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  • Cutting off oil is Canada's nuclear option. What would it mean if it happens?

    In Canada's arsenal of possible responses to a Trump tariff, the nuclear option is the threat to withhold, reduce or place export tariffs on Canadian energy.Already, the mere suggestion of such a tactic has caused a split between the government of Alberta, on one side, and the governments of Canada and all other provinces on the other.Tariffs on imports from the U.S. have the potential to cause pain to certain industries and regions, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself has acknowledged tha

  • Warren Buffett Credits His Billionaire Status With This One Philosophy Anyone Can Adopt

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  • Ex-Asda and M&S boss says remote work is ‘not proper work’

    Lord Stuart Rose said working from home has contributed to the ‘general decline’ of the UK economy.

  • India set to allow 1 million tons of sugar exports this year

    India is set to allow exports of 1 million metric tons of sugar during the current season, government and industry sources said, to help mills export surplus stocks from the world's second biggest producer of the sweetener and help prop up local prices. The permission to let mills sell 1 million tons of sugar on the world market could put further downward pressure on global sugar prices. The government is expected to soon issue an official order allowing exports of 1 million tons of sugar, said the sources who did not wish to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media.

  • Goldman Sachs is sounding (and acting) a lot more like private equity

    One of the best known investment banks on Wall Street is making it clear with actions and words that private markets stand to play a critical role in its future growth — and even how top executives are compensated.

  • AI-driven drug discovery aided by Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong-listed firm says

    XtalPi Holdings, an artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery firm based in the Greater Bay Area, is changing the biopharmaceutical industry by leveraging AI and robotics to transform traditional approaches to drug development. The company's self-developed large language model (LLM), the technology underpinning ChatGPT-like generative AI services, has helped increase the success rate of chemical experiments to 90 per cent from 20 to 30 per cent, according to Zhang Peiyu, the chief scientific o

  • India allows 1 million tons of sugar exports to support local prices

    NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) -India on Monday allowed exports of 1 million metric tons of sugar during the current season to September 2025 to help mills of the world's second biggest producer export surplus stocks and help prop up local prices. The government has approved an export quota to strengthen the sugar sector by providing price stability and supporting 50 million cane growers, the Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said. Reuters reported on Sunday that New Delhi was set to allow the exports to support local sugar prices that had come under pressure in recent months.

  • Why Americans Are Accepting Pay Cuts For Remote Jobs – And What It Means For The Economy

    American workers are increasingly trading higher salaries for the ability to work from home, marking a shift in how employees value workplace flexibility versus compensation. Half of U.S. workers would accept a pay cut to work remotely, with 26% willing to take a 5% reduction and 24% open to cuts of 10% or even 15%, according to a FlexJobs survey cited by Newsweek. Some workers would give up more than money – 23% would forgo professional development opportunities, while others would sacrifice va

  • Malaysia needs to fast-track rare earth elements industry blueprint

    Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical resources for renewable energy technology and the green economy. Malaysia’s REEs blueprint, which is as yet unveiled, will provide a framework to harness these resources responsibly, writes Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim.

  • China Pacific Insurance Group And 2 Other Exceptional Dividend Stocks

    As global markets experience a rebound driven by easing inflation and strong bank earnings, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable source of income amidst economic fluctuations. In this context, companies like China Pacific Insurance Group stand out for their potential to offer stable returns through dividends, making them an attractive option for those seeking consistent income in the current market environment.

  • EU takes China to WTO over high-tech patent royalties

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday against what it said was China's "unfair and illegal" practice of setting worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents without the patent owner's consent. The Commission, which oversees the trade policy of the 27-nation European Union, said China had empowered its courts to set worldwide rates for high-tech EU companies, notably in the telecoms sector. "This pressures innovative European high-tech companies into lowering their rates on a worldwide basis, thus giving Chinese manufacturers cheaper access to those European technologies unfairly," it said in a statement.

  • 'My sofa took six months to arrive — so I built a £20m business'

    John Darling's designer sofa and bed specialist business Darlings of Chelsea has sold over 140 million sofas since launching in 2005.

  • India refiners ask ADNOC to offer oil delivered price as freight spikes, sources say

    Indian state refiners have asked Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) to offer pricing of its crude on a delivered basis to manage costs, three refining sources said, after fresh U.S. sanctions disrupted supplies and caused freight rates to spike. Refiners in India, which imports over 80% of its oil, have been hit hard by a spike in global oil prices and shipping rates after Washington recently imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian insurers, tankers and oil producers. The world's No. 3 oil importer and consumer became the top buyer of discounted Russian seaborne oil after the European Union shunned purchases and imposed sanctions on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

  • Trump administration sued four times over Elon Musk’s DOGE on Inauguration Day

    The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to slash federal spending through mass firings and budget cuts

  • From the perfect CV to acing an interview – experts on 23 ways to get the job of your dreams

    Should you get an AI to write your application? Does LinkedIn matter? And when should you talk about salary? Recruitment experts reveal how to get hired

  • David Letterman calls retirement a ‘myth’ as more seniors choose work over leisure

    Former TV legend says the human condition renders us restless but stops short of a Top 10 list.

  • Rhode Island barber, 98, has been cutting hair for 75-plus years — but retirement isn't an option for the Navy veteran

    Working forever isn't necessarily a bad thing. Here's what you can learn from him.

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States

    Schwarzenegger has been one of the few Republicans to have criticised Trump

  • The best and worst outfits at Donald Trump’s inauguration

    Lauren Sanchez faced widespread criticism for her daring outfit while Melania Trump’s hat sparked countless memes

  • Ramaswamy forced out of DOGE by Musk after calling US workers ‘mediocre,’ report says

    Entrepreneur is now expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign in his home state of Ohio