South Korea is extending trading hours on its main stock exchange, breaking with established norms across major Asian markets as it seeks to attract sustained participation from global investors and move towards
China’s construction of coal-fired power plants reached its highest level in nearly a decade in 2024, contradicting President Xi Jinping’s pledge to peak carbon emissions before 2030, according to a report by
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The Russian rouble saw a significant surge on Wednesday, hitting its strongest level against the US dollar in five months. The currency jumped nearly 3%, reaching 93.8 to the dollar, following the
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Investment in European defense and related technologies surged in 2024, defying the broader downturn in venture capital (VC) funding across the continent. According to a new report released by the Nato Innovation
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In a move set to shake up the crypto market, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform supported by President Donald Trump, has unveiled an ambitious “Macro Strategy” aimed at
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As Bangladesh transitions from the authoritarian regime of Sheikh Hasina, recently ousted amid serious human rights allegations, the country’s garment industry faces growing pressure to raise labour standards. International clothing companies are
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Hong Kong has announced plans to file a complaint against the United States’ newly imposed tariffs with the World Trade Organization (WTO), after Beijing’s retaliatory levies on American goods took effect. Hong
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As the popularity of prescription weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro continues to rise, so do reports of severe side effects, including a troubling new concern: blindness. Recent evidence is raising alarms
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In a significant policy shift following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Deloitte US has instructed employees working on government contracts to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures and is
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The Financial Times has reported that the US and the UK refused to sign a joint communique on the safe and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI), which was endorsed by 60
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The Clinton Foundation is facing renewed allegations of financial misconduct, including money laundering and misuse of funds, despite denials from Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. Wall Street analyst Charles Ortel insists there are
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Volkswagen (VW) is grappling with production cuts and a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy as part of a difficult new deal with its powerful workers’ council. The company, once heralded
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, Tesla’s biggest competitor, has announced the launch of an advanced self-driving system, “God’s Eye”, which will be available on its entire vehicle lineup, including the budget-friendly Seagull
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Traders in the United States are paying significantly higher prices for copper, steel, and aluminium as they rush to secure supplies before President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs take effect. On Sunday, Trump
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New research suggests that the world could breach the 1.5C global warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement much sooner than previously anticipated, unless more stringent emissions cuts are implemented. Two studies
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Major companies in Oman, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia are stepping into metal trading as Gulf states seek to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals while reducing their dependence on
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