, up from 2.3 percent the previous month, driven by higher fuel costs amid the Middle East war, preliminary data showed Friday.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday appointed Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo as deputy prime minister, replacing María Jesús Montero, who is stepping down to run in a regional election.
China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent world
Economy Minister appointed deputy Spanish PM, Nato says Spain is meeting defence targets, Spanish motorways face busiest Easter in two decades and more news on Friday March 27th.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on March 27, 2026 says it is considering another round of financial assistance if fuel price hikes continue.
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Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case
PARIS, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its deep-rooted commitment to the European market, Haier, the world's leading IoT ecosystem brand dedicated to premium consumer experiences, convenes global partners, customers and international media for the exclusive Champions Meeting in Paris. Held between the ico…
Foreign investors are on track to pull a record $12 billion from Indian equities this March as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies, squeezing the economy and stoking fears of a growth slowdown.
Representative Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list urged a decisive shift toward renewable energy, circular economy reforms and inclusive workforce transformation during his keynote at the Philippine Democracy Series 2026 at the London School of Economics (LSE) on March 23.
Byron has changed, they say, and in some ways it has. But some things are the same, too. This is Bundjalung Country, cared for by Arakwal Bumberlin people, and the connection of the locals to the sea and the hinterland endures, as does Byron’s countercultural spirit. Byron Farmers Market still runs on Thursdays, and…
RIZAL Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), in partnership with the Social Security System (SSS), announced that it will soon roll out the SSS Loan Lite, designed to provide members with safe, affordable, and convenient access to short-term credit. Through RCBC DiskarTech, eligible SSS members will be able to apply…
The United Arab Emirates has told allies that it would join a multinational maritime task force aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz as it suffers from Iran's curb on the waterway, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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We’ve long had a habit of claiming the global success of any individual whose link to Australia might be slightly nebulous or tangential. From Russell Crowe to Naomi Watts – or even, more recently, New Zealand’s Kate Hawley, after she won a Best Costume Design Oscar for Frankenstein – we are not averse to celebratin…
Harman International, Samsung Electronics' automotive affiliate, is investing 131 million euros ($151 million) in Hungary to carry out research and development projects targeting the European market.
Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China
Wall Street banks may finally be getting a long-awaited opening to claw back market share from private credit lenders.
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it was considering another round of financial aid if fuel price increases continue..
Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
Firm aims for above-average growth this year under plan for ‘optimising existing stock and digging for new increments’
SINGAPORE, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Energy Market Authority (EMA) today unveiled "Connecting Energy Systems, Powering Tomorrow" as the theme for the 19th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Taking place from 26 to 30 October 2026 in Singapore, SIEW 2026 will convene global policymakers, industry le…
The war in the Middle East has led to oil supply shocks, which have led to higher fuel prices. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Chinese carriers have a major advantage over other global airlines due to their access to Russian airspace and ability to bypass the Middle East
Hemet police say they have cracked a bold toy theft ring, recovering about $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and Hot Wheels in a dramatic Southern California bust.The operation, led by the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Team with support from the Southwest Cities SWAT, culminated in a search of a r…
Rare HK$150 billion transfer from the Exchange Fund has sparked fierce debate
Nothing seems to go quite right for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie these days. Following a violent street scuffle that ended with a homeless man body-slamming one of his own security officers, we’re learning new details about a luxury SUV crash involving Lurie and a cable car. The transit smash happened back in De…
Seoul has risen to 8th place in a global ranking of financial competitiveness, marking its fourth consecutive year in the top 10 and an improvement of two spots from the previous assessment.
Spending on ‘hanami’ picnics drops as rising living costs, Iran war fears and weather woes threaten to dampen this year’s festivities
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Uber’s 86,000 square-foot expansion at Silverstein Properties’ 3 World Trade Center, announced this week, brought the car-service giant’s total space there to nearly 500,000 square feet on 11 floors.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a blistering letter to Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh on Thursday, predicting he would serve as a "rubber stamp for President Trump's Wall Street First Agenda," and accusing him of having learned "nothing from your failures" during a prior stint at the central bank.
A Southern California dad is fighting for his life, but his family says the heart transplant that could save him is still out of reach.Rhett Pascual, 53, a father of two, is in critical condition after his heart began to fail following a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy and a subsequent stroke. Now, his loved ones say ti…
The US-Israeli war on Iran could usher in the end of the petrodollar, a key pillar of the US’s financial heft in the world, according to a new report by Deutsche Bank.
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