Olympics is the best place to market yourself and Adidas has identified new sports
Its CEO says it's stupid to be focusing only on the four or five biggest sports
Australia plans to reduce inflow of low-skilled workers, tighten student visa rules
But it is speeding up entry of highly skilled workers and smooth their path to permanent residency
Saudi Arabia could take control of Heathrow
The Kingdom could become the majority owner of Heathrow Airport
How to provide affordable housing? Here is one of the steps that all govts can take
Australia is tripling fees on foreign purchasers of existing homes
Is Biden backing Argentina's Trump? US offers Milei support on IMF, lithium
Two sides also discussed how the South American nation could benefit from the IRA
X looks to small advertisers after Elon Musk attacks big brands: Report
Its team is testing partnerships with other ad platforms to attract small businesses
Camel milk set to provide sustenance for Saudi Arabia's economic transformation
The Kingdom is currently one of the biggest producers of camel milk
Tesla says California agency implicitly approved of its 'Autopilot' brand
Tesla says California agency implicitly approved of its 'Autopilot' brand
Norway wealth fund pushes Tesla for union recognition, will keep its stake
Norway wealth fund pushes Tesla for union recognition, will keep its stake
India's Modi aims to make GIFT City a centre for sustainable finance
India's Modi aims to make GIFT City a centre for sustainable finance
OPEC members push against including fossil fuels phase-out in COP28 deal
Nations most affected by climate change demand its inclusion
Amazon asks judge to dismiss FTC lawsuit, says no consumer harm shown
The FTC lawsuit was one of four that the Trump and Biden administrations have filed since 2020
The next big thing in retirement benefits might be the oldest: a traditional pension
Defined-benefit pensions still dominant in public sector but have disappeared in the private sector
Bill to shorten Mexico work week delayed till next year amid resistance from businesses
Country has longest working hours as well as lowest labour productivity and lowest salaries OECD
Bold tax move slashes cigarette consumption by historic 20bn sticks
Bold tax move slashes cigarette consumption by historic 20bn sticks
Ishaq Dar receives delegation from world's leading investment institutions
Ishaq Dar receives delegation from world's leading investment institutions
Unauthorised motorcycle rickshaw manufacturers on Transport Department's radar
Unauthorised motorcycle rickshaw manufacturers on Transport Department's radar
Etihad Town's biggest public event ETC lights up Lahore Dec 9-10
On Dec 9, a car show will take place featuring sports cars, vintage cars, and motorbikes
EU ministers narrow gaps on fiscal rules, eye end-year deal
EU ministers narrow gaps on fiscal rules, eye end-year deal
PSX crosses 66,000 mark on the heels of economic recovery
Dollar sheds value against rupee in interbank
Saudi-Vietnamese Joint Committee explores ways to boost trade
The two nations reviewed the trade volume
PM urges businessmen to capitalise on SIFC, explore opportunities in other regions
PM urges businessmen to capitalise on SIFC, explore opportunities in other regions
Strategy being devised to increase exports: Gohar Ejaz
Strategy being evolved to increase exports: Gohar Ejaz
US IRA is 'cream on top' as Arcadium eyes lithium growth
US IRA is 'cream on top' as Arcadium eyes lithium growth
Indian shares break recent rally to settle lower ahead of RBI policy
Indian shares break recent rally to settle lower ahead of RBI policy
China's push to loosen Mao-era residence rules runs into hurdles
Hukou date back to famines to preventing starving peasants from flocking to better-fed cities
Tobacco giant sees sunset for US cigarette business
The maker of Lucky Strike and Pall Mall cigarettes says its smoking business in US is dying out
Indonesia looks into potential aviation, railway cooperation with Saudi Arabia
The Indonesian minister had highlighted recent urban transportation developments in Saudi cities
G7 to phase in direct, indirect bans of Russian diamonds
G7 to phase in direct, indirect bans of Russian diamonds
India's Ola Electric slashes sales targets ahead of planned IPO
India's Ola Electric slashes sales targets ahead of planned IPO
China EV maker Nio to spin off its battery production
China EV maker Nio to spin off its battery production
How would Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap work?
How would Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap work?
