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Skydance set to seal Paramount merger after Bronfman drops out
PRODUCER David Ellison’s Skydance Media is set to become the new owner of Paramount Global after Seagram heir Edgar Bronfman Jr dropped out, ending one of the industry’s most...
Malaysia says tech firms must comply with its laws amid backlash over social media licensing
“Big tech companies are big, but our laws are bigger,” says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil Major tech companies must comply with local laws to continue operating in Malaysia, a...
BYD says fate of lithium project is in hands of Chile government
BYD said the timing of its lithium project in Chile remains up in the air as the Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut continues to negotiate with authorities in the South...
Indonesian palm oil output set to fall on dry weather, old trees
THE outlook for Indonesia’s palm oil harvest has dimmed as dry weather and ageing trees crimp production in the world’s top grower, which will likely tighten global supply and...
Australia’s Guzman y Gomez profit beats forecast in first earnings since IPO
AUSTRALIA’S Guzman y Gomez reported a surge in full-year profit, outperforming its prospectus forecast after the Mexican-themed fast-food chain’s bumper June debut.The Sydney-based company reported pro forma net profit...
China’s Xpeng aims to manufacture EVs in Europe to blunt tariffs
XPENG is looking for a manufacturing site in Europe, making it the latest Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker seeking to mitigate the impact of import tariffs by building its...
UK shop prices dip for first time in nearly 3 years: survey
BRITISH shop prices fell in annual terms this month for the first time since October 2021, pushed down by summer sales of clothes and household goods, a survey showed...
Apple to hold ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 launch event on Sep 9
APPLE has sent out invitations for a product launch event at its headquarters on Sep 9, when it’s set to announce details of the iPhone 16 and other new...
