After two decades of a loveless personal life, a 60-year-old traditional dancer in Japan discovered unexpected late-life love with a protege who is 34 years her junior. In April, the couple made an appearance on the Japanese television show Welcome, Newlyweds!, but they chose to keep their true identities private. The wife, a seasoned performer from Ibaraki in eastern Japan, has dedicated her life...
After two decades of a loveless personal life, a 60-year-old traditional dancer in Japan discovered unexpected late-life love with a protege who is 34 years her junior. In April, the couple made an appearance on the Japanese television show Welcome, Newlyweds!, but they chose to keep their true identities private. The wife, a seasoned performer from Ibaraki in eastern Japan, has dedicated her life to traditional dance since childhood and currently teaches at Tsubaki, a local taishu engeki...
The Africa Finance Corp. and the African Development Bank committed $500 million each to a railway that will connect Zambia’s copper mines to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will provide $320 million for the project, AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda said at a conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Thursday. The pan-Afri...
The Africa Finance Corp. and the African Development Bank committed $500 million each to a railway that will connect Zambia’s copper mines to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will provide $320 million for the project, AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda said at a conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Thursday. The pan-African lender is lead developer and sponsor of the project. The 830-kilometer (515-mile) railway will cost as much as $5 billion, with construction set to start this year and completion slated for 2030. Read More: Zambia-Lobito Copper Rail Link to Cost as Much as $5 Billion “For this project to be viable, we need offtakes of around 2.5 million to 3 million tons,” Shenouda said. “We already have commitments for a million tons and we have clear visibility to get to 5 million tons.” The US and the European Union have cast the Lobito Corridor project as a flagship initiative to counter China’s growing influence in Africa, while securing access to metals critical to electric-vehicle batteries as well as the defense and aerospace industries, including copper and cobalt. The project has two main components: the refurbishment of an existing rail line linking the Atlantic port of Lobito to southern Democratic Republic of Congo, and the plan to build the new railway that extends into Zambia’s Northwestern province and Copperbelt provinces. The Zambian spur will be the biggest new build in that country since the 1970s, when China helped finance and construct a line running eastward from the copper-mining region to an Indian Ocean port in Tanzania. Nine engineering, procurement and construction contractors from different countries visited the Zambian railway project site two weeks ago, Shenouda said. The companies will submit bids in May and the evaluation process is expected to be completed later this year, he said. “We will select the EPC contractor by July or August and we will break g...
Eesti Energia avaldab oma 2026. aasta I kvartali auditeerimata majandustulemused ja vahearuande 30. aprillil. Investorkõne tulemuste tutvustamiseks toimub 30. aprillil kell 11:00 Londoni aja järgi, 12:00 Frankfurdi aja järgi ja 13:00 Tallinna aja järgi.
Eesti Energia avaldab oma 2026. aasta I kvartali auditeerimata majandustulemused ja vahearuande 30. aprillil. Investorkõne tulemuste tutvustamiseks toimub 30. aprillil kell 11:00 Londoni aja järgi, 12:00 Frankfurdi aja järgi ja 13:00 Tallinna aja järgi.
Eesti Energia will publish its 2026 Q1 financial results and interim report on 30 April. The investor call to present the results will take place on 30 April at 11:00 London time, 12:00 Frankfurt time, and 13:00 Tallinn time.
Eesti Energia will publish its 2026 Q1 financial results and interim report on 30 April. The investor call to present the results will take place on 30 April at 11:00 London time, 12:00 Frankfurt time, and 13:00 Tallinn time.
Europe's Rooftop Solar Orders Triple As Gas Prices Surge Submitted by Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Rooftop solar installations in Europe have surged since the Middle East war triggered a new oil and gas supply crisis and hiked power prices. Demand from households and businesses willing to install rooftop solar systems soared in March and continues to rise at even higher rates in April as con...
Europe's Rooftop Solar Orders Triple As Gas Prices Surge Submitted by Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Rooftop solar installations in Europe have surged since the Middle East war triggered a new oil and gas supply crisis and hiked power prices. Demand from households and businesses willing to install rooftop solar systems soared in March and continues to rise at even higher rates in April as consumers look to insulate themselves from spiking gas and electricity prices, equipment wholesalers and renewable utilities in Northwest Europe have told Reuters . Rooftop solar demand in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK has jumped by between 30% and 50% since the war in the Middle East began on February 28, according to various industry executives who spoke to Reuters. Sales at Germany's solar equipment wholesaler Solarhandel24 more than tripled last month and are set to triple again in April, amid soaring demand for rooftop solar, company representatives told Reuters. German solar solutions provider Enpal also reported strong rooftop solar demand driving a 30% jump in orders in March from a year earlier, and expects a further 33% surge in April. A fence made of solar panels stands along a garden in Amsterdam, Netherlands April 23, 2024. REUTERS The UK is also looking to boost rooftop solar installations as part of the government's measures unveiled this week and aimed at breaking the outsized influence of gas prices on electricity prices. UK firm OVO Energy said in an analysis last month that there are around 13.7 million homes across the UK that are ready for solar panels – nearly half of all residential buildings. If these are installed, they would generate 28.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable energy every year—enough power to charge all of the UK's 1.2 million EVs for almost 10 years, OVO Energy says. Separately, industry association SolarPower Europe has found in research that solar power saved the EU $130 million (111.7 million euros) every day in the first 17 da...