Moody's outlook cut complicates Beijing's 'war' against market bears
Moody's outlook cut complicates Beijing's 'war' against market bears
SBP issues instructions for enabling 'RAAST' Person-to-Merchant service
It will enable merchants to accept payments through different modes including QR Codes
Gold Will Never Die: Young Chinese shun traditional investments in favour of gold
China and India -- world’s top yellow metal buyers -- account for more than half of global demand
India to be world's third-largest economy by 2030: S&P Global Ratings
Says it requires transition to manufacturing-dominated economy from services-dominated one
Small-cap trading on London stock market hit by outages Reuters
Small-cap trading on London stock market hit by outages Reuters
Dollar steady ahead of key job data; yuan weathers China outlook cut
Dollar steady ahead of key job data; yuan weathers China outlook cut
China stocks slump to near five-year low, Moody's changes outlook to negative
China, broader emerging Asia stocks among the most net sold regions by global hedge funds in Nov
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration
It aims for 300,000 fewer migrants than last year; Unions raise concern over crackdown on dependents
Why gold is at an all-time high and expected to soar further
Gold prices have climbed 16pc since early October, fueled by economic, political uncertainty
Saudi aviation strategy boosts global connectivity
Strategy encompasses plans to swiftly advance the country’s air transport sector
Women complain of unfulfilled promises to tackle gender disparity
Gender Day was observed at 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai
Discos, KE deliberately commit malpractices to cover up inefficiencies: Nepra
Discos, KE deliberately commit malpractices to coverup inefficiencies: Nepra
CM Naqvi launches first Business Facilitation Centre in Punjab
CM Naqvi launches first Business Facilitation Centre in Punjab
KSE-100 sets another all-time high amid foreign investment news, rate cut hopes
Market is showing a persistent upward movement after investors shifted their focus to stocks
Dollar on shaky ground, yen grows stronger amid Fed rate cut bets
Australian and New Zealand currencies too moving up
Indonesia wants to introduce local products through stores across Saudi Arabia
There are dozens of Indonesian stores established in various Saudi cities
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reach consensus on groundbreaking GCC free-trade agreement: minister
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reach consensus on groundbreaking GCC free-trade agreement: minister
Top development banks quiet on fossil fuel financing, but vow to up climate game
Sign joint statement; Promise to deepen collaboration across multiple themes
US aims to limit China's role in electric cars
Chinese firms currently produce the vast majority of electric car batteries
Indonesia approves delayed Abadi Masela gas revised development plan
Indonesia approves delayed Abadi Masela gas revised development plan
Vietnam to investigate its central bank's handling of credit growth
Vietnam to investigate its central bank's handling of credit growth
UAE says it concludes free trade agreement with Colombia
UAE says it concludes free trade agreement with Colombia
US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions
US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions
US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits
In a win for automakers, the U.S. Treasury will temporarily exempt some trace critical minerals
Weekly inflation goes down by 0.23pc
SPIT was recorded at 308.20 points as compared to 308.90 points during the past week
Asia Gold Record high gold prices add to post-festival lull in India demand
Asia Gold Record high gold prices add to post-festival lull in India demand
Canada's oil province Alberta forecasts increased C$5.5 billion budget surplus
Canada's oil province Alberta forecasts increased C$5.5 billion budget surplus
Canada's Brookfield raises record $28 billion for infrastructure fund
Canada's Brookfield raises record $28 billion for infrastructure fund
National Bank of Canada's fourth-quarter profit jumps on capital markets strength
National Bank of Canada's fourth-quarter profit jumps on capital markets strength
Canada gains 24,900 jobs in November, jobless rate rises to 5.8%
Canada gains 24,900 jobs in November, jobless rate rises to 5.8%
Japan's major union reps set to seek minimum 5% pay rise in 2024
Japan's major union reps set to seek minimum 5% pay rise in 2024
Japan's Iwatani emerges as potential Cosmo white knight with $710 mln share buy
Japan's Iwatani emerges as potential Cosmo white knight with $710 mln share buy
Japan's capital expenditure slows, keeps recession risk intact
Japan's capital expenditure slows, keeps recession risk intact
China, Vietnam consider rail link through rare earths heartland
China, Vietnam consider rail link through rare earths heartland
Morning Bid: December cheer, China fear
Asian markets round out the week on Friday in reasonably good spirits
Global factory activity stays weak, uncertainty on China clouds outlook
