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Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, first dividend
The Internet company joins larger peers Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding in enhancing shareholder returns U announced a…
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China approves first batch of Nvidia H200 chip imports: sources
— China has approved its first batch of Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chip imports, three people familiar with the matter told…
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UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London
Becky MortonPolitical reporter The UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it…
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Thailand approves US$2 billion PCB manufacturing investment by joint venture
Thailand’s investment board said on Monday (Jan 19) it had approved an investment worth US$2.08 billion by a joint venture led by Taiwan’s…
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Despite Trump’s Call for Their Closure, House Approves Funding for National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a budget proposal that, among other things, funds both the National Endowment for the…
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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence…
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US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026: sources
Trump’s administration has been re-examining export controls that it thought were too relaxed under the Biden administration The US…
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Trump approves deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans
The Trump administration is deploying 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans ahead of the New Year, launching another federal deployment…
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Novo Nordisk shares jump almost 8% after US approves Wegovy pill
The approval gives the drugmaker a first-mover advantage in the race for a potent oral weight-loss medicine [COPENHAGEN/LONDON] Novo…
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Illinois Approves Significant Increases to State Production Tax Credits
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed SB 1911, which expands and enhances the Prairie State’s film production tax credit. The bill is…
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EU Approves 3-Euro Fee on Small Parcels, Targeting Shein and Temu
PARIS – European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday to impose a 3-euro customs duty on inexpensive packages entering the bloc, a…
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Judge approves release of Epstein grand jury documents from Florida
A federal judge on Friday said the Justice Department can unseal and release transcripts from the original criminal investigation into…
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US approves sale of 35,000 AI chips to UAE’s G42, Saudis’ Humain
The deal is contingent on both companies meeting “rigorous security and reporting requirements”, the Commerce Department says The US has…
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California Approves Redistricting Measure in Big Win for Gavin Newsom
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map, potentially giving Democrats five more seats in…
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Virginia state Senate approves constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting
The Virginia state Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to redraw the state's congressional…
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Netflix Approves 10-for-1 Stock Split to Make Shares ‘More Accessible’ to Employees Participating in Stock Options Program
Netflix‘s shares are about to become more affordable. The streaming giant announced Thursday that its board approved a 10-for-1 forward…
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NBA approves $10 billion Los Angeles Lakers sale to Mark Walter
Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake…
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Trump Approves Disaster Relief—But Just for States That Voted for Him
In reality … Reagan was still very critical of tariffs during the brief speech, perhaps even more so than depicted by the ad’s brevity.…
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North Carolina Senate approves redrawn district map likely giving GOP another seat in Congress
North Carolina Republicans passed a new congressional map through the state legislature that would likely add one additional GOP seat in…
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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
US President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 17) signed orders expanding credits for US auto and engine production and setting new 25 per cent…
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US approves some Nvidia UAE sales in step of Trump AI diplomacy
Artificial intelligence is among the top priorities for the Gulf nation, which is spending massively on infrastructure at home and…
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Thai Cabinet approves 44 billion baht stimulus programme to boost growth
South-east Asia’s second-largest economy has been hit by US tariffs, high household debt, weak consumption, and a strong currency…
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China approves Japan's Mizuho to set up securities firm in Beijing
Mizuho joins a growing list of global financial institutions allowed to wholly own securities branches in China China’s securities…
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US Steel approves US$300 million tranche of Nippon Steel spending
UNITED States Steel approved a US$300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an US$11 billion commitment…