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وروسته له هغې چې تېرکال د آلمان په ماګديبورګ ښار کې د کریسمس جشن پر مهال د موټر مرګونې حمله وشوه، چارواکو د دغه جشن له پاره لوړ امنيتي تدابیر په نظر کې نيولي دي. هغه مهال حمله کونکي خپل موټر د کریسمس بازار ته پر راغلو خلکو وچلاوه چې دغې مرګونې پېښه آلمان ته ټکان ورکړ.
German authorities have arrested five men suspected of planning an attack on a Christmas market, the Munich public prosecutor's office said Saturday.
Dominic Chow, deputy director general of civil aviation, outlines road map at Beijing conference, says costs will be much lower than helicopter services
Authorities arrested five men over the plan to carry out the attack in southern Bavaria state
Beijing also seeks to increase consumption by loosening restrictions, raising incomes and attracting tourist spending, Han Wenxiu says
Finance chief says public consultation for next budget will start soon and he ‘looks forward’ to ideas from residents
Technological innovation – one of Beijing’s top priorities – is helping to drive wealth creation, report says
Wang Fuk Court flats that went up in flames worth about HK$5 billion, while losses from cancelled mega-events, banquets are likely to rise
Platform to help match local providers with companies from over border seeking to expand overseas, Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says
Vendors at the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo express optimism at the 24-day fair’s opening at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay
The flats at One Park Place were in high demand after developers Sino Land, CSI Properties and MTR offered discounts of up to 15 per cent
Seat selection fees are becoming more common in China as airlines grapple with squeezed profit margins, but consumers are pushing back
Record 32,000 applications from 54 nations vie for seventh Africa’s Business Heroes awards to recognise 100 start-ups over 10 years
Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
Story sparks extensive discussions about women’s financial independence, which is essential for enabling them to take control of their lives
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Shandong province plans to create a world-class smelting hub by 2027 to secure supply chains for the strategic metal as prices sizzle
Discover how Labubu creator Kasing Lung’s Monsters came to be, and hunt for interesting gifts at China Hong Kong City’s Christmas market
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation on Thursday, following weeks of mass protests over his handling of the economy and government corruption.
Analysts see leadership’s language after central economic work conference as an admission that trade tensions are expected to endure
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По информации Financial Times (FT), банки Великобритании выступают против использования блокированных в королевстве российских активов в размере около 8 млрд фунтов стерлингов для кредита Украине. Финансово-кредитные институты обеспокоены значительными рисками судебных исков со стороны РФ, пишет британское издание в…
After central economic work conference, observers said ratio is likely to stay at this year’s record 4 per cent in line with ‘targeted’ spending
The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s largest multi-purpose water resources development program, the Mahaweli Development Program, it was announced yesterday (11).
It’s been years since the US president extolled the virtues of trade wars: how much longer before he recognises tariffs harm the US economy?
The price of gold in Sri Lanka rose today (12), reflecting increases in the global gold market.
Chinese business group warns of a ‘targeted and excessive’ campaign as Brussels raids one firm and launches fresh probe against another
How much does an army of bots cost? A new study reveals how likes and clout are bought
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (11) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to re-issue open arrest warrants for former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Gardiye Punchihewa, after both suspects failed to appear in court for proceedings related to an ongoing money laundering inves…
Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition
Beijing is lowering feed content and making related advancements that analysts say could reduce China’s foreign-soybean dependence dramatically within a decade
Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market
Investors should shift focus to AI-driven sectors with more rising stars, under-covered companies and pair-trading opportunities
The Food and Drug Administration rarely uses its authority to pull dangerous medical devices off the market and is so poorly staffed that it’s sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health emergencies, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Of…
White House justifies targeting ‘black-market oil’ as Russia expresses support for its ally, Nicolas Maduro
Japan on Tuesday issued its first high-level warning that a so-called ‘megaquake’ could follow the previous night’s 7.5-magnitude offshore tremor.
Sri Lanka’s economy has recovered following a period of obviously deep crisis and focus now must shift to accelerate GDP growth at the pace of over 7% and creating more and better jobs, Imad N. Fakhoury, Regional Director for IFC South Asia opined addressing an economic summit held in Colombo recently.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s largest multiuse water resources development initiative.
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked No 1 in the Business Today Top 40 for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s best-performing bank and one of the country’s top five strongest corporate entities for the 17th consecutive year.
Sampath Bank PLC has partnered with Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, the legal entity behind PickMe, Sri Lanka’s leading technology platform facilitating mobility, delivery and experiences, to integrate Visa’s CyberSource internet Payment Gateway.
DFCC Bank has introduced a range of practical credit and debit card benefits designed to ease financial pressure while still giving families the chance to experience the season’s warmth.
Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Chennai branch marked its 30th anniversary recently, celebrating three decades of cross-border cooperation, trust, and shared economic progress between Sri Lanka and India.
HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global.
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World Bank data shows that by the end of 2024, Bangladesh’s total external debt stood at US$104.48 billion, up from US$ 73.55 billion in 2020. The calculation includes debts contracted by both the Government and the private sector.
Huawei held nearly 70 per cent of China’s foldable smartphone market in the first three quarters, according to research firm IDC
Despite Trump easing curbs, domestic chipmakers expected to remain central to Beijing’s tech ambitions
Positive sentiment marks a sharp rebound from last year, when fewer than one in five companies in an annual survey expressed optimism
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the RE-MSME PLUS loan scheme, consolidating existing credit programs for micro, small, and medium scale entrepreneurs and providing financial relief to those affected by recent disasters. The approval was granted based on the proposal submitted by President…