Business Updated:June 4, 2026

Tokyo market splits as Nikkei sets closing record

Tokyo stocks ended mixed as the Nikkei hit a record close on tech gains while the Topix fell, showing narrow market leadership.

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Authorities revised the Shanxi coal mine blast toll to 82 dead as rescue work, hospital treatment and a formal safety probe continued.

AI chip demand lifts Singapore Q1 GDP growth to 6%

UAE and Germany review strategic ties in Berlin

The UAE and Germany discussed strategic relations, regional developments and attacks on civilian facilities during high-level Berlin talks.

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Japan and South Korea launch energy security framework

Etihad expands Paris route with double daily A380 flights

South Korea launches $665.5 million industrial growth fund

GME posts strongest trading week in two decades

Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic

Business

Tokyo market splits as Nikkei sets closing record

June 2, 2026

Tokyo stocks ended mixed as the Nikkei hit a record close on tech gains while the Topix fell, showing narrow market leadership.

AI chip demand lifts Singapore Q1 GDP growth to 6%

GME posts strongest trading week in two decades

Dubai Green Corridor keeps cargo moving during disruptions

Air Arabia Q1 profit slips as regional disruption bites

India unveils sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool

EMSTEEL Q1 net profit jumps as margins widen

South Korea ICT exports hit $42.7 billion in April

ADNOC Gas posts resilient Q1 profit despite disruption

ADB commits $30 billion for ASEAN by 2030

Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support

Nikkei 225 closes at record after topping 62000

Pakistan clears donkey meat exports to China from Gwadar

GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index

CBUAE leaves base rate unchanged at 3.65%

South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in March

Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid

Health

Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches 282 confirmed cases

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh passes 60,000 cases

Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak expands health response in DRC

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh leaves toll at 415

Hantavirus probe deepens after deaths on Atlantic cruise

DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years

UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive

WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

FDA classifies recall of 80,000 McCafé decaf K-Cups

News

China investigates fatal Huize illegal mining collapse

Five deaths in a Huize County illegal mining collapse drew a multiagency emergency response and an official investigation in Yunnan, China.

China investigates fatal Huize illegal mining collapse

Eight dead as Türkiye bus strikes highway barrier

Shanxi coal mine explosion kills 82 workers

UAE and Germany review strategic ties in Berlin

UAE hosts PM Modi for official talks on energy and trade

Pakistan suicide bombing kills 10 in Lakki Marwat

Mayon eruption widens farm toll as crop checks continue

UAE and Austria deepen strategic partnership talks

UAE president and Greek PM hold Abu Dhabi talks

UAE and France hold talks on regional stability

UAE India dialogue turns to security and energy

UAE and Mauritania presidents deepen bilateral ties

UAE mediation helps Russia and Ukraine swap 386 captives

Technology

South Korea launches $665.5 million industrial growth fund

May 20, 2026

South Korea US$665.5 million Industrial Growth Fund expands financing for manufacturing AI, R&D commercialization and regional industry growth.

Space42 says Foresight boosts UAE space industry

May 8, 2026

India weighs $11 billion fund to boost chipmaking

March 13, 2026

BMW tests AEON humanoid robots in German production

March 11, 2026

Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup

Apple expands iPhone 17 lineup with iPhone 17e

Samsung India opens Galaxy S26 series pre-orders

Modi urges human centric AI at India AI Impact Summit

UAE Crown Prince lands in New Delhi for India AI summit

Apple Vision Pro gets native YouTube app after two years

Samsung targets first quarter HBM4 deliveries for AI boom

Microsoft launches Maia 200 chip for Azure AI inference

AI boom lifts South Korea ICT exports above 260 billion dollars in 2025

Google rolls out new Gmail AI features replacing Gemini panel

Travel

Etihad expands Paris route with double daily A380 flights

May 20, 2026

flydubai adds daily Dubai Bangkok flights from July

April 21, 2026

Etihad expands Africa network with six new routes

April 18, 2026

Yas Waterworld adds 11 attractions for April 4 opening

March 24, 2026

Air Arabia to start daily Sharjah Rome flights July 1

February 27, 2026

Etihad flies 2.2 million passengers in January 2026

February 14, 2026

Vietnam welcomes record 2.5 million visitors in January

February 10, 2026

US pauses immigrant visas for Pakistan leaves India unaffected

January 15, 2026

Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to drive 2026 growth

January 13, 2026

Flydubai commits to IATA global safety standards

November 11, 2025

Flydubai expands global reach with new interline partnerships

October 21, 2025

Etihad expands global network with 300 daily operations

October 20, 2025

Passenger traffic up 18 percent for Etihad in first nine months

October 14, 2025

Luxury

Global luxury market contracts for first time since Great Recession

Uncover the allure of Rolex Deepsea – luxury awaits.

Beyond timekeeping to the prestige of the Rolex Day-Date

Rare uncut emerald dazzles at Sharjah show

Porsche and Frauscher launch the electric 850 Fantom Air

Revolutionizing the ultimate travel watch with Rolex’s GMT-Master II

Unveiling the pinnacle of luxury – the new aquanaut luce annual calendar

Audemars Piguet strikes a chord with new ceramic music edition

Rolex – an odyssey of timeless elegance

Gucci names Alia Bhatt as global ambassador, Indian actor to debut at Cruise 2024 show

An egg-sized diamond fetches over $21 million at the Geneva sale

Luxury e-commerce startup a channel for unsold inventory

Complication with Islamic-Gregorian dual calendar available

Ramadan treat for lovers of gourmet chocolates from La Lu

Braun celebrates 100 years in 2021 with unique collaboration

Limited edition Big Bang e connected watch launched

Breitling – Norton partnership results in premier collection

Club by NOMOS Glashütte

Sports

Magnitude claims Dubai World Cup 2026 title with strong run

Sports

Griekspoor meets Medvedev in Dubai title match

Sports

Babar Azam misfires as Pakistan lose to England in Pallekele

Sports

Jessica Pegula beats Svitolina to win first Dubai crown

Sports

Egypt and Nigeria reach AFCON quarterfinals

Automotive

Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic

May 18, 2026

Porsche presents a one-off 911 GT3 RS by Sonderwunsch with Macadamiametallic paint, brown carbon fibre and couture design.

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