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Hong Kong homebuyers pile into new launches despite rate jitters and Middle East tensions
Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up new launches on Tuesday as developers accelerated sales amid concerns over slower rate cuts and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By about 3.50pm, all 254 flats released at the La...
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Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists
Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists.
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In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts
Geopolitical competition has long been understood in territorial terms. Power was measured by control over land, resources and populations. Rivalry was expressed through military confrontation, alliance formation and the...
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13 parents, businessman get up to 14 months in jail for bribing ESF employee
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 13 parents and a businessman to up to 14 months in jail for offering bribes ranging from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000 (US$2,600 to US$25,600) to a kindergarten administrator at the city’s bigge...
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Malaysia raises 2026 growth forecast despite Iran war risks
Malaysia’s central bank has raised its 2026 growth outlook, saying the economy is on track to expand between 4 and 5 per cent despite mounting risks from the Iran war. The revised forecast from Bank Negara Malaysia marks...
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UAE announces April 2026 petrol and diesel prices as rates jump by up to Dh2 per litre
UAE motorists will face significant fuel price increases in April 2026, with petrol and diesel rates set to rise by up to nearly Dh2 per litre. This sharp hike, approved by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, reflects escalati...
