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FBM KLCI starts strong as US futures stay positive
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI has returned to a positive mood following Wall Street's bullish Friday closing, buoyed by growing expectations of lower lending costs.
According to Apex Securities Research, Wall Street closed higher last Friday…
First stretch of smart highway opens in the US
Several kilometers of a future "smart" highway were recently inaugurated in the US state of Michigan. The idea is to be able to connect the highway to all compatible vehicles in order to warn them in real time of upcoming incidents or…
Animal rights groups in S. Korea to mark ‘first dog meat-free ‘boknal’’
SEOUL: The three “bok” days of summer, when Koreans traditionally consume dishes to replenish stamina, have in recent years become days when animal rights groups hold protests to condemn the eating of dog meat.
But this year, more than 20…
Japan’s SoftBank acquires British AI chipmaker Graphcore
LONDON (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Group has bought artificial intelligence chipmaker Graphcore for an undisclosed sum, ending long-running speculation over the company's future.
Once touted as a rival to Nvidia, which has seen its own…
Steps to prevent your ebike or escooter battery from exploding (especially in hot weather)
Explosions of electric bike and scooter batteries are on the rise, sometimes setting fire to homes and injuring occupants. The risk of overheating increases in summer, when temperatures soar. Even though the phenomenon remains rare, its…
HK, Macau expats hail new Chinese mainland travel permit, but hope for clearer application…
HONG KONG: Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau applying for a new card-style Chinese mainland travel permit have welcomed the policy’s potential to facilitate their travel, but say they hope for clearer and more detailed…
Singapore’s Keppel DC REIT enters Japan with US$145mil data centre purchase
SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed data centre real estate investment trust Keppel DC REIT and sponsor Keppel are set to buy a data centre in Tokyo for 23.4 billion yen ($145 million), in the REIT's first Japanese acquisition.
The figure…
Search resumes after landslide in Indonesia kills 23, leaves dozens missing
JAKARTA: Rescuers resumed a search on Tuesday (July 9) for 35 people still missing after a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Gorontalo that killed at least 23 people.
Torrential rain triggered the disaster on Sunday morning in Suwawa…
Heat wave bakes Texas amid power outages while Canada braces for wildfires
(Reuters) -Millions of Americans in southeast Texas endured brutally hot conditions on Tuesday without the relief of air conditioning after deadly Tropical Storm Beryl knocked out power to a large portion of the region.
Scorching heat also…
Soccer-Colombia coach Lorenzo ready for uphill battle against Uruguay
(Reuters) - Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo is eagerly anticipating Wednesday's semi-final against Uruguay, predicting a tough battle that will provide a great spectacle after the superb performances of both teams at the Copa America.…