February 11, 2026

Supermarkets Charge Nearly Double for Small Fruits Using Confusing Per-Unit Pricing

Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are using confusing per-unit prices on fruits and veggies. Smaller bananas and cucumbers cost nearly twice as much per kilo. This makes it hard for shoppers to find the best deal.

February 11, 2026

Hong Kong Minimum Wage Rises by HK$1 to HK$43.10 per Hour from May

Hong Kong’s lowest-paid workers will get a HK$1 hourly wage hike. The Executive Council approved a 2.38% increase, raising the minimum wage to HK$43.10. This change awaits Legislative Council approval before starting May 1.

February 11, 2026

Navin Fluorine Posts 47.2% Revenue Jump in Q3FY26 with Record EBITDA

Navin Fluorine reported a 47.2% rise in revenue to Rs 892.3 crore for Q3FY26. EBITDA surged to Rs 307.4 crore with a margin of 34.4%. Specialty chemicals and CDMO segments saw strong growth. The outlook remains positive with robust order visibility.

February 11, 2026

US Imposes New Sanctions on Lebanese Gold Firm Linked to Hezbollah

The US has sanctioned Lebanese gold company Jood SARL for helping Hezbollah turn gold into cash. This move aims to cut off Hezbollah’s funding as the group faces Israeli attacks and Lebanon’s economic crisis.

February 11, 2026

Ireland Launches Weekly Basic Income Scheme for 2,000 Artists to Boost Creativity

Ireland starts a new Basic Income for the Arts scheme giving 2,000 artists €325 weekly for three years. The aim is to cut artists’ financial stress and help them focus on creativity. The move follows a successful Covid trial and makes Ireland the first country to make such a scheme permanent.