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Chinese shopping app Temu faces stricter EU safety rules
Chinese shopping app Temu will have to comply with stringent new safety rules after Brussels on Friday added the company to its list of digital firms big enough to face curbs. Last month, the EU added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of platforms that must comply with the DSA's stricter rules. raz/ec/lth
Chinese property giant Evergrande fined $576 mn for 'fraud'
China's deeply indebted property giant Evergrande has been fined $576 million for fraudulent business practices, Beijing's top financial regulator said Friday. The CSRC said it had also imposed a maximum fine of $6.5 million on Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan, banning him from the securities market for life.
African tech startups cater to continent's needs
African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation. But significant inequality plagues the continent, characterised by widespread lack of digitalisation and a challenging financial environment.
Pakistan farmers pin poor mango crop on climate change
Pakistan's mangoes are normally a source of national pride and much-needed income, but farmers are blaming climate change for the parasites and extreme weather ruining much of this season's crop. Pakistan's 20 varieties of mangoes come second only to oranges as the most-produced fruit in the country.
Asian markets bounce after tough week as US inflation looms
Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. "Assuming the PCE comes in OK, the data suggests the Fed doesn't need to hike and may cut later in the year," Capital.com's Kyle Rodda said.
Flood-hit Brazil businesses count losses, look to future
The thriving economy of southern Brazil has been brought to its knees by historic floods, with vast agricultural land unusable and factories paralyzed. According to a local industry federation, nine out of 10 factories in the state have been affected by the flooding.
World's biggest companies snap up 'likely junk' carbon offsets: analysis
Globally recognized companies -- from oil and gas majors to the banking sector and tech -- are contributing to greenwashing by snapping up vast quantities of "likely junk" carbon offsets, a watchdog warned Thursday.
Humanity in 'race against time' on AI: UN
Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, while averting dire risks, a top UN official said Thursday. "We are in a race against time," she told the opening of a two-day AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
Oil giant Aramco says to offer shares worth over $10 bn on Saudi bourse
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said on Thursday it plans to sell 1.545 billion shares worth more than $10 billion in one of the biggest such offerings in recent years. In a statement posted to the Saudi stock exchange, Aramco announced a "secondary public offering of 1.545 billion shares", with an expected price range between 26.70 and 29 Saudi riyals ($7 to $7.70).
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