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Alibaba's Southeast Asia Unit Lazada Pushes AI Investment to Regain Market Share

Lazada is accelerating investments in generative artificial intelligence to regain its standing in a fiercely competitive market with limited opportunities for margin expansion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Xsolla announces certified parental controls, a boom in Web Shop revenue and expansion in SE Asia

GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi, sat down with Xsolla CMO, Berkley Egenes, to dig into the latest Xsolla news.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 21

Kering Warns on Profit After Sales Slump Due to Gucci Revamp, Asia Woes

The French luxury group posted third-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates and said it expects operating profit to nearly halve this year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says

A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Raphinha brace carries Brazil to 4-0 WCQ win

Raphinha converted a penalty in each half to guide an improved Brazil to a 4-0 home win over Peru in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Malaysia Minister Braces for Backlash Over Fuel Subsidy Revamp

World - Yahoo News - October 20

European football: Lewandowski brace inspires Barcelona rout of Sevilla

Striker scores twice in 5-1 win for La Liga leaders Napoli squeeze past Empoli 1-0 thanks to penalty Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Democrats brace for a possible crack in the blue wall and see signs of North Carolina slipping

There are concerns within Kamala Harris' campaign about whether it can claim the “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

Politics - Politico - October 22

These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord

Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season

Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Iran Prepares for War but Hopes to Avert One as It Braces for Israeli Strikes

Tehran has several plans for responding to a threatened retaliatory strike by Israel, depending on its severity, and might also do nothing, insiders say.

World - The New York Times - October 26

‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Updates: Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliatory Attack

Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had attacked military bases in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”

World - The New York Times - October 26

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year

Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops

Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future

European ambitions to rein in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

World - ABC News - October 30

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

Kamala Harris will spend election night at Howard, University her alma mater and a prominent HBCU. Staff of student media organizations are prepping for the big assignment.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass media

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Ukraine braces for outcome of US elections: ‘We are worried about Trump’

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he ‘no strategy yet’ if Trump wins – other than an appeal to his vanity. On Ukraine ’s frontline, soldiers hold Russian forces at bay with American weapons ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris

The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls

More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Lookman brace sees Atalanta hurt Napoli title tilt

Forward Ademola Lookman scored twice inside the first half to help Atalanta to an emphatic 3-0 win at Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday as the visitors moved second in the standings.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.

Sheriff Dar Leaf and other "constitutional sheriffs" have become prominent figures in the election denial movement, and among the most dangerous, critics say.

Traders braced for volatility and volume as US election night nears

Banks plan staggered shifts and downtown hotel rooms for suburb dwellers to staff floors around tight race outcome

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats

Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran

Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is bracing itself for another ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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