To rein in steep inflation, central banks have aggressively raised interest rates
OPEC+ agrees to deepen voluntary oil output cuts
Benchmark global oil prices settled down around 2%, in part because the reductions were voluntary
Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, cuts diesel rate by Rs7 per litre
Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, drops diesel by Rs7 per litre
In China's coal country, full steam ahead with new power plants despite climate pledges
In China's coal country, full steam ahead with new power plants despite climate pledges
Public investors with $4.3 trln are down on China but in on net zero
Public investors with $4.3 trln are down on China but in on net zero
Japan robot maker Yaskawa eyes $200 mln US investment
Japan robot maker Yaskawa eyes $200 mln US investment
Japan's Seven and i expands 7-Eleven empire with purchase of Australian franchise
Japan's Seven and i expands 7-Eleven empire with purchase of Australian franchise
India's fiscal deficit at 8.04 trln rupees in April-Oct - govt
India's fiscal deficit at 8.04 trln rupees in April-Oct - govt
Inclusion of non-filers to tax net will reduce circular debt: Miftah
Inclusion of non-filers to tax net will reduce circular debt: Miftah
China Evergrande seeks to avoid liquidation with last-ditch debt plan
China Evergrande seeks to avoid liquidation with last-ditch debt plan
Far-right and ground realities: Half of German companies face labour shortages
Survey coincides with recent polls in the UK show which majority of Britons say Brexit was a mistake
Poverty and livelihood: Leaving Ethiopia in search of better life, returning home with trauma only
The "Eastern Route" is described as one of the most dangerous and complex human migratory routes
Investors bullish on most Asian FX amid likely end to US interest rate hikes
Market participants are betting on prolonged weakness in the US dollar
Asia stocks closing in on strongest month since January
South Korea's KOSPI led the rally with 10.5pc gains, followed by Taiwan’s TWII and Japan's Nikkei
Singapore, Zurich world's most expensive cities: EIU
Geneva and New York tied for third place, while Hong Kong was fifth and Los Angeles in sixth
EU Commission lawyers initially opposed warning Amazon on iRobot deal - sources
The Commission's legal service did not think a statement of objections
A Rs44bn question: IHC stays collection of 40pc windfall tax on banks
Govt move is aimed at taxing the profit earned from foreign exchange transactions in 2021 and 2022
Saudi Arabia extends term for $3bn deposit for one year: SBP
Saudi Arabia extends term for $3bn deposit for one year: SBP
HSBC CEO says bank 'well provisioned' for any further China real estate losses
HSBC CEO says bank 'well provisioned' for any further China real estate losses
Gabon seeks to preempt $1.3 bln sale of Carlyle's oil business
Gabon seeks to preempt $1.3 bln sale of Carlyle's oil business
Russia says bad weather still disrupting Black Sea oil exports
Russia says bad weather still disrupting Black Sea oil exports
Malaysia's Petronas sees lower profitability amid volatile oil and gas prices
Malaysia's Petronas sees lower profitability amid volatile oil and gas prices
BOJ policymaker says premature to debate exit from negative rate policy
BOJ policymaker says premature to debate exit from negative rate policy
Govt initiates probe into income tax records of wealthy class
Govt initiates probe into income tax records of wealthy class
Japan's Nomura to cut risk assets, costs for wholesale business
Japan's Nomura to cut risk assets, costs for wholesale business
India to spend over $141 bln to extend its free food grains program by 5 yrs
India to spend over $141 bln to extend its free food grains program by 5 yrs
India approves new finance panel to suggest sharing of federal taxes
India approves new finance panel to suggest sharing of federal taxes
Saudi Arabia's PIF to buy 10pc stake in Heathrow Airport
Qatar Investment Authority with a 20pc share is among the owners
SIFC under army chief emerges as game changer
Friends of Pakistan are set to invest 60 billion dollars in Pakistan in the near future
Black cab U-turn: Uber to partner with London cabbies after decade of dispute
Black cabs are the only London vehicles which can pick up passengers
Second-hand shopping a $1-bln-plus business for Amazon in Europe
Amazon UK’s total revenue in 2022 was 24 billion pounds
Companies listed at Bombay Stock Exchange are now valued over $4tr
IT companies led the charge on Wednesday with a 1.5pc surge
Apple to end credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs
Apple and Goldman had started to roll out a virtual credit card in 2019
China's Nio teams up with Geely on auto battery swapping
Battery swapping allows drivers to replace depleted packs quickly with fully charged packs
Sri Lanka reaches debt restructuring deal with creditor nations, says govt source
Japan co-chairs the official creditor committee, together with France and India
Rakuten's mobile misadventure: from ambitious plan to millstone
By any measure, cash-bleeding Rakuten Mobile is deeply troubled
