The Trump administration has allowed Nvidia to resume sales of top-level GPUs to China, just months after banning them from doing so ...
China May Need to Trim Record Copper Output on Shortage of Ore
China’s copper smelters could be at a turning point, as a persistent shortage of ore forces them to trim production from record levels — just as the government ramps up its campaign against ...
Hong Kong’s struggling office market drags down HSBC’s earnings
In its latest earnings report, HSBC chalked up a less-than-stellar performance in Q2 to a struggling Hong Kong office market. ( read original story ...)
US sanctions 6 Indian firms over Iran oil trade
The US has imposed sanctions against six India-based companies for their alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, or petrochemicals trade. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan:Toll From Monsoon-Related Deaths Rises To 299, Including 140 Children
Heavy monsoon rains since June 26 have killed 299 people, including 140 children, and injured over 700, according to NDMA. Floods have damaged 1,676 homes and displaced thousands. Relief efforts are ... ( read original story ...)
NMC puts tax defaulters’ property underhammer, but only 106 of 4.6L face action
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) initiated property auction proceedings against only 106 defaulters, which is a mere 0.002% of the 4.6 l. ( read original story ...)
R&D centre of OIA-backed US tech venture planned in Oman
MUSCAT: US-based climate innovation tech venture Sense, known for its leadership in smart energy solutions, will establish a Research & ...
Singapore warns of slowdown in second half of the year as it keeps monetary policy steady
This comes after DPM Gan Kim Yong said the U.S. was “non-committal” on whether the level of tariffs will remain at 10% for Singapore imports into the U.S.
Are Gen Z-ers in Singapore worried about generative AI coming for their jobs?
Gen Zs are likeliest to think AI will significantly impact their jobs, a Randstad Singapore survey shows. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore factory activity slips into contraction as tariff fears sink in
The electronics sector was boosted by new orders and exports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.