US president’s nomination comes after firing of agency head raised concerns about integrity of US government statistics. United States President Donald Trump has tapped …
Economy
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Trump expected to meet with Intel CEO after calling for his ouster | Business and Economy News
US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was ‘highly conflicted’ because of his ties to Chinese firms. Intel CEO …
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Interviews
Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design | Business and Economy News
Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country’s southern Oaxaca state. Mexico’s government is seeking compensation from Adidas, accusing …
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Technology
Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead | Business and Economy News
Singapore – As Singapore’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations draw to a close on Saturday night, a huge fireworks display will illuminate the city’s extraordinary skyline. …
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Health
India may pause plans to buy US arms after Trump’s tariffs: Report | Business and Economy News
India is pausing plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the United States in apparent retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on …
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Education
Tougher transshipment penalties on US imports not immediate: Report | Business and Economy News
Tougher United States trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new US tariffs, …
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Health
Trump calls on CEO of tech firm Intel to resign over China investments | Business and Economy News
United States President Donald Trump has fired off a social media message calling on the head of the US technology firm Intel to resign …
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Education
Syria signs $14bn infrastructure deals, will revamp Damascus airport | Business and Economy News
Syria’s fledgling government has sought investment to reconstruct the country after its devastating yearslong civil war. Syria has signed a series of investment deals …
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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as competition grows | Business and Economy News
Novo Nordisk’s outgoing CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, has warned that layoffs at the Danish pharmaceutical giant could be unavoidable as competition heats up against its …
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The White House is expected to announce the new deal as early as Wednesday. Apple will pledge $100bn for manufacturing in the United States …
