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Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC will be hosting the PLC Premier Awards 2025 on January 17, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, recognising outstanding Branch and Marketing Officers who delivered exceptional performance under different categories during the financial year 2024/25.
White collar criminals and mafia organizations have it too easy in Germany, the German Association of Judges (DRB) has said, because there aren't enough prosecutors and judges to keep up with the case files.
How Myha’la went from Broadway dreams to Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind and Black Mirror … and how she met her future husband through Instagram
Για μία ακόμη χρονιά, ο ιδιωτικός πλούτος στη Γερμανία αυξήθηκε σημαντικά το 2025. Και συγκεκριμένα κατά 6% σε σχέση με το 2024, φτάνοντας τα 10,03 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ. Αυτό προκύπτει από τις τελευταίες εκτιμήσεις της τράπεζας DZ Bank, που δόθηκαν προ ημερών στη δημοσιότητα. Οι αναλυτές εκτιμούν μάλιστα ότι η ανοδι…
Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds
Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.
Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says
Officials say marriage brokers are flooding social media with promotions offering to find Chinese men brides from Nepal.
Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding
Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure
As part of the government’s national digitalization initiative, bus passengers in Uva Province can now pay fares using bank cards.
Analysts expect policy will signal to Europe that Beijing is interested in serious trade relations and is a good partner
Family firms, the backbone of the Asian economy, have tended to be reluctant to go public but are increasingly open to private equity funding
Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season
Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum
The trade war, weak domestic demand and stronger policy support push more firms to invest overseas, with growing implications for currency
Economist urges government to use donation fund to generate investment returns to bridge financial gap for residents waiting for new flats
HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound
Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year
Guided by the national five-year plans, the Hong Kong government is changing policies and offering attractive terms for the project
Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.
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Structural shifts from AI and trade policies limit hiring to 50,000 in December, reinforcing bets that the central bank will hold rates steady
Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors
Establishment of Expert Committee on Professional Services for Going Global builds on new platform to help match local providers with firms
In zahlreichen Städten Irans kommt es derzeit zu Protesten. Anlass waren zunächst die steigenden Lebenshaltungskosten und hohe Inflation. Bald spiegelten die Demonstrationen aber eine wachsende Unzufriedenheit immer größer werdender Teile der Bevölkerung mit dem politischen System des Landes wider.
Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says
Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services
Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry
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The latest unrest, sparked by Iran’s worsening economy, has led to the deaths of at least 35 people.
Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher
Julius Baer set a 12-month target for the CSI 300 Index at 5,100, which would be 7.6 per cent higher than Thursday’s close of 4,737
Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth
People’s Bank further consolidated its standing as one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished and trusted financial institutions by securing an exceptional range of national and international accolades during 2025.
While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously
Bali’s governor says the plan would deter low-spending visitors, though its enforcement would face legal and practical hurdles
Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute
As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology
The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern
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Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expressed confidence that the country’s economy will grow by about 4-5 percent this year (2026), maintaining the growth rate recorded in the last two years.
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital economy and innovation landscape with high-level discussions held at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu, Finland the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, and senior government leadership.
AIA Insurance Lanka Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CBC Finance Limited, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance financial security and convenience for Sri Lankans.
