Is EU ‘living in the past’ as it mulls sanctions on Indian, Chinese firms exporting to Russia?
Therefore, the disconnect between the two things appears bizarre.
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Nvidia shares pop 15% after AI-fueled bumper earnings
Nvidia shares jumped 15% on Thursday morning, a day after the chip giant posted bumper earnings that beat Wall Street estimates.
Malaysia’s ringgit slides towards new all-time low on lacklustre growth
The Malaysian ringgit is about 2 per cent away from reaching 4.8850 per US dollar, a level last seen in 1998 when the Asian financial crisis ravaged the region’s currencies. The local currency has dropped nearly 4 per cent this year.
Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians leave Afghan women scared to go out alone, says UN
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan women feel scared or unsafe leaving their homes alone because of Taliban decrees and enforcement campaigns on clothing and male guardians, according to a report from the U.N. mission in Afghanistan.
Investors hit the road as India's startup story moves beyond metros
NEW DELHI -- A growing tribe of private equity and venture capital investors is heading to India's hinterland amid a rise in local tech talent coupled with improving infrastructure, increasing Internet penetration and lower operational expenses.
Japan approves plan to ‘substantially’ boost child allowances to tackle falling birth rate
Under the plan, the existing income limit for households receiving the benefits will be removed. A new funding scheme will be set up, requiring each person to pay an additional 300 to 500 yen (US$2-3.30) in the form of monthly health insurance premiums from financial year 2026.
Philippines picks domestic San Miguel group over India’s GMR to lead US$3 billion Manila airport revamp
India’s GMR Group had proposed a contract to give the government 33.3 per cent of its revenues. Despite the lower figure, it was seen as a front-runner for its ability to maintain the long-term business viability of operating the airport.
South Korea prepares $57 billion corporate financial support program
South Korea has prepared a financial support program of 75.9 trillion won ($56.97 billion) for companies increasing investment in key sectors as well as small businesses struggling with the impact of high interest rates.