Crisis
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Oil Stabilises After Surge, Stocks Drop As Mideast Crisis Fuels Jitters
Oil prices stabilised Wednesday after surging the previous day on fears of a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict sparked by Donald Trump calling for Tehran’s “unconditional surrender”. Iran and…
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Trump Due In Canada As G7 Confronts Israel-Iran Crisis
Group of Seven leaders including US President Donald Trump headed Sunday to the Canadian Rockies for a summit that takes on new urgency after Israel attacked Iran. The three-day gathering…
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The Silent Cyber Crisis Alarming Global Economies and Why It’s Time for Collective Action
The world has found itself dependent on the Internet, which powers everything, from emergency rooms and election systems to global supply chains and banking infrastructure. Cybersecurity is no longer just…
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South-east Asia’s polymer production crisis worsens as US-China trade shift looms
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asia’s petrochemical industry is facing a double whammy of weakening export demands and potential import surges, as trade tensions could redirect US polymer to the region’s already-saturated market,…
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South-east Asia’s polymer production crisis worsens as US-China trade shift looms
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asia’s petrochemical industry is facing a double whammy of weakening export demands and potential import surges, as trade tensions could redirect US polymer to the region’s already-saturated market,…
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Ukraine as Hidden Frontier for Bold Investors: B4P’s Mark Thornton on Turning Crisis into Capital
The prevailing narrative around Ukraine is usually dominated by images of destruction and disruption. For many in the global business community, these headlines paint a picture of uncertainty and instability,…
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Businesses tackling Asia’s ageing crisis awarded S$3 million at DBS Foundation’s Impact Beyond Awards
[SINGAPORE] Smart emergency-response devices available round the clock and using artificial intelligence (AI) to help clients match with caregivers were among the four ideas that won the DBS Foundation’s inaugural…
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Thousands Storm Aid Warehouse In Gaza As Hunger Crisis Deepens
Thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a United Nations warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, with the World Food Programme reporting two possible deaths in the tumult as Israel and the…
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Affinity Triangle Therapy Coaching & Supervision: A Safe Space Amid Mental Health Crisis
Affinity Triangle Therapy Coaching & Supervision Inc. emerged as a heart-centered group practice known for its emphasis on connection, mentorship, and expansive care. It champions accessible, ethical, and personalized mental…
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How A Mexican OEM Appliance Manufacturer Turned A Supply Chain Crisis Into A Nearshoring Opportunity For US Brands
As global shipping costs surged and delivery timelines stretched thin, U.S. manufacturers and retailers found themselves at a crossroads. For many, the once-reliable flow of goods from an eastern country…
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S. Korea Crisis Deepens With Election Frontrunner Retrial, Resignations
South Korea’s political chaos deepened Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two key government figures quit ahead of a snap…
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Despite War’s End, Afghanistan Remains Deep In Crisis: UN Relief Chief
Climate change, women’s rights, displacement, poverty: Afghanistan remains a priority as it faces overlapping crises, the UN’s relief chief Tom Fletcher told AFP on Wednesday, deploring “brutal” aid budget cuts.…
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Kering sales drop more than expected in first quarter as Gucci crisis deepens
[PARIS] The crisis at Kering’s flagship Gucci label deepened in the first quarter, the company said on Wednesday (Apr 23) as it flagged possible job cuts with no signs of…
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Malawi’s Debt Crisis Deepens As Aid Cuts Hurt
Behind a dimly lit bar in Malawi’s capital, Ben Manda rubbed his tired eyes and poured a customer a drink. He had been working for 36 hours straight, packing in…
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Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
[LOS ANGELES / WASHINGTON] Apple has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic – for the moment, at least. Donald Trump’s 125 per cent tariffs on goods produced…
