19+ hour, 5+ min ago   (758+ words) VIENTIANE, Sept 14 — Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the “Battery of South-east Asia”, powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark. Exports of electricity to neighbouring countries including Thailand and…...

19+ hour, 4+ min ago   (786+ words) As a global public figure and one who can use his “soft power” to influence world leaders, Prince William is right to stress how the extreme weather events in the summer cannot be allowed to overwhelm people, and why a…...

19+ hour, 5+ min ago   (722+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — The US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week with markets expecting policymakers to pull the trigger on a rate hike to tackle persistently high inflation — and analysts say central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s credibility…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (666+ words) LAST week, Dario Amodei, the head of the technology giant Anthropic, warned about the “serious” risks from the runaway development of artificial intelligence, and called for slowing down the present pace to give companies and governments time to address those…...

22+ hour, 22+ min ago   (364+ words) NEW YORK/LONDON ─ Colgate-Palmolive is exploring a sale of certain mass-market personal care brands, including Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The consumer goods company is working with investment bank Goldman Sachs on…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1002+ words) Much like an insurance policy, a lasting power of attorney may lie forgotten inside a drawer, yet its worth is enormous if the situation demands it. Although starting the conversation can feel uncomfortable, making these arrangements early remains a crucial…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (370+ words) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured expansion commitments from Indian companies during a series of meetings with business groups, Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque said. The president is in India for a two-day visit to attend the 18th Brics Summit,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (257+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Homegrown frozen yoghurt brand Yobe Malaysia aims to expand its market, targeting 32 Yobe Crafted outlets nationwide by the end of 2027. Since its official launch in June, the company has rolled out five Yobe Crafted outlets and 17 Yobe Mini…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (458+ words) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring closer ties with the European Union, including becoming an “associate member” of the bloc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The status does not currently exist, but the EU could be open…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (313+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...