Jetstar reports strong profits driven by high demand and ancillary fees. Meanwhile, workers secure wage increases after pushing for a larger share of the airline’s success.
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney announces an unprecedented clean-energy investment, positioning new nuclear technology as a G7 first.
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U.S. gas prices are at an all-time August high, as stalled talks with Iran raise fears of supply disruptions.
U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in July 2026, giving markets another signal about inflation and future interest-rate decisions.
U.S. small-business confidence rose to an 11-month high in July, while labor shortages remained a significant concern.
U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in July 2026, marking the first monthly decline in nine months as consumer momentum weakened.
Indonesia's nickel industry faces changing investment conditions as battery makers increasingly focus on cleaner production and lower-carbon supply chains.
Indonesia is developing a new financial and investment hub to attract foreign capital and strengthen its position as a regional destination.
Indonesia will extend an $11.2 billion placement in state banks through 2027 to encourage lending and support economic activity.
Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding analysts' expectations.
Indonesia plans to lift an investment moratorium on Thailand’s PTT after a compensation agreement over an oil spill.
MSCI will remove GoTo from its Indonesia index at the end of August over concerns about stock liquidity.
Nintendo will officially launch the Switch and Switch 2 in Indonesia in December 2026, entering Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
A massive fire engulfed a major distribution hub of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, destroying inventory and causing delays. No fatalities were reported, and an investigation is underway.
IF Metall will call off Tesla’s 1,021-day strike Aug. 19 after Tesla bought out remaining striking workers.
Poland’s Apache expansion will make it the world’s second-largest operator and build Europe’s biggest Apache sustainment center.
Iran has offered a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, according to reports, escalating tensions.
Small European online shops say EU packaging rules are adding costs and paperwork, making cross-border selling harder or unprofitable.
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Matt Damon says George Clooney made about $20K per episode on ER while Anthony Edwards earned $1 million.
Amazon reinstated binding arbitration for U.S. customers and barred class-action lawsuits, making court remedies harder for users.
Russia’s economy has resisted expectations, but rising strain and visible failures are increasingly difficult to conceal.
Hanwha Naval Industries is exploring a deal to acquire a struggling US shipbuilder, aiming to expand capacity and expertise.
Oil prices rose on August 14 after U.S. threats of an indefinite Iran blockade renewed concerns about crude supply through key routes.
U.S. consumer prices barely rose in July, easing some inflation pressure and reducing expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.