Financial policymakers to monitor U.S. AI, trade policies following election
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Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals
Growing competition for semiconductor talent is fueling a battle over trade secrets as Chinese chipmakers gain ground.
· Jenny Lee
Gollan says import will go the distance in hunt for elusive Five Diamonds
Queensland trainer Tony Gollan has been close to winning the $2 million Five Diamonds twice, and he’s hoping a bit of rain can help his latest chance break through.
· Craig Kerry
Korea Eximbank commits $170m to Tanzania's first EDCF AI project
The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide a $170 million loan to build an artificial intelligence education center in Tanzania, marking the first AI project financed through South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund. The state-run lender said Thursday that its Senior Executive Vice President Lee Dong-ho…
· Jung Young-seon
China's curbs on tungsten used in drill bits squeeze AI supply chain
Export controls on critical metal have sent price of key tool surging
· CHENG TING-FANG
UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.
· Bbcnews
S. Korea, Singapore, New Zealand review progress in green trade pact talks
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, Singapore and New Zealand have discussed ...
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump says he can 'absolutely work with Democrats' despite election losses - report
In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.
· SARAH MOSKOWITZ
Kyle Shanahan refutes Jay Glazer’s Jauan Jennings report, confirms 49ers FaceTime
DeForest Buckner isn't the only former player the 49ers have tried to bring back in the fold ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
· Evan Webeck
Scare campaigns: Victoria’s major parties trade blows over AI-generated videos of leaders in election ads
Transparency and advertising experts say trust in politics could be further eroded as a result of ‘lies, deepfakes and AI-generated politicians’Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the night of Halloween and Jess Wilson has appeared on social media feeds with a warning about a scary pros…
· Benita Kolovos, Bertin Huynh
A Chinese medicine’s popularity drove up donkey prices in Africa
The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa. She has spent several years looking into the donkey trade, and has just published a book, China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys. She answers q…
· Lauren Johnston
Japanese consumers build appetite for Australian 'red-tipped' bananas
Ecoganic bananas, identified by their tips dipped in red wax, have begun regular export shipments to Japan after months of trials and market testing.
· Sophie Johnson
[Anne O. Krueger] Tariff fiasco may save free trade
In the nearly two years since he returned to the White House, US President Donald Trump has picked up where he left off in his first term, shredding the open multilateral trading system that has served the world so well since the end of World War II. He has imposed sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, repeatedly…
· Korea Herald
Cam Skattebo still sidelined by injury with Giants linked to running backs before NFL trade deadline
Whether or not the Giants make a mega-trade to land Jonathan Taylor or Derrick Henry or are able to pull off a somewhat smaller deal, it sure looks as if the Giants need help at running back, as soon as possible.
· Paul Schwartz
‘Very challenging’ family circumstances played role in Connor Hellebuyck trade demand
Connor Hellebuyck opened up on the circumstances surrounding his departure from Winnipeg.
· Grace McCarron
Sinag defends call for pork import tariff hike
THE Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) on Wednesday defended its call for higher pork import tariffs and a temporary halt to imports, saying an oversupply had pushed farmgate prices below production costs and threatened the livelihoods of Filipino hog raisers.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Brand USA appoints 19 Global Travel Trade Ambassadors across Singapore, Taiwan, PH, Vietnam
BRAND USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has selected 19 travel trade professionals across Singapore, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam as Global Travel Trade Ambassadors, formally introducing a regional network of trusted US travel specialists who will support destination education…
· The Manila Times
Giants clear favorites to trade for Jonathan Taylor: prediction market
Big Blue has become big favorites to land Jonathan Taylor.
· Erich Richter
Bangladesh to increase garment workers’ pay
DHAKA — Bangladesh's garment industry wage board said on Wednesday it had agreed to raise the minimum wage for workers in the key export sector, following five days of protests and sporadic clashes.
· Agence France-Presse
Daniel Jones ‘curveball’ could be coming at NFL trade deadline, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says
"Sometimes it's the curveball that you don't see."
· Justin Tasch
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX55: Trade $25, get up to $55 bonus for Knicks vs. Bulls
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· Mike Turay
Bad to worse? Europe’s relief over US midterms tempered by prospect of Trump backlash
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here After almost two years in which the transatlantic alliance verged on collapse, a Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections was welcomed in Europe on Wednesday, even if few believed it would be a panacea for ailing ties. The Democratic Party swept both chambers of the US Co…
· Finbarr Bermingham
China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals
Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.
· Anniek Bao
South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US
Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.
· AfricaNews
UK king calls slavery 'monstrous injustice' as PM mulls apology
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda — King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade 'a monstrous injustice' Tuesday, opening a Commonwealth summit in which UK leader Andy Burnham is holding talks about apologising for Britain's role in slavery.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan's trading house chiefs warn of uncertainty after US midterms
But some see business opportunity in the country even under divided government
· SHOTARO TANI
Sotto wants institutionalized rules for absentee senators
'There is a policy gap as regards the possible sanction on a member of the Senate with prolonged unauthorized absence rendering them unable to participate in major legislative functions,' the senator says in his proposed resolution
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At China’s annual import fair, EU firms test Beijing’s promise to open up its markets
European firms are heading to this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China’s biggest annual import fair, in search of new trade opportunities, with many treating the event as a test of Beijing’s promise to open up its market as frictions persist between Beijing and Brussels and the EU’s defi…
· Xiaofei Xu
How China accidentally broke the West’s arms trade monopoly
As Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent months, the deployment of fiber-optic drones has proven devastatingly effective. The drones use hair-thin cables to maintain direct connections with operators, making them highly resistant to electronic jamming and essential to both s…
· John P Ruehl
Adetomiwa Adebawore signs $35 million Colts extension one week before trade deadline
One player is staying in Indianapolis a little longer.
· Andrew Battifarano
Matt Rempe focused on rare Rangers chances as trade rumor lingers
Matt Rempe didn’t hesitate. It’s “definitely been different” seeing his name in a trade rumor, something that had never happened until last week
· Andrew Crane
What Europe hopes to see in the US midterms
Capitals are watching keenly for any hint that Washington's approach to foreign policy and free trade might change in 2028.
· Jack Blanchard
Israeli PM, attorney general trade barbs over poll fraud allegations
HERZLIYA, Israel — Israel's attorney general asked the intelligence services to submit progress of a probe into alleged poll fraud involving Arab parties, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party accused her of covering up 'manipulation' ahead of the official results on Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.
· Bbcnews
Four intriguing candidates who could fill the Yankees’ third-base need
To address their third-base need, the Yankees could target intriguing trade candidates.
· Joel Sherman
Tanker hit by two unknown projectiles off Oman, UKMTO says
Tanker hit by two unknown projectiles off Oman, UKMTO says A tanker was struck by two "unknown projectiles" fourteen nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. UKMTO said no casualties or environmental impact have been reported until now.
· Middleeasteye
AMD has been crushed into earnings. Here’s one way to trade it
AMD has been crushed into earnings. Here’s one way to trade it
· Julia Spina
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX55: Trade $25, get up to $55 bonus for Oilers vs. Devils
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· Mike Turay
King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.
· AfricaNews
Binance breach puts custody at center of crypto infrastructure trade
Lessons from the $6.3 billion Binance hack could help shape the next phase of the crypto infrastructure trade.
· Tanaya Macheel
Andy Burnham to unveil EU trade deals worth billions of pounds
Agriculture, youth visas and emissions agreements nearly tied up under PM’s plan for a much closer relationship with BrusselsThe UK-EU food produce deal: what was agreed and will it affect shoppers?Andy Burnham is preparing to announce billions of pounds of trade deals with the EU covering everything from youth visa…
· Kiran Stacey, Lisaocarroll
UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade
Caribbean nations call for reparations as King Charles stops short of issuing an apology for colonial-era slavery.
· Al Jazeera Staff
49ers trade pursuits may not be done with Cowboys WR rumors swirling
Another 49ers blockbuster trade before the November 10 deadline could be in the works.
· Valentina Martinez
Giants could go scorched earth with offseason trade frenzy — and no one on the team is safe
The Giants may be better off blowing the whole thing up.
· Valentina Martinez
King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
· Bbcnews
British group says trade reforms vital to driving investments in PH
A BRITISH Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) official on Tuesday said passing key legislation and critical trade reforms will give signals to global investors that the Philippine economy is moving forward.
· Giselle P. Jordan
Ease tensions with China, business, labor groups urge gov’t
A COALITION of 24 business, labor, industry and other organizations urged the government to ease tensions with China and pursue a more coordinated diplomatic approach, warning that strained bilateral relations could jeopardize trade, investments, jobs and other Philippine economic interests.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Canton Fair showcases China’s ‘super seller’ role
GUANGZHOU — The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is offering a window into how China’s exports are giving consumers more choices and businesses access to technology and equipment.
· Xinhua News Agency
Trump administration will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade program
JOHANNESBURG — U.S. President Donald Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from a quarter-century-old Africa trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria, including policies on trade barriers and alignment with U.S. foreign policy, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative…
· Associated Press
Why a midterm mauling for Trump will not bring Asia trade relief
Since returning to the White House in January last year, US President Donald Trump has upended the global trading order with his scattergun approach to tariffs and launched a war on Iran that sent oil prices soaring. On Tuesday, American voters hurting from nagging inflation and the high cost of living that have def…
· Biman Mukherji