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Investment: Less AI and USA, more returns – these three ETFs succeed

A lower tech and US share does not automatically mean lower returns. ETFs investing worldwide manage to beat the MSCI World with very different concepts.

Big Business Urges Faster Electrification

A group of major international corporations has urged governments to speed up the electrification of business to reduce reliance on “volatile fuel markets”, Reuters reported today, citing a letter penned by the heads of the companies. “Continued reliance on volatile fuel markets exposes economies to disruptions that drive price spikes, destabilise supply chains and delay investment,” the companies wrote in the letter. The group wrote. There were 112 signatories to the letter, including Ikea, Nes

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Digitalization: This is how AI affects the job market

Why experience becomes more valuable and career starters come under pressure. And growth could create fewer jobs in the future.

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China defends role in global supply chains amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

China’s proactive role in stabilising global energy and fertiliser markets amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis shows the country is a defender of global supply chains, rather than a disruptive force as “hyped” by the West, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday. “The fact that Chinese manufacturing never falters or fails at critical moments fully proves that China is a participant, a builder and a defender of the global supply chain,” Ding said during the opening ceremony of the fourth China...

Mature Chinese women rent their time, experiences to young counterparts for support

Mature Chinese women are “renting” themselves to younger counterparts to listen to their worries and share life experiences. This service, commonly known as “sister commission,” has gone viral on social media platforms after some women in their 30s and 40s advertised such services. According to the posts, they offer “younger sisters” a listening ear, advice drawn from their richer life experiences, or simply companionship in a cosy atmosphere. Some women charge a commission fee ranging from 150.

Qatar Races to Restore LNG Exports Despite Ras Laffan Setback

Qatar is calling back empty LNG carriers in preparation for the restart of exports despite ongoing repairs at the Ras Laffan complex, and an explosion that rocked the facility on Sunday. Three carriers for liquefied gas owned by QatarEnergy are heading towards the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman, Bloomberg reported, citing shipping data. The data also showed another five Qatari-linked LNG tankers near the Omani coast, and a few more that are on their way home. Qatar has be

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Ukraine War: Economic situation in Russia is getting worse

Russia's oil industry is burning brightly. One of the most important sectors of the economy is literally under attack. Other sectors are also suffering from this - the signs of crisis are increasing.

Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta?

A recent meeting between the leaders of Myanmar and China has given the military junta an opening to persuade Asean to allow it to return to the bloc’s summits. Analysts also say, however, that Myanmar’s regime could feel emboldened to escalate action against resistance forces, revving up its “military approach” to deal with the country’s civil war. Last Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Myanmar counterpart Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, providing vital political endorsement to the...

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Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age, but survey finds ‘clear readiness gap’

While nine out of 10 Hongkongers aim to remain as self-sufficient as possible in their old age, they also expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest totals in Asia, according to survey results released on Monday. Based on the responses of 1,000 Hongkongers aged 18 and above, the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 found clear gaps between awareness and action in both preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance. Respondents said they expected to...

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Italy: Leonardo boss open to German entry into fighter jet program

After the failure of the FCAS project, Germany could join the British-Italian-Japanese arms project. However, the new Leonardo boss warns of delays.

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Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospital

The two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could be tested for meningitis, according to his parents, who earlier caused controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The father of two-month-old Danny, Tsang Wai-bong, said on Monday that he and his partner Kwan Pui-sin were only allowed to visit their child in a shelter once a week and.

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Blast at Qatar gas facility leaves at least 54 hurt, 18 missing

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

I don't trust where the economy is going. So I'm trying something new.

I have lowered my 10% of salary 401k monthly investment at my salaried, secure job by about half. I've taken out a personal loan for 25k that has a payment that roughly equals that same amount. I then purchased a distressed property outright- 15K land / property purchase with 10k left to start a major reconstruction. After about a year of work, I will take out a mortgage on the property, pay off the personal loan and have about $30k (conservatively) remaining to complete my build. By the conclus

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Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough

The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of the blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, Tehran said, but the real test remains deconfliction in Lebanon. “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post on Monday. “Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for..

Brent crude slips as Qatar, Pakistan announce 60-day roadmap for U.S.-Iran deal

Oil prices fluctuated on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran.

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Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul Chan

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance chief has said, dismissing concerns that a recent crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading could dent the city’s appeal. Financial...

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Construction company: Rise: Why Hochtief is now entering the Dax

Whether it's the construction of the Elbphilharmonie or billion-dollar orders for data centers: How the construction company Hochtief rose to the DAX and is benefiting from the AI boom.

