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Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units

Chinese carmakers are rapidly gaining ground in Europe, squeezing out Asian rivals such as Japan and South Korea as exports to the region surge past 1 million units for the first time, according to an industry report. Imports of Chinese-made cars into the European Union in 2025 jumped 30.7 per cent from a year earlier to 1.006 million vehicles, according to the report published by the European Automobile Manufacturer...

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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.

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MAS set to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday, allowing Singdollar to strengthen: Analysts

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has not adjusted its monetary policy since April 2025, when it eased in response to the brewing trade war between the US and China.

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Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units

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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.

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MAS set to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday, allowing Singdollar to strengthen: Analysts

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200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state

At least ⁠200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military planes struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents sai...

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Hate crimes targeting Sikh Americans in US rose 3,700% in a decade: FBI report

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Hate crimes targeting Sikh Americans in US rose 3,700% in a decade: FBI report.

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What fuel crisis? Why Malaysians are losing patience with their leaders’ mileage

Public anger grows over perceived double standards in leaders’ travel and advice.

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