China & GCC Deepen Trade & Investment

ASEAN looks to international cooperation as China and the Gulf states join its summit for the first time. Participation of China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the May 2025 summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was a milestone for ASEAN. The event marked the first …

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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking …

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Lawmakers Explain Why Tinubu Must Continue to Borrow Money

House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says President Tinubu’s borrowing plan is essential for Nigeria’s economic growth and poverty reduction The Speaker dismisses reports of House opposition, insisting all loans are targeted, transparent, and guided by global best practices Borrowed funds are being directed to power, transport, and agriculture projects to expand …

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UK’s cheapest supermarket to buy Baileys this week

IF you fancy a sip of Baileys, be sure to read this list pointing out the cheapest places to pick up a bottle of the delectable Irish cream whiskey. The iconic liqueur is still flying off shelves – with one major UK retailer selling bottles at a huge 35 per …

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India’s Private Credit Surge: Shapoorji’s $3.4B Milestone

Expanding economies and bank regulatory hurdles prompt emerging-market companies to tap the private credit market. Shapoorji Pallonji Group, an Indian construction company, made its mark in financial history in May, when it took down a $3.4 billion private credit facility, shattering records for the world’s fastestgrowing big economy. Lenders included …

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Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents

For years, Big Tech CEOs have touted visions of AI agents that can autonomously use software applications to complete tasks for people. But take today’s consumer AI agents out for a spin, whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent or Perplexity’s Comet, and you’ll quickly realize how limited the technology still is. …

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