HSBC phases out work-from-home flexibility for frontline staff in Hong Kong
Bank tightens work rules in the city, requiring traders and salespeople to return to the office from April 1
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Oil price drops and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’ - business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
· Lauren Almeida
Iran war could push a flagging US economy over the edge
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· Michael Klein
China summons Maersk, MSC on ‘shipping operations’ amid Panama saga, Iran war shock
Beijing gave no reason for order – but both firms at centre of dispute after Panama ruled against CK Hutchison’s operation of two ports
· Carol Yang
Chances of interest rate pain grow on inflation threat
The Reserve Bank could deliver a fresh interest rate rise to borrowers within days, with the institution’s deputy governor warning the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran posed a substantial inflation risk.
· Shane Wright
Oil: Nigeria's Dangote says will prioritise domestic fuel market
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery pledged on Monday to prioritise the domestic market to help prevent fuel shortages and limit the impact on prices of the war in the Middle East.
· AfricaNews
North Korean leader signals closer Pyongyang-Beijing cooperation in letter to Xi
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Kim Jong-un’s sister issues stark warning over South Korea-US military drills
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
ISS backs Korea Zinc board nominees ahead of key vote
Proxy adviser endorses five director nominees while rejecting MBK–Young Poong stock split proposal ahead of March 24 shareholder meeting
· Ahn Sung-mi
Las acciones asiáticas remontan tras el repunte en Wall Street y el petróleo baja a unos 90 dólares
Una operadora de divisas pasas junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice bursátil surcoreano Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), en el centro al fondo, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano, al fondo a la izquierda, en la salsa de cambio de moneda de la sede del banco Hana Bank en Seúl, Core…
· Yuri Kageyama
Seoul calls for port access support for Korean ships stranded near Strait of Hormuz
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
CA dems hit reverse on climate rule they backed months ago over fears energy market on brink of collapse
A group of California Democrats who voted to update the state’s cap-and-invest climate program last year are now urging regulators to go back to the drawing board on a key part of the policy — warning it could further destabilize the state’s energy market and drive prices even higher.
· Bianca Heyward
US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran
Surging energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran could ripple across the United States economy, heaping further strain on consumers at a time when cost-of-living issues are already a primary concern.
· Brian Osgood
Hong Kong monitors fuel prices as Iran war sparks ‘premature and unfair’ hikes
Government says it has been in touch with major oil companies to closely monitor the impact of international fuel prices on Hong Kong market
· Connor Mycroft
Airfares set to take off as airlines hit by soaring jet fuel prices
Australian travellers should brace for higher international airfares as airlines warn that a sharp spike in oil prices, triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, is driving up jet fuel costs and will likely lead to higher ticket prices.
· Chris Zappone
Stablecoins can cut costs of cross-border payments: Woori Financial digital chief
Group exploring global partnerships to expand stablecoin-based remittances
· Lee Ji-yoon
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
Motorists queue up as others wait behind a rope for their turn to get fuel at a pump, fearing a possible fuel shortage due to the Iran war, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu)
· Paul Wiseman
China exports surge into 2026 after record year
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China roared into 2026 with exports far outstripping forecasts, fueled by red-hot electronics demand, putting the economy on track to top last year's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus and blunting the blow from the war in Iran.
· Reuters
Minister unsure why one of NSW’s largest unions received $111,000 donation from icare
The state’s public insurer icare donated $111,124 to the Electrical Trades Union, one of the largest financial backers of the NSW Labor Party and a key supporter of the disgraced CFMEU.
· Alexandra Smith, Max Maddison
Asian shares rebound moderately after plunging as oil prices spiked
A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), rear center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, rear left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn …
· Yuri Kageyama
Celebrating Women's Role in the Evolving Financial Sector
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global financial market is expanding rapidly, with more women entering and building long-term careers in traditionally complex and high-pressure industries like CFDs. Today, women in the financial sector are contributing to the reshaping of the standards of stab…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Yamaha pulling out of California after half a century: HQ headed to Georgia
After nearly 50 years in Orange County, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is packing up its headquarters — trading Cypress, California for Kennesaw, Georgia in a sweeping corporate shift that will impact about 250 workers.The motorcycle and motorsports giant says the move is part of major “structural reforms” meant to boost pr…
· Pierce Sharpe
China exports sharply beat expectations in the first two months as trade surplus surges to highest on record
China's trade surplus rose to its highest on record in the combined January-February period while exports massively beat expectations, underscoring the resilience of the world's second-largest economy despite trade tensions with the U.S.
· Lim Hui Jie
China’s exports surge 21.8% in first 2 months of year
Customs data shows exports rose 21.8 per cent, year on year, in January and February combined
· Luna Sun
LS Eco Energy secures first cable supply contract in Japan
LS Eco Energy said Tuesday its Vietnamese subsidiary LS-VINA has signed an annual supply contract for 6.6-kilovolt CVT distribution cables with Kitanihon Electric Wire, marking the company’s first entry into Japan’s power infrastructure market.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Victoria's daily fuel price caps now in effect to quash price gouging
Victoria has introduced daily fuel price caps to prevent price-gouging at the pump, as residents are urged not to panic buy petrol.Under the new law that comes into effect today, retailers must set their daily price of fuel at 2pm on the previous day.That price is then capped and will apply for the 24 hours from 6…
· Yashee Sharma
Why China’s economic reset is a credibility test for Hong Kong
As China rewrites the growth playbook, Hong Kong must show it can anchor the offshore financing and price discovery this reset requires
· Kun Tian
Millions seized by Hungary from Ukrainian state bank employees
Russian oil shipments to Slovakia and Hungary have been interrupted since January 27. (Reuters: Bernadett Szabo)
Hong Kong tipped to be world’s top financial centre amid global yuan expansion plan
National People’s Congress deputy Li Yinquan says Hong Kong to gain substantially from Beijing’s push to internationalise yuan’s reach
· Lam Ka-sing
Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender
Sale of compound in Southern district by family linked to Wah Ha Realty comes as Hong Kong’s luxury home market shows signs of recovery
· Peggy Ye
'Expected': Fuel shortage to drive up grocery prices as inflation bites
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· April Glover
S. Korean economy grows 1 pct in 2025; Q4 GDP contracts 0.2 pct: BOK
The South Korean economy expanded 1 percent in 2025 amid strong exports but posted negative growth in the fourth quarter, central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
China’s financial superpower ambitions get legal backing at ‘two sessions’
Two new laws may prove wide-ranging, spanning yuan’s global status to green finance and turning ambition into codified rules, analyst says
· Frank Chen
China investors energise Hong Kong biotech stocks. Is foreign money missing out?
Stock Connect reshuffle reflects biotech sector’s growing role on international stage, though overseas funds remain cautious
· Julie Zhang
Oil jumps to 2022 high on Iran war, falls after close as Russia sanctions in doubt
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· Herbie G
Iran war, surging oil prices affect consumers at the pump and beyond
Gas prices are seen on a Shell station marqee Monday, March 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
· Cathy Bussewitz
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 3/9/2026
The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.
· The Associated Press
US gunmaker Ruger accuses Italian rival Beretta of plotting stealth takeover
America’s largest gunmaker, Sturm Ruger & Co., accused the parent company of Italian arms firm Beretta of trying to stealthily seize control of the Connecticut-based business through “self-serving demands” such as cut-price stock buys and veto-like board power.
· James Franey
China-US trade relations may reach a ‘tactical truce’, slowing down economic decoupling
Foreign companies in China quietly confident bilateral ties with Washington will stabilise but are bracing for ongoing geopolitical tensions
· He Huifeng
‘Lanka better prepared to deal with economic shocks now’ - DailyNews
Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices in the global market today, compared to the severe financial crisis of 2022, says Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hidden EV economy - DailyNews
With the right partnerships and technical knowledge from chinese and other asian EV manufacuters, Sri Lanka can move beyond typical assembly toward innovation. Over time, local entrepreneurs could design and manufacture home-grown electric vehicles, matching with local road conditions and maintenance, following a pa…
· Gayan Abeykoon
BOI launches ‘Invest in Sri Lanka’ Forum - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence taking center stage as the nation prepares to host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026. Backed by a foundation of stable macroeconomics and disciplined policy reform, the Board of Investment (BOI) will partner with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and UN ESCAP to be org…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
Home affairs minister in Queensland after dramatic night in which five female players were granted asylum. Follow updates live
· Martinfarrer, Luca Ittimani, Caitlin Cassidy
Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 - DailyNews
Global oil prices surged past $100 (£74, AU$142) a barrel for the first time since 2022 as fallout from the US-Israel war with Iran continues to wipe 20m barrels of oil from the market each day.
· Gayan Abeykoon
PM in Manila to attend Women’s Day event - DailyNews
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Manila, Philippines on Sunday (8) to participate in events marking International Women’s Day, invited by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
· Gayan Abeykoon
David Pieris Automobiles and ComBank partner to deliver exclusive leasing solutions for GWM and BAIC vehicles - DailyNews
David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to introduce specially structured leasing solutions for the GWM and BAIC range of vehicles in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
BOC celebrates Int’l Women’s Day - DailyNews
Marking International Women’s Day 2026 under the global theme ‘Give to Gain’, the Bank of Ceylon, one of the leading government bank in Sri Lanka with over 2,300 customer service touch points islandwide, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through inclusive and accessible financial solutions.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pay&Go CEO Vardan Aslibekyan appointed to Board of Fintech Forum SL - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector continues to gain momentum with the appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board of Directors of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka, one of the country’s leading industry body representing the financial technology sector.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 09.03.2026 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
READ MORE: EU reveals total spent on Ukraine
The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military and financial aid …
· RT