El Nino: Australia has 29m cattle, 79m sheep. Slump in prices means their value is halved
Dry weather responsible for the trend amid high interest rates and costs for farmers
KSE-100 Index breaches 61,000 ceiling but ends up in red zone amid profit-taking
Market correction has been on the cards after an unprecedented record-shattering surge
Barcelona raises water bills due to long-running drought
Since September last year, rainfall in Spain has been around 17pc below the 30-year average
Saudi Arabia beats Italy, South Korea to host World Expo 2030
Disappointed Italian representative says it is no longer about the merits, but about transactions
200m Americans went shopping over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
The top presents shoppers bought were toys and gift cards
Fewer black professionals getting crucial first-time promotions, report finds
Efforts to promote young black men and women to management positions slowed in 2022
India to ease capital, disclosure rules for passive funds
India to ease capital, disclosure rules for passive funds
India to step up coking coal shipments from Russia
India to step up coking coal shipments from Russia
Cathay favouring Airbus for widely watched freighter deal
Cathay favouring Airbus for widely watched freighter deal
WTO agrees dispute panel to review EU import duties on Indonesian biodiesel
WTO agrees dispute panel to review EU import duties on Indonesian biodiesel
Cryptoverse: 'Layer two' tokens enjoy new life as bitcoin soars
All five tokens are down between 16% and 86% from their all-time highs hit over the past two years
Lack of public transport amid population bomb? India vehicle sales climb 19pc in festive season
India and Pakistan have been grappling with the problem amid worsening pollution crisis
Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 bln in US Cyber Monday shopping spree
The estimate projects U.S. shoppers will spend $12 billion-$12.4 billion on Cyber Monday
Inflation means US deal-hunters on track to spend $12bn in Cyber Monday shopping spree
Retailers offered massive discounts to boost sales by attracting customers
BlackRock Investment Institute cuts developed market stocks to 'neutral'
BlackRock Investment Institute cuts developed market stocks to 'neutral'
Currency clashes sour Russia's oil trade with Asia
Currency clashes sour Russia's oil trade with Asia
China's thermal coal imports jump, crowding out India
China's thermal coal imports jump, crowding out India
Canada banks' quarterly profits seen hit by rising provisions
Canada banks' quarterly profits seen hit by rising provisions
Japan, UK discussed global inflation, volatile FX, financial markets
Japan, UK discussed global inflation, volatile FX, financial markets
Record numbers sit for China civil service exam, hoping for job security amid high youth unemployment
Over 3m candidates vying for 39,600 vacancies at central govt agencies and affiliated institutions
India to remain fastest-growing major economy but with uneven urban, rural demand: Reuters poll
GDP growth is forecast to average 6.4pc this fiscal year ending March 31 and 6.3pc in the following
Mine accidents surge as production is ramped in top coal province in China
There has been a string of high-profile accidents despite govt efforts to ensure safety standards
Vietnam to raise effective tax rate on multinationals, may reduce appeal among foreign companies
It has offered 5pc effective rates for years and lengthy zero-tax periods to large foreign investors
A $42bn industry: Indian drugmakers benefit from Big Pharma interest beyond China
India is seeking a bigger foothold in pharmaceutical services sector
Somalia joins East African Community
Joining the regional trade bloc is a "beacon of hope" for Somalia
Nissan to lead £2bn investment in UK electric car plant
The scheme could help preserve the jobs of about 6,000 workers directly
Pakistan's cement exports surge by 40pc in first four months
Pakistan’s cement exports surge by 40pc in first four months
Italian food is loved worldwide, but Italy no country for young chefs
They are frustrated by low pay, lack of labour protection and scant prospects
Slow Acapulco recovery after strongest ever Pacific coast hurricane threaten livelihoods
Business groups have estimated the damage at around $16bn
Portugal's main opposition vows tax cuts, higher pensions, attracting migrants
Snap elections scheduled for Mar 10 after Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned on Nov 7
India markets regulator to oversee online platforms offering fraction real estate assets
India markets regulator to oversee online platforms offering fraction real estate assets
India announces phased introduction of biogas blending for domestic use
India announces phased introduction of biogas blending for domestic use
Beijing police launch investigation into troubled wealth manager Zhongzhi
Beijing police launch investigation into troubled wealth manager Zhongzhi
Some migrants are swapping their American Dream for a Mexican Dream
A survey released in July showed 85pc manufacturers in Mexico reported trouble finding workers
Argentina's Milei says shutting central bank 'non-negotiable'
