Colombia’s government has held several weeks of technical preliminary discussions with International Monetary Fund officials, focusing in particular on securing financing. Three sources said a potential agreement could help restore order to the South American country’s finances.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:05
Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on its military in 2027, about 27% more than previously budgeted, Reuters reported. That would be its highest military spending since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Budget documents also show plans for 50 trillion roubles over three years, while Vladimir Putin signed a decree adding 15,500 personnel to the armed forces.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 21:34
Russian authorities plan to sharply raise military spending under a new draft budget, Reuters reported, citing Russian government documents it reviewed. Defense spending is set to reach 17.1 trillion rubles in 2027—3.6 trillion, or 27%, above the previously budgeted 13.5 trillion. Total defense spending over the next three years is projected at 50 trillion rubles.
The sale of Portuguese water utility Indaqua has been delayed after potential bidders asked for additional information before submitting binding offers, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 16:30
Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating minimum advertised pricing policies in the grocery sector, saying consumers expect grocers to be able to promote their “best deals.”
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 15:34
India’s monsoon-sown crops may have been hit by rainfall deficits in some areas and excessive precipitation in others, Farm Secretary Atish Chandra said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 09:00
Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says any further emergency EU support for the bloc’s agriculture sector will depend on how market conditions evolve after extreme summer heat.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 07:32
Information technology remains one of Portugal’s most attractive fields for workers, with high average pay and strong job creation, according to Randstad’s latest Salary Trends Study.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 06:02
South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500 million dam project that would provide water to an industrial hub near their border, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:00
Regulators plan to further limit the audit requirements imposed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 04:00
CNN is promoting a weekly newsletter featuring savings tips, expert answers to readers’ questions and challenges designed to help people get their savings on track.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-27 23:00
Heathrow Airport said on Saturday that the opening of its planned third runway could be pushed back to 2039.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 18:05
Diamond prices are falling to record lows, prompting investors and others to question whether the gemstones are losing their appeal amid excess supply and the rise of lab-grown alternatives.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 13:09
Russia and Vietnam have signed a memorandum allowing carriers on each side to operate 105 flights per week. Russian airlines currently run 39 weekly flights on 11 routes, while Vietnamese carriers operate 31 on 13 routes. More than 1 million passengers traveled between the countries in the first seven months of the year, with the annual total potentially exceeding 2 million, a record.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 15:52
Qatar Airways has retired its last Airbus A330 passenger jets and seconded some pilots to Rwanda’s flag carrier, according to two people familiar with the matter and Reuters-reviewed data. The prolonged Iran war is disrupting Gulf aviation and speeding up the global retirement of older aircraft.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 12:15
Leaders are discussing how to mobilize more funding to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 11:30
India’s campaign against dirty kitchens is generating unexpected business for consultants, auditors and lawyers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 09:46
Spain is trying to bridge a dispute between France and Germany over new “Made in EU” criteria intended to stem Europe’s industrial decline.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:30
Official figures show Argentina’s poverty rate reached 32.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 28.2% in the prior six months, as incomes failed to keep pace with rising prices. Extreme poverty rose from 6.3% to 7.5%, while 44.5% of children aged 14 and under were poor.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-25 02:30
Costco’s membership renewal rates have improved, moving in the right direction. However, the debate over the metric is not fully settled yet.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:29
Credit Agricole and UniCredit have recently considered a possible joint move on Banco BPM, according to two people familiar with the matter. The plan would involve breaking up the target bank.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:15
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping an unusually deferential White House welcome, including a red carpet and a rare trip to greet him at the plane. The article contrasts that treatment with Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters, arguing that the spectacle suggested an aspiration to make the US more like China.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:30
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and artificial intelligence risks at the White House, while both leaders stressed the potential for broader cooperation. Xi’s trip is the first visit by a Chinese president to Washington in more than a decade.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his White House talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping went very well. After the meeting, the two leaders appeared on the South Lawn, where Trump described it as a great meeting.
During his visit to the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope that Washington would oppose Taiwan’s independence, Xinhua reported. He also said the United States should exercise caution on the Taiwan issue.
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to the United States, with thorny issues dominating talks. Xi says the two countries shoulder a “historic responsibility.”
