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Mercedes-Benz fire that injured 23 may cloud South Korea's EV transition

Since then, there's been widespread anxiety over EVs, a phenomenon dubbed EV phobia by local media

US elections: Trump, Harris to turbocharge economic pitches at events

Americans' angst over the economy has been a political liability for Harris - and President Joe Biden - that's souring voter perceptions of their administration's record

Biden admin to prepare ban on Chinese car software to prevent hacking

Lael Brainard, director of the White House's National Economic Council, is set to speak Monday in Detroit about the Biden administration's efforts to strengthen the US auto industry

Chipmaker Qualcomm to explore potential acquisition of Intel: Report

While Qualcomm's approach raises the prospect of others entering the fray, at least one large rival is opting to sit on the sidelines for now

Intel shares climb on report that Qualcomm made takeover approach

The shares rose 3.4 per cent to $21.87 in New York trading Friday, rebounding from a decline earlier in the day

G-20 nations agree to push for reform of global governance institutions

It's the first time that the world's 20 largest economies formally agree to make a joint effort to modernise global governance institutions

Mpox: How Africa's scientists are protecting the world from contagion

Meet eight Africa-based scientists and doctors using cutting-edge genomic tools, data-sharing platforms and shoe-leather epidemiology to identify, track, and counter the spread of emerging pathogens

How Google allegedly monopolised ad technology market: All you need to know

Antitrust enforcers alleged that Google gave special access and privileges to its own ad products

Overseas funds pile money into Indian stocks again as bull run extends

The surge in inflows is also a sign of investors' growing comfort with India's equity valuation

Google faces EU ultimatum in fresh attack on search dominance

The EU's preliminary findings could be issued before the end of October, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke under condition of anonymity

China weighs removing major homebuying restrictions to boost demand

Authorities are also mulling fresh measures to shore up the sluggish stock market, the people added, without providing more specifics

RBI Guv Das stabilises volatile rupee with $689 billion forex reserves

India's current account deficit has also narrowed recently thanks to cheaper oil from Russia and global firms setting up service hubs

Eli Lilly wants records of people who took copies of its weight-loss drug

The Food and Drug Administration has listed an ongoing shortage of Lilly's medicines since December 2022

Donald Trump's new tariff plan falls well short of filling his budget hole

Reconciling the gap won't be easy in an era of already surging government debt

Mercedes slashes financial forecast in latest blow to German industry

Mercedes-Benz Cars now expects its adjusted return on sales to be between 7.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent

Pagers' explosion in Lebanon sound global alarm for supply-chain security

Lebanese officials believe the gadgets were rigged with explosives as part of an elaborate attack allegedly by Israel

J&J raises baby powder settlement offer to more than $8.2 billion

J&J recently garnered support from more than 75 per cent of baby powder claimants for an out-of-court deal that includes claims that the talc-based version caused ovarian and other gynecological cance

Apple iPhone 16 hits stores without its highly awaited AI features

Apple released a public beta version of Apple Intelligence, one aimed at a wider audience

Sri Lankans seek change but stability crucial amid economic uncertainty

Sri Lanka's new leaders must demonstrate they are more responsible than the old guard they revile

SpiceJet's share sale likely to lure Tata Mutual Fund among others

The budget airline owes payments to airports, has placed staff on leave without pay and withheld mandatory social security payments since January 2022