Global stocks set for second week of gains, commodities ease
World stocks dipped on Friday but were set for a second week of gains after a strong start to the
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Chinese public toilets go hi-tech with Wi-fi and facial recognition
Two more cities in China have installed a raft of technology in some of their public toilets – with one
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Huawei P20 Pro smartphone ‘can see in the dark’
Huawei’s latest smartphone can take photos in near-dark conditions without using its flash or a tripod. The P20 Pro takes
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Uber sells South East Asia operations to rival Grab
Uber is selling its South East Asia ride-share and food delivery businesses to regional rival Grab. The move marks a
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China dominates self-made woman rich list
China has once again dominated a list of global self-made woman billionaires. The top four women in the report by
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China’s economy grows by 6.9% in 2017
China’s economy grew by 6.9% in 2017 according to official data – the first time in seven years the pace
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Asia likely to dominate world’s economies toppling US and Europe – Report
By 2032, Asia will be leading the world’s economies, while the U.S., Europe, and Russia are all expected to experience
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Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China
Google is deepening its push into artificial intelligence (AI) by opening a research centre in China, even though its search
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Japan’s economy posts longest growth streak since 2001
Japan’s economy has expanded for seven quarters in a row in the longest period of growth in more than a
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VW recalls 1.8 million cars in China
More than 1.8 million Volkswagen cars are being recalled in China because of a faulty fuel pump. China’s consumer watchdog
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