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Producer prices rise for 5th consecutive month in Jan. on high chip prices: BOK
South Korea's producer prices rose for a fifth consecutive month in January, driven by a marked increase in semiconductor prices and higher agricultural costs, central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Exclusive | Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support
Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address
· Olga Wong
Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains
If your goal is to get someone to "take your side", counselling may not help. (Adobe Stock)
Listed firms' dividend payouts up over 15 pct in 2025: data
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Dividend payouts by listed firms in South Korea rose more than 15 percent from a year earlier in 2025 amid an unprecedented rally in the local stock market, industry data showed Tuesday.
· Kim Boram
Why global banks are betting on a double-digit surge in Hong Kong home prices
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs join Morgan Stanley in lifting their market outlook to double digits, as price gains outpace previous expectations
· Peggy Ye
Nine grows profits despite poor advertising market
Nine Entertainment grew earnings by 6 per cent in the December half, its second period of rising profits in a row despite a drop in revenue in its first results since the sale of Domain Group.
· Calum Jaspan
US markets end lower amid revived tariff concerns and AI displacement fears
US stock futures fell on Monday, as uncertainty over American trade policy and continuing fears of artificial intelligence-related disruption clouded sentiment.
· The National
Reform Australia they cry! But will the Big 4 let them?
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· Michael West
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 2/23/2026
U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution.
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Opinion | China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
In contrast to Western proposals that come with strings attached, China has turned its own market into the main instrument of partnership
· Göktuğ Çalışkan
Producer prices rise for 5th consecutive month in Jan. on high chip prices: BOK
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices rose for a fifth consecutive month in January, driven by a marked increase in semiconductor prices and higher agricultural costs, central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Oh Seok-min
Delinquency rate on bank loans down in December
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency rate on loans extended by local banks fell in December, data showed Tuesday.
· Park Sang-soo
ECB president shows support for under-pressure Fed chairman
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed her support for Jerome Powell on Monday as the US Federal Reserve Chair remains under investigation by the Justice Department.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Construction sector’s contribution to GDP expected to reach 5% - DailyNews
The construction sector’s contribution to GDP is expected to reach around 5% in 2026, supported by infrastructure projects already under way such as Central Expressway Section 1 and port developments, as well as upcoming projects including the new airport terminal and Central Expressway Phase 3, alongside Cyclone Di…
· Gayan Abeykoon
India–EU Trade Agreement: A Turning Point for South Asia, a Strategic Moment for Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The recent trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) is one of the most significant economic partnerships formed due to the evolution of the global trading system. Although the agreement reinforces economic relations between two of the largest economy blocs in the world, it further goes beyond bilate…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector - DailyNews
The biggest challenges that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has to tackle following its recent victory in the General Election are the country’s sluggish economy, high inflation and unemployment.
· Gayan Abeykoon
LB Finance awarded ‘A+’ Rating from Lanka Rating Agency - DailyNews
LB Finance PLC, has been awarded an ‘A+’ credit rating with a Stable outlook by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA), underscoring the company’s strong credit fundamentals, superior asset quality, and robust capital position. The rating places LB Finance among the top-tier non-banking financial institutions in the country.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SEC and SLAASMB forge strategic alliance - DailyNews
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) enhanced cooperation in the oversight of financial reporting and auditing standards by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Contrary to US policy, ambassador Huckabee says West Bank's Area C 'is Israel'
US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, contradicted decades of US policy by claiming that Area C of the occupied West Bank is part of Israel, in an interview with US podcaster Tucker Carlson aired on Friday.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
ComBank wins double Gold at CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards - DailyNews
Reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate reporting and best governance practices, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has won five major awards including two Golds at the 2025 TAGS Awards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), demonstrating its stron…
· Gayan Abeykoon
DFCC ONE takes customer rewards to new heights - DailyNews
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) recently elevated its digital engagement efforts through the ‘Rising Above with DFCC ONE’ campaign, rewarding selected customers with an exclusive hot air balloon experience over Dambulla.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLASSCOM launches National Ingenuity Awards - DailyNews
As Sri Lanka accelerates its ambition to build a US$ 5Bn knowledge and innovation economy by 2030, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has launched the 8th edition of the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, inviting applications from across Sri Lanka’s knowledge and i…
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘MCI’ Fertilisers extend partnership with Market Development Facility - DailyNews
Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd (LBF), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers and distributors of next-generation fertilisers, recently formalised the extension of its strategic partnership with the Market Development Facility (MDF) at an agreement signing ceremony attended by senior representatives of both organi…
· Gayan Abeykoon
National Savings Bank wins Gold at TAGS Awards - DailyNews
National Savings Bank (NSB) has emerged victorious at the TAGS Awards 2025, by securing the Gold Award in the State Bank Category, which recognised the excellence in annual financial reporting and corporate disclosure practices.
· Gayan Abeykoon
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Inflation down to 2.4% - DailyNews
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, the Department of Census and Statistics said yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Thousands of new domestic gas cylinders from Litro in coming weeks - DailyNews
700,000 new domestic gas cylinders will be released to the market shortly by the Litro Gas Company.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market
The number of job seekers in Israel fell by 2.3% this month, to 158.1 thousand.
Ecuadorian police investigate attack in coastal province that left at least 7 dead
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa attends an economic forum organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in Panama City, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT
Iran agreed to a 500 million Euros arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, London-based outlet Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan
Israeli settlers have defaced and set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, marking the latest incident in a wave of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the territory.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Barbeques Galore: How an Aussie icon got cooked
Australia’s barbecue season is hitting its peak, but it could not save our outdoor cooking icon, Barbeques Galore, from financial collapse this month.
· Colin Kruger
Palestinian crashes truck into police vehicle in West Bank, police officer injured
An Israel Police officer was injured after a Palestinian truck crashed into a police vehicle at the Tapuach Junction in the West Bank on Monday afternoon.
Stock markets stumble as global trade faces more Trump tariff uncertainty
US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices following UK and European losses
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kalyeena-makortoff
PayPal Shares Jump On Report Of Takeover Interest
PayPal shares were briefly halted due to volatility and are now up 9% after a Bloomberg report said the digital payments firm is attracting takeover interest from potential buyers, as the stock slid to a decade low. The report, based on unnamed sources, has not been confirmed by PayPal.
· Tyler Durden