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World
Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three but said hardly anyone wanted such a scenario.
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Business
Gotion sues US township for breach of contract
MICHIGAN: China’s Gotion has filed a lawsuit against Green Charter Township here, citing breach of contract over the connection of water lines to its planned US$2.36bil battery component plant in the state.
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Technology
Commuting with care: How tech can prevent drivers from accidentally leaving children in the backseat
Use technology to safeguard your little ones in vehicles, so no child is forgotten in the backseat.
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STARPICKS
GENERATIVE AI IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Gamuda infuses Google Cloud’s GenAI into delivery of infrastructure projects.
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Curious Cook
Curious Cook: Silent killers
The columnist examines the various ways overconsumption of ultra-processed foods is proving detrimental to humans.
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Cryptocurrency
Binance tightens its new token-listing process
NEW YORK: Binance Holdings Ltd has tightened requirements for listing new digital tokens, stepping up efforts to bolster investor protections on its platform.
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Economy
Central bank to end negative rate policy
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to end its negative interest rate policy tomorrow on substantial wage hikes by big firms in this year’s wage negotiations, according to the Nikkei newspaper on Saturday.
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Commodities
More Russian oil refineries attacked by Ukrainian drones
NEW YORK: More Russian oil refineries were attacked by drones on Saturday, the latest in a series of strikes on energy facilities, many of them deep within Russia.
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Economy
Fed, BoJ dominate rate week for almost half the global economy
NEW YORK: Investors may glean more on the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) resolve to ease and how close Japan is to finally exiting negative interest rates as central banks set policy for almost half the global economy.
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Eating Out
Delicious, inventive baked treats
A brand-new restaurant in Bukit Jalil is challenging traditional pastry forms with a series of innovative offerings.
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Nation
That’s RM20 if you waste food at a restaurant in Negri
TO prevent food wastage during Ramadan, a restaurant in Nilai, Negri Sembilan has introduced a RM20 fine against errant customers who waste food at the buffet.
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Economy
Funds to remain offshore despite BoJ rate hike
TOKYO: Japanese money is poised to stay offshore as the central bank creeps toward tighter policy, according to the latest Bloomberg markets live pulse survey.
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Auto
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese cars
NEW YORK: Donald Trump says he will hit cars made in Mexico by Chinese companies with a 100% tariff, double the levy he has previously said he would put on automobiles made south of the US border.
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Corporate News
Oil company Q8 to buy 50% in biodiesel producer
CAIRO: The Italian branch of Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), Q8, will buy a 50% stake in Italian biodiesel producer, EcoFox, as part of efforts to reduce its fossil-fuel emissions.
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Auto
Huawei says Chery’s Luxeed S7 delays will be resolved in April
SHANGHAI: Huawei says a shortage of semiconductors and factory relocation issues that have delayed production and deliveries of its Luxeed S7 sedan should be resolved from next month, according to local media outlet Cailianshe on Saturday.
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Economy
India tech hub faces severe water shortages
MUMBAI: India’s tech hub of Bengaluru is struggling with water shortages amid a drought, with the crisis expected to escalate as summer approaches.
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Nation
When going to the loo too many times can get you fired
A WOMAN who works at a beverage shop in Taiwan was given the sack because she went to the toilet too often, China Press reported.
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Corporate News
Dubai real estate developers in merger plan
DUBAI: Dubai real estate developers Nakheel and Meydan will merge and become part of Dubai Holding, United Arab Emirate’s WAM state news agency reported on Saturday.
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Other Sports
OCM insist they can host 2026 Commonwealth Games without bursting budget
PETALING JAYA: We don't have to break the bank.
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Banking
Rock solid outlook for banks
PETALING JAYA: Banks’ balance sheets are expected to remain solid this year although profit outperformance will be challenging due to keen competition and ongoing cost pressures, according to RAM Rating Services Bhd.