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Highest increase since 2000: More money for armaments drives government investment

The German state is investing more than ever since 2000. In 2025, government investment in equipment increased by almost 50 percent. Military weapon systems in particular are financed.

Hormuz Traffic Ebbs as Attacks Stoke Fresh Concerns

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz persisted at a reduced level after attacks on two ships raised fresh concerns about the ability and willingness of shipowners to traverse the waterway.

China’s LNG Buying Rebounds as Summer Power Demand Surges

China’s imports of liquefied natural gas this month are likely to be unchanged on last year’s, Kpler has forecast, seeing arrivals of a total of 5.29 million tons, as cited by Bloomberg. The June total, however, would be an increase on May LNG imports, which stood at 4.9 million tons, as demand growth intensifies, driven by air-conditioning in the summer. The May figure was a reversal of import trends from the previous few months, which booked a series of declines amid crimped supply from the Mi

Dax current: Dax opens unchanged - oil price rises slightly

Despite the agreement, the USA and Iran continue to fight. The markets remain stable on Monday, as there are signs of relaxation.

Telecoms: BT and Verizon form corporate customer joint venture

The British telecommunications provider wants to concentrate more on the domestic market. The international corporate customer business will therefore be transferred to a new company.

Semiconductors: South Korea is pouring hundreds of billions into its chip industry

Samsung and SK Hynix want to secure South Korea's technological strength with a record investment package. President Lee Jae Myung speaks of a new “chapter in Korea’s history.”

Between AI and financial investors: The accounting profession is divided

The auditors elect the new board of their professional chamber. The fierce election campaign revolves around how the elite guild should deal with artificial intelligence or private equity funds.

New building district: expensive balconies that no one uses

Monotonous new buildings are often provided with monotonous balconies that are neither beautiful nor cheap. That's better. A narrative.

Location Germany: How Lars Klingbeil alienates foreign investors

In the future, corporations will have to wait around two years for German capital gains taxes to be refunded. This is what a new bill provides. It's about billions.

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Hong Kong has relaxed its licensing requirements for rural holiday camps and village guest houses, allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements for some properties to encourage more tourist accommodation options outside urban areas. The Home Affairs Department on Monday published two new licence application guides: a first-of-its-kind stand-alone guide tailored specifically for village houses, and an “enhanced” guide for holiday campsites which includes buildings,...

More money for defense: Highest increase since 2000: German state is investing more

In 2025, government investments in Germany will increase more than they have in 25 years. More money is flowing in one area in particular. Nevertheless, there is still some catching up to do compared to the EU.

Business ticker: South Korea wants to invest 569 billion euros in chips and AI

Apple wants an exception for China chips from Trump +++ Fewer visitors at the Eurobike bicycle trade fair +++ SpaceX moves up in US indices +++ News in the company's live blog.

Paris mortuaries overwhelmed as Europe’s record heat drives up death toll

Every few minutes, the mortuary owner’s phone rings. Since a record-smashing heatwave started taking lives and storage space for bodies in Paris and beyond, the funeral directors and mourning families calling him mostly have the same question: do you have room for one more? With all 32 places in his cold room taken, Zouhaeir Hertelli reluctantly has to gently say “Non”, over and over and over again. “We’re facing a really catastrophic situation,” he said. “I’m getting hundreds of calls.” As the.

Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election

Malaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as tens of thousands of Malaysians are expected to return home to cast their votes in the Johor state election on July 11. “We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go. That is the directive I have

Restructuring old-age security: what saying goodbye to retirement at 63 brings

Almost three million employees have taken early retirement without deductions since 2014. These include many who didn't need it - including state employees. Researchers have long been calling for a reversal.

School activates crisis team after boy dies from heatstroke on weekend run

A Hong Kong school has activated its crisis management team to provide counselling support in response to the death of an 11-year-old boy during a training run over the weekend, while the institution’s leaders are set to meet education officials. Hong Kong Adventist Academy, a private Christian school in Sai Kung’s Clear Water Bay, confirmed on Monday that one of its students had died from heatstroke on Saturday after falling unconscious at the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. The Education Bureau..

Invasive species in the Mediterranean: Greece: Hunting for poisonous hare's-head pufferfish

First it caused problems for Turkish fishermen, now it is appearing on a massive scale in Greek waters. The poisonous hare's-head pufferfish can bite hard. Is it dangerous for bathers?

South Korea unveils US$576 billion megaprojects to dominate global AI, chip market

South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI megaprojects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments worth more than US$576 billion over several years. The announcement marks ⁠Lee’s boldest push yet to align South Korea’s AI and chip ambitions with ‌his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area. Lee was joined by the leaders of ‌Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the world’s two...

Australia's Firmus announces Nvidia-backed 'AI factory' in Indonesia

Vingroup bets on solar panels placed above fishponds in the Philippines

How US-Iran conflict devastated infrastructure in the Middle East

China restricts exports to Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Komatsu units

How Hong Kong quietly 'rehabilitates' former protesters

Substack deepens Japan push as publishers fight for creators

Ifo study: Diesel refueling discounts were only passed on to 73 percent

From July 1st, prices for gasoline and diesel are likely to rise again. A new evaluation now shows how consistently the fuel discount was passed on to consumers.

Football World Cup: Will this be Germany's last World Cup game in Adidas?

Among the suppliers of the World Cup, Adidas is the top dog, ahead of Nike and Puma. But a German medium-sized company was also there. The overview.

China teenager cracks panel on tourist site’s glass bridge; public questions structural quality

A panel of a glass bridge at a popular tourist site in central China was cracked by a teenager wielding an umbrella, raising concerns about its quality among the public. On June 20, a visitor at the Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area, a national 5A-rated tourism destination in Henan province, reported being evacuated by staff as soon as they stepped onto the signature glass bridge. This rating is the highest and most prestigious in the official tourism rating system. A spokesperson for the scenic..

How to read 10-K without being burned the shit out?

Not looking for shame. Genuinely curious. I've held Apple for 3 years. Every year I open the 10-K with good intentions. Their FY2025 filing runs over 100 pages. I get through the business overview, hit the risk factors, and close the tab. I read Twitter threads and earnings summaries instead and tell myself I've done the research. Is this just me? What do you actually do before adding to a position? submitted by /u/Kartik_tyagi13 [link] [comments]

Central Asia: Pakistan has again attacked targets in Afghanistan

The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan flares up again and again. Now Islamabad has again attacked targets in the border area and beyond.

Aviation: Smoke in the Airbus – emergency landing in Erfurt with 232 people

A flight from Greece to London had to make an emergency landing in Erfurt on Monday night. There was smoke in the interior. The cause is unclear.