De Beers has implemented some of the largest reductions ever to its official diamond prices, signaling a possible shift in its long-standing strategy of supporting prices above prevailing market levels.

NATO leaders unveiled defense agreements worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey, underscoring their commitment to increasing defense spending in response to long-standing U.S. calls for greater European burden-sharing.

As layoffs continue in parts of China's economy, many unemployed workers are using community service centers as free workspaces while searching for new jobs.

Major Japanese brewers are expanding their nonalcoholic and low-alcohol product lines as younger consumers increasingly reduce their alcohol consumption.

The recent conflict between the United States and Iran could have lasting consequences for global monetary policy, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting that interest rates may remain higher than previously expected through 2028.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index ended the week on a strong note Friday, rising 62.83 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 6,286.70 as local investors stepped up bargain hunting.

HappyOrNot, the Finnish customer experience technology company best known for its iconic Smiley feedback terminals, is entering a pivotal new phase as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence and real-time operational intelligence.

Comcast's decision to split its media assets from its broadband and cable operations has raised fresh questions about the future of Sky and its proposed acquisition of ITV.

Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit luxury goods after police raided warehouses outside Ho Chi Minh City and seized more than 23,000 pairs of counterfeit slippers bearing the logos of brands including Nike, Adidas, Crocs, and Gucci.

SpaceX shares fell to an all-time low, dropping below their market debut price despite the company's recent inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index.

Canada is expected to decide on Monday between bids from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany and Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to build a fleet of 12 conventionally powered submarines in one of the country's largest-ever military procurement programs.

Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy from maximizing visitor arrivals to attracting higher-spending travelers.

Toyota Motor Corp. will invest $3.6 billion to build a new assembly line at its San Antonio, Texas, manufacturing plant as it shifts part of its Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico.

Following the US Supreme Court's ruling preserving birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller suggested the Trump administration could consider additional restrictions aimed at addressing so-called "birth tourism.”

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh singer best known for the 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at the age of 75.

Walmart and its warehouse subsidiary, Sam's Club, have lowered prices on thousands of products as part of a summer savings campaign across the United States.

Sky, the UK television, broadband and mobile provider owned by Comcast, has agreed to acquire ITV's media and entertainment division for up to £1.6 billion (about US$2.1 billion) after months of negotiations.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index tumbled on Thursday, closing at its intraday low of 6,223.87, down 51.90 points, or 0.83 percent, as geopolitical tensions dampened investor sentiment.

Since taking office as Mark Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister has worked to keep the United States firmly committed to North Atlantic Treaty Organization, often seeking to ease tensions with US President Donald Trump.

The Chinese navy has test-fired a submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean after Japan urged Beijing to reconsider the exercise.

UEFA accused FIFA of crossing "a red line" after the governing body suspended for one year the enforcement of Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match suspension.

Wall Street strategists expect the US stock market to continue advancing in the second half of 2026 after a strong performance during the previous quarter.

7-Eleven has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike, alleging that the sportswear giant unlawfully copied the convenience store chain's signature color scheme for a new sneaker.

A Chinese court has sentenced former economic development official Yang Youlin to death after finding him guilty of accepting bribes totaling more than $325 million over a 30-year period.