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Asian stocks build on gains ahead of US inflation data
Asian stocks build on gains ahead of US inflation data
by  AFP

Asian stocks mostly rose again Tuesday as worries about a US recession that sent markets into turmoil last week eased ahead of key inflation data, while oil prices held gains on concerns about a broader war in the Middle East.

Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza
Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza
by  AFP

US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Israel a notch on Monday, warning that its ongoing conflict against Hamas in Gaza could last "well into 2025" and weigh on economic activity. "The conflict in Gaza could last well into 2025 and there are risks of it broadening to other fronts," Fitch said in a note.

Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic 'Seawool'
Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic 'Seawool'
by  AFP

Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusc farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function -- a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool". The Made-in-Taiwan fabric would not be possible without the island's unique oyster farming culture, Wang said.

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