
US eyes South Korean shipyards amid China naval expansion fears
AgenciesAsias fourth largest economy South Korea like many other Asian nations is facing painful tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip.Already hit by sector levies on steel and car exports Seoul is laser-focused on negotiations over a 25% count

Tesla’s robotaxi launch fuels next growth wave hopes
AgenciesElectric vehicle pioneer Tesla was poised to finally begin offering its robotaxi service as of Sunday with rollout expected to start in Austin Texas. The long-awaited launch is seen as an initial step that Elon Musks backers believe could lead to the companys next growth wave.The launchwhich comes as

Xiaomi reopens European stores: Growth ahead
AgenciesParisian Alexandre Martins still remembers Chinese electronics brand Xiaomis old stores in the French capital where his parents and sister used to shop.They were at good locations like Chatelet a commercial area in central Paris I used to go scout for stuff and then buy them online Martins s
China’s payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war
AgenciesChinas cross-border yuan payment system has signed up more financial entities from Africa Central Asia and the Middle East as Beijing accelerates efforts to promote the global use of its currency amid rising tensions with the United States.A group of six financial institutions officially joined the yuan-based Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS)
Fed split on whether to hedge on inflation, or proceed with cuts
AgenciesThe close split at the US Federal Reserve over whether to keep hedging against inflation risks or move forward faster with rate cuts came through on Friday in the first public comments from policymakers following a decision this week to hold borrowing costs steady for now. Rising tariffs are expected to raise inflation over the rest of the year with a new F
Deputy president of State Audit Bureau meets Chinese official
Deputy President of the State Audit Bureau Sheikh Fahad bin Hamad bin Saud Al Thani met on Sunday with Deputy Auditor-General of the National Audit Office of the Peoples Republic of China Ma Wenhui. During the meeting they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar and China in areas of mutual interest particularly performance auditing and its importance in enhancing the implem
Global central banks steady rates amid Mideast turmoil
AgenciesMarkets this week were shaped by dovish central bank signals weak US data and rising Middle East tensions. The Fed held rates steady but projected two cuts by year-end while the Swiss National Bank cut rates and the Bank of England stayed on hold. US retail sales fell 0.9 percent in May underscoring softer consumer demand.Geopolitical risk intensified af
Turkey strengthens lira efforts
AgenciesThe Turkish central bank announced on Saturday new measures to strengthen the monetary transmission mechanism and support the transition to the Turkish lira within its macroprudential framework.The Central Bank of the Republic of Trkiye (CBRT) said that the growth targets for real-person liras deposit shares have been increased for banks with a shar
Matcha’s moment in peril as Trump tariff threat looms over industry
AgenciesA breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha.The Kokaen tea farm in Toyota Aichi Prefecture is just one of the many across Japan that has benefited from the sudden surge in interest in powdered green tea but the ind
Deezer adds AI song tags in fight against fraud
AgenciesMusic streaming service Deezer said that it will start flagging albums with AI-generated songs part of its fight against streaming fraudsters.Deezer based in Paris is grappling with a surge in music on its platform created using artificial intelligence tools it says are being wielded to earn royalties fraudulently.The app will display an on-s
QFMA, QSE, Edaa showcase market strength at London conferences
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Edaa have successfully concluded their joint participation in the 4th HSBC GCC Conference held in London from June 16 to 19 2025 and the Qatar Investment Forum on June 1819. These events highlighted Qatars capital market developments and provided a platfo
Europe’s lithium quest hampered by China and lack of money
AgenciesEven the blocs broader energy security and climate goals could depend on securing a steady supply of the key mineral used in batteries and other clean energy supply chains.But Europe has run into a trio of obstacles: lack of money double-edged regulations and competition from China analysts told AFP.China has a major head start. It current
China is set to be resilient to global trade shocks
The year started for China with a positive tone on the back of a turnaround in private sector sentiment driven by a more supportive economic policy mix optimism around the countrys capabilities on artificial intelligence (AI) and a stabilization in manufacturing activity. Importantly this came after years of subdued investor appetite and volatile growth on the back of real estate woun
World markets on oil watch as Middle East tensions flare
AgenciesBrent crude oil has surged roughly 20% so far in June and is on track for its largest monthly gain since 2020 as tensions between Israel and Iran flare up.Although relatively contained the rise has not gone unnoticed just three years after Russias invasion of Ukraine triggered a surge in energy prices that ramped up global inflation and sparked aggressi
Qatar Tribune was launched on the 35th Independence Day of Qatar, under the parentcompany QIM Group, which has a history in the publishing, printing & distribution field.
QNADohaPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Strategy 2025-2030 of the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) under the theme From Care to Empowerment.
Tribune News NetworkBaselHer Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Chairperson of Qatar Museums recently participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion Beyond the Canon: Art Architecture and Global Imagination at the Fondation B
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Lusail International Circuit (LIC) and University of Doha for Science & Technology (UDST) have announced a landmark partnership aimed at creating exceptional opportunities for students while enhancing operational capabilities at Qatars p
Agencies New YorkDow Jones futures the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are expected to open on a shaky note following President Donald Trumps announcement that the US had conducted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Additionally Teslas robotaxi progra