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South China Morning Post – World · China
Over the past 10 years, Washington, Brussels and London have made decreasing economic reliance on China a strategic goal. Western economic plans now stress sup…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers have called for a two-month liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme to be extended amid uncertainty over war in the Mid…
Times of India – World · India
Amazon has raised twenty-five billion dollars through a bond sale. This funding supports significant expansion of the company's AI data centers. CEO Andy Jas…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Nearly three-quarters of Cuba’s hotels have been closed and the island’s tourism sector has been brought to “almost total paralysis” by US sanctions and fuel s…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada's TMX crude oil.
South China Morning Post – World · China
For the first time, veteran sailor Thomas Wong Kam-chuen and his partners set sail from Hong Kong on their 46-foot yacht on a two-day trip earlier this month t…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has maintained its base rate following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its key rate unchanged, but US traders…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Brazil overtook Russia and Belgium in the first five months of this year to become the world’s largest importer of Chinese cars, buying US$5.2 billion worth of…
The New York Times – World · US
The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Iranian authorities want to dampen fuel consumption, but a sudden increase in gasoline prices risks social unrest as many Iranian households are already under …
Times of India – World · India
Maharashtra now leads states in tax revenue after the Goods and Services Tax implementation. This growth is supported by high domestic consumption and a large…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s increasing clout in the global semiconductor supply chain is accelerating the unravelling of the artificial-intelligence trade, as expectations grow th…
Times of India – World · India
Professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare, and engineering can expect brighter salary outlooks. Fast-growing sectors and technical roles will li…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s unaddressed economic structural problems are swallowing profits and leaving its multinationals falling far behind their US peers in the latest Fortune …
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore has signalled stability in the public housing market by scrapping a 15-month waiting period that barred private property owners from buying resale HD…
Times of India – World · India
The Indian Rupee strengthened for a fourth straight session on Wednesday. It gained five paise against the US dollar, reaching 95.77. This rise was supported b…
Times of India – World · India
Industrial production surged 7.3% in June, a 22-month high, driven by manufacturing and electricity growth. This strong performance occurred despite global un…
Times of India – World · India
New amendments to the MSME Development Act will ensure faster payments for small businesses. Mandatory digital invoicing and stronger protections against dela…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China is pushing a new model to boost international sales of its domestic bonds, with the Shanghai Clearing House (SHCH) leveraging global financial networks t…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet bet on uncharted territory: Indonesia. T…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption co…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the hea…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma that he and his central bank peers in the region have faced in calibrating interest ra…
South China Morning Post – World · China
An annual e-commerce shopping festival supporting Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises will expand into the Asean region for the first time via Singa…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, reported a 37 per cent decline in first-half earnings as losses in Hong Kong equities and w…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s push to draw Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit has scored a milestone, with the Malaysian government preparing to list…
The Guardian – World · Europe
TUC leader says lender’s ‘bonanza’ quarterly profits of £3.3bn mean it ‘can easily afford to pay more tax’Business live – latest updatesBarclays has increased …
The New York Times – World · US
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
The New York Times – World · US
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Times of India – World · India
Oil prices extended losses as diplomatic talks eased supply disruption concerns. Brent crude futures and WTI crude touched their lowest levels since July. The …
Times of India – World · India
In a recent statement, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that there will be no changes to stamp duty this year, meaning homebuyers and investors will not b…
Your Story · India
Skyroot’s success isn’t the climax of India’s space story but the start of its commercial phase. In other news, the number of people reporting an annual income…
The Guardian – World · Europe
The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of HormuzGovernments in…
South China Morning Post – World · China
When the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs in early July, US President Donald Trump hailed it as evidence of America’s econ…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president is suffering from low approval ratings in state that has become 'ground zero' for his trade policies.
BBC News – World · Europe
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Residents and visitors in Hong Kong can enjoy discounts on dining, shopping and attractions in August by presenting tickets for five major events, including an…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Germany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whethe…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s major chip manufacturers saw their profits skyrocket a staggering 2,579.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, fuelled by unprecedented demand for artif…
NBC News – World · US
The two sides halted fire over the weekend, following 13 nights of attacks that threatened new pain for the global economy.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets vola…
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our r…
Times of India – World · India
The Indian Rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday. This rise was supported by declining crude oil prices and a weaker dollar. Easing Middle East…
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