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Thailand Eyes $5 Billion From Notes, Loans as Bond Yields Soar
Thailand plans to raise about $5 billion through a mix of promissory notes and term loans to fund a raft of measures to ease living costs, shunning bonds after the Iran war sent sovereign yields to multi-month highs.
Andy Briggs: UK is hurtling towards a pensions disaster
Without radical change, Britain will find itself amidst a pensions disaster, with millions worse off, writes Standard Life chief executive Andy Briggs When the Pension Commission issues its final report in 2027, it must lead to radical change and meaningful action. If this doesn’t happen then millions of people will have poorer retirements, burden on the state will increase and the UK economy will be weaker. The interim report from the Commission is in line with what Standard Life has been...
Corlytics Sharpens Leadership for Next Phase of Growth
Corlytics, the Verdane-backed regulatory intelligence firm, has appointed Lisa Miles-Heal as Chief Executive Officer, effective June. The appointment marks the beginning of a new phase for a business that has established itself as the global authority in regulatory risk and is now firmly focused on scaling that position into sustained commercial leadership. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526471725/en/ Mile...
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as hub for global offshore wealth
Chinese territory enjoys surge of investment from mainland as wealthy spread assets across different jurisdictions
Global Aluminum Rally Could Draw Record Exports From China
The rally in the global aluminum market could spur record outflows from China, where elevated prices are capping consumption.
Japan 40-Year Bond Sale Sees Firmer Demand Than 12-Month Average
Japan’s 40-year government bond auction drew stronger demand than its 12-month average, as higher yields attracted investors despite inflation concerns driven by the Middle East conflict.
This illegal casino exposed itself... and in a very surprising way
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Islamabad plans oil reserves, storage push
KARACHI: Pakistan plans to boost domestic storage for crude oil and refined products to increase its energy security, according to a government document that was shared with oil producers and some of the world’s leading trading firms. Despite depending on supplies through the Strait of Hormuz for up to 90 per cent of its oil and liquefied natural gas imports, Pakistan has no strategic petroleum reserves. That has left it exposed to supply shocks provoked by the Iran war even as its lending progr...
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 27 - check list
Stock market recommendations: AIA Engineering, State Bank of India (SBI), Hindustan Copper are the top stocks to buy on May 27, 2026, according to Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares.
Tomato, onion and flour rates surge
KARACHI: After paying higher prices for sacrificial animals to fulfil a religious obligation, consumers now face another challenge in finding extra cash to buy high-demand vegetables and flour ahead of Eidul Azha. Retailers have increased the price of onions by Rs20 per kg as demand usually rises for its extensive use in preparing Eid-related meat dishes. Consumers are paying Rs100 per kg for good-quality onions, compared with Rs80 per kg a few days ago. A good-quality tomato is now priced at Rs...
17-Year-Old Shot At Delhi Eatery After Objecting To Man Touching His Chair
The teenager was initially taken to Moolchand Hospital but was later referred to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he is undergoing treatment.
UBS' Khan on China Business, AI Impact and Middle East (Full Interview)
UBS Group AG’s Asia Pacific President Iqbal Khan discusses the China market, potential impact of AI on jobs and how the bank is navigating geopolitical turmoil. He speaks with Bloomberg's Stephen Engle in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
NPS vs Mutual Funds: Which One Can Make You Richer In Retirement?
If the goal is retirement security, and long-term investing, NPS has a structural advantage. If the goal is liquidity, mutual funds are more suitable.
Base Metals Advance as US Touts Progress Toward Iran Peace Deal
Copper climbed and aluminum was on track for its highest close in four years on cautious optimism that the US and Iran could reach a peace deal, despite a fresh flare-up of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
Surprise inflation fall driven by Albanese government's fuel excise relief
Surprise inflation fall driven by Albanese government's fuel excise reliefInflation falls from last month's highRemains above Reserve Bank targetSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATE PRESS Published: 03:17, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 03:17, 27 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Analysis: Structural barriers hindering cotton revival plan
PAKISTAN’S cotton sector has once again entered the season with ambitious official targets and deep uncertainty on the ground. The Federal Committee on Agriculture has set a production target of 9.64 million bales for the 2026-27 crop, to be cultivated on 5.33 million acres, but growers, ginners and textile players remain divided over whether the country can even come close to achieving that figure. The scepticism is understandable. Last season, Pakistan produced only around 5.6m bales against...
Major supermarket to close 'immaculate' store as rival swoops in to replace it
Major supermarket to close 'immaculate' store as rival swoops in to replace itAn Asda store in Greater Manchester described as 'immaculate' by shoppers is set to close - and a well-known supermarket rival is moving in to take its place Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Olivia Beeson 02:51, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 02:55, Wed, May 27, 2026 Waitrose will open in the place of the Asda store (I...
Drying ponds force Cholistanis to opt for ‘seasonal migration’
BAHAWALPUR: The sizzling heat, which has been gripping the Cholistan desert for the previous one month, has caused an acute water shortage for the desert areas residents and their livestock, as around one-third of the water ponds in the area have gone dry. Dawn has learnt that around one-third of the 2,000 open ponds, locally called ‘toba’, which are the main source of drinking water, besides very few water supply lines in some of the desert areas, for the locals and their livestock, have dri...
Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
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Cloudflare lays off 1,100 employees; CEO says company isn’t struggling
Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target 'measurers' – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for 'builders' and 'sellers', allowing greater investment in growth areas.