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Newest first · UTC+11:00Sungrow Unveils DC-Coupled Solution to Strengthen Australia's Renewable Grid
SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia's renewable penetration continues to rise, large-scale solar plants are increasingly facing negative daytime electricity prices, growing solar curtailment, and higher market volatility in the National Electricity Market (NEM). At the same time, grid operators are p…
CLP to raise fuel cost adjustment next month, first increase in more than a year
Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran
Securities firms' 2025 net spikes 39% on increased stock turnover
Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 39 percent in 2025 largely due to increased commission income from a sharp gain in stock trading, data showed Thursday.
Inside India newsletter: Ikea has high hopes for the country as it stares at a global slowdown
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Iran war could boost China’s ‘petroyuan’ and weaken US dollar dominance, analysts say
Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say
Local schools’ outreach to overseas students a boost for education hub goal
Allowing semi-private schools to offer places to fee-paying non-local students will help Hong Kong grow as a market for overseas education
Rising profit margins turbocharged Australia’s latest inflation figures – but something worse is just around the corner | Greg Jericho
Fuel supply shock from Iran – not too many wage rises – will be the driver of higher figures in June
Hard time for renters as landlords squeeze tight market
Rental vacancy rates remain low and competition for homes is driving strong demand. (AAP: James Ross)
Palestinian teen who died in Israeli prison 'apparently starved,' judge says
Khalid Ahmad holds a poster of his 17-year-old son, Walid Ahmad, who died in an Israeli prison, that reads in Arabic, “The hero prisoner Martyr, mercy and eternity for our righteous Martyrs,” in the West Bank town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 3/25/2026
Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again, while oil prices eased.
No decline in worker remittances despite tension - Governor - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s worker remittances have remained stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
Designing jobs for the digital age in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The world is shape-shifting. Creating a digital economy, AI readiness, and shaping a globally competitive Sri Lanka takes place at a pivotal moment, where global supply chains are being rewired, traditional work methods are being contested, global political turmoil is taking place, and the race for AI adoption is fa…
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The escalating conflict between Iran with the United States (US) and Israel continues to have its ripple effect around the world. Sri Lanka is no exception. The government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake are engaging in continuous efforts to minimise its impact on the economy.
CBSL keeps Policy Rate steady at 7.75% amid global uncertainty - DailyNews
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, citing the need to balance stable inflation with emerging global risks, particularly those stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The Gulf after the storm: Why the UAE is poised to lead the region’s next economic era
By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
NPCI expands UPI acceptance to boost Indian tourist spending - DailyNews
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s…
Help SMIs tide over crisis with special packages - Sajith - DailyNews
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that due to the rapid increase in fuel prices, micro, small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs (SMIs), who contribute 52% to our country’s economy, are facing severe difficulties and that this increase in fuel prices is having a serious negative and detrimental impa…
Renters continue to face a tight rental market and rising costs, according to new report
Melbourne has seen comparatively modest growth in property price over recent years, but renewed investor interest is beginning to build across the city’s housing market. Source: AAP / James Ross
Ripple effects on Sri Lanka’s migration economy - DailyNews
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs to counteract the lack of opportunities within the economy. Related micro-level remittances prevent households from dippi…
National resilience in times of global uncertainty - DailyNews
The ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East) is not a distant geopolitical event for Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already evident across the economy—through rising energy costs, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and growing uncertainty in labour markets. Most visibly, it has contributed to the steady escalatio…
Pan Asia Bank empowers export sector as strategic partner of NCE Export Awards - DailyNews
Pan Asia Bank reinforced its strong commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s export community through its continued partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), as a Strategic Partner of the recently concluded NCE Export Awards.
NDB Bank hosts Analysts Earnings Call on FY 2025 Financial Results - DailyNews
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) conducted its Analysts Earnings Call on March 17, following the release of the financial results and annual report for the full year ended December 31, 2025.
HNB Finance and Hayleys Mobility partner to strengthen Lanka’s NEV market - DailyNews
HNB Finance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited to support the expansion of Sri Lanka’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market through accessible, practica and customer-focused financing solutions.
Janashakthi Life and People’s Bank strengthen financial protection through bancassurance collaboration - DailyNews
Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), entered a strategic partnership with People’s Bank through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening bancassurance services in Sri Lanka.