The following is a transcript of Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s remarks at the Bloomberg New Voices 2026 event in Tokyo on April 23 in conversation with anchor Shery Ahn . We’re very grateful for your time, especially right now, when you had to fit us in into your very busy schedule. How much of it is all to do with mitigating the fallout from the Iran war at this point? At G-7, G-20...
The following is a transcript of Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s remarks at the Bloomberg New Voices 2026 event in Tokyo on April 23 in conversation with anchor Shery Ahn . We’re very grateful for your time, especially right now, when you had to fit us in into your very busy schedule. How much of it is all to do with mitigating the fallout from the Iran war at this point? At G-7, G-20 and IMF financial meeting and World Bank meeting, everybody was so concentrated on how to minimize or mitigate the risk around the Gulf and Iran. But there has been no concrete, even though there has been no concrete conclusion, but everybody tried their best to as shorten as possible, the duration. And as for duration, Saudi Arabian finance minister clearly said — because he’s a person who is in place, and he’s very much known and he is someone who has confidence in international finance world — he said that the best scenario, the most, the most optimistic scenario is the end of June. As for Strait of Hormuz — and if the worst scenario... What is the worst scenario? One year, two years or even three years, because if it remains a risk for them to be bombed or attacked by some part of Iran - even not the representative of Iran, but some part of Iran, remains. And everybody was listening very carefully and taking memo. Which scenario are you preparing for? Of course, we finance ministers must be always ready for good and bad. That’s a very true answer. Is the bad coming mostly from the inflationary pressures, or is it also about demand destruction because of growth? Which one worries you the most? For that, IMF did a very good explanation, even OECD or every central bankers. Because the difference between optimistic scenario and bad scenario is too different. Yeah. So many difference. So we cannot clearly change the financial position or financial policy. We are in the position to take a look and hold and very cautiously observing the situation. That’s the opinion of most o...
China’s anti-corruption campaign accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with 245,000 cases opened and a rise in senior officials investigated or punished. China’s top graft buster reported a surge in investigations and disciplinary actions in the first quarter of 2026, signaling an intensification of President Xi Jinping’s long-running campaign against official misconduct. Anti-corruption autho...
China’s anti-corruption campaign accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with 245,000 cases opened and a rise in senior officials investigated or punished. China’s top graft buster reported a surge in investigations and disciplinary actions in the first quarter of 2026, signaling an intensification of President Xi Jinping’s long-running campaign against official misconduct. Anti-corruption authorities nationwide opened 245,000 cases between January and March, according to a statement published Thursday by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Among them were 30 officials at the provincial or ministerial level. Disciplinary penalties were handed to 183,000 individuals, including 56 officials at that level.
(RTTNews) - Kia Corp. (000270.KS), a South Korean automobile manufacturer, on Friday reported its first quarter net income declined compared with the previous year.
(RTTNews) - Kia Corp. (000270.KS), a South Korean automobile manufacturer, on Friday reported its first quarter net income declined compared with the previous year.
primeimages Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) rose to a record high on Friday after regulators loosened limits on single-stock investments, enabling fund managers to increase exposure to the world’s largest contract chipmaker Shares of the chipmaker gained as much as 5.1%, and the benchmark Taiex Index rose as much as 3.3%, the most in Asia. Local equity funds and actively manag...
primeimages Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) rose to a record high on Friday after regulators loosened limits on single-stock investments, enabling fund managers to increase exposure to the world’s largest contract chipmaker Shares of the chipmaker gained as much as 5.1%, and the benchmark Taiex Index rose as much as 3.3%, the most in Asia. Local equity funds and actively managed exchange-traded funds can invest up to 25% of their funds into listed companies whose weight exceeds 10% of the Taiwan Stock Exchange starting from Friday, Taiwan’s financial supervisory commission said on Thursday. Previously, investment funds could only invest up to 10% of their total net asset value in one company. The move, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., could draw more than $6B of inflows, Bloomberg reported. ETFs linked to Taiwan include ( FLTW ), and ( EWT ). More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Taiwan Semiconductor: The AI Boom Is Broadening, And That Matters TSMC: The Market Is Pricing A Foundry Like A Cyclical. It Is Not One. TSMC: AI Supercycle Buys Don't Come Stronger Than This Taiwan Semiconductor holding off on ASML's new EUV machines might boost margins: analysts TSM plans to open a chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029: report
primeimages Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) rose to a record high on Friday after regulators loosened limits on single-stock investments, enabling fund managers to increase exposure to the world’s largest contract chipmaker Shares of the chipmaker gained as much as 5.1%, and the benchmark Taiex Index rose as much as 3.3%, the most in Asia. Local equity funds and actively manag...
