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China Says It's Hoping for Action From Netherlands to Resolve Nexperia Crisis
Date: November 8, 2025
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -The Chinese government said on Saturday it is waiting for concrete actions by the Netherlands to resolve a dispute over chipmaker Nexperia that has led to shortages of the...
Italy's Intesa Expands Digital Investment Offer in Belgium and Luxembourg
Date: November 7, 2025
MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo said on Friday its Fideuram private banking arm was launching a digital investment offer partnering with BlackRock in Belgium and Luxembourg....
Big Tech May Win Reprieve as EU Mulls Easing AI Rules, Document Shows
Date: November 7, 2025
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Apple, Meta Platforms and other tech giants may win a reprieve from the EU's landmark artificial intelligence rules as regulators consider easing sections of the...
Palestinian Militants Hand Over Body of Another Gaza Hostage
Date: November 7, 2025
(Reuters) -Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad said it will hand over the body of a deceased hostage on Friday evening as part of the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Under the October...
Shein Sex Doll Scandal Shines Light on Marketplaces' Dark Corners
Date: November 7, 2025
By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -France's crackdown on Shein over childlike sex dolls and banned weapons is exposing a perennial problem of online marketplaces: failing to properly police third-party...
A Gateway for U.S. Capital: Inside Kazakhstan’s Expanding Financial Hub
Date: November 7, 2025
As the United States and Central Asian leaders convene for the C5+1 Summit in Washington on November 6, relations between the U.S. and Kazakhstan are entering a new stage of strategic cooperation. Once focused mainly on energy, the partnership now extends into finance, digital innovation, and sustainable development. A growing number of U.S. investors are looking to Central Asia for new markets, secure supply chains, and access to critical resources. Supporting this broader economic partnership is the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), a hub that has positioned itself as Central Asia’s most advanced platform for global investment and capital market integration....