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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

Nuclear and Asset Disputes Test US-Iran Truce

Meta Sees Wearables as the Future of AI Access

Expectations and Momentum Drive SpaceX's Market Debut

Rising AI Costs Meet Higher-Rate Reality

AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Online Search and Threatening Google’s Dominance

Heineken Faces Changing Economics of Beer Consumption

AI Memory Boom Forces Apple to Raise Device Prices

New Priorities Set to Reshape Inherited Wealth

Immigration Drives Productivity Across Wealthy Economies

Nasdaq Rule Changes Accelerate Passive Investment in SpaceX

Europe's Heat Crisis Exposes Growing Climate and Infrastructure Risks

Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Process Over Investigative Methods**

Companies

Japan’s Seven & i Poised for Independent Growth as Couche‑Tard Bid Collapses**

Alimentation Couche‑Tard’s abrupt withdrawal of its US $47 billion takeover offer has left Seven & i Holdings at a critical crossroads. What began as a bid to create the world’s largest convenience‑store operator has morphed into a referendum on Seven & i’s capacity to thrive on its own....

Nvidia Accelerates H20 Chip Expansion into China to Secure AI Leadership

Nvidia has announced a significant ramp‑up in shipments of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, a strategic move that underscores the company’s determination to maintain its technology leadership amid easing U.S. export restrictions. Chief Executive Jensen Huang, speaking at the Global...

Zuckerberg in the Crosshairs as $8 Billion Privacy Trial Unfolds

An $8 billion derivative lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg and former Meta Platforms board members kicked off mid‑July 2025 in Delaware’s Court of Chancery, shining an unprecedented spotlight on the Facebook co‑founder’s personal responsibility for the social network’s most notorious data‑privacy...

Nvidia’s China Comeback Signals Major Shifts in Global AI Dynamics

Nvidia’s announcement that it will restart shipments of its flagship AI H20 chip to China marks a watershed moment in the technology sector’s tug‑of‑war between Washington and Beijing. After months of halted sales under stringent U.S. export curbs, the chipmaker’s move—approved by renewed U.S....

Burberry’s Turnaround Blueprint Spurs Early Signs of Revival

Under new leadership, Burberry has embarked on an ambitious turnaround plan that is reshaping its operations, product mix and global positioning. Appointed in mid‑2024, CEO Joshua Schulman wasted no time in unveiling “Burberry Forward,” a strategic framework designed to reignite demand, stabilize...

Chinese Fashion Giant Shein Opts for Confidential Hong Kong IPO Filing to Safeguard Competitive Edge

Fast‑fashion powerhouse Shein has chosen to submit its draft prospectus for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on a confidential basis, departing from the customary public disclosure process in the city’s capital markets. The decision comes as the China‑founded retailer, known for its...

Coinbase’s S&P 500 Triumph Signals New Era for Crypto Adoption

Coinbase’s stunning 43 percent surge in June, which crowned it the best‑performing stock in the S&P 500, marks a watershed moment for the emerging cryptocurrency industry. After making its debut in the benchmark index at the end of May, the leading U.S. crypto exchange has harnessed a perfect...

Xiaomi’s YU7 Electric SUV Ups the Ante in the Race with Tesla

The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has struck a decisive blow in the electric-vehicle arena with its newly launched YU7 sport utility vehicle, igniting fierce competition with Tesla’s flagship Model Y. In the first three minutes after orders opened on June 26, Xiaomi reported securing over 200,000 firm...

Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout Stumbles Amid Safety and Technical Hurdles

Tesla has kicked off limited public trials of its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, but early footage from invited riders reveals a series of operational missteps and safety gaps. Videos circulating online show the fully driverless Model Y fleet—each equipped with Tesla’s advanced...

Tesla’s European Struggles Deepen as Rivals Gain Ground

Tesla’s dominance in Europe is slipping, with the U.S. electric-vehicle maker seeing its market share halve in just twelve months amid a surge of competition from both established European brands and rapidly expanding Chinese automakers. May registrations of Tesla vehicles across the European...

Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout Confronts Steep Operational and Regulatory Hurdles

Tesla this week unveiled its first fleet of fully autonomous robotaxis, marking a milestone in the company’s ambition to revolutionize on-demand mobility. Yet behind the fanfare lie a host of complex challenges that threaten to stall Tesla’s rapid expansion plans. From technical limitations to...

Amazon Leverages Premium Beauty to Cushion Prime Day from Tariff Shock

As Prime Day approaches, Amazon is doubling down on its fast-growing premium beauty segment to insulate its marquee shopping event from the fallout of elevated U.S. import duties. By deepening partnerships with high-end cosmetics brands, localizing supply chains and banking on the resilience of...