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Trump rolls back 'ridiculous' Biden-era fuel economy standards in bid to lower new-car costs
President Trump announced Wednesday he will eliminate strict fuel economy standards imposed under the Biden administration that have been…
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James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey's comeback bid
James Solomon was elected mayor of Jersey City on Tuesday, thwarting former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's bid for a political comeback.…
Culture
OCBC files bid to wind up consumer electronics trader TT International
OCBC has filed a winding-up application against consumer electronics trader TT International, whose debts are being restructured under a…
Culture
China’s Anta Sports is said to explore potential bid for Puma
The company may team up with a private equity firm if it decides to move forward with an offer Chinese sports apparel company Anta Sports…
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Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another U.S. House seat
A federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans…
Culture
China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports
The Panama Canal Authority plans to award contracts for the two terminals in late 2026 and begin operations in 2029 China is among parties…
Culture
HSBC overhauls trading business in bid to become debt powerhouse
The firm will merge Group-of-10 rates trading unit with FX, EM rates and commodities desks into a new global macro division HSBC Holdings…
Business
Turkiye to host COP31 climate summit after Australia concedes bid
Turkiye will host next year’s COP31 summit in the city of Antalya, ending a long standoff with Australia over the location of the top…
Culture
Boeing says partnership for T-7 trainer export bid imminent
Boeing is close to announcing a partnership to bid for an international sales opportunity for its T-7 trainer, company executives said on…
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Inside Armani’s Bid to Grow Cotton in Italy
Launched in 2023, the project was spearheaded by Yoox founder Federico Marchetti, chair of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Task…
Culture
Metsera accepts Pfizer’s US$10 billion bid in ongoing M&A battle
OBESITY drug developer Metsera said on Friday that it had accepted Pfizer’s US$10 billion acquisition offer, in what could spell the end…
Culture
Pfizer sues Metsera, Novo Nordisk over rival obesity drug bid
Pfizer on Friday (Oct 31) filed a lawsuit against Metsera and Novo Nordisk, saying Metsera breached its merger agreement obligations in…
Business
German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
There are growing doubts that Germany will tighten its laws this year to make it easier to prosecute small-boat smugglers, the BBC has…
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Adams endorses Cuomo in another bid to stop Mamdani from becoming NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the mayor's race Thursday, trying to help the Democratic Party…
Culture
Mandarin Oriental acquisition bid shows it’s better to invest in Jardine Matheson
Analysts say the proposed buyout is a good deal for Jardine Matheson, but not so much for Mandarin Oriental International minority…
Business
'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland
Tens of thousands of people mourning the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga have filed past his open coffin at a stadium…
Business
Peru's new interim leader oversees prison raids in bid to get tough on surging crime
LIMA, Peru (AP) — In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí on Saturday led a series of raids on prisons holding…
Business
Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear in New Dem, Delaying Epstein Files Bid
Republicans are actively trying to delay the release of the Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson was joined by other GOP leadership…
Culture
High Court rejects Hin Leong-linked firm’s bid to halt payout of ship sale proceeds
The collapsed oil trading giant’s shipping subsidiary fails in its second attempt to halt distribution of cash from vessel sales to rival…
Business
Video of Uganda's Yoweri Museveni saying 2026 presidential bid will be his last is doctored
As Uganda gears up for the January 2026 polls, President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking to extend his…
Culture
Former Hyflux legal officer not aware of power plant in bid for Tuaspring project
The former legal officer of Hyflux tasked with reviewing the water purchase agreement for the company’s tender for the Tuaspring…
Culture
Former Hyflux legal officer unaware of power plant in bid for Tuaspring project
The former legal officer of Hyflux tasked with reviewing the water-purchase agreement for the company’s tender for the Tuaspring…
Culture
ComfortDelGro, RATP consortium pre-qualifies for Copenhagen Metro bid
KBH Metro Partner, a consortium formed by ComfortDelGro (CDG) and RATP Dev, has been officially pre-qualified to bid for the upcoming…