Chinese consumer brands look to crack the global market with Singapore as a testbed
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ABC News - World
Dominican and US officials crack down on regional drug trafficking ring
Officials from the U.S. and the Dominican Republic have arrested nearly a dozen suspects after they launched a joint operation to crack down on a regional drug trafficking ring14 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries38 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Global police dismantle encrypted messaging app used by criminals
Ghost platform was used to distribute drugs and order hits by gangs in many countries1 hour ago -
ABC News - Tech
FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of Chinese hackers who were working at the direction of the Chinese government to infiltrate critical infrastructure in the U.S. and other ...2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Singapore Grand Prix: Times, stats, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Singapore for round 18. ESPN breaks down this weekend's times, stats, predictions and preview.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...5 hours ago - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
5 ways the Fed’s rate cuts will affect workers and consumers
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates this week, marking an inflection point in the economy. The move is expected to have an effect on financing rates in various ...8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales
Tupperware Brands, the iconic food-storage company known for its resealable plastic containers and pioneering direct-to-consumer sales, has filed for bankruptcy after years struggling with weak sales.9 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.10 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.13 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes crippling14 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election17 hours ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.21 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rateYesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Can Milan’s Craziest Fashion Brand Grow Up?
Sunnei, at 10, has become one of the hot shows of Milan Fashion Week. Can its founders move on to the next level?Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers exploded
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers explodedYesterday -
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Inc. - Business
What Bobbi Brown Learned After She Sold Her Eponymous Brand
Bobbi Brown launched her new beauty brand 25 years to the day after she sold her business to Estee Lauder and signed a non-compete.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Costco Is Rolling Out a Brand-New Feature That Its Most Loyal Customers Will Love
We laugh because it's funny, and we laugh because it's true.Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategyYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.Yesterday - China -
The Guardian - World
Charlotte Wood on the Booker prize: ‘The global attention is like nothing I’ve seen’
The author is the first Australian to be shortlisted for the $98,000 prize since Richard Flanagan won in 2014. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Mere hours after finishing the first ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goodsYesterday - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok adding to ByteDance's big business
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, spurred a creator economy with more than 700 million active users. The social media video app, owned by ByteDance has parental controls and even time limits. ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarksYesterday