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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

Expectations and Momentum Drive SpaceX's Market Debut

Rising AI Costs Meet Higher-Rate Reality

Meta Sees Wearables as the Future of AI Access

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

Chegg to Execute 22% Staff Cut as Generative AI Reshapes EdTech Landscape

Chegg Inc., once a high-flying provider of textbook rentals, homework help and online tutoring, announced on Monday it will eliminate approximately 22 percent of its global workforce—roughly 248 positions—in a bid to rein in costs and reposition itself amid a seismic shift toward free generative AI...

Kraft Heinz Demands 60-Day Notice from Coffee Suppliers Ahead of Tariff Hikes

In an effort to shield its coffee division from abrupt cost surges triggered by new U.S. import duties, Kraft Heinz has formally requested that its green-bean suppliers provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before passing on any tariff-related price increases. In an April letter to producers,...

Walmart Leans on India’s Garment Belt to Sidestep Tariffs—But Worker Shortages Threaten the Shift

Faced with soaring U.S. import duties on Chinese, Bangladeshi and Vietnamese apparel, retail giant Walmart has ramped up sourcing from India. Yet as Walmart’s buying teams flood India’s garment hubs with inquiries, manufacturers warn that an acute shortage of skilled labor could blunt India’s...

Tech Giants Clash Over ‘Preferential Treatment’ as Samsung Cites Reliance Precedent in $520M Tax Battle in India

Samsung Electronics has formally petitioned India’s Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) to overturn a \$520 million tax demand, arguing that New Delhi’s own records show similar import practices by Reliance Industries went unchallenged. By invoking the precedent set by...

Buffett’s Successor Poised to Lead Berkshire into Next Chapter, Investors Eye Transition Closely

As Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, investors and shareholders are bracing for a new chapter in the conglomerate’s storied history. With Buffett, 94, retaining his role as chairman of the board and Vice Chairman Greg Abel slated to assume the CEO...

Deutsche Bank’s Q1 Profit Surges 39% as Tariff Uncertainties Cast a Long Shadow

Deutsche Bank posted a standout performance in the first quarter, delivering a 39 percent jump in net profit to €1.78 billion, driven largely by robust revenue growth in its fixed-income and currency trading division. Yet beneath the upbeat headline figures lies a growing concern over the impact of...

Amazon Takes on Starlink with First Kuiper Satellites

Amazon marked a major milestone in its space-based broadband ambitions on Monday, when a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying the first 27 satellites of its Project Kuiper constellation. The mission represents the start of a $10 billion effort to blanket the...

BYD’s European Reset: How China’s EV Titan Is Rewiring Its Playbook for Western Success

BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has experienced a significant strategic overhaul of its operations in Europe following several missteps that hampered its initial expansion. The company’s first foray into the European market came with high expectations, but early performance...

Roche's $50 Billion U.S. Investment: A Strategic Shift in Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has announced a substantial investment of $50 billion in the United States over the next five years. This initiative is set to create over 12,000 new jobs, including approximately 6,500 construction roles and 1,000 positions within new and expanded facilities. The...

Tariff Clash Grounds Xiamen Liveried Boeing 737 MAX, Shattering Aerospace Duty Free Traditions

A grounded Boeing jet set against the backdrop of escalating U.S.–China trade tensions has exposed fault lines in the aerospace industry’s duty‑free paradigm. President Trump’s imposition of 145% tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing’s retaliatory 125% duties on U.S. goods have rendered Boeing...

Valentino Faces Profit Decline Amid Global Luxury Market Challenges

Valentino’s operating profit plunged 22% in 2024, falling to €246 million as global appetite for high-end goods cooled sharply. This represents one of the steepest annual declines in the label’s recent history, underscoring how even storied brands are vulnerable to sudden demand swings....

Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Ruling: Implications for the Digital Advertising Landscape

In a landmark decision, a U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key segments of the online advertising technology market. This verdict not only challenges the tech giant's dominance but also signals potential shifts in the digital advertising ecosystem. The court's...

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

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

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

Nuclear and Asset Disputes Test US-Iran Truce

Expectations and Momentum Drive SpaceX's Market Debut

Rising AI Costs Meet Higher-Rate Reality

Meta Sees Wearables as the Future of AI Access

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**

Chegg to Execute 22% Staff Cut as Generative AI Reshapes EdTech Landscape

Kraft Heinz Demands 60-Day Notice from Coffee Suppliers Ahead of Tariff Hikes

Walmart Leans on India’s Garment Belt to Sidestep Tariffs—But Worker Shortages Threaten the Shift

Tech Giants Clash Over ‘Preferential Treatment’ as Samsung Cites Reliance Precedent in $520M Tax Battle in India

Buffett’s Successor Poised to Lead Berkshire into Next Chapter, Investors Eye Transition Closely

Deutsche Bank’s Q1 Profit Surges 39% as Tariff Uncertainties Cast a Long Shadow

Amazon Takes on Starlink with First Kuiper Satellites

BYD’s European Reset: How China’s EV Titan Is Rewiring Its Playbook for Western Success

Roche's $50 Billion U.S. Investment: A Strategic Shift in Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Tariff Clash Grounds Xiamen Liveried Boeing 737 MAX, Shattering Aerospace Duty Free Traditions

Valentino Faces Profit Decline Amid Global Luxury Market Challenges

Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Ruling: Implications for the Digital Advertising Landscape

World

Europe's Heat Crisis Exposes Growing Climate and Infrastructure Risks

Nuclear and Asset Disputes Test US-Iran Truce

Heat Dome Intensifies Europe’s Early Summer Challenge

Hezbollah’s Role Emerges as Key Obstacle to Broader Middle East Ceasefire Efforts**

El Nino's Global Reach Tests Weather, Food and Energy Systems

People

Fiscal Signals and Social Engineering Shape China’s New Push to Reverse Demographic Decline

Reagan’s Enduring Shadow: How an Old Conservative Ideal Still Defines and Challenges Trump’s Presidency

South Korean Workers Recount Ordeal After U.S. Immigration Raid on Hyundai Plant

Federal Judge Likely to Stand Guard Over Fed’s Independence in Cook Dispute

When Allies Turned Adversaries: The Dramatic Implosion of the Trump–Musk Alliance