Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns

The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.

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A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsibly

World - Financial Times - October 23

Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...

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Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’

Foreign ministers of seven major nations oppose draft legislation that could hobble UN aid agency UNRWA

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Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns

Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.

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Concerns are growing over food safety in the U.S. after recent food recalls stemming from E. coli and listeria outbreaks. Keith Schneider, a food safety professor at the University of Florida, ...

Thousands of cases of 'zero sugar' lemonade recalled for containing sugar

Thousands of cases of improperly labeled Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade have been recalled after they were found to contain the regular formula of lemonade with 40 grams of sugar, according to the ...

Tate & Lyle’s journey from sugar producer to sugar reducer

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Business - Financial Times - October 24

Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment

Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appeal

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

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Politics - The Hill - October 15

In a Swing County, Hidden Signs of Harris Support

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The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing

How to regain focus and share the responsibility.

Business - Inc. - October 19

The hidden billions Argentines hold in undeclared savings

Decades of distrust of the country’s currency has resulted in a ‘dollars under the mattress’ culture

World - Financial Times - October 23

Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centres

World - Financial Times - October 16

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.06

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Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

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Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe

The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.

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‘China is not Cuba’s sugar daddy’: ties between communist nations weaken

Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing

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An oral history of when Bevo charged Uga at the Sugar Bowl

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Restricting sugar in children helps prevent diabetes later in life: Study

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Prison gangs: ‘I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs’

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Tove Jansson murals, with hidden Moomins, seen for first time in Helsinki show

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Laser archeology finds lost Maya cities hidden under forests

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Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis

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Hidden Maya city discovered in Mexico jungle by doctoral student

The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley

While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Indian investors give short shrift to Asia’s biggest IPO of 2024

Retail share buyers largely shun $3.3bn listing of Korean carmaker Hyundai’s Indian unit as auto industry sales cool

World - Financial Times - October 21

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos

Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

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PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

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Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

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EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend

The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.

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