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The gloves are coming off in Europe’s biggest banking takeover
After high-level deal talks between UniCredit and Commerzbank broke down, the Italian lender is taking its pitch directly to shareholders[MILAN/FRANKFURT] The handshake on Mar 26 was cordial. After more...
Cathay Pacific plans Hong Kong dollar bond issuance, term sheet shows
Published Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 12:24 PM[SYDNEY/HONG KONG] Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is planning to issue a three- or five-year fixed-rate Hong Kong dollar bond and possibly...
China’s aluminium output fuelled by Middle East’s stranded cargoes
Published Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 11:11 AM[BEIJING] Chinese imports of the main raw material for aluminium jumped to a two-year high in March, as cargoes bound for smelters...
Asian stocks gain, oil dips on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks
Published Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 10:28 AMASIAN stocks edged higher as signs Iran may join talks with the US fostered cautious optimism about progress in the Middle East...
Bank of Korea’s new chief says monetary policy has to be cautious and flexible
Published Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 09:24 AM[SEOUL] South Korea’s newly-appointed central bank governor said on Tuesday monetary policy needed to be cautious and flexible amid heightened inflation and...
Hyundai accelerates US output to lighten profit hit from tariffs
The CEO has been pushing the premium Genesis brand, hybrids and sport utility vehicles to capture higher-margin salesPublished Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 08:28 AM[MILAN] Hyundai Motor plans to...
JetBlue CEO rules out bankruptcy this year despite surging fuel costs amid Iran war
It recently secured a US$500 million debt financing commitment backed by up to 22 aircraftPublished Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 07:06 AMJETBLUE Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty told employees the...
Tim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO
Apple, one of the world’s most valuable companies, is getting a new chief executive, marking a new chapter in the story of what has become arguably the most influential...