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Economy & Trade April 19, 2026 235 stories in this edition

Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do

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China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.

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Punjabi TV host in Canada sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for smuggling 108 kg of meth in duffel bags from US

Times of India World · 1m ago

Punjabi TV host in Canada sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for smuggling 108 kg of meth in duffel bags from US

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Punjabi TV host in Canada sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for smuggling 108 kg of meth in duffel bags from US.

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Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

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Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Hong Kong homebuyers’ strong demand for new flats extended a streak of brisk sales for developers with one project selling out in a single day, underscoring the city’s broader recovery in housing prices. All 88 units at...

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Canadian man Germanpreet Singh wanted for firing gun with intent in Calgary

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Canadian man Germanpreet Singh wanted for firing gun with intent in Calgary

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Canadian man Germanpreet Singh wanted for firing gun with intent in Calgary.

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H-1B visa fraud: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in California; hired people for non-existent posts

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H-1B visa fraud: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in California; hired people for non-existent posts

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to H-1B visa fraud: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in California; hired people for non-existent posts.

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Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earths

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Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earths

Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. The P...

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Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

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Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

The Hong Kong Sevens reached a high-octane finale on Sunday with costume-clad rugby fans filling the stands at Kai Tak Stadium, but some nearby restaurants said they struggled to match last year’s takings, blaming an inf...

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