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Yellen urges China to shift from 'unfair' state-driven economic policy
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Thursday for China to shift from a state-driven approach in economic policy, saying that this can discourage investors.
US consumer inflation slows in November
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - Consumer inflation in the United States edged down for a second straight month in November, government data showed Tuesday, in encouraging news for policymakers seeking to get prices under control.
Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case, CEO resigns
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to US money laundering violations, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay over $4 billion in penalties.
Microsoft to hire OpenAI's Sam Altman after sacking
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft announced Monday the hiring of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman following his shock sacking from the company whose ChatGPT chatbot has led the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology.
OpenAI stands by decision to fire Sam Altman despite pressure: US media
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - The board of ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Sunday rejected pressure from Microsoft and other major investors to reverse its stunning decision to fire CEO Sam Altman, US media reported.
UK inflation falls sharply
AFP, Published on 15/11/2023
» LONDON - UK inflation fell more than expected in October, data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crisis and relieving pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Ford estimates US strike impact at $1.3bn
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» NEW YORK - Ford on Thursday said the need to restore manufacturing operations outweighed the additional costs to sweeten a labour contract to end a strike that has cost it some US$1.3 billion.
IMF chief says Africa to get 'stronger voice'
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» ABIDJAN - Sub-Saharan Africa will have a "stronger voice" at the International Monetary Fund as it will get a third seat on the global lender's executive board, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva told AFP.
'Regulate them': hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» JAKARTA - As clothing seller Hendri Tanjung struggles to hawk his tunics to Indonesian buyers outside his market shop, he says customers are turning to cheaper versions on TikTok, pummelling his income.
EU trade chief warns businesses questioning future in China
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» BEIJING: The EU's trade chief told Beijing on Monday that tough security laws and a more "politicised" business environment have left European companies struggling to understand their obligations and questioning their future in China.