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as the United States and China extended their trade truce. Analysts disagree over whether the move is mainly political theatre or a useful interim step, but rivalry over AI, rare-earth metals, Taiwan and sanctions remains unresolved, making the pause fragile.
At a White House arrival ceremony, Xi Jinping said he was ready to work with Donald Trump to maintain friendship, expand cooperation and keep China-U.S. relations on a steady path. He called for communication, peaceful coexistence, bounded competition and stronger cooperation on AI, law enforcement, counternarcotics and travel, while urging regular military dialogue and crisis-prevention mechanisms.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta as a symbol of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples. He announced their planned arrival at the White House before talks with US President Donald Trump.
At the White House, Xi Jinping called for candid, in-depth and continued dialogue to deepen cooperation between China and the United States. Trump said decisions from talks on security, technology and “superintelligence” could shape global stability for decades.
Technology CEOs were given prominent seats at the state dinner during the US-China summit, the latest example of business leaders gaining a place at the diplomatic table.
At the White House, Xi Jinping urged extensive cooperation and regular military dialogue with Washington to prevent the “Thucydides trap” and steer the US-China relationship away from conflict. He also invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China for student exchanges amid intense rivalry over AI and trade.
President Donald Trump praised the “truly great friendship” he says he has developed with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit.
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a high-profile summit focused on US-China relations. It marks Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade, as both countries seek stability despite deep strategic and economic differences.
Henrietta Levin of the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that President Trump’s highly personalized approach to Xi Jinping could give Beijing opportunities to exploit. Xi sees the United States instead as an adversary to be managed while China pursues domestic priorities and strategic goals in Asia, including Taiwan.
Donald Trump says he shares a “truly great friendship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they enter a high-stakes summit in Washington. A judge has also ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, while senators prepare to question the FDA nominee.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House for talks intended to keep relations between the world’s two largest economies on track amid tensions over artificial intelligence and trade.
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at the White House for a high-stakes state visit. The leaders are scheduled to spend Thursday in meetings and attend a state dinner.
US President Donald Trump said he does not expect his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to produce any moves toward putting guardrails around artificial intelligence.
U.S. President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence will be a major topic when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, while adding that both leaders want to keep things as they are.
US President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day of elaborate ceremony. Trump greeted Xi personally on the tarmac after his arrival Wednesday, marking the first such welcome by a US president at Joint Base Andrews near Washington in more than six decades. The gesture has angered members of both parties.
US President Donald Trump is giving Chinese President Xi Jinping a lavish welcome ahead of their Thursday summit in Washington. But could Xi be overconfident in believing that the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade discusses the question with Rex Li of King’s College London.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to extend a trade truce until early 2027. Tensions over rare earths, technology restrictions and Taiwan remain, but neither leader is ready to disrupt relations between the world’s two largest economies.
The Trump-Xi summit is reducing the geopolitical discount attached to China’s dollar credit and reviving appetite for overseas risk, Bloomberg Intelligence says.
Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in more than a decade takes place as the United States and China remain at odds over trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan, with the war in Iran also shaping the talks.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit. Xi’s first US trip in nearly three years will test ties strained by tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and Tehran. Major breakthroughs were not expected, though Washington and Beijing could extend their 11-month trade truce.
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a literal red carpet at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. NBC said the honor has not been extended to another world leader, apart from a pope, in six decades. The administration is also promoting a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce that was due to expire in November.
Wall Street futures fell on Thursday as the Middle East conflict showed little sign of resolution. Investors were also cautious ahead of the closely watched summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Donald Trump was caught off guard by the sound of a fighter jet during the military ceremony as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on the tarmac of an airport near Washington. The noise prompted a series of startled expressions from the US president.
The United States and China extend their trade truce as Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, marking Trump’s first trip there to receive a foreign leader. The two are expected to discuss Taiwan, artificial intelligence, trade and Iran.
U.S. and Japanese government and company officials met two weeks before Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss supply bottlenecks affecting access to yttrium from China, according to a document seen by Reuters. The rare earth metal is vital to aerospace and chipmaking.
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit, where Donald Trump personally met him at the airport amid a guard of honor, a 21-gun salute and a flypast. Scholars say the gesture was both an effort to do business with China and a way for Trump to show Americans his ability to manage major-power relations. The extension of the trade-war truce adds to the visit’s significance.
Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm products are expected to feature prominently at this week’s summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rare-earths trade and artificial intelligence are also points of contention.
Beijing plans to use its edge in critical materials as leverage in talks with Washington.
US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism more than substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite deep rivalry. Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, the first such welcome there by a US president in 11 years.
China confirmed that its first artificial-intelligence discussions with the United States have taken place, just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement hinted that the trade truce could be extended.
The United States is expected to remain dependent on China for rare earths well into the 2030s, despite rapidly expanding its own mining and processing capacity. That stark imbalance will confront Donald Trump as he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Xi Jinping arrived in Maryland for a US state visit, where Donald Trump greeted him at a ceremony featuring flags, military honours and a flyover.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in the United States for a state visit and stepped out of the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump greeted them at the airport.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war at their third in-person meeting in a year. Taiwan, tariffs, prisoners and an extended trade truce are also likely to feature, with the two sides expected to issue separate statements afterward.
Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit is more likely to focus on rebuilding trust and preserving a trade truce than producing major agreements. Trade, AI safety and security will be discussed, but tariffs, critical-mineral supplies, chip restrictions and wider distrust could limit concrete results.
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism over substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite their deep underlying rivalry.
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, receiving a personal welcome from Donald Trump. Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi and Wang Yi accompanied him, while Melania Trump helped plan the visit. The summit is expected to cover AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran, but the lavish welcome has drawn Republican criticism and exposed divisions over China policy.
As world leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two most powerful figures in global politics, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are set to meet separately at the White House on Thursday.
Taiwan’s government thanked the United States on Thursday for its support and said it was maintaining communications ahead of a Washington summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months. Xi Jinping arrived in the US for his first state visit in 11 years and received a rare welcome from Donald Trump.
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, military flyover and marching band as the Chinese leader began a three-day Washington summit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce until January, while talks are expected to cover trade, AI, the Iran war and Taiwan.
The United States plans to reopen its largest livestock inspection port on the Mexican border on Thursday. Officials from government and industry say the move will increase cattle supplies, but is unlikely to sharply reduce record-high beef prices.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:05
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts a 0.3% decline in air passenger traffic to 108.5 million passengers in 2026, while passenger turnover is expected to rise 1.4%. Under the baseline scenario, passenger traffic could reach 139.4 million by 2029, up 28.1% from 2025.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:04
Rural residents’ per capita disposable income in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region climbed from 5,698 yuan in 2012 to 23,184 yuan in 2025, averaging 11.4% annual growth, the fastest rate nationwide. During 2021-2025, the region invested 25.46 billion yuan in agriculture and animal husbandry and provided 61.25 billion yuan in rural revitalization subsidies.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 06:27
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China agreed to prolong their trade-war truce by two months while continuing efforts toward a potentially broader accommodation between the world’s two largest economies.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:30
Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade truce will be extended to Jan. 10, beyond its planned November expiration. He said the extension reflects the need for Beijing to complete additional deliverables as Xi Jinping begins a state visit.
Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend arrangements intended to ease trade tensions through January 10 next year, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The sides also agreed to partially cut tariffs, extend the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and remove some trade and economic restrictions.
Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury secretary, said Wednesday that the United States and China had reached an accord to maintain the “Busan agreement” until January.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10. The arrangement had been scheduled to expire in November.
The 20th meeting of Chongqing’s Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council was held Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing representatives of 32 Fortune Global 500 and leading companies from 11 countries together to discuss global innovation resources and scientific and technological cooperation. CMIA companies have invested more than $100 billion in Chongqing over the past 20 years.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:41
The piece considers why bonus caps may make some sense, albeit only to a degree.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00
Qantas will launch direct Sydney–New York flights in mid-2028, taking about 18 hours and cutting at least three hours from the current journey via Los Angeles. It will be the second route in the airline’s Project Sunrise expansion, following Sydney–London flights planned for October 2027.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 01:02
Qantas plans to begin selling tickets next year for its first nonstop flight between New York and Sydney.
