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Malaysia, Thailand could take biggest hits to growth in Asean from tariff impact: analysts
Malaysia and Thailand are the economies in Asean that are set to take the biggest hits from tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump…
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China mulls doubling Southbound Bond Connect to one trillion yuan
China is considering doubling an investment channel local investors use to buy bonds overseas, according to sources familiar with the…
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Netanyahu endorses Trump plan for Gaza to become resort
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday endorsed President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and turn the…
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How AI can help restaurants provide better hospitality
At first glance, the idea of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the restaurant experience seems counterintuitive. After all,…
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The Deadly Floods Revealed Texans’ Heroism—and Their Failed Politics
Texas novelist Billy Lee Brammer once described the rivers and creeks of the Hill Country around Austin as “running deep like old wounds,…
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Drugs smuggled into prisons 'destabilising' them, watchdog says
An overwhelming amount of drugs being smuggled into prisons in England and Wales is "destabilising" the system and hindering efforts to…
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Samsung posts first profit drop since 2023 after AI chip delays
Samsung Electronics’ profit shrank more than expected after encountering hiccups in plans to sell cutting-edge artificial intelligence…
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How leaders can future-proof their business
In the midst of economic volatility driven by inflation, tariffs, and global geopolitical tensions, how do businesses keep up without a…
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Macron's state visit to begin in Windsor palace gets repaired
King Charles III will say the UK and France must stand together in the face of a "multitude of complex threats", when he speaks at a state…
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Jaguar sales drop after pausing US shipments over tariffs
Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover on Monday reported sharply lower quarterly sales after the luxury carmaker halted shipments to the United…
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AI could be science’s strongest ally
Across the U.S. and parts of Europe, science funding is in crisis. In the U.S., a planned $18 billion worth of cuts to federal research…
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Growth of SME financial services hampered by banks’ restrictions on data: report
Local banks’ restrictions on small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SME) access to their customers’ financial data are hampering API access…
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Craig Robinson Isn’t Really Quitting Comedy — It’s Likely a Teaser for a New Marketing Campaign
The reports of Craig Robinson‘s retirement from comedy appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Turns out “The Office” star’s so-called…
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Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku and the Women of ‘Sinners’ on the Film’s Diverse, Empowered Female Characters
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains plot details of Ryan Coogler‘s “Sinners,” now streaming on Max. For the first half of 2025, there’s…
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Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UN
The government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the…
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests in New York City property near Central Park
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is investing in Related’s site for a tower in midtown Manhattan. PIF has already invested…
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David Corenswet Said to Make Superman ‘Bright and Optimistic’ After Henry Cavill’s Run Because Superheroes ‘Become Boring If You Just Keep Doing the Same Thing’
“Superman” star David Corenswet recently told GQ magazine that he is well aware James Gunn’s new movie is causing a stir among fans loyal…
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AI can help e-commerce customers make sustainable choices
E-commerce has become a powerful driver of global economic growth. In the wake of the pandemic, global online sales surged to an estimated…
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Oil prices up; strong demand outweighs surprisingly big Opec+ output hike
Oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent on Monday as signs of strong demand more than offset the impact of a higher-than-expected Opec+ output…
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Young campers, teachers and football coach among Texas flood victims
Rachel Hagan and James FitzGerald BBC News Young attendees and staff at summer camps are among the victims of flash floods in Texas -…
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Europe: Shares rise on tech, banks boost with focus on US trade negotiations
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Monday, driven by gains in technology and bank stocks at the start of a week where investors are on the…
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ExxonMobil sees US$1.5 billion earnings hit from lower oil, gas prices
The company “has a much smaller trading organisation than its European peer Shell, and thus was not impacted by the same issues”…
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US: Stocks retreat from records on Trump tariff deluge
Wall Street stocks fell on Monday, retreating from records after President Donald Trump announced fresh tariff threats, reviving anxiety…