– China, Türkiye and Ethiopia have launched an initiative to strengthen global carbon credit markets at the UN climate talks. The plan was announced on Wednesday, November 11, at the China Pavilion during the COP31 conference in Antalya. It seeks

    Business

    – Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI), DP World’s strategic partner in the Philippines, has won a 25-year extension to operate and develop Manila South Harbour until 2063. The company signed the renewed concession with the Philippine Ports Authority. The new term

    – Southeast Asian governments face a $264 billion annual shortfall in infrastructure funding, according to a new Asian Development Bank report. The region needs a total of $7.1 trillion in infrastructure investment through 2040, or about $476 billion a year.

    – Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has questioned the Ghanaian government’s ability to raise US$10 billion for its New Economy programme. Speaking for the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, he demanded a detailed financing plan before

    Technology

    – OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman described the UAE as the world’s most forward-looking country for artificial intelligence adoption. He was speaking on Monday during a panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 2026. Altman

    The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor