World
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Singapore’s 5.9% Q2 GDP Growth Shows AI Is Becoming an Economic Engine
Singapore’s economy expanded by 5.9% annually in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing an earlier estimate of 5.7%, as robust global demand and artificial intelligence growth contributed. The Ministry of…
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Why is DOCN Stock Up Today? DigitalOcean’s AI Growth and Blavatnik Stake Explained
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOCN) stock got the attention of investors with its second quarter 2026 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates for the company on a number of important…
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Trump Opens New Front in US-China Tech Battle With 15% Tariff On Critical Chip Material
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday to impose a 15% tariff on polysilicon and its derivative products, the next step in the U.S.-China technology wars. The measures, which…
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Guangzhou takes the crown: Inside Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026
Class of 2026 – Asia’s 50 Best Bars At 8pm on July 28, under the lights of the Grand Theatre at Wynn Palace, the countdown hit zero on a giant…
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China’s Fuel Exports Surge as Beijing Eases Restrictions, Pressuring Asian Refiners
With more fuel cargoes coming into the regional market, China’s move to near-normal levels of fuel exports is putting pressure on refining margins in Asia. The transfer comes after Beijing…
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South Korea Inflation Slows More Than Expected, but Core Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2023
Consumer price inflation in South Korea fell short of expectations in July as lower fuel and agricultural prices dampened the overall inflation rate, but underlying inflationary pressures increased. The country’s…
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Malaysia Eyes Stronger Domestic Demand as Minister Flags Steady H2 Economy
Malaysia anticipates solid domestic demand to drive economic growth in the second half of 2026 following the growth of 5.6% in the first half of the year, said Economy Minister…
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It’s a Wynn Win
Wynn Palace, Macau There’s a particular kind of ease that comes from walking into a hotel for the second time on the same assignment. The first year, you’re cataloguing everything,…
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Current Mortgage Rates Today: Why US Home Loan Rates Are Rising Again Ahead of the Fed Decision
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday at a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, marking its fifth straight meeting without a change, a widely expected move that…
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India GDP Growth Seen Slowing as Investment, Oil Weigh
India’s economic growth forecast slows to 6.6%. Weak investment and higher oil prices weigh. Economists expect Reserve Bank to hold rates. Rising energy costs increase inflation and growth risks. India’s…
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US Lifts Mexican Cattle Ban: What It Means for Beef Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it is lifting a more than yearlong ban on Mexican cattle imports that helped push U.S. beef prices to record highs, a move…
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Adecco Says AI Won’t Cause Mass Job Losses
Adecco said AI will reshape work without causing mass unemployment. Chief executive said entry-level office jobs face greatest disruption. Companies should redesign junior roles to preserve talent pipelines. Study cited…
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US Import Prices Rise 0.3% as China Goods Hit 18-Year High
US import prices rose 0.3% in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, defying economist forecasts for a 0.8% decline. Prices for goods imported from China climbed 0.9% during…
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Asia’s 50 Best Bars unveils the extended 51-100 list for 2026
Asia’s 50 Best Bars unveils the extended 51-100 list for 2026 Every year, this time, the industry’s attention snaps to a single number: who cracked the top ten, who claims…
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TSMC Revenue Soars 68%. Nvidia, AI Stocks Watch Closely
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported its June revenue of NT$442.68 billion, a 67.9% jump from a year earlier and the best month in the company’s history, as demand for AI…
