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"AI layoffs" have become a familiar phrase at tech companies in the past two years. More and more companies, especially in the software sector, are downsizing workforces, citing the development of AI as the reason. These cuts can sometimes reduce a significant proportion of the company's employees in a single round …
The Iran war energy crisis revived Asean’s joint reserve plans. To avoid another shelved ambition, the bloc needs swift, binding action
Rep. Na Kyung-won of the People Power Party dismissed President Lee Jae Myung's trip to the San Francisco AI Summit as "piggyback diplomacy," saying that he exploited the trip to take political credit for deals secured by Korean companies.
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein's first listing filing will offer insights into the state of its business, which has been buffeted by U.S. and European Union tariffs. © Reuters
Falling property wealth, job insecurity and sky-high childcare costs are forcing middle-class families to aggressively scale back consumer spending
Falling property wealth, job insecurity and sky-high childcare costs are forcing middle-class families to aggressively scale back consumer spending
Washington Nationals’ Curtis Mead (45) high-fives CJ Abrams (5) after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Friday, July 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Trade Minister furthers bilateral cooperation in strategic industries amid trade tensions
Kuwait's foreign ministry has condemned the Houthis' attacks on ships in the Red Sea, describing Saturday's strike on the Saudi vessel NCC MASA as a “flagrant violation of international law” and a direct threat to maritime security and international trade.
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A first home buyer couple paid $2.04 million for a renovated family home in Sydney’s south at auction on Saturday from sellers who had been willing to cut their price hopes – but didn’t need to.
Hong Kong developers are rethinking their strategies for projects in the Greater Bay Area, as the mainland’s property crisis has changed everything
Hong Kong developers are rethinking their strategies for projects in the Greater Bay Area, as the mainland’s property crisis has changed everything
The region needs to build strong institutions, pursue industrial policies that allow local firms to compete and upgrade its supply chains
George Evans has had six jobs in seven years in the UAE. While a fast-moving career might have raised eyebrows in the past, today it is becoming increasingly common, particularly in Dubai.
It was the David vs Goliath battle that stunned even the true believers when the decision landed unexpectedly in their favour.
Series comes as Korean dating shows increasingly turn to unconventional casts to stand out in a crowded market
Canada on Friday celebrated the completion of a new bridge to the US over the Detroit River, cutting a ceremonial ribbon on a multibillion-dollar, multiyear project that will serve as a critical path for trade, jobs and tourism between the countries.
BEIJING, China — Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong.
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- Pension funds, including the National Pension Service (NPS), one of the biggest institutional investors in the South Korean stock market, turned net buyers of local equities this month for the first time this year, bourse data showed Sunday.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony to sign a bill allocating funds for credit lines under a program that supports Brazilian companies affected by U.S. tariffs, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Beijing prohibited 14 EU companies from obtaining Chinese dual-use goods on Friday, targeting Europe's defense industry shortly after the EU included 14 Chinese and Hong Kong firms in its 21st sanctions package against Russia.
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Australians may soon struggle to take advantage of free travel insurance policies offered by their premium credit cards, travel agents have warned, as an imminent surcharge ban looks set to hit the generosity of cardholder perks and rewards schemes.
Shorts designed for business settings are becoming more popular as Japan's summers continue to get hotter. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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Region’s transport links and proximity to Central Asia can help Hong Kong expand in region, but Western sanctions create hurdles, analysts say
Region’s transport links and proximity to Central Asia can help Hong Kong expand in region, but Western sanctions create hurdles, analysts say
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. is expected to post an all-time high operating profit of 64.1 trillion won (US$43.7 billion) in the second quarter, driven by its leadership in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market amid an artificial intelligence (AI)-led semiconductor supercycle, a report showed Sunday.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced plans to build 763 new housing units in the illegal Eli settlement south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, according to Anadolu, as cited by Al Jazeera.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to media at a news conference before a WNBA All-Star basketball game between Team Coop and Team Spoon in Chicago, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's relationship with South America is entering a "new phase," President Lee Jae Myung said in a recent interview published Saturday, adding his country seeks to advance negotiations for a trade agreement with the region's trading bloc and cooperation on critical minerals.
As Shemara Wikramanayake retires with shares worth hundreds of millions, the public is left counting the cost of high prices for utilities, roads and airports
Audi’s entry resulted in rule changes while drivers have very little say, says McLaren lead ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday
Audi’s entry resulted in rule changes while drivers have very little say, says McLaren lead ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday
A new law lays the legal groundwork, but economists warn governance will decide the financial centre’s fate
A new law lays the legal groundwork, but economists warn governance will decide the financial centre’s fate
In a Shenzhen market town, a forbidding concrete tower is drawing the fascination of young urbanists. Welcome to the ‘Weird Building’
In a Shenzhen market town, a forbidding concrete tower is drawing the fascination of young urbanists. Welcome to the ‘Weird Building’
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Women aren’t being burnt at the stake any more, but there is still risk and violence implicit in the label ‘witch’
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Scotland Yard is looking at two £250,000 donations to the party by Britain Means Business before the 2024 election