Europe’s airlines dial up pressure in face of Chinese threat
AIR-FRANCE KLM is lobbying the French government to cap the number of flights that mainland Chinese carriers can make to Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter, in a bid to…
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Sembcorp secures 150 MW wind-solar power project in India
STATE-OWNED Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded a 150 megawatt (MW) wind-solar hybrid power project to Sembcorp Green Infra – Sembcorp Industries’ wholly owned renewables…
How Indigenous guards saved a Colombian lake from overtourism
In the crater of a semi-dormant volcano in southwest Colombia lies a sacred lake of startling green which used to draw a steady stream of garbage-tossing tourists before Indigenous leaders…
Apple secretly worked with China’s BYD on long-range EV battery
APPLE worked with Chinese automaker BYD for years as part of its now-cancelled car project, developing long-range batteries that helped lay the groundwork for technology used today,…
Stripe in advanced talks to acquire stablecoin-focused fintech platform Bridge
STRIPE, the payments company founded by billionaire brothers Patrick and John Collison, is in advanced talks to acquire venture-backed fintech platform Bridge. Stripe has been in talks to…
Jodhpur: India's vanishing 'blue' city
The neighbourhood of Brahmapuri in India’s Jodhpur city stands at the foot of a famous fort that’s perched atop a hill. Built in 1459 by the Rajput king Rao Jodha - after whom the city is…
Robinhood plans to give traders access to futures, index options
ROBINHOOD Markets is broadening its offerings to futures trading and index options as the retail brokerage aims to attract more sophisticated investors to its platform. The futures…
Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc could "draw lessons" from the contested Italian policy of processing migrants offshore in Albania ahead of an EU summit…
Bernard Arnault’s US$37 billion wealth loss comes as luxury dims in China
EIGHTEEN months ago, LVMH shares were trading at a record high and the group’s controlling shareholder, Bernard Arnault, was the world’s wealthiest person. Fast forward to Wednesday (Oct…
FTC adopts 'click to cancel' rule to make it easier to end subscriptions, mirroring California law
The Federal Trade Commission continued its crackdown on businesses that deceptively market and sell subscription services, adopting a rule Wednesday requiring companies to let consumers…
Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say
Climate change, along with rapid urbanisation and deforestation, turbocharged floods in Nepal that killed more than 240 people last month, scientists said on Thursday. Nepal suffered its…
Indonesia's $30 Billion Free Lunch Plan Hinges on Big Tax Revamp
(Bloomberg) -- In northern Jakarta Bay, a region with the highest prevalence of growth stunting and malnutrition in Indonesia’s capital, about 160 first graders excitedly grab their free…
Bursa Malaysia’s outperformance may attract Singapore listcos seeking higher valuations
Singapore-listed UMS and Grand Venture Technology say they are eyeing secondary listings in Kuala Lumpur BURSA Malaysia has been one of the top performing markets in the region, with…
What Is Sukkot? All About Celebrating the Jewish Holiday
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Each year, right around the time many Americans are peeping fall foliage, clutching spiced…
Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's ruling party candidate held a clear lead in early presidential election results Wednesday as his main challenger said he would not accept them and…
NewJeans' Hanni gives emotional testimony at Korean parliament on workplace bullying
[Source] NewJeans’ Hanni testified in tears at a National Assembly hearing on workplace harassment in South Korea’s entertainment industry on Tuesday, revealing her experiences with…
Amazon, Google tap into nuclear power to fuel data centers and AI push
Amazon on Wednesday announced plans to invest in nuclear power production to fuel its data centers with clean energy, a key part of the e-commerce giant’s push to expand AI-powered…
Trump Sparks Outrage from Both Conservatives and Liberals after Calling Himself 'Father of IVF'
Donald Trump sparked outrage from both conservatives and liberals after revealing a strange new nickname. He referred to himself as the "father" of in-vitro fertilization during a Fox News…
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Niger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power. Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the…
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Russia’s army is forming a unit of some 3,000 North Koreans, a Ukrainian military intelligence source has told the BBC, in the latest report suggesting that Pyongyang is forming a close…
Morgan Stanley widens gap as banks’ wealth units add US$5 trillion
MORGAN Stanley’s record quarter in wealth management capped a banner period for one of Wall Street’s most-profitable businesses. Client assets at retail brokerage Charles Schwab and the…
Scholz promises Israel further supplies of German-made weapons
In the past eight weeks, the German government has approved military equipment and munitions exports to Israel worth around €31 million ($33.7 million), more than twice as much as during…
General Motors backs biggest US lithium project with US$625 million investment
GENERAL Motors has committed US$625 million towards what will likely be one of the biggest US lithium mines, reinforcing the carmaker’s efforts to secure domestic supply of the battery…
China Life says profit to jump up to 185% on market rally
CHINA Life Insurance said profit for the first nine months is expected to increase as much as 185 per cent, buoyed by investment returns. The country’s largest life insurer forecasts that…