Business
EMSTEEL reported AED 2.2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue as EBITDA rose 82% and net profit climbed 246% on wider margins for the Abu Dhabi group.
The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool gives India domestic cover for hull, cargo, P&I and war risk on ships tied to Indian trade routes now.
South Korea ICT exports climbed to $42.7 billion in April as semiconductor demand drove a record annual gain and a wider trade surplus.
ADNOC Distribution reported record Q1 2026 profit and EBITDA growth as fuel volumes, retail sales and network expansion lifted results.
Asian Development Bank pledged $30 billion through 2030 to help ASEAN expand energy links, deepen markets and build resilience regionally.
Egypt gains new World Bank funding to boost private sector jobs, strengthen fiscal stability and support greener growth goals nationwide.
Nikkei 225 ended at a record high after a holiday break, with semiconductor-linked stocks leading gains across Tokyo equities on Thursday.
Pakistan cleared donkey meat and hide exports from Gwadar to China after a Chinese firm warned it would shut operations over delays there.
Health
Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine campaign.
