Gold Scams on the Rise in China — Thousands Got Duped Into Buying Expensive Fake Jewelry
China is grappling with a rise in gold scams amid strong interest in the precious metal as an alternative investment.
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Japan's Finance Minister Stresses Close Coordination with Bank of Japan
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters about the importance of the government cooperating and coordinating its financial goals with the Bank of Japan.
Lawrence Wong to be Sworn in as Singapore’s 4th PM on May 15
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the city-state’s prime minister and retain his finance portfolio after Lee Hsien Loong’s 20-year leadership of the ASEAN nation..
Anthropic Expands Claude AI Chatbot to Europe, Launches Fundraiser
Anthropic will expand its generative AI assistant Claude to Europe while continuing to get funding from the continent...
India Secures 10-Year Chabahar Port Deal With Iran, Bypassing Rival Pakistan's Gwadar
India secured a 10-year Chabahar Port deal with Iran, bypassing Pakistan's Gwadar. The investment totals $370 million. The move strengthens regional ties and enhances trade routes amid escalating tens..
South Korea to Provide Chip Investment and Research Support Package Valued Over $7 Billion
South Korea is planning to release a chip investment and research supp...
Australia: Small Plane with 3 Aboard Takes Emergency Landing in Newcastle Airport Without Landing Gear After Burning Off Fuel
A small plane with failing landing gear landed safely after nearly fou...
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FCC Faces Funding Shortfall in Effort to Remove Chinese Tech Giants Huawei, ZTE From Networks
A US scheme to pay carriers and ISPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks is stalled owing to a $3 billion financing gap.
Russia Reportedly Develops ‘Indiscriminate’ Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon, Pentagon Official Warns
US intelligence allegations about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear weapon were a major topic of debate during a Senate hearing on May 1.
Uber Sued by London Black Cab Drivers for £250 Million Over Taxi Booking Rules
Uber is facing a multi-million-pound lawsuit filed by nearly 11,000 black cab drivers in London, England.
Microsoft Increasing Presence in Southeast Asia With Substantial AI Investments in Thailand and Malaysia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made big investments in Thailand and Malaysia and other initiatives to expand its Southeast Asian footprint and advance AI technologies.
Australia's Macquarie Bank Terminating Cash Transactions in All Branches as It Shifts to Fully Digital Banking Services
Australia's Macquarie Bank will eliminate the use of cash at its branches later this month as part of its transition to a fully digital offering.
Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Hundreds of Companies to Choke Russia's Supplies of Military Technology
The administration of President Joe Biden has announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting international suppliers of military equipment technology accused of helping Russia in its war against Ukraine
Melbourne Residents Face Steeper 'Bin Tax' Increase Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns
An Australian council plans to increase its "bin tax" despite the controversy surrounding it since it was implemented just a year ago.
US Senate Approves Banning Import of Russian Uranium
The US Senate has passed a legislation to ban the import of enriched uranium from Russia.
Walmart Shutters 51 Health Care Services, Ends Virtual Care Services in US Over Lack of Profits
Walmart called the decision to close its health clinics in five states and discontinue its virtual health service "difficult."
