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Newest first · UTC+11:00Barbeques 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.
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
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.
Tariff ruling tagged as stocks, peso gain
THE stock market rose for a fourth straight trading day and the peso also hit a five-month high on Monday, a result an analyst said was partly due to last Friday’s US Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
BMAP names 2026 officers, board of trustees
THE Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP) has named its officers and board of trustees for 2026, composed of senior marketing and corporate affairs leaders from major banking institutions.
DBS partners with Granite Asia, closes $110 million AI IPO fund for wealth clients
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Group, said on Monday it had formed a three-year partnership with investment firm Granite Asia to roll out investment products for DBS wealth clients and provide financing and deal support to fast-growing Asian companies.
Exosens lifts mid-term growth targets as defense market booms
FRENCH defense technology group Exosens issued a higher medium-term guidance on Monday, after its net profit from continued operations more than doubled in 2025 driven by very strong demand in the defense and surveillance markets.
DBP, CamSur ink P3.5B loan deal
STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur have signed a P3.5 billion term loan facility to fund priority development projects and accelerate economic growth in the largest province in Bicol region, a top official said.
Fatigue has shaped the balance and madness of today’s Premier League | Jonathan Wilson
The ever-increasing number of games, combined with financial regulation, has produced flat play on the field but a tighter table overall
Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union
While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs and the consequences of this decision (see "Full Analysis Of The Supreme Court IEEPA Decision: How It Impacts The Economy, Policy And Markets"), a lot more is on deck for this week when we will also have more geopol…
Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space
Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park
Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller poses for a photo on May 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride
Industry representatives convinced impact of new 15 per cent global tariff on city will be ‘limited’, echoing opinion of financial officials
Israeli settlers burn a mosque in the West Bank during Ramadan
People check a fire-damaged area in the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque following, according to Palestinian authorities, an attack by Israeli settlers on the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets
Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the b…
Dutch emerge as third main foreign property buyers in Spain
Dutch buyers are increasing their share of the Spanish property market, joining two long-standing foreign buyer groups but with more of a focus on luxury properties.
Romualdez champions permanent health care legacy for ‘Modern Heroes’
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is calling for the formal institutionalization of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital, framing the move as a vital "thank you" to the migrant workers who keep the Philippine economy afloat.
What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says
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Confusion in UK and EU as Trump’s 15% global tariff creates ‘an unholy mess’ – business live
Confusion continues as to whether Donald Trump’s new 15% tariffs kick in tomorrow in the UK or the European Union, despite the US trade representative Jamieson Greer’s assurances that nothing changes for the 20-odd countries the US has already agreed tariff deals with.
Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know
Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office
If AI makes human labor obsolete, who decides who gets to eat?
Amid talk of artificial intelligence taking our jobs, the big unasked question is: how will we be fed?
High-speed rail link touted as $250 billion boost to nation’s economy
A high-speed train line between Sydney and Newcastle would boost the nation’s economy by $250 billion over 50 years, according to a business case for the ambitious project which will be heavily scrutinised when released on Tuesday.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian mosque in occupied West Bank during Ramadan
Settlers set fire to a mosque south of Nablus, occupied West Bank, amid rising Israeli violence against Palestinians.
Inflation eases to 2.4% in January - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s national inflation rate continued its downward trend in early 2026, falling to 2.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics.
The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market
Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot
Meet the Australian farmer planning to get the US hooked on camel milk – video
After a decade of supplying the domestic camel milk market from a 130-hectare (320 acre) farm in south-east Queensland’s Scenic Rim, owner Paul Martin wants to start supplying the product to the United States. He hopes to export 60,000 litres this year – the first shipment in what he believes could one day become a …
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airlineChengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage
Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience
Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say
ExclusiveAssad's face vanishing as Syria replaces a third of banknotes in weeks
Syria's central bank has replaced more than a third of cash in circulation with newly printed banknotes, governor Abdulkader Husrieh told The National in an exclusive interview.
Hong Kong budget 2026-27: should the coming blueprint boost yuan’s global push?
Experts say Hong Kong has ‘distinct advantages’ that can support the country’s financial development amid geopolitical uncertainties
As rate hikes loom, Australians scramble to take on increasing amounts of debt
New data shows mortgage and credit card applications surged in the months leading up to the Reserve Bank's first rate hike in two years — suggesting many borrowers rushed to lock in finance before costs climbed further. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights
The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy
Spark Deep Dive: Hong Kong works to develop ‘pet economy’
City hopes making restaurants more pet-friendly will increase profits for the struggling food and dining sectors.
Deep Dive: Hong Kong’s efforts to develop ‘pet economy’ raises questions
City hopes making restaurants more pet-friendly will encourage locals to spend money and increase profits for the struggling food and dining sectors.
CSE and NCCSL partner to advance capital market development and business Growth - DailyNews
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country. The MoU was signed on February 18, 2026, brin…
People’s Bank hosts Industry Exposure visit for University of Kelaniya Finance undergraduates - DailyNews
People’s Bank recently hosted an Industry Exposure Visit for first-year undergraduates from the Department of Finance of the University of Kelaniya, who are currently pursuing the Bachelor of Business Management (Hon.) in Finance.
Sampath Group’s total asset base surpasses Rs 2 Tn - DailyNews
The Sampath Group achieved its highest financial performance in its history, recording a PBT of Rs 53. Bn and a PAT of Rs 32.6 Bn, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8% and 13%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Group’s total asset base surpassed Rs 2 Tn in 2025, reflecting a 12% growth compared to year-end 2024.