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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...

The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

FedEx Restructures Operations: The Impact Of The Spinoff On The Future Of Freight And Delivery Services

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rise Of Chinese EVs: A Wake-Up Call For Japan’s Traditional Automakers

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

Markets

Farmers In China Are Facing A Fertiliser Shortage As A Result Of COVID Restrictions

Covid-19 restrictions in China are delaying fertiliser supplies to the country's northeastern breadbasket just a month before spring planting, putting this year's corn and soybean crops at jeopardy if not resolved soon. Fertiliser is normally made in early April and applied to fields later...

Puppeteers In Taiwan Bow Resorting To NFTs To Keep Alive Their Craft

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are being considered by a group of Taiwanese puppeteers as a way to help bring their traditional art form into the modern era and keep it relevant for a new audience. NFTs are crypto assets that represent a digital item such as a picture, video, or even...

How Volkswagen's Trinity Plans To Catch Up To Tesla With Giga-Casting And Robotics

While Tesla begins production at its new German plant this month, Volkswagen is just weeks away from finalising plans for a 2 billion euro ($2.2 billion) electric vehicle (EV) factory that it hopes will catch up to its American competitor. Tesla claims that its new Giga Berlin-Brandenburg...

Consumer Watchdog Of The US Targeting Repeated Corporate Misbehaviour

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the United States announced on Monday that it aims to create "dedicated units" inside its enforcement and supervision divisions to better discover repeat corporate violators. Rohit Chopra, who became director of the Consumer Financial...

Deal On Rules Requiring Tech Firms To Control Content Could Be Reached In April: EU's Vestager

According to EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, a deal between European Union governments and EU parliamentarians that would oblige large internet firms to do more to police the material and content published on their platforms, could be reached by next month. Vestager had introduced...

EU And The US Reach Agreement On New Data-Sharing Deal, Providing Some Relief To Big Tech

The European Union and the United States declared on Friday that they had reached a "in principle" agreement on a new framework for cross-border data transfers, bringing much-needed respite to internet behemoths like Meta and Google. For more than a year, authorities on both sides of the...

Argentina's Crucial $45 Billion Programme Will Be Decided By The IMF Board

According to two sources, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make a decision on Argentina's $45 billion programme on Friday, with the country expected to cross the final obstacle to renegotiate its debt with the Washington-based lender. The accord would be Argentina's 22nd IMF...

US Reintroduces 352 Chinese Product Exclusions From Tariffs

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that it had reintroduced 352 product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese imports that had already expired. The number of inclusions however was far lower than the 549 exclusions that the UST had been...

Swiss Authorities Have Placed A Freeze On Over $6 Billion In Sanctioned Russian Assets

According to reports quoting an official of the government of Sweden, the Swiss government has frozen roughly 5.75 billion Swiss francs ($6.17 billion) in Russian assets in Switzerland that are subject to sanctions, and the sum is certain to climb. "Today, for the first time, I can give...

In 2021, Worldwide Music Market Was Valued At $26 Billion Dollars

With the support of singers like BTS, Taylor Swift, and Adele, global music earnings climbed at their quickest rate in more than two decades last year. In 2021, revenues increased by 18.5 per cent to $25.9 billion, the most since records began in the 1990s. Streaming was the main driver of...

Oil Prices Surge Over News Of EU Mulling Russian Oil Ban, And Hit To Saudi Refinery Production

Oil prices rose $3 on Monday, with Brent topping $110 a barrel, as European Union countries consider joining the US in a Russian oil embargo, while a weekend attack on Saudi oil installations sparked fears. Brent crude futures were up $3.44, or 3.2 percent, to $111.37 a barrel by 0443 GMT,...

Foreign Companies Exiting Russia Will Have Their Assets Seized, Warns Putin

Russian integration into the global consumer economy was believed to be symbolized by the “Evropeisky” mall in Moscow as its atriums were named after cities such as London, Paris and Rome. But, in the two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, major sections of the seven-story retail mall...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

Lifestyle

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?

The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

FedEx Restructures Operations: The Impact Of The Spinoff On The Future Of Freight And Delivery Services

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rise Of Chinese EVs: A Wake-Up Call For Japan’s Traditional Automakers

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

Farmers In China Are Facing A Fertiliser Shortage As A Result Of COVID Restrictions

Puppeteers In Taiwan Bow Resorting To NFTs To Keep Alive Their Craft

How Volkswagen's Trinity Plans To Catch Up To Tesla With Giga-Casting And Robotics

Consumer Watchdog Of The US Targeting Repeated Corporate Misbehaviour

Deal On Rules Requiring Tech Firms To Control Content Could Be Reached In April: EU's Vestager

EU And The US Reach Agreement On New Data-Sharing Deal, Providing Some Relief To Big Tech

Argentina's Crucial $45 Billion Programme Will Be Decided By The IMF Board

US Reintroduces 352 Chinese Product Exclusions From Tariffs

Swiss Authorities Have Placed A Freeze On Over $6 Billion In Sanctioned Russian Assets

In 2021, Worldwide Music Market Was Valued At $26 Billion Dollars

Oil Prices Surge Over News Of EU Mulling Russian Oil Ban, And Hit To Saudi Refinery Production

Foreign Companies Exiting Russia Will Have Their Assets Seized, Warns Putin

World

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development

People

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million