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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with…
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Asia: Stocks mixed, Wall Street futures drop as US heads for shutdown
ASIAN markets stuttered, US futures fell and gold hovered near record highs on Wednesday after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a…
Business
Taiwan will not agree to 50-50 chip production deal with US, negotiator says
Taiwan will not agree to a deal with the United States for half of all semiconductor production to take place in the country, the island’s…
Business
Thakral Corp divests Yotsubashi Nakano Building in Osaka for 5.3 billion yen
Thakral Corporation announced on Tuesday (Sep 30) that it has completed the divestment of its commercial building, Yotsubashi Nakano…
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Pfizer’s drug price cuts yield three-year Trump tariff reprieve
The US president has repeatedly pressured companies to bring their US prices in line with what foreign countries pay Pfizer secured a…
Business
Singapore overtakes London in list of top 20 IPO markets
The pool of UK-listed firms continues to decline as private equity funds snap up undervalued companies London has slipped out of the…
Business
Nintendo establishes Singapore unit to accelerate South-east Asia business
The maker of video-games series ‘Pokemon’ and the Switch gaming console is also considering setting up a local unit in Thailand Japanese…
Fashion
New Thai central bank chief’s arrival fuels bets of larger cut
The leadership transition at the bank also comes as the country sees its third government change in just over two years When Vitai…
Culture
“The Smashing Machine” Pulls Its Punches
Only two kinds of actors are bad: those who can’t be themselves and those who you wish wouldn’t be. All the rest are likely to shine in…
Business
Nissan to reboot Xterra SUV as a hybrid, freezes plans for US EV
The Japanese carmaker is undergoing a massive downsizing effort globally as it tries to regain profitability Nissan Motor will revive its…
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‘Open Letters’ from Experts Are Often Fact-Free Propaganda
Such letters are often theatrical versions of political position papers rather than any attempt to educate the public. Source link
Business
Building Trust Before Advertising: Why Brand Comes First
In today’s world, starting a company has never been easier. With a few clicks, anyone can find a product and launch it online. But this…
Culture
Snowboarding Without Falls
Imagine it: a newbie is excited to try snowboarding for the first time and heads out for a lesson. But that initial spark fades fast as…
Business
Spotify's co-founder Daniel Ek to step down as CEO after nearly two decades
Spotify’s longtime Chief Executive Daniel Ek said Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position next year and will become executive…
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Mississippi, Not California, Is the Education Future
With reading scores nationally sliding the wrong way, Mississippi and the other Southern states offer a beacon of hope. Source link
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A Russian Defeat in Ukraine Would Help the West Elsewhere
The struggle in Ukraine does not end at Europe’s borders. Its outcome shapes the balance of power in the Middle East and Asia. Source link
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The Trump Administration’s Tariff ‘Plan B’ Has an Ominous History
The White House is warning of a new Great Depression while invoking a statute that contributed to the original. Source link
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Should College Get Harder?
Around twenty years ago, when I was a graduate student in English, I taught a class in a special observation room at my university’s…
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Can driverless cars get tickets? What happened when Bay Area police pulled over a Waymo
Police in San Bruno were patrolling for drunk drivers when they observed a car traveling erratically. But this couldn’t be chalked up to…
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Five Problems with Blaming the Guns
Gun control as a solution to spectacular public murders doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Source link
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Newsom signs AI transparency bill prioritizing safety
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that will create new transparency measures for large AI companies, including public…