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Britain's M&S says cyberattack to cost US$400 million
British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Wednesday (May 21) a “highly sophisticated cyber” attack would cost it about US$403 million in…
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Germany says it broke up a far-right group that planned attacks. 5 people have been arrested
BERLIN (AP) — German police arrested five people on Wednesday accused of involvement with a far-right group calling itself “Last Defense…
Business
Singapore’s ultra-rich among wealthy Asians snapping up property in Dubai
Property cooling measures may have dampened housing demand here, but Singapore’s ultra-rich are among high net-worth individuals (HNWI)…
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Accenture to promote 50,000 staff after six-month delay
The move comes as the New York-listed company grapples with a pullback in client spending and greater scrutiny of US government contracts…
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South Africa's leader aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit
U.S. President Trump will host South Africa's leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused…
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Covid-19 testing demand surges as cases spike across Asia
Phase Scientific has developed the world’s first urine-based human papillomavirus test, and is planning to expand that business globally…
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Sabre’s India Chief on Finding Talent, Tech Shifts, and What Travelers Want Now
Travel technology company Sabre is increasing its focus on India, and leading the push is Samual Machado, who returned to Sabre last year…
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China threatens enforcers of US’s Huawei curbs with legal action
A said it could take legal action against anyone enforcing US restrictions on using Huawei Technologies’ artificial intelligence (AI)…
Business
Labubu maker Popmart flagged for global expansion potential; CGSI initiates coverage
[Hong Kong] CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation…
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Labubu maker Pop Mart flagged for global expansion potential; CGSI initiates coverage
CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation from a toy…
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Mexico City mayor’s personal secretary, adviser shot dead in morning ambush
Two top aides to the mayor of Mexico City have been shot dead in the latest attack against public officials in the Latin American country.…
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Nvidia says US export controls on AI chips to China were ‘a failure’
The world’s second-largest economy to invest aggressively to develop a supply chain that does not rely on manufacturers outside the…
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Nvidia CEO praises Trump move to scrap some AI export curbs
US export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China were “a failure” as they have cost American companies billions of US…
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Toyota takes all-hybrid plunge with its best-selling US vehicle
Toyota Motor is scrapping the gas-powered version of its best-selling vehicle in the US as the Japanese carmaker doubles down on its push…
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DOJ opens criminal investigation of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, AP source says
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans…
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Judge slams Supreme Court for 'disrespect' to Trump
A federal appeals court judge unloaded on his superiors at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying they bent over backwards to assist…
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Vietnam approves establishment of Sun PhuQuoc Airways
Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, has approved the establishment of a new airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, the official Vietnam News…
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Andrew Cuomo accuses DOJ of "election interference" amid reported inquiry
New York City mayoral candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hit back at the Trump administration after The New York Times…
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Former Citigroup traders drop Hong Kong lawsuit on cost concerns
Two former Citigroup traders in Hong Kong abandoned their employment lawsuits after weighing the costs and difficulties of taking it to a…
Business
Temasek’s SeaTown to invest up to S$115 million in Singapore healthcare firm AddVita
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (May 21) it is committing up to S$115 million in…
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WhatsApp had no plans to vie with Facebook, co-founder says
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that his messaging company had no plans to build social networking features to compete with Facebook…
Politics
China Ran Record Budget Deficit With Spending Blitz Amid Tariffs
(Bloomberg) -- China’s fiscal stimulus pushed its four-month budget deficit to a record high, as the government ramped up support for the…
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Gold gains on weaker dollar, US fiscal concerns
Gold prices rose on Wednesday (May 21) as the US dollar slipped to a two-week low and investors sought safety amid US fiscal uncertainty,…