An ATSB report found a work light was left in a Qantas A380 wing due to a breakdown in tool control procedures. The airline has reviewed its processes to prevent future occurrences.
Europe drew one-third of worldwide leisure travel spending last year, driven by strong demand for Southern European destinations.
Apple has announced changes affecting apps in the European Union, potentially altering distribution, payments, and developer requirements across the bloc.
Czech and Polish markets are helping offset Germany’s declining exports to the United States and China, providing crucial economic support.
UniCredit is nearing a deal involving Commerzbank as German resistance weakens, potentially reshaping ownership, management, and competition in banking markets.
A change to European Union packaging rules has caused confusion among retailers, with some online shops halting orders from foreign customers in Europe.
Kinetic is introducing a reminder system to reduce no-shows on free bus services. Rising ridership has led to empty seats, prompting new measures to improve efficiency and reliability.
Russia has classified beer, wine, and vaping products as strategic goods under a new law, expanding oversight of regulated markets.
An industrial cargo lift failure at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal on August 18, 2026, claimed the life of one worker.
Russians are withdrawing billions from banks amid fears the Kremlin could seize personal deposits to finance its continuing war effort.
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.