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Apple says Mac mini, Mac Studio supply may take months to catch demand
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Mac mini and Mac Studio demand rose faster than expected and supply could take several months to catch up.
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UAE leaves OPEC as Gulf tensions deepen, Saudi ambitions face strain
The UAE said it is leaving OPEC to pump oil on its own as Gulf rivalries and war pressures test Saudi Arabia's ambitions.
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Virgin Galactic shares photo of next-generation spaceship amid cash pressure
Virgin Galactic shared a new photo of its next-generation spaceship outside its Mesa, Arizona factory as it faces financial pressure.
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AI tools are making writing more standardized, researchers say
Researchers say ChatGPT and similar tools are pushing writing toward predictable, standardized language.
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Standard Chartered sells East African headquarters building in Nairobi
Standard Chartered is selling its East African head office building in Nairobi as it trims its physical presence in Africa.
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Hong Kong ultra-low-priced mainland tours persist despite tighter rules
Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tours for mainland visitors remain common despite tighter regulation, with one one-day package priced at about 48 yuan.
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Trump warns of possible new strikes on Iran as talks continue
President Trump said he could order new military strikes on Iran if it 'misbehaves' as he reviews a Tehran proposal.
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Song Min-hyuk wins GS Caltex Maekyung Open after Hur penalty
Song Min-hyuk won the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in Korea after Hur In-hoi was docked 2 strokes and dropped from the play-off.
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro accused then denies backing Republican in 2024 treasurer race
A Pennsylvania firefighters union leader said Gov. Josh Shapiro backed a Republican treasurer candidate in 2024, but later retracted the claim and Shapiro denied it.
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FamilyMart and Bookoff start clothing recycling trial in Tokyo stores
FamilyMart and Bookoff launched a trial collecting used clothes at 30 Tokyo stores to reduce textile waste and recycle textiles.
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Feature spotlights cheaper durians and helpers camping in tents on days off
A feature examined cheaper durians for China and Hong Kong helpers and workers camping in tents on their days off.
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Democrats Relaunch National Security Action for 2028 Presidential Foreign Policy Planning
Senior Democrats are rebooting National Security Action to support 2028 presidential hopefuls and shape future Democratic foreign policy.
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South Korean team reports experimental stroke drug shows promise in animals
A South Korean team says its experimental stroke drug improved motor function and cut brain damage in animals.
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Closure of Strait of Hormuz Once Seen as Unthinkable Has Lasted Two Months
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy chokepoint, has been closed since March 2026 despite past expert consensus dismissing this scenario.
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ASEAN stresses need for deeper integration amid global economic risks
ASEAN businesses face rising volatility and fragmented global trade, urging stronger regional ties and new partnerships.
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Indonesia scraps EV tax break, raising concern over prices and demand
Indonesia scrapped a tax exemption for electric vehicles, a shift expected to lift prices and cool demand.
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Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange over disputed oil shipping benchmark
Mercuria Energy Group has sued SGX-owned Baltic Exchange over alleged benchmark distortions that it says caused oil shipping losses.
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Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange as SGX shares rise and Nio falls
Mercuria Energy Group is suing SGX subsidiary The Baltic Exchange over alleged benchmark losses, while SGX and Nio moved in opposite directions on Thursday.
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Oracle fast-tracks Asia-Pacific AI expansion through Singapore
Oracle is fast-tracking its Asia-Pacific expansion through Singapore as it bets on AI demand despite layoff reports.
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ST Engineering leads STI blue chips with 28.4% 2026 return
ST Engineering is the best-performing STI blue-chip stock in 2026, with a 28.4% total return.
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Addvalue Technologies plans Nasdaq listing for IDRS unit
Addvalue Technologies has filed for a proposed spin-off and Nasdaq listing of its IDRS business.
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Vietnam hits 5.5% inflation and records $3.28 billion trade deficit in April 2026
Vietnam reported 5.5% inflation and a record $3.28 billion trade deficit in April as rising energy costs pressure growth.
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CICT chief Tan marks first year with S$6.4 billion in big property deals
CICT chief executive Tan Choon Siang has spent his first year driving major capital-recycling property deals.
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Analysts upgrade DBS after Q1 profit beats expectations and improve forecasts
CGS International and Macquarie upgraded DBS shares following stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings and an improved 2026 outlook.