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StanChart CEO Says Chinese and US AI Models ‘Similarly Capable’

Standard Chartered Plc Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters said staff at the bank use a range of artificial intelligence models, including ones made in China and the US that he says often have similar capabilities.

SK Hynix Drops as Profit Disappoints (Video)

1975: The world's first shop for left-handers

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

Trump’s 4-year visa cap could cost US economy up to $400 billion — here’s why

Surprise Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets, Sends Oil Higher | Insight with Haslinda Amin 7/29/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business…

Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout

Korean retail investors have racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.

Analysis:Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets

Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots

PM’s vocational model also takes inspiration from former education secretary Kenneth Baker’s vision Andy Burnham’s plans to put academic and technical education routes on an equal footing in England have been welcomed by many, but none…

Russia issues international wanted notice for Telegram chief Durov

MOSCOW — Russia announced on Wednesday that it issued an international wanted notice for Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov over accusations of “complicity in terrorism.” Russian-born Durov — a serial tech founder who has lived outside…

Advantest Lifts Outlook After AI Chip Tester Demand Soars

Advantest Corp. raised its outlook above estimates, pointing to robust demand for testers needed to manufacture increasingly complex chips for AI data centers.

Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time

Africa · Western Key Facts —The milestone. Apple briefly crossed $5 trillion in market value during intraday trading on Tuesday 28 July 2026. —The peak. Shares hit $342.89, implying a market capitalisation of roughly $5.036 trillion before…

Harmony Gold Locks In R20bn Package for Copper Expansion

Africa · Southern Key Facts —The package. Harmony arranged US$500 million, A$500 million, and R7 billion in new syndicated loan facilities. —Oversubscription. Lender commitments reached roughly three times the target, forcing a scale-back…