Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Kearney's State of Semiconductors 2025 Report: AI Devours Chip Supply, Tariffs Cement Global Division, Low Buyer Confidence in Supply and Availability
AI server demand races ahead at 40-50% CAGR, using both advanced and mature nodes Trade barriers are hard-wiring an East-vs.-West supply chain 65% confidence in resilience among semiconductor leaders, down from 82% last year 42% of leaders expect...

Absa merges retail banking offerings as a building block for growth
Absa Group interim CEO Charles Russon says the bank is combining its three South African retail banking businesses into a single retail bank as part of a building block for its retail banking ambitions. Absa on Friday announced leadership and...
OPEC+ hikes oil output supply for third straight month by 4,11,000 bpd: Brent crude outlook weakens to $67 in 2025
OPEC+ agreed to hike July oil output by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) on Saturday, the same as in May and June, after the group of oil-producing countries looks to grab back market share and punish over-producing members. According to Reuters,...

Nintendo May Be Struggling to Meet Switch 2 Demand in Japan
Summary Nintendo may be struggling to meet Switch 2 supply in Japan. A recent survey that attracted over 31,000 responses suggests over half of would-be Japanese buyers haven't yet managed to secure a console. Nintendo is offering two Switch 2...

Gold demand explodes: ETFs drive 170% surge as central banks, investors stock up, says report
Global gold investment demand increased by 170% year-on-year in Q1 2025, led by significant gold ETF inflows, with holdings increasing by 226 tonnes to 3,445 tonnes. Central banks added 244 tonnes, while India's ETF holdings also rose by 11%,...
![Weak Demand and Poor Shipments from Refineries Lead to Continuous Decline in Petroleum Coke Prices [SMM Analysis]](https://static.metal.com/common.metal.com/images/header-en/smm-logo.png)
Weak Demand and Poor Shipments from Refineries Lead to Continuous Decline in Petroleum Coke Prices [SMM Analysis]
SMM, May 31: In the petroleum coke market, shipments from refineries during the week showed mediocre performance. Downstream enterprises were cautious in purchasing, mainly focusing on restocking to meet immediate inventory consumption needs. With...

How UK Homes and Businesses Are Turning to Solar and Battery Solutions?
Share Share Share Share Email With energy bills soaring and pressure mounting to meet net-zero goals, UK homes and businesses are embracing solar panels and battery storage as part of a more resilient power system. Upvolt Energy is helping...

Union Minister Confirms India is Set to Become Third Largest Air Passenger Market
India is set to cement its position as the world’s third-largest air passenger market, according to recent statements by senior government officials and industry experts. Ashok Gajapathi Raju Naidu and other important people have emphasized this...

Motorola Announces Moto G56 5G: A New Contender in the Mid-Range Smartphone Market
Motorola has made an unexpected splash in the smartphone market, unveiling its new mid-range Moto G56 in at least two European markets over the past few days. Whether this launch was part of a well-crafted strategy or just a happy accident remains...

Over 1,000 people attend opening day of Henley Market
Words and pictures by David Lawrence THE first Henley market in 14 years has been hailed a huge success with more than 1,000 visitors on Saturday checking out stalls selling everything from organic plants to spiced rum. Held on the White Swan’s...

Denargo Market’s rhino statue in RiNo is here; Denver residents have a chance to name it
A giant rhino statue has been spotted at 29th Street and Arkins Court, signaling new activity at Denargo Market, a 17-acre mixed-use development in Denver’s RiNo Art District. Standing 30 feet tall and weighing 22,000 pounds, the Denargo Rhino is...
Where the Stock Market Stands Now After a Wild Start to the Year
(Bloomberg) -- The stock market’s crazy first five months of 2025 have left Wall Street pros in a bit of a pickle. Most Read from Bloomberg Coming off the best month for the S&P 500 Index in a year and a half and the best May since 1990, the...

Some say proposed clean energy rollbacks could send local businesses into “survival mode”
As lawmakers in the U.S. Senate face a July 4 deadline to pass a budget reconciliation package narrowly approved by the House of Representatives, renewable energy industry groups and businesses in Central Florida are bracing for painful...
Municipality Ministry says local vegetable production covers 1OO% of market needs during peak months
Doha, Qatar: The local vegetable production has significantly contributed to meeting local market needs during peak production months, Director of the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality Yousef Khalid Al Khulaifi said....

Sidney's Street Market: Where Thursday nights meet endless summer delights
The street market will kick off the season on Beacon Avenue at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 Sidney Street Market is set to return to Beacon Avenue on Thursday, June 5, promising a vibrant summer filled with local shopping, delectable food and...

Forum connects Vietnamese, Argentine businesses
Buenos Aires (VNA) - The Argentina–Vietnam Business Forum (FINAV) was held in Manfredi city, Cordoba province, central Argentina on May 30, drawing a wide range of local officials, representatives of institutions, research bodies and businesses...

This is an 'opportunistic' housing market
00:00 Brad Smith Housing market uncertainty. It is at a three-year high, according to the Bank of America Home Buyer Inside Report. 60% of home buyers and home owners can't tell whether now is a good or bad time to buy a new home. For more, I want...
South Africa considers quotas for foreign nationals in the labour market
THE government appears not to know the number of foreign nationals in the country’s labour market and is considering introducing quotas to limit them from competing for the few available technical and low skilled jobs. The national labour...

Shiv Shakti market fire: Calling Rs 45 lakh insufficient, traders return donation
The textile traders of Shiv Shakti Textile Market Association (SSTMA) on Saturday refused to accept the donation of Rs 45 lakh, calling it insufficient to help the shop owners who suffered heavy losses during a major fire incident on February...

Salesforce: Market's Obsession With Growth Presents An Opportunity
Salesforce's Q1 2026 results triggered mixed market reactions, with the stock slipping into negative territory after initial gains. CRM's recent underperformance follows a strong run, reflecting investor uncertainty as the company makes an...