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Sri Lanka Seeks Investors for Struggling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Sri Lanka invites investors to revive Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, which has lacked regular flights since 2013.
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Pakistan’s IMF-backed recovery under threat as stalled US-Iran talks pressure economy
Pakistan’s economic recovery faces risks as stalled US-Iran mediation raises foreign exchange concerns and energy curbs dampen growth prospects.
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Gold falls in Asia as higher oil prices curb demand
Gold prices fell in Asia on Friday as higher energy costs and a hawkish Fed outlook dampened demand.
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Singapore and Thailand Among World's Happiest Economies in 2025 Hanke Misery Index
Singapore and Thailand ranked as top happy economies in 2025 Hanke’s Annual Misery Index covering 178 countries.
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EU Warns Airlines and Member States to Prepare Amid Uncertain Jet Fuel Crisis
The European Commission urged airlines and EU states to prepare for all outcomes as jet fuel supply remains uncertain.
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United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC Amid Major Regional Oil Supply Disruptions
The United Arab Emirates formally exited OPEC in early May 2026, removing crucial spare capacity during a global oil supply crisis.
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Yen jumps as traders eye more Japan intervention
The yen briefly rose 0.8% on Monday as traders speculated Japan may intervene again after last week’s support.
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Tokyo seeks to become the world's most startup-friendly city
Tokyo is seeking to become the world's most startup-friendly city under Gov. Yuriko Koike.
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Mizkan suspends sales of four natto products amid supply pressures
Mizkan Holdings will halt sales of four natto products from May due to supply constraints caused by rising costs and geopolitical risks.
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Africa holds $1 trillion in long-term capital, but savings flow to short-term bonds
African economies hold about $1 trillion in long-term capital, yet much of it still ends up in short-term sovereign bonds.
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1970s oil crises caused lasting shift in European energy use and imports
The 1973 and 1979 oil crises drove Europe to drastically reduce oil use and expand gas consumption by the mid-1980s.
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Russia pushes Arctic NSR despite limits to global shipping role
Russia is promoting the Northern Sea Route as an Asia-Europe shipping lane, but traffic, seasonality and sanctions limit its reach.
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Microsoft Reports 33% Drop in Xbox Hardware Revenue in Q3 FY2026 Amid Price Hikes
Microsoft's Q3 FY2026 revenue rose 18% to $82.9 billion while Xbox hardware revenue plunged 33% year-on-year.
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Apple says memory costs will keep weighing on business amid RAM shortage
Apple CEO Tim Cook said memory costs will increasingly affect the company as a RAM shortage strains supply.
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KOSPI Index Surges on April 29 Amid Cautionary Signals
The KOSPI stock index surged significantly on April 29, 2026, while experts noted warning signs about the rally.
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Prabowo cuts ride-hailing commission rate to 8% in Jakarta
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto said ride-hailing platforms will cut driver commissions to 8% from 20% at a May Day rally in Jakarta.
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Bank of Japan intervenes with $32 billion to support yen on May 1
The Bank of Japan conducted a yen-buying intervention worth about $32 billion to support the currency’s sharp rally on May 1.
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Japan trading houses see limited impact from Iran war, forecast profit rises
Japan’s five biggest trading houses said the Iran war has had limited impact on earnings and still expect higher profit this fiscal year.
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Hanwha Expands South Korean Defense and Shipbuilding Businesses Amid Rising Global Military Spending
Hanwha, a South Korean conglomerate, is expanding its defense and shipbuilding operations, including growing its U.S. maritime presence through Philly Shipyard.
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Japan intervnes in currency market amid yen pressure from Iran war oil surge
Japanese authorities intervened in the currency market this week for the first time in over 18 months to support the yen amid rising energy costs linked to the Iran war.
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JBIC signs $2.2 billion loans for three U.S. projects
JBIC signed loan agreements worth about 350 billion yen to back three U.S. projects, including a power plant and crude oil facility.
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Taiyo Oil buys crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project
Taiyo Oil said on Friday it is buying crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project.
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Mitsubishi Corp. shifts climate goal and expands natural gas investments amid supply concerns
Mitsubishi Corp. has revised a climate target and plans to boost natural gas investment beyond the Middle East due to energy supply instability.
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Pop Mart reopens Pop Land theme park after renovations
Pop Mart reopened its Pop Land theme park on April 30 after extensive renovations.