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Forrestdale lot sells for $9.5m

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An entity controlled by multiple directors including Silvestro Building Group boss Anthony Silvestro has bought a 32ha parcel of industrial land.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business Netafim Unveils the World’s First Hybrid Dripline

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… C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader … , VP Products at Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim). “This innovation saves … and adaptable irrigation solutions. Beyond agriculture, the Hybrid Dripline also significantly …

UK banks suffer 803 hours of IT outages—blame ageing legacy systems

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… as nine UK top banks and building societies accumulate … IT outages across UK banks, including the recent high … the increasing complexity of digital banking infrastructure. Many financial institutions … of the top UK banks and building societies experienced …

Here’s why SHIB rallied 10% today

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SHIB just broke out of a weeks-long downtrend, thanks to a surge in its burn rate and growing investor interest around new developments in its ecosystem. Shiba Inu (SHIB) rallied 10% to an intraday high of $0.00001485 on March 26,…

Crypto exchange MEXC freezes 1.5k+ accounts tied to multi-million market manipulation

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MEXC has identified and suspended over 1,500 accounts involved in a coordinated market manipulation scheme spanning Vietnam and CIS countries. Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has frozen over 1,500 accounts linked to what it describes as a “large-scale coordinated group of market…

US banking body taking steps to eliminate use of reputational risk to de-bank companies

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… family organisations have sued American banking giant Capital One for their … standoff against major banks raises critical questions about de-banking practices in … have attempted to terminate their banking relationships with Sekunjalo despite ongoing …

Amid truce talks, why is Ukraine focused on attacking western Russia?

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While the warring sides have agreed to halting some assaults, the conflict is convulsing Russia's Belgorod.

Spanish Consumers Helped Economy Outpace Peers at End of 2024

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Household consumption drove Spain’s economic expansion at the end of last year, helping it outpace its euro-zone peers.

Egyptian Economy Grows at Quickest Quarterly Pace Since 2022

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Egypt’s economy grew at its fastest quarterly pace in more than two years, buoyed by an unprecedented wave of foreign assistance and a greater focus on local industry and exports.

Polymarket suffers governance attack due to UMA whale intervention

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Polymarket reportedly experienced a governance attack on their prediction market related to Trump’s Ukrainian mineral deal due to a last-minute intervention from a whale that tipped the results in their favor. According to a report by Wu Blockchain, an insider…

Meet obligation on Kashmir, Pakistan asks UNSC

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… resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. “It is the … to self-determination for the Kashmiri people, and promote a just … settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute by taking measures to … Security Council that promised the Kashmiri people the right to self …

‘Kill the Boer’: The anti-apartheid song Musk ties to ‘white genocide’

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Musk and Rubio claim it's a call to kill white South African farmers. Is it?

Iran latest to join crowded 2026 World Cup after Uzbekistan draw amid US tension

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… two goals to level with Uzbekistan to give Iran its … attacks. Iran took away Uzbekistan’s chances for qualifying from … despite Khojimat Erkinov starting the Uzbek account in the 17th minute … Fayzullaev quickly clawed back the Uzbekistan lead. Taremi took his …

Santander Plans to Sell €462 Million of Spanish Home Loans

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Banco Santander SA is seeking to sell a portfolio of around €462 million ($498 million) in Spanish mortgages, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

At Close of Business podcast March 26 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand.

UBS Offers Permanent Investment Bank Cap to Ease Swiss Worries

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UBS Group AG executives have suggested that a permanent cap on the size of its investment bank be written into Swiss law to alleviate government concerns about a potential future rescue, a person familiar with the matter said.

China’s Trade Surplus Too Big to Accept, Ex-Top US Official Says

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China is running a trade surplus that the world economy can’t “live with,” former US President Bill Clinton’s top trade official said, warning its exports would face new roadblocks without fixing the domestic causes fueling the imbalances.

Banks bounce back to help Australian market cash in

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The Australian share market has posted its highest close in nearly three weeks, led by financials as banks continue to bounce off a post-earnings sell-off.

How the government must tweak the Agricultural Relief changes to be fair to genuine farmers – and still halt the high rollers

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… Today at 08:17 The Agricultural Relief changes announced in the …

Feds promise $640m in road funding after budget carve up

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The WA government has been promised $640 million in unallocated road funding from their federal counterparts after receiving just a fraction of the pool of cash in the budget.

Malaysia’s leading banks’ value increases 25% YoY

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… of Malaysia’s eight leading banks increased by 25% year-on …

BCA remains world’s strongest banking brand: report

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… as the world’s strongest banking brand with a Brand Strength …

AfDB launches new Country Strategy Paper for Nigeria to boost agriculture and infrastructure growth 

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… Nigeria’s revitalization, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure development, and youth … financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across Africa. Speaking at … financing gap for farmers and agribusinesses. Adesina, who recently received …

Renewable energy can boost year-round farming, cut farmers’ post-harvest losses – Agric Sector Skills Council Boss 

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… energy in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, particularly for rural farmers … reduces farmers’ profit margins, making agricultural activities more expensive and less … It should be mainstream in agricultural practices, ensuring that smallholder farmers …

Cuts to local food programs affect WY schools, food banks, producers

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… local food purchasing by food banks and schools have helped feed …

Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle slams Carey’s request for hospice land

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City of Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle has slammed a proposal to excise Allen Park land for a complementary parkland at the under-construction children's hospice.

