Electric Car Sales Surge in Southeast Asia Amidst Government Incentives
Electric vehicle sales are surging in Thailand and Vietnam, fueled by government subsidies and a wider range of models.
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Home Depot Reports Resilient Core Shopper Amid Economic Headwinds, Sales Increase 5% in Q1 2026
Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q1 2026 results, with sales rising 5%.
Japan Considers Extra Budget to Mitigate Energy Inflation, Kyodo Reports
Japan is considering a supplementary budget to support households facing high gasoline and utility costs amid the prolonged Middle East crisis, Kyodo reported on...
Educational Divide Reshapes American Marriage Market, Study Finds
A new study indicates the widening educational and economic divide between men and women is reshaping the American marriage market.
Petrol Reaches Highest Price Since Start of Iran War
Unleaded petrol prices have hit 158.52p per litre, the highest since the Iran war, due to Middle East conflict and rising oil costs.
Radar Achieves Unicorn Status in $170 Million Series B Funding Round
Retail tech startup Radar, backed by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein, achieved unicorn status in its $170 million Series B funding round, now valued...
Japan’s Megabanks Poised for Access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model in Two Weeks
Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, in about two weeks.
Trump Claims Xi Agrees on Strait of Hormuz Reopening, China Cautions Against War
President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Swinney Defends Food Price Cap Plan Ahead of First Minister Vote
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is defending his plan to cap food prices in supermarkets, citing the cost of living crisis.
AI Economy Fuels Demand for Skilled Trades, Reshaping the American Dream
The AI economy is creating a hiring crisis for college graduates, while simultaneously driving demand for skilled trade workers.