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BRUSSELS — The European Commission is proposing tough measures to reduce imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as part of options presented to national capitals this week.
Cocoa: Ghana, Ivory Coast seek OPEC-style alliance
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne visit had a few elements: business, diplomatic, and sporting. And then there was Thursday night’s genre-busting community/cultural/rock star/political extravaganza at Marvel Stadium.
Airports have had to use gazebos to shield passengers from sun as they wait to be processed, says Alexander Zinell
Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Most fans don’t put much stock into summer league, for good reason.
EDMONTON, Alberta — Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.
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Bottles of Pepsi products are displayed for sale at Hawthorne Market on Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Oil prices fell on Thursday on assumptions that the exchange of military strikes between the US and Iran will not lead to a resumption of all-out war, and that the two countries will ultimately return to negotiations.
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NATO had a fractious summit in Turkey this week, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to sever trade with one ally and annex the territory of another. But the alliance's boss was full of praise for the man he called "dear Donald."
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the renewed escalation of the US’s war against Iran would hit economic growth and pose more inflationary issues for the domestic and global economy as concerns grow the Strait of Hormuz could again be shut.
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping lanes are indispensable to the world economy. That fact was
Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment
Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory Coast, hosts the second edition of an African space technology trade show known as the African Space Solutions Market from July 7 to 9, 2026.
A view of the port of Keelung, Taiwan, in April: The island economy's exports are booming. © Reuters
Dubai-based ports operator DP World has acquired 700 lorries to expand its road freight network across the Gulf region, as alternative routes emerge to deal with the Strait of Hormuz disruption.
ULAANBAATAR, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit with his Mongolian counterpart, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, on Thursday and declared a shared vision for cooperation in various fields, most notably in trade, critical minerals and advanced technologies.
Changes to the Nikkei 225 stock index, effective Oct. 1, follow a consultation and will be reflected in this autumn's review.
After threatening to sever all trade ties with Spain at a NATO summit on Wednesday, US President Trump had within hours already changed his tune.
A new World Health Organization report has warned that cancer is placing a devastating human and economic burden on societies worldwide, claiming more than 26,000 lives every day and exposing major inequalities in survival rates between rich and poor countries.
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Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong, your #techAsia host this week. I was at LEAP East yesterday, as the Riyadh-based technology conference made its Asia debut in the city. More than 450 exhibitors, mostly from mainland China, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as well as some from Europe, took part in the event. …
The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths
South Korea's stock benchmark, Kospi, has gone from being the world's hottest equity market to entering bear territory within a few weeks, highlighting how investors have soured on artificial intelligence plays and underscoring concentration risks.
Custom silicon allows for hardware optimisation tailored to specific architectures, such as the DeepSeek-R1 model
Custom silicon allows for hardware optimisation tailored to specific architectures, such as the DeepSeek-R1 model
IN today's crowded jewelry market, consumers are faced with countless brands promising quality craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional value. With so many options available online, finding a jewelry brand that consistently delivers on those promises can be challenging.
A Fast Retailing Uniqlo store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. Domestic revenues were boosted by sales of seasonal clothing in its third quarter. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
Shares of AstraZeneca fell as much as 9% after a late stage clinical trial for an experimental heart disease failed to meet its target.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is in talks with Indian defense companies to set up a production line in the country for Iron Dome interceptors, according to recent reports in India.
Posco said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with KB Kookmin Bank to launch a supply chain finance service aimed at improving liquidity for its steel industry suppliers.
The Korean thriller’s viral momentum extends into a market where Netflix is unavailable
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is welcomed to the stage by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address the Australia-India Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
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Whenever major reform is proposed the media, big business and Westminster quickly conclude it’s too expensive and disruptive. This doesn’t bode well for Andy Burnham
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India and Australia will fast-track negotiations on a sweeping free trade pact that would open up access for exporters to the world’s most populous country, after sealing an agreement to allow billions of dollars worth of Australian uranium to flow to India.
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
Listing would rank behind only SMIC’s on Shanghai’s Star Market, as AI demand boosts memory-chip market
