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Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says
North Korea’s hacking campaigns also “posed a major threat”
Emirates will not cut flights despite Middle East war pressures
He also rejected Lufthansa’s criticism that Gulf carriers enjoyed an unfair regulatory advantage
Singapore stocks close higher after rebound of global chipmakers; STI up 1.2%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 344 to 231
Giant oil supertanker orders eclipse record set in 2008
Freight charges have doubled from pre-conflict levels and have soared to record highs of several hundred thousand dollars a day
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Nio denies US allegations, says inclusion on Chinese military companies list ‘will not impact’ business
BYD, Alibaba and other tech firms have also been placed on the list
GSK to buy Nuvalent for US$10.6 billion to expand in cancer drugs
The British firm will pay US$124 a share for Nuvalent
Meta funds skilled trades jobs programme for AI data-centre buildout
Graduates will receive guaranteed employment offers, the company says
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military
The new list mirrors February’s withdrawn version, but now includes chipmakers CXMT and YMTC
European shares steady; Middle East tensions in focus
EUROPEAN shares were steady at open as the developments in the Middle East stayed in focus, with oil prices easing after Iran and Israel halted attacks on US President Donald Trump’s appeal.
Apple’s iOS 27 is filled with hints about its upcoming foldable iPhone
It is expected to retail at around US$2,000 in September