China Will Ramp Up Stimulus If Growth Falters, PBOC Adviser Says

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China’s economy got off to a good start this year and authorities are ready to deploy more stimulus if growth loses momentum, a center bank adviser said.

UK CPI Unexpectedly Slows, More

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CNBC Daily Open: Consumers and CFOs alike are expecting a recession in the U.S.

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Companies like SAP and BYD, despite enjoying a good run so far this year, may be unable to escape the turmoil if the U.S. does fall into recession.

European Gas Slips as Ample LNG Flows Help Ease Storage Worries

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European natural gas continued its slide as ample supply of LNG and warmer weather ease pressure on the region’s fuel inventories after a rocky start to the year.

French Tax Authorities Are Using AI to Clamp Down on Tax Fraud

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The French government is deploying increasingly aggressive methods to uncover tax fraud, according to a lawyer who specializes in private wealth.

Former Japanese Judge Found Guilty in Insider Trading Case

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A Tokyo court found a former judge guilty of insider trading, in a verdict that comes amid a string of financial scandals at banks as well as the stock exchange.

US Tariffs on Copper Imports May Come Within Weeks

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The US could introduce tariffs on copper imports in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. In February, US President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Department to open an investigation into potential copper tariffs and submit a report within 270 days, though it’s now expected to be resolved sooner, said the people who asked not to be identified. The White House declined to comment. Bloomberg’s Brian Fowler reports.

Cayman explores a profitable path forward for local agriculture

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… sustainable, attainable and even profitable agriculture in the Cayman Islands. Some … together the private sector, the agriculture department and community stakeholders to … for increasing initiatives in the agricultural sector,” he said. “Consumers clearly …

Uranium miner Paladin Energy at nearly 2-year low after production outlook withdrawal

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… two years after the uranium miner withdrew its production forecast for … ASX-listed shares of the miner dropped 9.1% to A … in the anticipated start of mining, Paladin now expects LHM project … by the year-end, the miner said. Paladin holds a 75% …

Việt Nam's agricultural exports face quality control obstacles

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… significant potential for investment in agricultural production, processing and exports. … , the country's agricultural sector remains fragmented. Small-scale … competitiveness. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is tightening …

Major breakthrough in oil and gas exploration in China's Beibu Gulf

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Top HSBC Executive on Rebalancing in Markets

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HSBC Gerry Keefe Head of Banking, Europe and Americas, talks Innovation banking, cyclical risk Narrative, re-balancing in markets. Gerry speaks exclusively to Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie on the sidelines of the ‘HSBC Global Investment Summit’ in Hong Kong.

GameStop to accumulate Bitcoin as board approves treasury strategy

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GameStop Corporation is making its move into crypto with plans to invest part of its multibillion-dollar cash reserve into Bitcoin and stablecoins. After a unanimous approval from its board of directors, GameStop confirmed it will allocate a portion of its…

Fidelity quietly pilots its own stablecoin in push for tokenized assets: report

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Fidelity Investments is in the final stages of testing its own stablecoin as Washington moves toward new crypto oversight. One of the largest asset managers in the world, Fidelity Investments, appears to be quietly piloting its own stablecoin as it…

Trade in a time of genocide. Our exports to Israel growing fast

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… -ferrous metals including aluminium, copper, nickel, zinc, etc ($15,297,957 …

Key Changes in Banking Rules Starting April 1

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… , April 1, new banking rules will also come into … ) Minimum Balance Requirement: Banks have updated minimum balance rules … To improve transaction security, banks will implement the Positive Pay … . 4) Improved Digital Banking: Banks are introducing new online …

Concept sheet: Trade-offs and lock-ins in agri-food policies

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… contextualise the issue of transforming agri-food systems in an understandable … consider two dominant trajectories of agri-food transformation: agroecology, which aims … map current trends in Czech agri-food policies. PRESENTATION Download Michaela …

UK inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Rachel Reeves’s spring statement – business live

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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s spring statement ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner reports that alcoholic drinks prices have risen: “Inflation eased in February. Clothing prices, particularly for women’s clothes, was the biggest driver for this month’s fall. “This was only partially offset by small increases, for example, from alcoholic drinks.” The easing in the annual rate was mainly the result of a large downward effect from garments for women, with small downward effects coming from a range of women’s clothing items. There were additional small downward effects from children’s clothing, and other clothing and clothing accessories, such as hats and women’s scarves. Continue reading...

Regional validation workshop of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative

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… Blue Peace Central Asia initiative will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Participants will … , and regional priorities. Blue Peace Central Asia aims to strengthen regional water … the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) with the support of …

HSBC Shifts Investment Banking Focus to Asia, Middle East Amid Global Restructuring

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… plans to ramp up investment banking efforts in Asia and the … , which merged commercial and investment banking units, designated the UK and …

Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement

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UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by changes to women's clothing prices.

‘White Lotus’ Craze Bolsters Thai Island’s April Hotel Bookings

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Thailand saw a surge in hotel bookings by international visitors for the Songkran holiday in April, with the island of Koh Samui - filming location of the hit series White Lotus - recording a 65% increase from a year ago, according to the government.

Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.73%

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UK Inflation Cools Unexpectedly in Boon for Reeves and Rate Cuts

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UK inflation unexpectedly cooled, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again in May and providing a morale boost for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ahead of a key economic statement Wednesday.