Peloton Interactive introduced three new treadmills set to go on sale Oct. 1, including its cheapest model yet. The launch deepens the company’s push into a segment it views as central to its long-promised turnaround.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 01:00
New York City has finalised a settlement worth more than $131m with DoorDash over allegations that it underpaid delivery workers. About $115m will go directly to workers, with the agreement expected to affect 260,000 people. Eligible workers will receive twice what they were originally owed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 20:03
DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the agreement Tuesday.
DoorDash said it agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City to resolve an investigation into whether it complied with minimum-pay rules for couriers.
DoorDash said Tuesday it agreed to pay $131.5 million to settle a New York City government probe that found the food delivery company underpaid workers or delayed their payments.
A scheme described as “Ponzi-like” is causing a stir on the Bosphorus and prompting dismay in Turkey.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 20:00
Peloton is updating its treadmills with new features as it enters the next phase of its turnaround. The company aims to attract customers ranging from casual exercisers to more serious athletes.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:00
Helan County in Ningxia is celebrating a bumper river crab harvest. Using mineral-rich Yellow River water, the county promotes rice-crab and goji berry-fed crab farming, while recycling tailwater and reshaping ponds to rehabilitate saline-alkali land. This year, more than 1,000 hectares are under cultivation, with output expected to exceed 1,100 tons and production value to reach 165 million yuan.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:05
Some graduates are spending thousands of dollars simply to appear employed, while parents are paying career coaches as much as $50,000. Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan examines why the entry-level job market has become so broken.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 08:02
Australia’s population is ageing and its fertility rate has remained below the replacement level for five decades. The Intergenerational Report projects deaths will outnumber births by the mid-2060s, while lower migration would mean weaker per-person GDP, a higher dependency ratio and more government debt.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:35
Australia is projected to record more deaths than births in the 2060s as its fertility rate falls to 1.34, according to the Treasury’s latest Intergenerational Report. The population is forecast to reach 39.3 million by 2065–66, with immigration accounting for all growth and the number of people aged 85 or older tripling. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said demographic change poses serious risks, while the Business Council questioned whether AI can deliver the productivity gains underpinning the economic outlook.
Treasury’s latest intergenerational report forecasts life expectancy at birth will rise to almost 90 years for women and 86 for men by 2065/66. It also projects slower population growth, smaller households and mounting long-term budget pressure from an ageing population. Treasurer Jim Chalmers attributed longer lives mainly to universal healthcare and medical research.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 04:11
The Canada Revenue Agency says $5.56 billion remains outstanding from COVID-19 benefits paid to people who were later found to be ineligible, according to data provided to CBC News.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 19:50
Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and will immediately become chairman emeritus. His son Howard will succeed him, while Greg Abel remains CEO, completing a long-planned transition at the top of the conglomerate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 18:32
After decades leading Berkshire Hathaway, 96-year-old Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, while remaining on the board. His son Howard takes over the non-executive chair, following Greg Abel’s appointment as chief executive. The company says day-to-day operations will remain steady.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era that reshaped modern investing.
Berkshire Hathaway says 96-year-old Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman, with his 71-year-old son Howard Buffett set to succeed him. Buffett left the company’s CEO role last year, when Greg Abel took over.
Warren Buffett, who ended his decades-long tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of last year, is giving up the chairmanship he has held since 1970.
Warren Buffett announced that he will leave his position as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades with the company. Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver examined Buffett’s influence on the investment world.
Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement released early Friday that Warren Buffett had stepped down as chairman, a role he had held since 1970.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after holding the position for more than 50 years.
Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett, its former CEO and one of the world’s most revered investors, had been named chairman emeritus with immediate effect.
Warren Buffett is leaving his post as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after more than 50 years in the role. The company said Friday that the 96-year-old will immediately become chairman emeritus.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades leading the company, which made him a household name among millions of investors worldwide.
Berkshire Hathaway said Warren Buffett will step down as chairman, with his son Howard set to replace him under a long-standing succession plan.
