World
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Hong Kong Exports Surge 41% in May 2026 Driven by AI Products, But Global Risks Loom
Hong Kong’s merchandise exports extended their rapid growth in May 2026, climbing 40.8% year-on-year to HK$611.2 billion (US$77.95 billion), according to provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department…
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Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy Promises Supply-Chain Security: Packaging Old Ideas Anew?
The White House has unveiled President Donald Trump’s “America First Resilience Strategy,” presenting it as a blueprint to strengthen U.S. economic security, protect critical industries and reduce dependence on foreign…
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Kazuo Ueda Discharged Hospital Bank of Japan Governor Returns
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from the hospital on Friday after nearly two weeks of treatment for an infected liver cyst, the central bank said. Ueda will…
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Singapore Tops IMD Competitiveness Ranking as Switzerland Falls to Third
Singapore has reclaimed the top position in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, overtaking Switzerland, which slipped to third place as global trade tensions and rising protectionism weighed on its…
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This hotel offers you a luxurious front-row seat to Victoria Harbour
This hotel offers you a luxurious front-row seat to Victoria Harbour For travellers from India, Hong Kong has always held a particular appeal. Close enough for a long weekend, just…
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Substack Hires Former Roku Executive Dan Robbins to Lead Brand Sponsorships
Substack has hired Dan Robbins, a former executive at Roku, as its first head of brand sponsorships, the company confirmed June 15, marking the platform’s most significant move yet to…
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Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire, Conditional on Hezbollah Withdrawal, Disarmament
Israel & Lebanon Agree To Ceasefire, Conditional On Hezbollah Withdrawal & DisarmamentIANS Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire following two days of US-brokered talks in Washington, with…
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Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariffs Over Trade and Digital Market Disputes
The Trump administration has proposed a 25% tariff on a broad range of Brazilian imports after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded that several of Brazil’s…
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One in Six Young Britons Is Unemployed
UK youth unemployment reached 16.2% in January-March 2026 period Office for National Statistics reported 729,000 unemployed people aged 16-24 Retail, hospitality and entry-level sectors recorded major job losses Government announced…
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Toshifumi Suzuki, Founder of 7 Eleven Japan and ‘God of Retail’, Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of 7-Eleven Japan in 1973 and widely considered as the father of Japan’s 7 Eleven convenience store industry, died of heart failure at the age of…
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Momentum Peak Trade Seeks to Bring Structure and Support to Online Trading
Momentum Peak Trade is presenting itself as a brokerage platform for traders who want access to global markets without losing the guidance and clarity often missing from digital investing services.…
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501FX Brings a Precision-Led Brokerage Model to Investors Seeking Smarter Global Market Access
501FX is building its presence in the online brokerage space with a platform designed for investors who want to move beyond passive savings and participate more actively in global financial…
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PipVertex Builds a Cleaner Path for Traders Navigating Global Markets
As online trading becomes more crowded, traders are no longer choosing platforms based only on access. Many now want a trading environment that helps them move across markets with more…
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Walmart Deepens India Supply Chain Push: Retail Giant Expands MSME Export Network
Walmart Inc is expanding its India sourcing and supplier development strategy as global retailers increasingly look beyond China to diversify manufacturing and supply chains across Asia. At the Walmart Growth…
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Bank of Korea Signals Possible Rate Hikes
Bank of Korea official signaled shift toward rate hikes. Policy pivot follows rising inflation and steady growth. Benchmark interest rate remained at 2.5% recently. Federal Reserve stance increased pressure on…
