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Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit

Two universities in Hong Kong have signed partnership agreements with a leading varsity in Kazakhstan in a move lauded by the city leader as deepening academic collaboration and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two places. The 70-strong delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to explore business opportunities in Central Asia on Wednesday visited Nazarbayev University, where Chinese President Xi Jinping first announced the Belt and Road Initiative more than a decade...

Mortgage rates are easing slightly, but homebuyers are retreating

Mortgage rates fell slightly last week, but neither current homeowners nor potential homebuyers were inspired. Demand for mortgages fell overall.

Online Shopping: Has the Temu wave reached its peak?

Online trading grew significantly faster than the German economy in 2025. But foreign shops dominate. Will Temu and Co. remain successful in the future?

KKR, Ares, Blackstone tumble premarket as Partners Group caps private equity fund withdrawals

U.S. private markets firms fell in premarket trading, as concerns over redemption pressure returned to the spotlight.

The hottest stock market in the world has doubled this year. Now Goldman Sachs sees another 40% gain from here.

Earnings are the principal driver behind the breathtaking rallies achieved by Korean and Taiwanese benchmark indices in 2026, and Goldman Sachs thinks the market is still underestimating the longevity of the chip cycle.

Business ticker: Deepseek apparently secured 6.4 billion euros in a financing round

SpaceX is apparently targeting $135 per share for its IPO +++ Bayer faces new hurdle in glyphosate comparison +++ Eurowings only passes on half of the tax cut +++ News in the company live blog.

Pharma: Boehringer Ingelheim cancels investments of 900 million euros in Germany

The group blames the federal government's planned austerity package for the decision to spend almost a billion euros. The announcement is a setback for the pharmaceutical location.

Football, films & Co.: Europol warns: Anyone who streams illegally is taking a high risk

As soon as you pay on streaming sites, everything will be fine, many people might think - and they would be completely wrong. Supposedly harmless portals are criminal and extremely dangerous.

South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city of Busan left it unclear whether President Lee Jae-myung’s party could claim a landslide victory. Voting had ‌largely closed in the first nationwide ballot since Lee’s snap presidential election victory last year. Voters were choosing mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in a contest widely seen as an assessment of Lee’s first

UK assets face underestimated risk event, analysts warn as PM hopeful swerves call to calm investor nerves

One analyst said markets would reprice U.K. fiscal risk "accordingly and quickly" if Burnham's political ambitions come to light.

Energy: Sweden is introducing a new financing model for nuclear power plants – a role model for Germany?

Long-term, state-backed contracts are intended to make the construction of new nuclear power plants in Sweden irreversible. It is an energy policy precedent.

Iran War: Why the Iran negotiations are now about money

Mutual attacks overshadow negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Most recently, the conflicting parties came closer to a framework agreement. Iran is also concerned about money.

Recycling: Federal government focuses on repair and recycling

Repair instead of throwing away: The government wants to promote recycling and sustainable products with 260 million euros. But how concrete are the plans?

Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000 Amid AI Rally: Why Some Analysts Eye $50,000 Next

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/bitcoin-market-pressure-global-shifts-ipo-excitement-1800514 Bitcoin prices fell nearly 4.2% over the past day, going as low as $65,603 per token before slightly recovering to hover around $67,000. This price action was observed as the MSCI All Country World Index reached a new record high, driven by the AI rally. The broad crypto market sell-off accelerated overnight even as global stock indexes hit fresh highs. The crypto flash crash follows several developments, incl

Comparing VWCE, WEBN, and FWRA – are they essentially the same?

I'd like to compare VWCE, WEBN, and FWRA, as they seem very similar to me. Looking at their top 10 holdings, they all contain the same large companies and the same countries, in the same order. The sector allocation (technology, financials, industrials, consumer discretionary, etc.) also appears to be very similar across all three ETFs. At first glance, it looks like they're all trying to replicate essentially the same market exposure. However, I'd like to do a more thorough comparison. Are ther

Public finances: What do these two gentlemen actually want to tell us?

The federal government has an abundance of money - and yet always has too little. Das sollte den Bürgern schleunigst mal jemand erklären. A comment.

AI: By 2030, data centers will increasingly be built away from major cities

The expansion is increasingly spreading into the surrounding areas and smaller towns, shows a study that was previously available to the Handelsblatt. Two aspects in particular are driving development.

‘No one seems to wear their bling’: Is it safe to show off your expensive jewelry?

“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”

BW LPG Sees YoY Increase in Shipping Revenue

'Current earnings continue to be supported by trading inefficiencies and a shortage of available vessels on the US-Far East trade'.

Sleep disorders: More than one in three people in Germany have sleep problems

Sleepless in Germany: Many people often toss and turn in bed at night. Experts have guesses about what causes us to lose sleep.

Flex tariff: Lufthansa is backing down on cancellation rates

Book flexibly, but have to pay hundreds of euros in fees after a cancellation: This regulation has annoyed wealthy Lufthansa customers. After just two months it is now running out again.

Update: 5400 net and still no money

Hello everyone, here's an update on my post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Finanzen/comments/1titpbp/5400_netto_und_trotzdem_nicht_kohle/ I had an appointment with the lawyer and we consulted based on the partly good comments in the old post. He also said you could go down 2-3 income groups due to increased care and deductible costs, so I'm with my wife and we're now in 2 groups less suitable. Then I have all the expenses again

China’s PL-15 missile has downed Rafale jets. Is the PL-16 even more powerful?

China’s latest air-to-air missile, the PL-16, could have a range of more than 300km (186 miles) thanks to a variable-thrust rocket motor, according to an unverified image being circulated online. It comes weeks after the first image emerged of the US Air Force’s new AIM-260 air-to-air missile – a joint advanced tactical missile with a range of at least 193km (120 miles). It is not clear when the AIM-260 will enter service, but US officials have cited China’s PL-15 missile as a key driver for the

Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies

When individuals are troubled by their greying hair, some may find plucking it to be the easiest solution. However, many Chinese people hesitate to do so for a specific reason. A prevalent folk belief suggests that plucking one white hair will lead to three more white strands growing in its place. Some even go as far as claiming that 10 white hairs will sprout after plucking just one. Medical experts have clarified that this notion is purely a superstition. Yang Dingquan, a trichologist at the..

Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport Raises Stakes For Gulf States

Iranian drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport overnight, hitting Terminal One, killing at least one person, injuring several others, and causing what Kuwaiti authorities described as significant material damage. Kuwait immediately suspended air traffic, activated emergency procedures, and diverted flights to alternative airports. In what is being viewed as one of the most direct Iranian strikes against Gulf civilian infrastructure since the conflict began, Iran’s Revolutionary

A Cyber Force budget would require at least $10 billion, new commission report says

The Commission on US Cyber Force Generation released its report outlining what a new military service could look like.

Digital law: EU classification of Metas Messenger as legal

Stricter competition rules apply to large digital companies in the EU. Meta fought against the classification of his services in court. The Facebook company was right on one point.

USA: No experience, but loyal – Trump makes “Little Trump” intelligence coordinator

Bill Pulte is considered a loyal follower of the US President and publicly attacked Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Senior Republicans are skeptical.

Frank Elderson: Strengthening operational resilience for the age of AI

Rail traffic: Renovation on the Hamburg–Berlin railway line nearing completion

The route has been completely renovated since summer 2025. In long-distance traffic, trains will take a little longer than usual until the beginning of July.