South Korea is extending trading hours on its main stock exchange, breaking with established norms across major Asian markets as it seeks to attract sustained participation from global investors and move towards
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the legality of liquor licenses issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserting that they cannot be revoked without significant legal repercussions. The remarks came
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inaugurated its new Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, located in the historic maritime city of Alexandria, Egypt. This
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The cryptocurrency world has been rocked by the launch of a new meme coin by US President-elect Donald Trump, with both industry figures and critics raising alarms over its rapid rise and
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The world’s largest oil companies are bracing for a drop in liquefied natural gas (LNG) revenues in 2025 as price volatility in the market diminishes. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, LNG
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The United States’ share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) projects surged to a record high in the 12 months leading to November 2024, highlighting the country’s continued economic strength compared to
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The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only operational floating nuclear power plant, has reached a significant milestone by generating over one billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, according to Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
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Qatar Airways has introduced a pioneering digital marketing initiative by launching its first-ever AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama. The virtual assistant was revealed at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show
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The world’s billionaires have seen their wealth skyrocket by a staggering $2 trillion (£1.64 trillion) in 2024, a growth rate three times faster than the previous year, according to Oxfam’s latest inequality
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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The Financial Times reports that Donald and Melania Trump have launched rival memecoins, triggering a whirlwind in the cryptocurrency market as speculation about the new administration’s crypto policies fuels excitement. However, the
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The Financial Times reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year is pivoting toward dealmaking, deregulation, and growth, with a sharp focus on adapting to Donald Trump’s second term
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Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China saw significant growth in 2024, with total volumes reaching 8.3 million tons, according to data released by China’s Customs. This marks a 3.3% increase
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The CEO of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, has urged the European Union to take a more cooperative approach towards Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, encouraging them to open production facilities in Europe rather
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The total market value of a Trump-backed memecoin, launched just days before his inauguration, has skyrocketed to over $12 billion, according to Financial Times. The cryptocurrency, dubbed $TRUMP, debuted on Friday evening
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TikTok has announced that it is in the process of restoring its service across the United States after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision comes after discussions between the platform and
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