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Stocks to watch: AEM, Aztech Global
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 27): AEM: The semiconductor test…
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US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China
The United States has reached an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments to the US, a White House official said on…
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China confirms trade deal framework reached with United States
[BEIJING/WASHINGTON] China confirmed on Friday (Jun 27) details on the framework of a trade deal with the US, saying Washington would lift…
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India oil law revamp unlikely to draw foreign drillers amid red tape and weak incentives
India’s first rewrite of its 77-year-old oilfield rules kicked in on Apr 15, with New Delhi hoping it’ll help turn around a decade of…
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Glastonbury: The 1975, Alanis Morissette and more to star on first day of music
Mark Savage Music Correspondent After two days of build-up, Glastonbury will open its main stages on Friday with performances from music…
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Legacy companies with rich data are transformed by AI
When people think about artificial intelligence, they often picture sleek start-ups or futuristic labs. But what happens when AI meets a…
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UK made fewer vehicles for the fifth straight month in May as tariffs bite
Britain’s vehicle production declined from a year ago for the fifth successive month in May, industry data showed on Friday, as factory…
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Hong Kong’s equity capital markets bounce back in first half, as Shein IPO looms
HONG Kong’s equity capital markets activity roared back to life in the first half of 2025, driven by global investors sharpening focus on…
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People-first leadership in a performance-driven world
In a world where leadership is often mistakenly understood as a position of control, I’ve found that true impact comes from…
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Nike profits sink but company says it is turning a corner
Nike reported sharply lower quarterly profits on Thursday, but signalled it was past the worst stage of a corporate retooling as it…
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Trump seizes momentum from ceasefire deal to expand peace in Middle East
Three days after announcing a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Trump administration is working to broaden a sustainable peace in the…
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BBC inside Iran state building hit by Israeli missile strike
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building in Tehran. It was hit by an…
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How is your NHS hospital doing on waiting times?
Daniel Wainwright Data journalist, BBC Verify Doctors and patient groups warn that the NHS in England is facing an uphill struggle on the…
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‘Long overdue’: Experts welcome advisory against private-sector use of NRIC numbers for authentication
Urging the private sector to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication is a timely and pragmatic move to strengthen data security,…
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Enterprises can’t overlook security when embracing AI
Amara’s Law, coined by the American scientist and futurist Roy Amara, says humans “tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the…
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Club World Cup 2025: Man City lay down marker with hammering of Juventus
Juve will have taken a psychological knock even before kick-off, seeing the name of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri on the team sheet - it was…
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Decision on naming next Fed chair not ‘imminent’: White House
The White House said on Thursday no decision is imminent on naming a successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, after a report…
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Trump gathers cross-section of Americans at the White House to extoll the benefits of his big bill
President Trump on Thursday called on Congress to pass his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying it would stave off the "largest tax hike in…
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Artists Equity Inks Overall Theatrical Film Agreement With Sony Pictures
Artists Equity, the independent studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, has signed an overall theatrical feature…
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'He needs to be deported': Tennessee Congressman calls for DOJ probe into Mamdani's naturalization
Rep. Andy Ogles, Tennessee Republican, urged the Justice Department to open an investigation into New York City mayoral candidate Zohran…
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‘The Bear’: All the New and Returning Guest Stars in Season 4
SPOILER ALERT: The below contains spoilers about surprise guest stars in Season 4 of “The Bear,” but does not spoil any major plot…
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Senate briefing still leaves Democrats questioning 'total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear abilities
Top national security officials briefed senators Thursday about the bombings on three of Iran's key nuclear facilities, but it did little…
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Does Trump Even Know What’s in His Big Beautiful Bill?
The White House is embracing Donald Trump’s “Daddy” nickname in a pretty intense way for a guy whose name was in the Jeffrey Epstein…
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Oil inches up on US demand strength; fading Middle East supply risks offset gains
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as crude inventories in the United States fell on higher demand as summer driving season ramped up,…