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Image: MiniMax Secures $20.5 Million in Over-Subscribed Share Placement

MiniMax Secures $20.5 Million in Over-Subscribed Share Placement

Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax has successfully completed a share placement and convertible bond issuance, raising a total of HKD 16.04 billion, significantly exceeding expectations. This strong demand highlights

Image: Forex Factory: Your Essential Economic Calendar for Trading
Forex Factory: Your Essential Economic Calendar for Trading

Forex Factory offers a comprehensive economic calendar that helps traders anticipate market-moving events.

Image: Real Estate Prices Drop Significantly in Vietnam
Real Estate Prices Drop Significantly in Vietnam

Vietnam's real estate market is experiencing a notable decline, with prices for various property types

Image: Jiu Feng Energy Confirms No Major Undisclosed Information
Jiu Feng Energy Confirms No Major Undisclosed Information

Jiu Feng Energy has announced that there are no undisclosed significant issues following a recent surge in

Image: JOS Reports Loss in Q2 2026 Financial Statement
JOS Reports Loss in Q2 2026 Financial Statement

In its Q2 2026 financial report, JOS announced a post-tax loss of 9.34 billion VND, a significant

Image: Airlines See Surge in Revenue Amid Summer Travel Boom

Airlines See Surge in Revenue Amid Summer Travel Boom

As the summer travel season kicks off, major airlines in Taiwan are experiencing a significant increase in revenue. With strong demand for both passenger and cargo services, experts predict continued growth in the third quarter.

Image: Goldman Sachs Warns of Inflation Surge Due to Rising Costs

Goldman Sachs Warns of Inflation Surge Due to Rising Costs

Goldman Sachs has indicated that rising prices in memory, electricity, and software could increase core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) by 0.5 percentage points by the end of the year. This development raises concerns about inflation in the U.S. economy.

Image: Investing in Chip Stocks: Time to Buy ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor

Investing in Chip Stocks: Time to Buy ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor

Recent volatility in the semiconductor market presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Analysts suggest that companies like ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor are poised for growth in the AI revolution.

Image: Unprecedented Revenue Surge for Advanced Packaging Leader

Unprecedented Revenue Surge for Advanced Packaging Leader

Advanced packaging giant ASE Technology Holding Co. has reported record-breaking revenue figures, highlighting a significant demand for semiconductor materials. The company’s June revenue reached 65.783 billion TWD, marking a historic high for the month.

Image: UOB Raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 8.5%

UOB Raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 8.5%

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has upgraded its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2026 to 8.5%, reflecting strong economic momentum despite global uncertainties. The bank noted significant growth across various sectors, particularly manufacturing.

Image: UK firms report fastest spread of cost pressures on record as inflation fears build again

UK firms report fastest spread of cost pressures on record as inflation fears build again

British companies are seeing cost pressures spread at the fastest pace on record, according to fresh business survey data that has added to concerns over inflation in the UK economy. Reuters reported on 23 April that the latest purchasing managers’ index data showed input-cost growth accelerating

Image: Sainsbury’s warns Iran war could hit shoppers and retailers as costs come back into focus

Sainsbury’s warns Iran war could hit shoppers and retailers as costs come back into focus

Sainsbury’s has warned that the conflict involving Iran could put fresh pressure on both customers and retailers, making it one of the more closely watched UK business stories this week. Reuters reported on 23 April that the supermarket expects the crisis to affect consumer spending as well as its

Image: UK retail sales rise in March as shoppers spend more on fuel and clothing

UK retail sales rise in March as shoppers spend more on fuel and clothing

UK retail sales unexpectedly climbed in March, giving the high street a modest boost at the end of the quarter. The Office for National Statistics said sales volumes rose by 0.4% month on month, beating expectations in a Reuters poll that had pointed to a small decline. The ONS also said sales

Image: How Grizz Studio Turned a Shared Gothic Passion Into a Handmade Jewellery Brand

How Grizz Studio Turned a Shared Gothic Passion Into a Handmade Jewellery Brand

Grizz Studio did not begin in a boardroom or through trend-chasing. It began in conversation—through a fashion community where two creators connected over shared interests, exchanged ideas, and discovered a mutual fascination with gothic aesthetics and handmade chainmail work.

Image: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates through 2026 despite rising inflation risks

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates through 2026 despite rising inflation risks

The Bank of England is now widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged for the rest of 2026, even as inflation concerns build again. A Reuters poll published on 21 April found that economists expect the Bank to leave Bank Rate at 3.75% at its 30 April meeting and to hold that level through

Image: UK economy beats forecasts with stronger-than-expected growth in February

UK economy beats forecasts with stronger-than-expected growth in February

The UK economy delivered an unexpectedly strong performance in February, with gross domestic product rising by 0.5% month on month, according to the Office for National Statistics. That was well above the forecast in a Reuters poll of economists, and it marked the strongest monthly gain since

Image: Golden Gate Acquires The Coffee House: A New Transformation for Vietnam's F&B Industry

Golden Gate Acquires The Coffee House: A New Transformation for Vietnam's F&B Industry

The Vietnamese F&B market is buzzing with news of a major deal: Golden Gate – the conglomerate behind many famous restaurant chains – is rumored to have acquired The Coffee House from Seedcom. This event has surprised investors and coffee enthusiasts alike, raising the question of whether this

Image: Introduction to Automatic Car Wash Service at Ruaxe.com.vn

Introduction to Automatic Car Wash Service at Ruaxe.com.vn

In today's modern life, owning a clean and shiny car not only enhances its aesthetics but also contributes to prolonging its lifespan. Understanding this need, Ruaxe.com.vn offers a convenient, fast, and efficient automatic car wash service, meeting all customer requirements.

Image: China's Exports Slow, Imports Decline, as Trade Challenges Loom

China's Exports Slow, Imports Decline, as Trade Challenges Loom

According to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs, China's exports grew 6.7% in November, lower than the expected 8.5% and a slowdown from the previous month's 12.7% increase. Meanwhile, the world's second-largest economy saw a 3.9% decline in imports, the steepest drop in

Image: Japanese Entrepreneur's Vietnam Wholesale Startup Kamereo Raises $15 Million

Japanese Entrepreneur's Vietnam Wholesale Startup Kamereo Raises $15 Million

Kamereo, a food wholesale startup founded by a former Pizza 4P's Japanese executive, has raised $15 million over 6 years since its inception.

Image: Two Top Candy Companies May Merge

Two Top Candy Companies May Merge

Mondelez, Owner of Oreo and Cadbury, Reportedly Considering Acquiring Hershey to Create One of the World's Largest Confectionery Companies