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.
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.