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AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits, says IMF
Asian economies that supply hardware for AI reaping the benefits of growth in the segment
Samsung affiliates to invest $9.15 billion in semiconductor operations, with major focus on Vietnam
Plans include memory testing facilities in Vietnam and expanded high-end substrate capacity in South Korea
'Let us build': World Bank chief outlines jobs-led development agenda
BANGKOK (THAILAND) - World Bank President Ajay Banga laid out a vision on Friday for how his multilateral development giant should operate, focusing primarily on creating jobs, expanding economic opportunity and connecting private capital to developing nations that need investment.
Fed's Warsh surprised by world economy's 'resilience'
BANGKOK (THAILAND) - US Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh said on Friday, the global economy had shown unexpected resilience against strong economic shocks, as central banks battle surging inflation, while rich countries tackle spiking bond yields.
Four killed in Indonesia battling fires causing toxic haze
JAKARTA (INDONESIA) - Four people died on Indonesia's Java island fighting the blazes that have been sending toxic smoke across southeast Asia, closing schools and fuelling a surge of respiratory complaints in the region, authorities said on Friday.
All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
In reversal of 2025 fortunes, Japan rice farmers face falling prices as new harvest arrives
SAKURA, Tochigi -- New rice is arriving on supermarket and rice shop shelves across Japan as the harvest continues. But with last year's rice still li
Haze prompts closure of all outdoor and non-air-conditioned ActiveSG facilities
Indoor and air-conditioned facilities at all sports centres remain open.
Shooter, 16, kills 3 students and a teacher in Oregon elementary school rampage before armed bystander stops him
A 7-year-old student and a 54-year-old teacher were taken to local hospital with critical injuries
