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Chinese chip-tool maker AMEC says first-half profit to nearly quadruple amid soaring demand

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China (AMEC), the country’s top chip-tool maker, says its preliminary profit will nearly quadruple in the first half of the year as robust demand for home-grown semiconductors continues amid US…

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland

A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste • ‘Nobody cares’: Turkish farmers bear the burden of UK’s plastic waste problem High levels of microplastics and other…

Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’

The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.

Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street

Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown? (Image credit: Yfat Yossifor)

Pakistan, Iran reaffirm resolve to expand bilateral trade to $10bn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to expand bilateral trade to $10 billion, with Commerce Minister Jam calling for transforming “historic brotherly relations” with Iran into a robust economic partnership…

Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses in overnight strikes

Russian retailer has become a key target for Kyiv as it aims to bring Putin’s war closer to home

Samsung's retail investors seek extra shareholder meeting over buybacks, bonuses

Trump slams oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran

US president hits out at ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying they should ‘give some of that back to the public’ Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has criticised oil companies for “making too much money” from the global energy market…

Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 4.6 per cent year on year in June, extending the growth streak to 14 months, with the government expecting continued economic growth, rising incomes and a steady increase in visitors to support the sector…

Hydropower Generation Surges, Domestic Revenue Crosses Nu. 7 Billion in First Months of 2026

Bhutan’s hydropower sector has delivered a strong start to 2026, recording a sharp rise in electricity generation and domestic revenue during the first five months of the year. While electricity export earnings declined as more power was…

CXMT Narrows Gap With SK Hynix and Samsung in Smartphone Memory

China’s state-backed CXMT Corp. is poised to produce smartphone memory chips that are on par with the industry’s most advanced designs, highlighting the speed at which Beijing is gaining ground in a field critical for AI deployment.

Number of foreign tourists visiting Russia up 20% in H1 2026 — minister

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov attributed the growth to decisions made by the president and government