Corporates give economy class the cold shoulder

[ad_1] Corporate travellers are increasingly saying no to economy travel, with bookings for business and first class on the climb. Perth mining executive and Platinum frequent flyer Mark Bennett was…

Australian Consumer Pessimism Stretches Into 2024

[ad_1] SYDNEY—The extreme level of consumer pessimism in Australia has continued into 2024 with the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute reading on sentiment falling in January despite a slide in concerns…

Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Partner in Wake of Presidential Vote

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 15, 2024 3:07 am ET TAIPEI—Taiwan lost diplomatic recognition from the Pacific island nation of Nauru as Beijing intensified its efforts to isolate Taipei just days after…

Solid Australian Housing Finance Demand Points to Soft Landing for Economy

[ad_1] Jan. 11, 2024 10:03 pm ET SYDNEY—Demand for Australian housing remains solid with the value and number of new loans climbing in November despite a record surge in mortgage…

Core Lithium Shares Fall on Mining Suspension

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 4, 2024 8:26 pm ET SYDNEY—Core Lithium shares dropped after the company said it would temporarily suspend mining operations amid weak conditions for minerals used in batteries.…

Lithium Prices Ready to Rally Once More

[ad_1] SYDNEY—Lithium is one of Janus Henderson Investors’ top commodity bets for 2024, despite the metal having a rocky run in recent months as investors fret that the energy transition…

The Hottest Property in Gold Mining Is Copper

[ad_1] ADELAIDE, Australia—Gold miners recently celebrated the precious metal fetching its highest price ever. They are reinvesting much of that windfall in copper. From central Mexico to the Australian Outback,…

Lahaina Fire Victims Remain Homeless Months After Fire Destroyed Their Town

[ad_1] The dispersal of residents from the historic coastal town is threatening the culture and economy of Maui. [ad_2] Source link

‘Escape This Hell’: One Family’s Painful Journey Out of Gaza

[ad_1] How a family made the difficult decision to leave homes and loved ones behind as they fled the war. [ad_2] Source link