Economy
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Replace your Labubu with Mirumi, the tiny robot everyone’s falling for
During 2025, the Labubu doll sales jumped massively, and the “Pop Mart” company made millions when huge lines of crowds…
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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI
Nvidia has unveiled a new tech platform for self-driving cars as the world’s leading chip-maker seeks more physical products to…
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Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month
Saudi Arabia plans to open its financial markets to all foreign investors from February 1, the Kingdom’s market regulator said…
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China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s top EV seller
China’s BYD has overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time…
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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Who would have thought serums infused with snail mucin – the sticky substance they secrete – would become a part…
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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
The FTSE 100 index has climbed above 10,000 points for the first time, passing a significant stock market milestone, on…
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US sets new LNG export records in banner year marked by new capacity
The US in 2025 became the first country to export more than 100 million metric tons (mmt) of liquefied natural gas in…
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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as…
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Nvidia in advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion, report says
Nvidia is in advanced talks to buy Israel-based AI startup AI21 Labs for as much as $3 billion, the Calcalist…
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Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The boss of cinema chain Everyman has stepped down less than three weeks after the company warned trading had been…
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