Faces major hurdles to execute his agenda which also include dollarisation, privatisation
Binance CEO Teng braced for uphill battle in post-Zhao era
Teng was quickly appointed CEO this week after Binance's founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty
Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe during Black Friday
Amazon hit by strikes, protests in Europe during Black Friday
Ex-Binance CEO Zhao urges judge to allow him to leave US before sentencing
Ex-Binance CEO Zhao urges judge to allow him to leave US before sentencing
Ark Investments sets 0.80% fee for proposed spot bitcoin ETF
Ark Investments sets 0.80% fee for proposed spot bitcoin ETF
Canadian homeowners eye fixed-rate loans in 'higher-for-longer' era
Canadian homeowners eye fixed-rate loans in 'higher-for-longer' era
Bank of Spain seeks details on pre-Black Friday payment network crash
Bank of Spain seeks details on pre-Black Friday payment network crash
Thousands of HSBC customers in Britain report mobile banking outages
Thousands of HSBC customers in Britain report mobile banking outages
Polish opposition threatens cenbank independence with tribunal talk
Polish opposition threatens cenbank independence with tribunal talk
Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds
Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds
UN-led talks weigh goal to reduce aviation emissions thorough less-polluting fuels
UN-led talks weigh goal to reduce aviation emissions thorough less-polluting fuels
India's benchmark indexes saw fourth straight week of gains
India's benchmark indexes saw fourth straight week of gains
India set to miss divestment targets by more than half this year
India set to miss divestment targets by more than half this year
Alibaba's Taobao, Tmall cancel Dec 12 shopping festival, to host substitute event
The dates of the new festival were not included in the notice
US dollar appreciates against Pak rupee
The greenback gained 23 paisas in early trade on the last working day of week and went up to 285.50
China hopes Russia will provide policy support to Chinese auto firms - Chinese state media
China will promote Chinese and Russian integration in the automotive industry supply chain
New Zealand's new govt targets RBNZ mandate, Indigenous policies and tax
The coaliation agreement outlines plans to roll back the use of Maori language
Brent retreats ahead of OPEC+ oil production decision
Brent crude futures inched down by 6 cents, or 0.07%, to $81.36 at 0400 GMT
Volume of Apple sales underperforms Huawei, Xiaomi on China's Singles Day - data
The number of Apple smartphones sold declined 4% YoY during two-week sales from Oct. 30 to Nov. 12
PSX sets new record, rises above 59,000 points barrier
At 9:30am on Friday, the index gained 525 points to 59,425 points
Asian shares dragged lower by China, dollar on back foot
Japan's markets returned from a holiday, with Nikkei climbing 1.0% to charge towards a 33-year high
Sri Lanka cuts interest rates to boost growth while waiting for IMF review
Helped by its bailout by the IMF, it is recovering from its worst financial crisis in seven decades
Euro zone business activity fell again in November
Last quarter the economy contracted 0.1pc, official data has shown
KE consumers to be slapped with another Rs1.52 per unit surcharge
It would be applicable from Nov 2023 till Dec 2024
Dr Saif unveils national IT export strategy to increase exports up to $10bn
He said ICT was the only key that open the door to stabilizing and strengthen the country’s economy
Britons face higher energy bills after Ofgem raises price cap
The price cap rise "is a result of the wholesale cost of gas and electricity rising," Ofgem CEO said
Pakistan stock market keeps bullish streak for second successive day
The upward trend in PSX is in anticipation of a deal with the IMF which is expected next month
Asia stocks hold gains as confidence grows on rate outlook
Investors are also looking to Chinese policymakers for clues on possible support
Oil prices fall after OPEC+ postpones meeting
Global crude prices shed more than 5pc following the surprise announcement but stablised a little
Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries
Some fast food chain outlets largely deserted
GM's Cruise plans small relaunch of driverless robotaxis
Cruise last week paused all supervised and manual car trips in the United States
Binance sees $956 million in outflows after Zhao steps down to settle US probe
Binance will pay $4.3 billion to U.S. authorities
Hundreds of California jobs at stake if Nasa Mars mission axed
The funding cut would “result in the loss of hundreds of California jobs
Sports betting in 2023 on track to hit $100b
Even Disney is diving into online gambling: Last week it launched ESPN BET
Bank of Canada says rates may be at peak, excess demand now gone
Bank of Canada says rates may be at peak, excess demand now gone
Dollar strengthens after US labour, consumer sentiment data
Dollar strengthens after US labour, consumer sentiment data
South Africa's October inflation rises near top of central bank target
South Africa's October inflation rises near top of central bank target