primeimages Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) rose to a record high on Friday after regulators loosened limits on single-stock investments, enabling fund managers to increase exposure to the world’s largest contract chipmaker Shares of the chipmaker gained as much as 5.1%, and the benchmark Taiex Index rose as much as 3.3%, the most in Asia. Local equity funds and actively managed exchange-traded funds can invest up to 25% of their funds into listed companies whose weight exceeds 10% of the Taiwan Stock Exchange starting from Friday, Taiwan’s financial supervisory commission said on Thursday. Previously, investment funds could only invest up to 10% of their total net asset value in one company. The move, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., could draw more than $6B of inflows, Bloomberg reported. ETFs linked to Taiwan include ( FLTW ), and ( EWT ). More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Taiwan Semiconductor: The AI Boom Is Broadening, And That Matters TSMC: The Market Is Pricing A Foundry Like A Cyclical. It Is Not One. TSMC: AI Supercycle Buys Don't Come Stronger Than This Taiwan Semiconductor holding off on ASML's new EUV machines might boost margins: analysts TSM plans to open a chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029: report
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 08: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth departs following a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. It was announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, pausing attacks for about two weeks while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement. (Photo by...
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 08: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth departs following a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. It was announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, pausing attacks for about two weeks while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters. The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United States access, basing and overflight rights - known as ABO - for the Iran war, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the email. The email stated that ABO is "just the absolute baseline for NATO," according to the official, who added that the options were circulating at high levels in the Pentagon. One option in the email envisions suspending "difficult" countries from important or prestigious positions at NATO, the official said. President Donald Trump has harshly criticized NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed to global shipping following the start of the air war on February 28. He has also declared he is considering withdrawing from the alliance. "Wouldn't you if you were me?" Trump asked Reuters in an April 1 interview, in response to a question about whether the U.S. pulling out of NATO was a possibility. But the email does not suggest that the United States do so, the official said. It also does not propose closing bases in Europe. The official declined to say whether the opti...
(RTTNews) - Hyundai Steel (004020.KS) reported a first quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of parent company of 41.0 billion Korean won compared to a loss of 55.1 billion won, prior year. The company said it posted a loss as FX surge and raw material costs offset volume
(RTTNews) - Hyundai Steel (004020.KS) reported a first quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of parent company of 41.0 billion Korean won compared to a loss of 55.1 billion won, prior year. The company said it posted a loss as FX surge and raw material costs offset volume
Earnings Call Insights: Getty Realty Corp. (GTY) Q1 2026 Management view “I am pleased to report that Getty is off to a strong start in 2026, highlighted by a 13.1% year-over-year increase in our annualized base rent, a 6.8% increase in our AFFO per share and an increase to our full year 2026 earnings guidance.” (President, CEO & Director Christopher Constant) “Year-to-date, we have invested more ...
Earnings Call Insights: Getty Realty Corp. (GTY) Q1 2026 Management view “I am pleased to report that Getty is off to a strong start in 2026, highlighted by a 13.1% year-over-year increase in our annualized base rent, a 6.8% increase in our AFFO per share and an increase to our full year 2026 earnings guidance.” (President, CEO & Director Christopher Constant) “Year-to-date, we have invested more than $34 million at an initial cash yield of 8%.” (President, CEO & Director Constant) He also said Getty had “approximately $125 million of investments under contract” and “more than $170 million of unsettled forward equity” while “our $450 million revolver is completely undrawn.” (President, CEO & Director Constant) “At quarter end, our lease portfolio included 1,186 net lease properties and 2 active redevelopment sites.” (Chief Investment Officer & Senior VP Robert Ryan) Ryan said occupancy (excluding active redevelopments) was 99.7%, weighted average lease term was 10.1 years, and trailing 12-month tenant rent coverage was 2.5x. (Chief Investment Officer & Senior VP Ryan) “For the first quarter of 2026, we reported AFFO per share of $0.63.” (Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Brian Dickman) He added that “FFO and net income for the quarter were $0.69 and $0.43 per share, respectively.” (Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Dickman) Outlook “We are increasing our full year 2026 AFFO per share guidance to a range of $2.50 to $2.52 from the prior range of $2.48 to $2.50.” (Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Dickman) “Our guidance reflects the current run rate from our in-place portfolio with certain expense and credit loss variability and does not include any prospective investments or capital markets activities.” (Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Dickman) Pipeline terms in the prepared remarks and Q&A emphasized a mix “predominantly relationship sale leasebacks and development funding opportunities with new 15- to 20-year lease terms,” with initial cash yields “in the mid- to high 7% area.” ...