Cargills Bank Wasi Litha: A collection of wonderful savings for your Avurudu celebration - DailyNews
As the punyakalaya approaches and the sound of the koha fills the air, Cargills Bank is back with its promise of unprecedented savings, adding even more joy and financial flexibility to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations.
People’s Bank introduces ‘PrimeScore Privilege Loan’ to reward customers - DailyNews
Reinforcing its commitment to recognising financially responsible customers and expanding access to convenient credit facilities, People’s Bank has introduced the ‘PrimeScore Privilege Loan’, an exclusive lending solution designed to reward salaried individuals who maintain an excellent credit history in the country.
LB Finance drives digital adoption at CBSL’s ‘PayDigital’ campaign in Kurunegala - DailyNews
LB Finance PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) at the two-day PayDigital Kurunegala Campaign held on February 20-21, promoting the adoption of secure and convenient digital payment solutions.
Ex-Ohio State cornerback facing decades in prison over string of bank robberies
Former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Marcus Williamson is potentially staring down decades behind bars after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to bank robberies.
Volkswagen cogita converter fábrica para produção de armas
Uma reportagem do jornal britânico Financial Times afirma que a Volkswagen está em negociações com a empresa israelense de defesa Rafael Advanced Defense Systems para uma possível colaboração que envolveria adaptar uma planta de produção de carros para a fabricação de equipamentos militares .
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The type of Melbourne homes that are passing in at auction
Not all homes are faring equally as Melbourne’s auction market starts to slip this autumn, and buyers are cautious about properties that need renovation or have lofty price hopes.
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
An employee works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial
A jury in Los Angeles determined on Wednesday that Meta and Google were negligent and failed to warn users of the dangers associated with using their platforms, in a case that could have repercussions across the social media and the broader technology market.
The silent axis: Why Iran isn’t using its allies
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Agentes de seguridad en aeropuertos de EEUU sobreviven sin cobrar
Taylor Desert, una agente de TSA, llega para buscar alimentos en un Gleaners Food Bank en Indianapolis, el 23 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Michael Conroy)
‘Protecting today, securing tomorrow’
FOR today’s column, I am quoting the theme of the 77th founding anniversary of the Insurance Commission which was celebrated on March 16, 2026, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Finance Secretary Frederick Go was the guest of honor and speaker. The event was attended by representatives from g…
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for NCAA Tournament markets
Kalshi is continuing to make its mark in the sports prediction market and has raised the bar for March Madness.
Hong Kong holds onto Art Basel crown for 5 more years thanks to new deal
Galleries at preview also say global uncertainties have prompted collectors to take greater interest in works able to retain value
Judge rejects Charlie Javice’s bid to toss fraud conviction after law clerks’ conflicts of interest claim
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Charlie Javice’s bid to throw out her conviction for defrauding JPMorgan Chase into buying her education startup Frank for $175 million, after she said two law clerks had conflicts of interest by accepting jobs at the bank’s outside law firm.
RoboSense Beat Expectations, Achieved First-Ever Quarterly Profit on Strong Robotics Growth
HONG KONG, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd. ("RoboSense" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 2498.HK), a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, underlining robust performance driven by its dual-engine stra…
Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing
China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032
‘ABC’ anchor Liz Cho demands ex Josh Elliott hand over financial, travel records amid affair speculation
Liz Cho claims her estranged husband, Josh Elliott, is refusing to hand over important financial and travel records and is demanding a Connecticut court intervene as their divorce grows contentious.
Uganda: economy expanded by 8.5% in last quarter in December
Strong consumer demand and high activity in sectors such as construction drove Uganda's economy to expand by 8.5% during the financial quarter that ended in December 2025.
Australians can expect high fuel costs to linger for far longer than the war in Iran
Rising inflation and unemployment mean effects of Iran war could be even worse than the post-Covid cost-of-living crisis
More Than Powering Today: Shaping Australia's PV & ESS Future
SYDNEY, Australia, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, unveils its latest innovations — PowerTitan 3.0 with AC block design and Hybrid Solution at Sungrow PV & ESS Summit in Sydney. The event attracted over 300 partners and industry experts to ex…
‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report
UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats
Merck to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals for about $6.7B in cash
The logo for Merck appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)