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Briton Set To Complete Epic Africa Run
A British man on a quest to run the length of Africa is set to complete his mammoth challenge later Sunday in Tunisia. Russ Cook’s epic endeavour has seen him…
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EXCLUSIVE: Diamond Standard Set To Revolutionize Remittance With CARATS, Eyes Asia Expansion
KEY POINTS Diamond Standard is already in talks with some retailers in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong CARATS are a legal commodity, which means service providers don’t need…
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Baltimore shipping set to resume by end of April with full capacity by end of May
THE US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said on Thursday (Apr 4) it expects to open a new channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing…
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World Bank set to issue up to US$1 billion in debut hybrid note this year
THE World Bank is looking to issue up to US$1 billion in a debut hybrid note on capital markets this year, a senior executive told Reuters, as development banks face…
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BOJ’s stash of bonds is set to shrink for first time since 2008
INVESTORS in Japan’s government bonds are likely to confront not only potential interest-rate hikes as a bearish factor but also a reduction in the central bank’s vast bond holdings as…
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Workers Set To Remove First Piece Of Collapsed US Bridge
The complex process of clearing the tangled wreckage of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed spectacularly this week was set to begin Saturday with removal of a first section, officials said.…
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Apple set to unveil AI strategy at Jun 10 developers conference
APPLE plans to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Jun 10, when the company is expected to unveil its long-anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The iPhone maker announced…
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‘TikTok Taoiseach’: Simon Harris Set To Be Ireland’s Youngest PM
Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can…
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Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland PM After Appointed Party Leader
Simon Harris is set to become Ireland’s next prime minister after the governing Fine Gael party appointed him as its leader on Sunday, following an uncontested election. The 37-year-old said…
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US dollar set for weekly rise after shift in global rate outlook
THE US dollar headed for a second week of gains on Friday (Mar 22), with a slight rate hike in Japan unable to halt its rise and a surprise cut…
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PetroChina set to take Venezuelan oil after US sanctions eased
PETROCHINA is set to receive a cargo of Venezuelan oil, which will be used at its mega refinery in Guangdong, after the United States rolled back sanctions on the Opec…
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Gold set for fourth weekly gain in five on Fed rate-cut optimism
Gold prices edged higher on Friday (Mar 22) and were set for a fourth weekly rise in five after the United States Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate cut projections…
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Bitcoin set for one of worst weeks in 2024 as ETF demand falters
BITCOIN has peeled back more than 10 per cent from its all-time high as the appetite for fledgling spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) moderates. JPMorgan Chase & Co strategists warned…
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Social Media Company Reddit Set For NYSE Debut After IPO
The Reddit social network was set to make its trading debut Thursday after pricing robustly in an initial public offering that suggested greater investor enthusiasm for new stock issuers. Reddit…
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Australia set to extend rate pause as economy enters slow lane
AUSTRALIA’S central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 12-year high on Tuesday (Mar 19) as the economy shows signs of slowing further while unemployment trends higher.…
