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Chinese battery giant CATL was among the new listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with PwC saying the city was expected to be the IPO leader this year

Hong Kong To Regain IPO Crown This Year, Say PwC And Deloitte

Hong Kong is expected to lead the world in IPO financing this year despite uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs, accountancy giant PwC said on Wednesday.

Fire That Closed Heathrow Traced To Unrepaired Transformer

Flights were grounded and the airport shut after the substation fire

A fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London's Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering electrical components, a problem first flagged in 2018, a report said Wednesday.

Asian Markets Mixed As Trade Deal Cut-off Looms

Traders are keeping an eye on Washington as the House of Representatives considers Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"

Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

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Australian airline Qantas says it is investigating a "significant" cyber attack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.

Australian Airline Qantas Says Hit By 'Significant' Cyberattack

Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.

India's seafood industry is hoping for a positive breakthrough in tariff talks with Washington

India Exporters Cautiously Optimistic As US Tariff Deadline Looms

Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.

Leaders of South America's Mercosur bloc will head to Buenos Aires for two days of talks focused on a massive trade deal with the European Union that is being blocked by France

Fate Of Major Trade Deal With EU Hangs Over Mercosur Summit

The fate of a landmark trade deal with the European Union, which France is trying to block, looms large over a summit this week of South America's Mercosur bloc.

The Constitutional Court suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra on charges she breached ministerial ethics

Thai Veteran Politician Set For Single Day As Acting PM

Thailand's acting prime minister is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday, standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle.

The US is halting some shipments of military aid to Ukraine

US Halting Some Shipments Of Military Aid To Ukraine

The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.

While Palawan's moratorium will not stop Rio Tuba's expansion or Ipilan's operations, supporters believe it will slow further mining

Philippines Biodiversity Hotspot Pushes Back On Mining

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.

US President Donald Trump is set to reimpose steep tariffs on dozens of economies July 9, unless they reach deals to avert the higher duties

Deal Or No Deal: What Happens With Trump's July Tariff Deadline?

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley stands between the Ford Mustang RTR (L) and the Ford Mustang GTD at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show

Big Automakers Report US Sales Jump On Pre-tariff Consumer Surge

Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.

Alfred Longtin on Rethinking Risk: How Small Businesses Can Protect What They've Built

Alfred Longtin, founder and CEO of Longtin Family Companies, has made it his mission to support businesses that have worked tirelessly to reach a place of stability and continuous growth.

Q&A With Hunter Dean: ASEA's REDOXGold™ And The Future Of Redox Science

Hunter Dean, Senior Vice President of R&D and Production Operations at ASEA, shares the rationale behind the product and what it means for people seeking a natural, sustainable approach to recovery.

Stewart Ginn: Economic Trends That Impact Local Businesses

When the economy grows, local businesses may see more foot traffic, higher sales, and better access to financing. On the other hand, during downturns, owners might face slower sales and rising costs.

AI misinformation surrounding Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial has flooded social media sites.

AI Videos Push Combs Trial Misinformation, Researchers Say

Around two dozen YouTube channels are pumping out AI-generated videos with false claims about music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, racking up millions of views and profiting from misinformation, researchers say.

Images of the devastated cafe flooded social media, showing several lifeless bodies

Gaza Mourns Those Killed In Israeli Strike On Seafront Cafe

Once a bustling seafront spot where young people could hope for a rare respite from war, Gaza City's al-Baqa cafe lay in ruins after an Israeli strike killed 24 people including a journalist and an artist.

Angry protesters rallied again in central Istanbul, shouting threats following allegations that Leman satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, holding signs reading: 'Immoral LeMan, you will drown in your own filth'

'Remember Charlie Hebdo!' Protesters Seethe At Istanbul Magazine

Angry protesters rallied in Istanbul on Tuesday despite a heavy police presence, shouting threats following allegations a satirical magazine published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

A cruise ship off the Greek island of Santorini, which is among the destinations for which cruise ships will now pay tourist taxes

Greece Starts Charging Tourist Tax On Cruises

Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent's most popular destinations.

Following CBEX's collapse, Kenya's Capital Markets Authority issued an 'Investor Alert' about unregulated platforms

CBEX Crypto Scam: AI-hyped Ponzi Scheme Defrauds African Investors

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa.

The images of Kim mourning the fallen soldiers were broadcast as part of an event in Pyongyang attended by Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova

North Korea's Kim Shown Honouring Troops Killed In Russia-Ukraine War

State media images showed leader Kim Jong Un honouring the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed helping Russia fight Ukraine, as Seoul's defence ministry said Tuesday it saw no signs of further troop deployments yet.

Some 38,000 children died in the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945

Online Memorial For Children Dead In Hiroshima, Nagasaki

A Nobel Prize-winning anti-nuclear group launched an online memorial Tuesday for the 38,000 children who died in the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ahead of the 80th anniversary next month.