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Engg exports to US may fall $5 bn: EEPC

They hit record high of $116/67 bn in FY25...

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US stocks fall with dollar as Powell warns on tariffs

NEW YORK — Wall Street traders were back in sell-off mode Wednesday while the dollar fell further as downcast comments...

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Dollar slides towards Easter weekend

SINGAPORE: The dollar looked set to notch a fourth straight weekly loss on Thursday as tariffs drive investors from U.S....

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Mkts rise for 3rd session on inflation relief

Sensex regains 77K as inflation on buying in blue-chip banking stocks, fresh foreign fund inflows; Retail inflation slip...

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GAC Exhibits at Canton Fair in Spring, Writes a New Chapter on Ecosystem Globalization

GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 15th, the 137th Canton Fair officially opened. As a long-stand...

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Seven and iProspect tap into reality TV to launch Solo by MYOB

Sam Bremner: 'We specifically wanted to highlight the aspect of reality TV and the involvement of sole traders in bringi...

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US imposes 245% tariff on China

Accuses China of deliberately restricting vital high-tech materials such as gallium, germanium...

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Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on the prospect of tighter supply after Washington imposed further sanc...

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Wall Street Tanks As Nvidia Warns Of $5.5B Hit, Powell Flags Slower Growth

U.S. stocks dropped as Nvidia warned of charges from new U.S. chip export curbs to China. Fed Chair Powell noted slowing...

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Old tax regime vs New tax regime: Which one to pick as the new financial year kicks in. Check details

As the financial year 2025-26 begins, taxpayers must choose between the two income tax regimes when they file their inco...

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Trump tariffs provoke growing economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Concern over the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump's global tariffs mounted Wednesday...

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Experts recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines will go to ex-prosecutor now at CDC

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal panel of medical experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults...

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Local stocks open flat

The Hang Seng Index rose 9 points, or 0.05 percent, to open at 21,066 points on Thursday. Mainland stocks opened lower, ...

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Intel Shares Have Dropped 47% In The Past Year, Now Chipmaker Faces China AI Chip Curbs Just Like Nvidia Amid Trade Tensions

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has reportedly informed its Chinese clients last week that it will now require a license...

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'Brain fart': Basil Zempilas push for WA to host Commonwealth Games slammed

The WA government describes a call by Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas for Perth to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games as ...

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Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 17 April 2025

Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Bank of Maharshtra, Hindustan Zinc, and Syngene...

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EPA Chief Sounds Alarm On Rogue Climate Group Launching Sulfur Dioxide Balloons To Geo-Engineer Earth

EPA Chief Sounds Alarm On Rogue Climate Group Launching Sulfur Dioxide Balloons To Geo-Engineer Earth Rogue climate acti...

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Steady Amid Stock Meltdown As Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Crypto Rules Relaxation: Popular Analyst Identifies Key Support Level For ETH

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s positive comments regarding...

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From NAB’s cells to Anatolia: Maryam Nawaz’s journey of resilience and reform

In the tumultuous arena of politics, carving a distinct identity is no small feat. Yet, earning the unwavering trust of ...

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CoJ school property rates policy declared unconstitutional, invalid

‘The public participation process was undoubtedly a sham process’ – high court....

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The deluge and the delusions

Economic activity – the decisions of companies and consumers – sits downstream of Trump’s tariff announcements, an...

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In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?

With the United States and China fighting over access to critical minerals used in tech and defence, Australia finds its...

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‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan flagged as unconstitutional

Dutton’s Australian gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the poli...

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Unemployment holds steady at 4.1 per cent

Thursday’s unemployment figures showed a spike in Aussies finding a job, but it might not be a boom in the Australian ...

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Trump tariffs: It ain’t over till it’s over!

“Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most”. ThucydidesThe Liberation Day, April 02, “Reciproca...

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XCMG Technician College: A Global Workshop Cultivating Elite Industry Talents

XUZHOU, China, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG Technician College (the College), the vocational school of leading co...

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Media Insider: TVNZ reveals its new news boss

Nadia Tolich will join TVNZ after three years at Stuff....

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Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on April 17

Nifty 50, Sensex today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift...

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Moody’s Upgrades Zambia’s Economic Outlook to Positive on Debt Reduction and Growth

Global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revised Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive,...

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Trump’s tariff war is ‘hurting all US assets’, investor warns

The trade war ‘puts the US in a bad situation’ as it accelerates a shift away from the dollar, veteran investor Mark...

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BlockDAG Surges 2,380% to Become the Best Crypto for Higher Returns in 2025—Outpacing Aptos & Bitcoin Pepe

Crypto themes are shifting fast in 2025—from meme-driven pumps to smart contract platforms reclaiming lost ground. Bit...

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Malaysian Tycoon And Son Win Multibillion Dollar Energy Contracts To Make Their Offshore Vessel Operator Yinson The World’s Third-Biggest

Lim Han Weng and Lim Chern Yuan have turned their Yinson Holdings into a well-oiled machine that helps global oil and ga...

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Spark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer

Telco looking to make up lost ground in its drive to slash labour costs....

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Jerome Powell says Trump’s tariffs are a threat to inflation and jobs

The US Federal Reserve Board’s usually cautious chairman says Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher inflation and lowe...

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US stocks fall with dollar as Fed chief warns on tariffs

NEW YORK, United States — Wall Street traders were back in sell-off mode Wednesday while the dollar fell further as do...

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Samsung Electronics Ranked No.1 in Global Gaming Monitor Market for Six Consecutive Years

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has retained its position as the world’s leading gaming monitor brand for ...

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How the Gensol debacle wrecks Jaggis' other IPO plans

The Sebi order against the Jaggi brothers has been harsh enough. Now, Gensol's collateral damage has effectively stalled...

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Here's why businesses will have to file financial statements in a new format

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is set to implement a new accounting standard requiring companies to cla...

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JPMorgan Chase Bank India to expand presence in startup banking, says CEO Chawda

The bank started its “innovation economy” business in the US about 5-6 years ago and then expanded it to other geogr...

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Demand for weight loss drugs is growing. Can wellness companies keep up?

Wellness startups are launching products that target the natural growth of GLP-1, the hormone that medicines like Ozempi...

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Oil Prices Are Recovering, But Can Exporters Outlast the Tariff Circus?

Oil prices have been on the mend this week after taking a dive following President Trump’s global tariff offensive lau...

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Creality Brings Its ShareFest Back to New Zealand to Celebrate the Maker Spirit

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality, a global leader in the 3D printing industry, brought its...

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Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (agg 1-5): Arsenal reach Champions League semi-finals with ‘statement’ win

So can Arsenal beat PSG and make their second Champions League final? The Gunners have the second-best defensive record ...

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Operation know your country (I)

A few weeks ago, I published an article in this column titled “Operation Know Your Neighbor.” The opening paragraph ...

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Woolworths gets go-ahead to buy ready meal maker Beak & Johnston

Woolworths' acquisition of Beak & Johnston was unlikely to substantially lessen competition, the Commerce Commission sai...

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Intuit Stock In The Last 15 Years

Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.18% on an annualized basis producing an av...

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AMD says US rule on chips to China will cost it US$800

Chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday said it expected new US licensing requirements for semiconducto...

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Texas Track Meet Killer's Family To Tap $400k Support Fund For New Home

Texas Track Meet Killer's Family To Tap $400k Support Fund For New Home As the online fundraiser for confessed Texas tra...

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Nigeria, South Africa sign landmark mining deal

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a new partnership aimed at revitalising mining cooperation between both countri...