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KUALA LUMPUR: Women’s success in the digital economy must extend beyond online sales to becoming suppliers, manufacturers and exporters.
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Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after pause for Trump envoys’ visit
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Iran says it fired advanced missile at US warships
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North Korea defence chief vows response to drills
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Iran says it plans new Gulf 'exclusion zone', threatens US with new missiles
Iran threatened the United States with "economic warfare" on Tuesday and said it had fired an advanced missile at US warships, underscoring the risks of further escalation in the war only days after both sides traded blows again.
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Iran threatens US warships as oil prices climb on supply fears
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Eiffel Tower shut as Hindu group's visit sparks row, staff alleges ‘female workers removed’
As per reports, the staff at the iconic French monument went on strike after female workers were asked to leave.
Abu Dhabi introduces Gulf-first digital skills card
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Thailand approves 15.5 billion baht disaster insurance scheme
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India's Reliance plans first local debt sale after 3 years with US$1.32bil fundraise, bankers say
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Japan’s economy grew faster than estimated, revised data show
The world's fourth-largest economy expanded 0.4% in the three months to June, ahead of an expected rate hike next week.
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Trump threatens Bombardier ban as tariff war escalates
US President Donald Trump has threatened to block sales of Canadian plane maker Bombardier unless it builds aircraft in the country, complaining of "unjust and unfair" bilateral trade provisions as he escalates a tariff war.
Dozens of Phuket dispensaries lose permits in enforcement drive
Phuket cannabis shops are facing tighter enforcement after officials revoked 35 licences and suspended 112 as part of ongoing inspections, according to figures presented at a provincial economic committee meeting.
‘People are tribal’: Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng says Indians form enclaves in other countries, not just Singapore
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