Economy & Business
A cricket stadium in Ahmedabad holds 130,000 spectators. A football arena in Beijing seated 80,000 for the 2008 Olympics. Yet economists increasingly argue that the real story lies not in capacity …
Jul 6, 2026
Economy & Business
Seoul's benchmark KOSPI index shed 6% on Tuesday, wiping out billions in market value as a wave of selling swept through South Korean technology stocks. The selloff centred on chipmakers, with Sams…
Jul 5, 2026
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Indonesia has recorded its first monthly trade deficit in six years, according to data released by the country's central bank and statistics agency. The reversal marks a sharp break from a sustaine…
Jul 5, 2026
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China announced sweeping restrictions on foreign investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data processing on Wednesday, escalating a technology dispute with Washington that has di…
Jul 5, 2026
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Jurong Marine Cold Storage has suspended ice making and coldstore operations following an ammonia leak incident at its facility in Jurong, Singapore. The halt affects one of the city-state's key co…
Jul 4, 2026
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Tokyo's benchmark index extended its winning streak into record territory on Thursday, clinching its strongest quarterly performance in years as investors rotated back into technology names after a…
Jul 4, 2026
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Footage has emerged showing New Zealand cricketers laughing and imitating Harry Brook's dismissal during a Test match, sparking immediate criticism from former players and raising uncomfortable que…
Jul 3, 2026
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China is preparing for an imminent attempt to land a rocket booster, a milestone that would mark a significant shift in the global commercial launch market. The test, details of which emerged throu…
Jul 3, 2026
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European Union trade officials are steeling themselves for what analysts are calling a "China shock" as high-stakes negotiations in Brussels enter a critical phase this week. The talks, scheduled t…
Jul 3, 2026
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Guo Bin from Shanxi province lost his sight as a young child. Last month, he sat China's grueling national university entrance exam, known as the gaokao. He passed with flying colours. Now 18, Guo …
Jul 3, 2026
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Bangladesh has signalled support for China's expanding role at Mongla Port in Myanmar, a move analysts say could reshape trade dynamics across the Bay of Bengal and sharpen competition for regional…
Jul 2, 2026
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A video circulating online shows Hazard attending a wine tasting event, a pastime that contrasts sharply with the Belgian midfielder's well-known preference for beer. The footage, which has racked …
Jul 1, 2026
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