Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Economy
Santander posts record profit in 2023 after rate hikes
Madrid (AFP) - Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11. 1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday...
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Kabul (AFP) - While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and...
China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
Tokyo (AFP) - China's global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last...
The $12.5 billion fraud that has shocked Vietnam
Hanoi (AFP) - Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot...
Samsung reports sharp drop in operating profits
Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...
Germany’s mine-to-motor lithium supply chain takes shape
Bitterfeld-Wolfen (Germany) (AFP) - Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of...
As Tunisia’s economy falters, medical tourism flourishes
Tunis (AFP) - At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive -- one...
US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth...
Samsung says Q4 operating profits drop 34.57 percent
Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...
US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces ‘blackmail’
Washington (AFP) - The United States warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry...
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