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Samsung veteran sounds alarm on S Korea losing a global chip war
"We're in a chip war," said Yang Hyang-ja, who helped shape the 84-year-old conglomerate's present dominance in global memory chipmaking
 "Samsung veteran sounds alarm on S Korea losing a global chip war")
China's economy ends year in major slump as Covid infections surge
Official data over the weekend showed the decline in manufacturing worsened last month, while activity in the services sector plunged the most since February 2020
 "China's economy ends year in major slump as Covid infections surge")
South Korea asks US to take up more active role in managing nuclear weapons
South Korean President Yoon said the strategy of "nuclear umbrella" or "extended deterrence" is no longer reassuring for the public now that North Korea has developed nuclear weapons
 "South Korea asks US to take up more active role in managing nuclear weapons")
Xi breaks silence on divisions in China, warns of Covid-19 challenges
In a New Year's address on Saturday, Xi said the country is in a new phase of Covid control and has adapted after following a science-based and targeted approach
 "Xi breaks silence on divisions in China, warns of Covid-19 challenges")
Former Pope Benedict XVI, whose resignation shook the Catholics, dies at 95
Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence, the official Vatican News agency said on Twitter
 "Former Pope Benedict XVI, whose resignation shook the Catholics, dies at 95")
China's economic activity at slowest since 2020 as Covid-19 spreads
China's abrupt reversal of its Covid Zero policy pushed economic activity - its service sector in particular - to the slowest pace since February 2020, as the virus swept through major cities
 "China's economic activity at slowest since 2020 as Covid-19 spreads")
Trump's returns show how he used write-offs to pay little or no tax
The returns, which include his personal and business filings from 2015 to 2020, are the first complete look into Trump's tax records for the years he was running for office and in the White House
 "Trump's returns show how he used write-offs to pay little or no tax")
China factory activity worsens in Dec after sudden reversal of Covid Zero
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 47 this month from November's 48, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday
 "China factory activity worsens in Dec after sudden reversal of Covid Zero")
Ronaldo signs deal with Saudi club, becomes highest-paid footballer ever
The UK's Sun newspaper said the 37-year-old Portugal striker would earn more than $200 million a year
 "Ronaldo signs deal with Saudi club, becomes highest-paid footballer ever")
Covid-mutation risk drives rush to test travellers from China across world
Covid-19 testing requirements for passengers traveling from China highlight mounting concerns about the potential for undetected new strains of the virus spawned by the country's burgeoning outbreak
 "Covid-mutation risk drives rush to test travellers from China across world")
David Beckham tripled revenues to $40.9 million in 2021 before Qatar deal
After the reporting period closed, the retired footballer faced public criticism for agreeing to promote Qatar despite concerns around the treatment of migrant workers
 "David Beckham tripled revenues to $40.9 million in 2021 before Qatar deal")
RBI working on alternate arrangements for banks hit by EU oversight rule
The RBI is continuously engaged with ESMA and other regulators to arrive at a mutually acceptable arrangement, which recognizes the territorial independence of the host regulator, said central bank
 "RBI working on alternate arrangements for banks hit by EU oversight rule")
Adani's purchase of NDTV founders' stake may test acquisition rules
While the deft legal move shows the ingenuity of the tycoon and his dealmakers in clinching acquisitions - Adani's entry into NDTV 4 months ago was also via an indirect route
 "Adani's purchase of NDTV founders' stake may test acquisition rules")
A deft legal manoeuvre helped Gautam Adani cement majority stake in NDTV
Adani's entry into NDTV four months ago was also via an indirect route - it could invoke the regulator's scrutiny on grounds that it is unfair to common shareholders
China's economic activity rebounds in cities where Covid-19 peaked
While mobility still remains well below pre-pandemic levels, the quick rebound in activity in cities like Beijing - where the outbreak was most severe - suggests the economy could recover faster
 "China's economic activity rebounds in cities where Covid-19 peaked")
China could face deluge of Covid deaths in new year without pandemic curbs
By the end of April 2023, China may see 1.7 million deaths from this wave of infections, Airfinity said
China further tightens edtech rules in fresh blow to private tutors
The latest restrictions appear in line with Xi Jinping's broader objective of reining in China's increasingly powerful private sector
 "China further tightens edtech rules in fresh blow to private tutors")
Virgin Islands takes JPMorgan to court for facilitating Epstein abuse
The suit is seeking unspecified damages for violating sex-trafficking, bank-secrecy and consumer laws
 "Virgin Islands takes JPMorgan to court for facilitating Epstein abuse")
Shot down 54 of 69 missiles launched by Russia, says Ukraine military
Officials earlier said more than 120 missiles were fired into Ukraine
 "Shot down 54 of 69 missiles launched by Russia, says Ukraine military")
Group financially strong, India GDP to add $1 trn every 12-18 months: Adani
Adani group is rapidly diversifying beyond ports and coal-based businesses into green energy, airports, cement, media, data centers and metals
 "Group financially strong, India GDP to add $1 trn every 12-18 months: Adani")