Hong Kong stocks open lower as investors turn cautious
Hong Kong equities opened Thursday's session on a weaker footing, with investors taking a more cautious stance following recent gains ...
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Month: June 2026
On this day in 1783: Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier launched an uncrewed hot-air balloon
On 4 June 1783, French inventors Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier achieved a breakthrough that would change transportation and human exploration ...
Kidnappings continue to challenge Nigeria as public anger grows
A continuing wave of kidnappings across Nigeria has renewed concerns about security, governance and economic stability, prompting strong reactions from ...
US proposes new tariffs on India and 53 other countries over forced labour concerns
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing additional duties of 12.5% on imports from India and 53 other ...
Africa’s fertiliser future lies beneath its own feet
Africa’s growing fertiliser shortage has exposed a critical vulnerability in the continent’s agricultural system, prompting renewed calls for greater investment ...
The $400 Problem: Why Africa still pays the highest price to move money
A worker in Sweden wants to send $400 to support family members in Burundi. It sounds simple. In 2026, moving ...
El Niño set to return, raising concerns for hotter and drier Australia
Australia's weather agencies are forecasting the likely return of the El Niño climate pattern in the coming months, a development ...
Singapore market opens steady amid regional uncertainty
Singapore's stock market opened Wednesday with a steady performance as investors balanced optimism over regional economic growth against concerns surrounding ...
Seoul markets closed for national election day
South Korea's financial markets remained closed on Wednesday as the country held a nationwide election, leaving investors temporarily on the ...
Hong Kong stocks open cautiously as investors monitor global risks
Hong Kong equities opened Wednesday's trading session with a cautious tone as investors assessed global economic developments, geopolitical tensions and ...