LONDON: Apple has cautioned that Britain’s push to boost competition in the mobile operating system market may backfire, potentially harming…
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Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
NEW YORK —U.S. prosecutors are investigating whether companies linked to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from…
UK’s Serious Fraud Office Launches Multi-Million Pound Bribery Probe into Microsoft Data Centre Project
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UK Insurance Broker Charged Over Failure to Prevent Bribery in Ecuador
London, 17 April 2025 — The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL) with failing…
UK Faces Soaring Borrowing Costs as Global Bond Selloff Intensifies
The United Kingdom’s borrowing costs have surged to their highest level since 1998, driven by a global rout in government…
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Vietnam’s Economic Growth Plans
SOUTHEAST ASIA — US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on global trade have officially come into effect — and beyond…
China’s Yuan Sinks to 19-Month Low Amid Escalating US Trade War
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UK Dodges Harshest US Tariffs Post-Brexit — But No Time for Celebration
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China to Impose Additional 34% Tariff on All U.S. Imports Starting April 10
BEIJING, April 4 — China will impose an additional 34% tariff on all products imported from the United States beginning…
Temu’s Chinese Owner Anticipates Slower Revenue Growth
BEIJING: Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings announced today slower revenue growth for the third quarter running, as the Temu owner…