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Europe: Shares resume selloff as trade war escalates; healthcare slumps
EUROPEAN shares tumbled further on Wednesday as China more than doubled its tariffs on US imports, with healthcare stocks leading declines…
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US: Wall Street soars on Trump tariff pause with Nasdaq up 12%
WALL Street stocks rocketed to close solidly higher on Wednesday, with dramatic advances on all three major indexes as US President Donald…
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Broadcaster speaks out after Joey Barton's posts found defamatory
A broadcaster who was targeted on social media by ex-footballer Joey Barton has said she hoped a judgement that his posts were defamatory…
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Remembering Darshan Mehta, Former CEO of Reliance Brands
Darshan Mehta would have scoffed at being called a legend. But it is the word being used by the retail and fashion industry to describe…
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Merve Emre Ventures Into the Age Gap
In recent years, Merve Emre—a professor, literary critic, and contributing writer at this magazine—has tackled a range of culturally…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their anniversary
Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent King Charles and Queen Camilla met Pope Francis on Wednesday afternoon for a private meeting at the…
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Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point
Jack Fenwick Political reporter Alex Forsyth Political correspondent Talks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are deadlocked…
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Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI's for-profit restructuring
SAN FRANCISCO — A coalition of California nonprofits, foundations and labor groups are raising concerns about ChatGPT maker OpenAI, urging…
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Faherty Expands ‘Second Wave’ Resale Program With Mail-in Option
Surf-inspired lifestyle brand Faherty first launched its resale program, Second Wave, back in 2023 — and now, they’re expanding their…
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US: Wall Street mixed at open as China raises tariffs on US goods
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed at the open on Wednesday (Apr 9) after China announced more levies on US goods, retaliating against…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Bets Big on Homegrown Heroes for Indian Kids Market: ‘We’re Looking for Stories That Resonate Across South Asia’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Move over Bollywood, India’s animated heroes are taking center stage. Warner Bros. Discovery is significantly ramping up its kids…
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US asset sell-off hammers greenback against safe-haven currencies, euro
THE US dollar dropped versus safe-haven currencies and the euro on Wednesday (Apr 9) as investors worried about the economic impact of US…
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Global bond rout starting to sound market alarm bells
[SINGAPORE/LONDON] US Treasuries, the bedrock of the global financial system, were hit by fresh selling pressure on Wednesday (Apr 9) in a…
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India’s Mugafi Chief Plots Marvel of the East, Powered by AI: ‘Our Goal Is to Reduce Time and Cost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian serial entrepreneur Vipul Agarwal is betting $3 million that the next superhero universe won’t have an American accent. In a world…
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Can A.I. Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
The new essay collection “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age,” by Vauhini Vara, opens with a transcript. “If I paste some writing here,…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
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Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or…
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In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for…
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Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc.,…
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China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Angel investors cite the founder as a make-or-break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…
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What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
A full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese…