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Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the federal government to establish a voluntary early review…
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'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks
Florida sued OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, on Monday, alleging that the San Francisco tech company failed to inform people…
Culture
Cote and the Risks of the Clubstaurant
The restaurateur Simon Kim opened Cote in the Flatiron district, in 2017, with an alluring conceit: a marriage of two of the great…
Business
41 popular hair extensions have toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks
The global market for hair extensions is booming and is projected to hit $14 billion in annual sales by 2028. What was once a niche luxury…
Business
Bank of England cautious about risks from expected dip in inflation
Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill said on Friday (Feb 6) that there was a risk that the central bank draws too much comfort from an…
Culture
7 differences between taking risk and gambling with your future
Every founder is told to take risks. Quit the job. Ship the MVP. Bet on yourself. Risk is framed as a prerequisite for building anything…
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Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
The trims aim to push up the plunging thermal coal prices amid fears of oversupply by the country Indonesia’s Coal Mining Association…
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‘Shop in China’ travel boom risks complicating PBOC’s yuan math
Foreign visitors to the capital city of Beijing spent an unprecedented 50.6 billion yuan in 2025 A SURGE in foreign travellers strolling…
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Bursa Malaysia pivots to larger IPOs as it plays down MSCI-related risks
The exchange’s Q4 net profit is down 11.7% at RM60.8 million amid muted market sentiment Bursa Malaysia is pivoting towards larger,…
Business
MSCI halts Indonesia index changes, flags transparency risks
MSCI cited persistent “fundamental investability issues” and concerns over coordinated efforts to distort prices will pause certain index…
Business
Hidden risks build at Vietnam banks on mounting debt guarantees
The country needs to balance economic growth targets with steps to curtail side effects from debt-fuelled expansion Vietnamese lenders are…
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AI boom risks widening gender gap at work, with Gen Z women most exposed: Apac report
Achieving gender equity requires technology and HR teams to work in tandem, says co-founder of advocacy group As artificial intelligence…
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Japan says in close coordination with US on forex as yen intervention risks mount
Top Japanese authorities said on Monday they have been in close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange, but declined to…
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Yen surges as intervention risks lurk
The yen firmed 0.5 per cent to 154.84 per dollar as of 0052 GMT, after sharp spikes on Friday sparked speculation over potential…
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Airbus CEO warns of new risks after ‘significant’ trade damage
‘The industrial landscape in which we operate is sown with difficulties,’ says Guillaume Faury The head of Airbus has warned staff that…
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Air France-KLM halts Dubai, Riyadh flights on geopolitical risks
France-KLM has paused flights to and over several countries in the Middle East amid tensions between the US and Iran that could…
Business
S-E Asia semiconductor stocks: Tariff risks vs AI boom
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts cite target prices that are mostly higher It has been a disparate picture for…
Business
Singapore unveils new framework to rein in risks of autonomous AI agents
While agentic artificial intelligence may benefit the Republic’s digital economy, it also has its vulnerabilities Singapore has launched a…
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Gold eases as tariff risks fade, US$7,000 on the table
Market watchers caution that heavy speculative bets could trigger price corrections if sentiment falters Bullion slipped as much as 1 per…
Culture
AI data centre boom risks roiling global carmaker supply chains
A data centre-driven memory chip shortage is forcing some suppliers to accept price hikes of over 100% The auto sector is bracing for yet…
Business
What are tokenized securities? Risks and what to know as stock exchange NYSE embraces the blockchain
The blockchain is coming to Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said on Monday that it was developing a platform to trade…
Business
BOJ to signal more rate hikes as yen, politics fuel inflation risks
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its growth forecast on Friday (Jan 20) and signal its readiness to hike interest rates further, as…
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Oil gains as market weighs Iran, Russia supply risks; dealmaking for Venezuela in focus
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 28.4 million barrels per day last month Oil prices rose 2 per cent on Friday…
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China warns solar firms on monopoly risks amid consolidation bid
Measures such as raising industry standards and gradually phasing out subsidies are also likely to continue CHINA’S market regulator has…