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Samsung Galaxy Z-series foldable phones won’t have an Exynos-powered variant in 2023, report says

Jul 18, 2022 08:02 am UTC| Technology Business

Samsung has yet to unveil this years lineup of foldable phones, but a new report already claims to have the first details about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Both devices, like their predecessors, are expected...

Lotte, Shinsegae to enter whiskey business and building distilleries in Jeju Island

Jul 18, 2022 07:23 am UTC| Business Economy

Lotte and Shinsegae are two of the leading companies and South Korea. They have been rivals in the retail business field for decades, and now they are set to compete in another industry as both have jumped into the whiskey...

ANZ Bank to acquire Suncorp Bank for $3.3B

Jul 18, 2022 07:06 am UTC| Business Economy

ANZ Bank or the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announced that it be acquiring the banking unit of Suncorp Group. This is a strategic move so it can boost its home loan books. The ANZ Bank is buying the said...

How sustainable manufacturing could help reduce the impact of industry

Jul 18, 2022 07:04 am UTC| Economy Business

Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses sustainable manufacturing and other topics. How would you explain sustainable...

Indonesia’s palm oil policy at a crossroads: why government interventions are ineffective

Jul 18, 2022 07:02 am UTC| Business

Indonesia has made several policy interventions to stabilise the price of cooking oil and address the causes of a gap in supply and demand of crude palm oil (CPO). Still, short-term policy interventions have created...

How to succeed with a business in a saturated market?

Jul 18, 2022 06:55 am UTC| Business

We understand a saturated market as that type of market in which the demand is already fully supplied. Therefore, the only way to enter it, to grow and become a benchmark will be to acquire customers from the...

Falcon Home Buyers Review 2022: All you Need to Know

Jul 18, 2022 06:33 am UTC| Business

Selling your home can prove to be a rather tedious process. Not only do you have to deal with costly repairs and maintenance to keep your property in good shape, but you also have to deal with banks, agents, and other...

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Economy

UK Retail Prices Rise as Cost Pressures Threaten Further Increases in 2026

British retail prices rose at a faster pace last month, and retailers may find it difficult to prevent further price increases in 2026 as cost pressures continue to build, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)....

U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Energy Stocks Rally on Venezuela Developments

U.S. stock futures traded mostly flat on Monday night after Wall Street closed higher, supported by a strong rally in energy stocks following major geopolitical developments involving Venezuela. Futures tied to the SP 500...

Trump Venezuela Oil Pledge Unlikely to Lift Prices in Oversupplied Global Market

U.S. President Donald Trumps pledge to unlock more Venezuelan oil barrels following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro has heightened geopolitical tensions, but analysts say it is unlikely to meaningfully impact an...

Philippine Inflation Rises to 1.8% in December as Food and Clothing Prices Increase

Philippine annual inflation accelerated to 1.8% in December, rising from 1.5% in November, according to data released by the countrys statistics agency on Tuesday. The higher inflation reading surprised market...

U.S. Dollar Steadies Near Two-Week High as Risk Appetite Improves

The U.S. dollar traded steadily near a two-week high as Asian markets opened on Tuesday, supported by easing geopolitical concerns and renewed risk-taking sentiment on Wall Street. Investors appeared less alarmed by recent...

Politics

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court After Dramatic Arrest Ordered by Trump

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in a Manhattan federal court after a dramatic U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump led to his capture, sending shockwaves through...

Zelenskiy Appoints Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser to Support Ukraine’s Recovery and Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Canadas former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as his new economic development adviser, a move aimed at strengthening Ukraines...

Kim Jong Un and Daughter Inspect Memorial Honoring North Korean Troops Killed Overseas

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, inspected the construction site of a new memorial dedicated to North Korean soldiers who died while fighting overseas, according to a report released...

Paris Court Convicts 10 in Cyber Harassment Case Targeting Brigitte Macron

A Paris court on Monday convicted 10 individuals for cyber harassment against Brigitte Macron, Frances first lady, after they spread false and defamatory claims that she is a transgender woman who was born male. The ruling...

Colombia Reaffirms Cooperation With U.S. on Drug Trafficking Amid Rising Tensions

Colombia has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the United States in the fight against drug trafficking, emphasizing continued cooperation through U.S. intelligence, technology, and joint coordination. The...

Science

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

Intel Unveils Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips at CES 2025, Marking Major 18A Manufacturing Milestone

Intel has officially launched Panther Lake, its next-generation AI chip for laptops, at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, signaling a critical step in the companys turnaround strategy and its push to regain market...

Mercedes-Benz to Launch Advanced Urban Self-Driving System in the U.S., Challenging Tesla FSD

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that it will introduce a new advanced driver-assistance system in the United States later this year, marking a major step forward in autonomous driving technology. The system, called...

Dell Revives XPS Laptop Lineup With New XPS 14 and XPS 16 to Boost Premium PC Demand

Dell has officially revived its popular XPS laptop lineup, marking a strategic reversal just a year after retiring the premium brand. The move comes as the company seeks to stimulate demand in a sluggish global personal...

BTIG Initiates Buy on SoftBank as AI and Robotics Strategy Gains Momentum

BTIG has initiated coverage of SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) with a Buy rating, citing the Japanese investment conglomerates strong positioning at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics. The brokerage...

Nvidia Unveils Rubin Platform to Power Next Wave of AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) used the CES 2026 convention in Las Vegas to reaffirm its leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure, announcing that its next-generation Rubin data center platform is now in...