Southeast Asia Economic Growth Masks Youth Unemployment And Credential Inflation
Rapid economic growth across Southeast Asia contrasts sharply with high youth unemployment and credential inflation.
Marcus Reed
Nike Reports Q1 Revenue Drop and Announces Major Restructuring Plan
Nike posted a mixed fiscal first-quarter earnings report showing revenue falling 4% to $11.21 billion and announced a restructuring plan called Pace that is expected to deliver…
Hyundai and Mahindra Post Strong September Sales Ahead of Festive Season
Indian automakers posted higher sales in September 2026, driven by aggressive dealer stocking ahead of the festive season and sustained consumer demand across multiple segments.
Gamuda Posts Record RM1.05B Profit on RM61B Order Book
Gamuda Bhd posted a fifth consecutive year of record earnings for the financial year ended July 31, 2026, driven by domestic construction and overseas quick-turnaround projects.
Aliko Dangote And William Ruto Set To Break Ground On Lamu Oil Refinery
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to break ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu.
China Factory Activity Returns to Growth in September as AI Demand Rises
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 in September, ending a two-month contractionary streak as easing weather disruptions and strong demand from…
Gold Hits Seven-Week Low as Treasury Yields and Crude Oil Prices Surge
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Namibia Presents Kunene Water Project to Global Investors
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UK Borrowing Costs Reach 28-Year High as Gilt Yields Surge
UK borrowing costs reached a 28-year high on September 1, 2026, as 30-year gilt yields hit 5.89 percent.
Wildlight Restaurant on UBC Campus Announces Permanent Closure
Wildlight, a Michelin-recommended restaurant located on UBC’s campus, has announced it will permanently close on November 28, 2026.
S&P 500 Hovers Near Record Highs as Rising Treasury Yields Threaten Market Rally
Major equity indexes hovered near record levels according to reporting by Mint, as investors prepared to sift through upcoming employment and inflation reports.