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The AI Arms Race Isn’t About Technology – It’s About Electricity

Two and a half years ago, NVIDIA was a $300 billion gaming chip company. Today it's the most valuable company in history at over $4 trillion. Investors who saw what was coming and got positioned early made generational money. A $10,000 stake in NVIDIA at the start of 2023 is worth more than $130,000 today. The trade looks obvious in hindsight, but very few investors caught it in real time. Demand for AI compute had exploded, the supply of high-end chips couldn't catch up, and NVIDIA happened to

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Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July: finance chief

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Authorities are expected to roll out measures to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an offshore Chinese yuan hub next month, the finance chief has revealed, with the government pushing to increase the number of listed firms trading stocks in renminbi. Financial Secretary Paul Chan...

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Britain’s Energy Crisis Is Driving Manufacturing Offshore

The UK risks a major wave of deindustrialization and widespread factory closures unless the government expands emergency relief measures for manufacturers battling soaring energy costs, a prominent manufacturing trade body has warned, as reported by the Guardian. According to a June 2026 survey by Make UK and the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Britain faces an imminent risk of industrial collapse unless the government provides immediate financial relief to protect manufacturers from surging energy

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Hormuz Crisis Sparks a Middle East Pipeline Boom

The blockading of the Strait of Hormuz was something that was never going to happen—until it did, paralyzing a fifth of global LNG and crude oil flows and causing quite a bit of economic pain to both producers and consumers of energy commodities. Now, they are taking care to never let a disruption of that scale happen again. The most immediate response to Iran’s closure of the strait was switching to alternative pipeline routes for those that had them. Saudi Arabia demonstrated foresight with it

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Saving instead of investing for years – what would you do today if you were me?

Hello everyone, I am currently 34 years old and only started getting serious about investing when I was 33. Looking back, this is probably one of my biggest financial mistakes. Especially in my early 20s, I should have started much earlier. I was afraid of investing for years. On the one hand because I didn't know enough about it, on the other hand because I was afraid of losing money. That's why I just left my money in the bank account where

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Been saving cash for years instead of investing. What would you do now?

34 years old, started investing seriously at 33, now wondering what to do next. One of my biggest financial regrets is not starting earlier, especially in my early 20s. I was always afraid of investing. Partly because I didn't know enough and partly because I was afraid of losing money. Instead, I kept saving cash in my bank account where it earned basically nothing. My original plan was always to buy real estate. I spent years saving and waiting for the "right" property, but I never found one t

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Thesis tracking is so painful with Google Docs!

I have been investing for around half a year, the way I structure my portfolio is through picking 5-10 individual stocks across multiple industries and I write my thesis on them in a Google Docs, stuff like bear scenario, bull scenario or my overall bias. I don't have capital so some would argue that I'm wasting my time, however this is a skill I am eager in learning. Currently I have 10 stocks in my portfolio, which is on the high end of things and it's honestly pretty hard to manage using Goog

Whatever Happened to the Small Modular Reactor Revolution?

In the early 2020s, there was great enthusiasm around the development of the small modular reactor (SMR), which was expected to support a nuclear renaissance. However, after supply chain disruptions, technical difficulties, and other challenges, it is unclear whether SMR development is progressing as expected. Nevertheless, some companies continue to invest heavily in the technology, hoping it will help drive innovation and expansion in the nuclear power sector. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactor

Equinor Expands Giant Troll Field as Europe Hunts for More Gas

Equinor and its partners are investing more than NOK 4 billion ($390 million) to expand the Troll field, a giant North Sea asset that supplies around 10% of Europe's natural gas and contains 40% of Norway's remaining gas reserves. The project is expected to unlock around 11 billion cubic meters of natural gas, equivalent to roughly 69 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), further strengthening one of Europe's most important sources of energy. Known as TWIN (Troll West Increased Gas Recovery N

Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160 million haul

Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" tallied $160 million domestically during its opening weekend, the highest debut in franchise history.

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Advise on future projects

Next Venture Based on my family hotel background experience, they want me to invest in a hotel franchise such as Wyndham or Choice. However, hotels these days are priced ridiculously and I am open to exploring my options. Therefore, I have been exploring and I bumped into numerous amount of opportunities that we can go with, such as, gas stations, laundromats, storage units, franchising restaurants, opening a coffee shop, franchising UPS stores or 7-Elevens, and what not. Whichever venture it is

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The Hormuz Crisis Has Forced India to Rethink Its Energy Strategy

India has been battling to secure its energy security in recent months, as its heavy dependence on fossil fuel imports has made it highly vulnerable to a closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Severe energy supply chain disruptions have prompted India to deepen its ties with the United States to secure sufficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and to reassess its plan to enhance energy security over the coming decades, with consideration of renewable energy expansion. The months-long restriction