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South Korea’s LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% on year
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES), an electric car battery supplier for General Motors and Tesla, on Monday (Jul 7) estimated a 152…
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Richard Li’s FWD rises in HK debut, reversing earlier declines
Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings rose in its Hong Kong trading debut, reversing earlier declines, after an initial public…
Business
Taiwan stock ETFs lead inflows in Asia with US$19 billion haul
Traders are swarming to equity-focused, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in Taiwan, with demand from retail investors and a strong…
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Ship hit in Red Sea as Israel strikes Houthi-controlled ports
Multiple small vessels attacked a ship in the Red Sea near Yemen’s Al Hudaydah port, causing a fire on board and prompting the crew to…
Business
Xiaomi founder’s bold EV bet is paying off where Apple’s failed
Lei Jun, founder and chairman of Xiaomi, the only tech company to have successfully diversified into carmaking, could not resist. Speaking…
Business
TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale: report
TikTok is building a new version of its app for users in the United States ahead of a planned sale of the app to a group of investors, The…
Business
Nissan considers Foxconn EV output to save Oppama from closure: report
Nissan Motor is in discussions with Taiwan’s Foxconn over electric vehicle (EV) collaboration that could save its Oppama plant in Japan…
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Oil tumbles as Opec+ hikes August output more than expected
Oil prices slipped more than 1 per cent on Monday after Opec+ surprised markets by hiking output more than expected in August, raising…
Business
Broadening bullishness may support interest in new listings, including those headed to Catalist
The Singapore market seemed unstoppable last week. The Straits Times Index (STI) pushed past 4,000 on Wednesday (Jul 2), and closed above…
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Reserve Bank of Australia poised for back-to-back rate cuts as tariffs darken outlook
Australia’s central bank is set to deliver its first back-to-back interest rates cuts in six years, stepping up its easing cycle as…
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Opec’s new supply shock nails on oil market’s return to surplus
The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners (Opec+) is set to swell a…
Business
ING looks to expand non-interest income pillars in Singapore to buffer rate risks
Dutch lender ING is accelerating efforts to build up its fee-based revenue amid the prospect of lower interest rates. In Singapore, that…
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Was Brian Tarrence Murdered? Probe Launched After Body Found During Search for Missing NYC Tourist During Turks and Caicos Trip with Wife
Police on a Caribbean island have launched a murder investigation after finding a decomposed body believed to be that of a Manhattan man…
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When We Forget Our History, We Risk Our Future
In our highly partisan political moment, civics education is perhaps more important than ever. Source link
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Who Was Julian Ryan? Hero Dad Dies after Almost Severing His Arm While Trying to Save Family During Catastrophic Texas Floods
A Texas dad of two died while trying to rescue his family from the catastrophic flood —nearly severing his arm as he smashed through a…
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Kentucky's Gov. Beshear says Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will 'hit rural America right in the face'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are waging war on rural America. Source link
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Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks
The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for…
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Richard Eastland: Hero Camp Mystic Director Confirmed Dead While Trying to Save Young Girls During Devastating Texas Floods
Camp Mystic co-owner Richard "Dick" Eastland has been confirmed among the dead while heroically trying to save campers from being carried…
Business
OpenAI Announces One-Week Mandatory Break Amid Meta Hiring Spree
The AI powerhouse OpenAI has announced a week-long mandatory break this month, citing employee burnout as the reason behind the decision.…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent throws shade at Elon Musk's plans for new political party
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Elon Musk's announcement that he is forming a new political party in response to President…
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Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for probe of weather service staffing following deadly floods in Texas
Rep. Joaquin Castro said Sunday there should be an investigation into whether staffing shortages at the National Weather Service made it…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson: Voters will ride high on Trump's 'big beautiful bill' during midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that Republicans are confident President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will be an electoral winner…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Our hearts go out to' those impacted by deadly Texas flash floods
House Speaker Michael Johnson said Sunday he is praying for the victims and families affected by flash flooding in Central Texas. Source…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: 'Tariff derangement syndrome' is driving criticism of trade plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says "tariff derangement syndrome" has infected the discussion of President Trump's trade plan. Source link