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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Discusses AI at World Governments Summit

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai hails Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI work at World Governments Summit in Dubai.

Ofwat Investigating Thames Water Over Environmental Scheme Delays

Water regulator Ofwat is investigating Thames Water for potential breach of obligations due to delayed environmental protection schemes, putting the heavily indebted company at risk of penalties.

Malaysia Central Bank Expects Robust Fundamentals to Buoy Ringgit

Malaysia's central bank is ready to manage excessive moves in the ringgit, expecting inflows by state-linked firms and economic prospects to support the currency in the long term.

UK Economy Shrinks Again, Nearing Recession

The UK economy may have contracted in Q4, placing it on the brink of recession. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to boost growth as GDP is projected to decline by 0.1% amid tax hikes and economic headwinds. The Bank of England estimates a 40% chance of a technical recession, while the Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade growth forecasts.

Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Ken Griffin: Trump's Tariffs a "Huge Mistake"

Wall Street bigwig Ken Griffin is not happy with Trump's trade policies. Griffin says the 'bombastic rhetoric' and 'uncertainty' created by the tariffs are an 'impediment to growth.'

Shifting Supply Chains: Temu Adjusts to Trump's Tariffs

Temu is shifting to a "half-custody" framework in response to Trump's tariffs, which threatens to increase prices on the budget shopping app as merchants lose economies of scale and incur higher delivery costs. The shift may also result in fewer Chinese suppliers selling on the platform, especially smaller merchants unable to command favorable shipping rates or devote resources to managing logistics.

US Stocks Closed Mixed as Traders Look Ahead to Inflation Data

US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed more tariff policy shifts from President Donald Trump and looked ahead to upcoming inflation data. Traders also digested the start of Federal Chair Jerome Powell's two-day testimony in Congress.

Chinese EV Battery Giant CATL Files for Hong Kong Mega-IPO

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., the world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker, files for a jumbo listing in Hong Kong, potentially raising over $5 billion.

Warner Bros, Jinjiang to build Harry Potter theme park in Shanghai

Jinjiang International Group signs joint venture framework agreement with Warner Bros to develop a Harry Potter theme park in Shanghai, set to open in 2027.

Asian Bond Yields Climb on Powell's Patience, Ahead of CPI Data

Asian bond yields rise as Fed's Powell signals patience on rate cuts, investors eye US inflation data.