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S’poreans lured to Nanning ponzi scheme with dinners, condos
SINGAPORE – When Alice (not her real name) arrived in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in March, she was impressed with the number of high-rise developments in the city.…
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The week in photos: August 29 to September 4, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — On September 2, US actor, filmmaker and political activist George Clooney warned that advances in artificial intelligence were making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from fiction, posing a challenge for …
US trade deficit hits highest since March 2025, surges 24.4% to $88.6 billion in July as AI boom drives imports
The US trade deficit widened sharply in July, reaching its highest level since March 2025, as strong demand for technology products linked to the artificial intelligence build-out pushed imports higher.
The trade deficit increased 24.4% to $88.6 bi…
American companies’ datacenter troubles may be just getting bigger, and the reason is what has also made Europe, China, Canada and many other countries ‘angry’
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American technology giants pouring billions into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure may soon encounter an obstacle at home: a proposed expansion of US tariffs that may significantly elevate the cost of building…
US jobs report seen reinforcing Kevin Warsh’s view of labour market
By Vince Golle and Craig Stirling
US payrolls growth got back on track in August, consistent with general steadiness in the labor market that’s helping the Federal Reserve focus more intently on its battle with inflation. …
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Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal – China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety.…
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Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
NUWAKOT, Nepal — Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing.
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continue…
Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Intensify Rescue Efforts
Nearly 2,500 people are missing following the flash floods that devastated a mountainous region between Nepal and China, with authorities on both sides of the border stepping up rescue efforts.
At least 579 people have been confirmed dead while 1,9…
KLN Delivers Sustained Growth in Revenue and Core Net Profit
HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KLN Logistics Group Limited (‘KLN’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’; Stock Code 0636.HK) today announced the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 3…
One beat, many cultures: Malaysia’s drums to open National Day 2026
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The rhythms of the rebana ubi, 24-season drums, thavil, gendang pampat, as well as gongs and kulintangan will reverberate in unison to kick off the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31.…
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