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Business|Economy

Thailand investment pledges rise 35% to $12.7 billion in H1, government says

Thailand saw investment pledges rise 35% in the first half of this year to 458 billion baht ($12.68 billion), the Board of Investment said Thursday.

Thailand investment pledges rise 35% to $12.7 billion in H1, government says
Asia|Economy|Finance

China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates

China's central bank surprised markets for a second time this week by conducting an unscheduled lending operation on Thursday at steeply lower rates, suggesting authorities are

China central bank surprises by lending again at lower rates
Environment|News

Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline

A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as firefighters battled to save key

Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Business|Economy|Finance

Banc of California shares drop on concerns over bigger provisions

Banc of California's shares fell 8% on Tuesday after the lender disclosed it had increased its provisions for potential loan defaults in the second quarter, partly due to reserves tied to

Asia|Political

Hong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to end trial

A Hong Kong court dismissed on Thursday a bid by the legal team for jailed democrat Jimmy Lai to end his national security trial, saying prosecutors appeared to

Hong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to end trial
Business|Finance|Technology

Bitfarms adopts second 'poison pill' after Canadian tribunal terminates first

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms said on Wednesday it adopted a second 'poison pill' after a Canadian tribunal ceased the earlier one adopted to fend off a potential hostile takeover attempt by rival

Bitfarms adopts second 'poison pill' after Canadian tribunal terminates first
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's Honda to close China plant, halt production at another factory

Japan's Honda Motor will close a factory in China and halt vehicle production at another plant, the automaker said on Thursday, as it seeks to start producing more electric vehicles amid

Japan's Honda to close China plant, halt production at another factory
Asia|Economy|Finance

Chinese banks cut deposit rates to relieve squeezed margins

Five of China's major state-owned banks on Thursday cut deposit rates to cushion a hit to their already record low margins after this week's surprise lowering of lending

Chinese banks cut deposit rates to relieve squeezed margins
Asia|News

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes

A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a crew member and an oil

Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes
Economy|Finance|Health

Healthcare firm Concentra prices US IPO at nearly $3 billion valuation

Concentra Group set the pricing of its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) at a valuation of $2.97 billion, the U.S. healthcare firm said on Wednesday.

Asia|Economy|Finance

China central bank unexpectedly conducts medium-term loan operation, cuts interest rate

China's central bank unexpectedly conducted a medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation on Thursday and cut the interest rate, following a string of other rate reductions

China central bank unexpectedly conducts medium-term loan operation, cuts interest rate
Sports

ATP roundup: Mattia Bellucci heads to quarterfinals at Atlanta Open

Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci outlasted No. 2 seed Adrian Mannarino of France for a 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 victory on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Atlanta Open.

ATP roundup: Mattia Bellucci heads to quarterfinals at Atlanta Open
Australia|News|Political

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Australia on Thursday imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli settlers and a youth group it said had been involved in violence against Palestinians in the West

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Asia

Attacks on Papua New Guinea villages kill 26, including 16 children, UN says

Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has likely killed 26 people, including 16 children, whiled several people were forced to flee after

Sports

49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is a training-camp holdout due to contract issues, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.

49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues
Asia|Economy|Finance

Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms

Thailand will form a task force to enhance the due diligence capabilities of its financial institutions in order to prevent transactions by banks that could lead to arms purchases

Asia|Environment|News

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared

Typhoon Gaemi roared into southeastern China on Thursday after churning across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Asia|Business|Technology

LGES cuts sales target on weak EV demand, flags US election risk

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday its revenue would plunge more than 20% this year and that it would ease capacity

LGES cuts sales target on weak EV demand, flags US election risk
News|Political|World

US military intercepts Russian, Chinese aircraft

The U.S. military said on Wednesday that it had intercepted two Russian and two Chinese military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, although they

Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Murdoch engaged in legal battle with children over succession, NYT reports

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a legal battle against three of his children to ensure that his eldest son and chosen successor, Lachlan Murdoch, will remain in charge of his

Murdoch engaged in legal battle with children over succession, NYT reports
Crime|News|Political

New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof

Soon after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, local law enforcement officers and a U.S.

New video of aftermath of Trump assassination attempt shows body on roof
Business|Finance|Health

Australia's Mayne Pharma sues Indian drugmaker Sun Pharma over patent infringement

Mayne Pharma has filed a lawsuit against India's Sun Pharma over infringements of patents related to a certain product used for menopause-related vaginal pain, the Australian drugmaker said

Australia's Mayne Pharma sues Indian drugmaker Sun Pharma over patent infringement
Entertainment|Sports

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements

The rocketing growth of the WNBA is reflected in the league's new media rights agreements announced Wednesday for the 2026 through 2036 seasons.

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements
Political

Acting Secret Service director to testify before Senate committees

The acting director of the U.S.

Acting Secret Service director to testify before Senate committees
Australia|Economy|Finance

Australia's ANZ fires staff amid multiple dealing room investigation

Australian bank ANZ said it has fired or suspended traders from its markets business over allegations of inappropriate behaviour and warned an

Australia's ANZ fires staff amid multiple dealing room investigation

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