President Vladimir Putin called Aeroflot’s contract for 90 MS-21-310 aircraft an important step for Russia’s aviation industry. He said 20 runways and 26 terminals have entered service since 2021, while at least 75 airports are due for modernization by 2030. Deliveries of the new aircraft are expected to begin next year and proceed on schedule.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 14:46
Markets can run into trouble when they become excessively stretched, even without fraud.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 13:45
After years and months of underperformance, the author says they feel lucky this time regarding Latin America.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 13:29
The Pinglu Canal in Guangxi officially opened to commercial navigation on Wednesday. It is the first major river-to-sea canal project planned and coordinated at the national level in China since 1949.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 12:57
An 8,000-metric-ton shipment of imported thermal coal reached Guigang, Guangxi, through the Pinglu Canal on Thursday, formally opening a new river-sea transport channel for power generation. The route from Qinzhou Port bypasses the Pearl River Delta and shortens the journey by 280 kilometers, improving supply-chain resilience and vessel turnover.
The Pinglu Canal began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day. Customs prepared clearance plans and declaration guidance for key companies while supporting trials of rail-sea-water multimodal transport through the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
Andrew Caruana Galizia, the World Economic Forum’s head of Europe and Eurasia, says Europe should focus on its internal market. He believes the continent will never be self-sufficient in areas such as critical raw materials.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:32
Gree, one of China’s biggest home-appliance makers, is looking to Europe’s cold winters for its next growth phase after record summer heat nearly doubled air-conditioner sales in parts of the region.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 06:45
The estranged daughter of 77-year-old Kathleen Allman has asked a Hawaiian court to establish a limited conservatorship. She says the measure is needed to safeguard her parents’ share of her brother’s stake in Ondo, while alleging dementia, alcoholism and reckless spending by Allman.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 21:28
Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development on September 16, 2026, placing the Northern Metropolis at its centre. Covering about 30,000 hectares beside Shenzhen, the zone is planned as an integrated platform for housing, commerce, universities, innovation, technology and industry, supported by transport and cross-boundary links to broaden Hong Kong’s economic base.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:14
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said there is enormous potential in synchronizing the development of international transport corridors across the EAEU and SCO. He identified integrated information infrastructure, common electronic trade-document standards, freight-data exchanges and shared digital platforms as priorities.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 07:40
Payward plans to use its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial to offer U.S. clients onchain perpetual futures on the Hyperliquid protocol. The company aims to become the first registered U.S. exchange to deploy markets there.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 14:35
China’s Zhang Yiming has become Asia’s richest person for the first time, overtaking India’s Gautam Adani and marking a comeback for the TikTok developer.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 06:45
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said “China Services” is becoming a new calling card for China’s high-standard opening up. The 2026 CIFTIS in Beijing drew more than 1,830 offline and 5,300 online exhibitors, produced over 1,200 outcomes, and showcased technologies and solutions in fields including IT, fintech and digital healthcare.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 05:58
European governments devote the largest share of their budgets to social protection, while the second-largest spending category differs from country to country. Euronews Business examines how public money is allocated to government services.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 04:02
A Starbucks glass cup featuring Snoopy is being resold for as much as five times its retail price, illustrating how the company is using exclusive merchandise to keep customers coming to its stores.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 20:30
The U.S. poverty rate slipped to its lowest recorded level in 2025, while median household income reached a record high, according to the Census Bureau. The agency counted 34.5 million people living in poverty that year.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:50
Ford is making V-8 engines more widely available and lowering prices on performance versions of its 2027 F-150 trucks. The company says the changes will give customers more choice and help increase sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has promoted.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 17:12
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says rebuilding the country could cost more than $27 billion, a burden beyond the state’s capacity that will require Arab and international funding.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 13:32
BPRE is facing an exceptionally large and growing discount to net asset value, with private-market marks contrasted with public-market pricing.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 11:37
Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the number of new sellers joining online marketplaces fell 27% year-on-year from June through August, while MoySklad recorded a 53% drop. Experts mainly blamed market saturation, tougher competition, higher costs, and weaker consumer demand; warehouse drone attacks also affected about 400,000 sellers.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 08:12
Jaguar Land Rover is discussing sales of its revamped Defender military vehicle with Nato countries and bidding for a £900m UK Ministry of Defence contract to replace older Land Rovers. Its new Defender defence division aims to benefit from Europe’s rearmament drive as the carmaker faces weaker demand and higher costs.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 07:40
China has classified the Pinglu Canal’s inland section as a provisional Class B navigation zone and designated the river-sea boundary at Qinzhou Bay as the country’s first “equivalent-to-Class-A” zone. Opening Wednesday, the canal is expected to shorten southwest China’s sea route by more than 560 kilometers and cut logistics costs by 18%-30%.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 06:37
The four-day 18th Hunan Tea Expo in Changsha generated 709 million yuan, or about $100 million, in online and offline transactions. The event drew more than 1,500 tea-related enterprises and over 100,000 visitors, while new-style tea drinks and tea-based products highlighted efforts to reach new consumer markets.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 03:45
A strike by French electricity-sector workers took 6.5 gigawatts of capacity offline overnight on Monday, EDF data showed. Unions are protesting a recommendation to reduce employee benefits, including access to cheaper power.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 01:00
European payments group Revolut has contacted customers whose IDs, addresses and other personal details were handed to hackers impersonating government officials.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 20:24
The EU says the number of low-value parcels entering the region has fallen by half after it introduced a €3 flat fee. The measure forms part of a broader effort to curb the growing dominance of Chinese e-commerce platforms.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 11:40
Hong Kong has continued expanding and strengthening connections with Belt and Road regions and the Global South in finance, innovation and technology, and green transition, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. He noted that last week’s Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong drew more than 6,000 officials and business leaders from over 70 countries and regions and produced over 60 cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 14:04
Benin is betting on processing its cotton domestically into clothing. Fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry a “Made in Benin” label, which she proudly considered one afternoon.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 13:00
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services drew more attendees than earlier editions, many of whom were fond of Sri Lankan products, said A.M.M. Anura Banda. After 30 years in China, he has watched its development and the expanding opportunities it offers for business, study and personal growth.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 13:32
Lindsell Train Investment Trust has offered to buy back 20% of its shares in an effort to address a persistently wide discount in the share price.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 04:00
Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen leader of former top exchange FTX, is seeking answers from the U.S. Supreme Court as his legal drama moves toward its final act.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 17:12
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said economic cooperation between India and Russia is continuing to develop. He said he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New Delhi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where companies from both countries showcased the growing depth of their business engagement.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 16:27
Uber has announced an immediate exit from Nigeria and the winding down of its operations in Uganda. Drivers already struggling with higher fuel, maintenance and other costs say the platform’s commissions, inflation and currency volatility are making it harder to earn a living.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:57
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing has attracted participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations. Its Health Services section, a core area for the sixth consecutive year, showcases intelligent healthcare, precision medicine, cell therapy and robotic care, while international promotion events strengthen cooperation.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 11:41
Bayer’s Monsanto unit will ask a Missouri state court on Monday to approve a $7.25 billion settlement that could resolve tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging that its popular Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 10:30
Sam Bankman-Fried is asking the Supreme Court to overturn his fraud conviction and an $11 billion forfeiture. He says he was unfairly barred from presenting evidence that FTX had sufficient assets to cover losses from its collapse.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 04:20
The former crypto mogul is seeking a fresh trial from the Supreme Court after his conviction for secretly diverting billions of dollars from investors.
Uber ended its services in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, after 12 years in Nigeria and about a decade in Uganda. Rising fuel, parts and maintenance costs, pressure on fares, and driver frustration over commissions and working conditions are making ride-hailing increasingly difficult to sustain in parts of Africa.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 00:51
Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, Boring Co., secured $3 billion in fresh investment backed by the United Arab Emirates and affiliated entities. The funding round values the company at $23 billion.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 23:30
Omaha Steaks, the pioneering meat delivery company that has operated for more than a century, is under pressure from record-high beef prices. To survive, it needs to move faster, operate more leanly and offer cheaper cuts of meat.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 21:00
The EU is implementing recommendations from former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, but a new report says its pace is failing to keep up with the rest of the world.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 15:27
Dubai Airports expects passenger traffic to reach about 70 million this year as demand recovers, CEO Paul Griffiths said. That is below its previous target, which may now be achieved by the end of 2027.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 14:45
A major Novartis shareholder is urging a shake-up of the Swiss drugmaker’s board to strengthen corporate governance after the company’s shares suffered their biggest-ever fall this week following two consecutive trial setbacks.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 10:50
Sönke Siegfriedsen felt bittersweet in April when his revolutionary floating offshore wind turbine design was presented to Spain’s prime minister.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 10:30
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
