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Royal Caribbean Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Quarterly Revenue Grows 9%
The cruise operator reported stronger third-quarter demand, lifted its adjusted earnings forecast and said 2027 bookings were running ahead of historical levels.
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World
Coca-Cola Lifts 2026 Profit and Cash Flow Outlook as Global Drink Volumes Rise
The beverage maker reported 5% worldwide volume growth in the third quarter, led by several emerging markets, while sales volumes remained flat in North America.
World
UPS Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook to $92.6 Billion Despite Lower Quarterly Net Profit
The delivery company lifted its annual sales and adjusted earnings forecasts after revenue grew 6.7% in the third quarter, even as reported net income declined.
Policy
Singapore Allocates S$138 Million to Food Research and Climate Supply Resilience
The new five-year research allocation covers aquaculture, crops, future foods, safety and forecasting of disruptions to food imports, the Singapore Food Agency said.
Policy
India's Supreme Court Seeks Government Reply to News Publishers' Data Privacy Challenge
Judges issued notice on a challenge brought by 21 news publishers to India's data-protection rules, while declining to suspend the law without hearing the government.
World
Porsche Reports Nine-Month Profit Rebound Despite Falling 2026 Vehicle Sales
The German sports-car maker's operating profit recovered to €1.74 billion in the first nine months, but quarterly revenue and deliveries remained under pressure.
World
Channel 4 and Disney Agree to Bring British Broadcaster's Shows to Disney+ in 2027
The UK broadcaster's linear channel and a selection of programmes will appear on Disney+ in Britain and Ireland from early 2027 under a new distribution agreement.
World
Infineon Plans €1.1 Billion Gallium Nitride Chip Expansion in Austria
The German semiconductor maker plans high-volume production on 300-millimetre wafers at Villach, targeting more efficient power electronics for data centres and other applications.
Elections
Israel Opens Polls in Parliamentary Election With More Than 7.3 Million Eligible Voters
Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. local time for Israel's parliamentary election, with voters choosing a 120-seat Knesset and no result expected until voting ends.
World
IAEA Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference Opens in South Korea With 60 Nations
The three-day meeting in Incheon brings governments and industry together to discuss nuclear safety, small modular reactors and energy security amid rising electricity demand.
Diplomacy
Singapore and Germany Expand Industrial AI Cooperation as Merz Calls for Open Trade
At talks in Singapore on October 27, the two governments agreed to broaden their five-part partnership, including industrial AI and energy, while urging stronger international trade links.
Policy
Singapore GasCo Starts First Long-Term LNG Tender and Studies Third Import Terminal
Singapore's state gas buyer has begun seeking contracted LNG supplies, while officials examine another import terminal as electricity demand and regional supply risks grow.
World
China's September Industrial Profits Rise 14.4% as Electronics Lead Uneven Recovery
New figures show a sharp acceleration in September earnings, but a weaker nine-month trend and losses in furniture manufacturing underline a divided industrial economy.
Policy
Pakistan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 12% as Energy Costs Pressure Inflation
The State Bank of Pakistan lifted its policy rate by half a percentage point, effective October 27, after nine of ten committee members supported tightening amid higher energy and food prices.
World
Bank of Korea Models Up to $100 Billion Chip Export Shortfall if AI Spending Slows
A downside scenario submitted to lawmakers estimates that weaker artificial-intelligence investment could cut 2027 chip export earnings by $50 billion to $100 billion against earlier projections.
Policy
Singapore Opens S$75 Million Programme for Low-Carbon Power Research
The funding initiative targets hydrogen, solar and biomass technologies, including a S$25 million industry-led research scheme, as Singapore seeks to reduce power-sector emissions.
Policy
Singapore Plans Five Gas Power Plants and Bigger Grid in Energy Expansion
A five-year infrastructure plan would increase generating capacity by about 26% by 2031, expand the electricity grid and raise solar and storage targets as demand grows.
Policy
Singapore Moves Retirement Age Rise to 2029, With Re-employment Protected to 70
The government accepted recommendations to lift the retirement age to 65 and the re-employment age to 70 from January 2029, alongside support for flexible work and older employees.
World
Perseus Mining Reports 92,551 Ounces of Gold Output and $900 Million Cash Balance
The Australian-listed miner said its September-quarter production exceeded plan, while construction of its Nyanzaga project in Tanzania remained on schedule for an early-2027 start.
World
Japan Corporate Services Inflation Reaches 3.7% in September, Highest Since 2024
A Bank of Japan price index shows rising business-to-business service costs, including transport and leasing, ahead of the central bank's next policy meeting.