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Google plans first retail stores outside US, eyes India launch
Google zeroing in on sites in India for first retail stores outside US

NEW DELHI, India: Google is preparing to open its first physical retail stores outside the U.S., with locations in India likely to...

Vietnam tightens social media rules, limiting free speech
Report: Vietnam's new social media regulations strangle free speech

BANGKOK, Thailand: Vietnam's government has introduced new social media regulations that significantly tighten its control over online...

Taiwan defends Strait’s status after China criticizes Canada
Canadian warship sails through Taiwan Strait, ignites verbal war

TAIPEI/BEIJING: Taiwan's defense ministry said this week that the Taiwan Strait does not belong to China, and any attempts to create...

China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...

Assam's economy doubled in 6 years, Northeast to 'show its strength': PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0
Assam's economy doubled in 6 years, Northeast to 'show its strength': PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0

Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid economic growth of Assam,...

Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews in violation of UN sanctions: Report

London [UK], February 25 (ANI): A group of Chinese tuna fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean reportedly used North Koreans...

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Reuters survey: Bank of Japan likely to hike rates to 0.75% in Q3
BOJ to raise rates once more this year to 0.75%, most likely in Q3

TOKYO, Japan: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates at least once more this year, likely in the third quarter, bringing...

Nasdaq Composite plummets 237 points as U.S. investors fret
Profit-takers hit Wall Street but Dow Jones adds 33 points

NEW YORK, New York -  U.S. stock markets closed lower on Monday, with the major indexes showing mixed performances as investors digested...

Airbus targets 820 jet deliveries in 2025, delays A350 freighter
Airbus sees 820 jet deliveries in 2025, unveils new charges

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus has set a target of delivering around 820 commercial jets in 2025, marking a seven percent increase from the...

Google plans first retail stores outside US, eyes India launch
Google zeroing in on sites in India for first retail stores outside US

NEW DELHI, India: Google is preparing to open its first physical retail stores outside the U.S., with locations in India likely to...

1 in 5 Americans stock up amid concerns over Trump’s tariffs
US consumers rush to buy as Trump tariffs fuel stockpiling: Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.: One in five Americans say they are buying more than usual because they are worried about President Donald Trump's...

Chipotle Mexican Grill boosts hiring ahead of busy burrito season rush
Chipotle Mexican Grill to hire 20,000 workers for 'burrito season'

NEWPORT BEACH, California: Chipotle Mexican Grill is ramping up hiring efforts ahead of its busiest time of the year, known as burrito...