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Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system.
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Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Strait of Hormuz disruption
"We remain sceptical of any immediate solving of this war," said an oil market analyst John Evans. "Pick any headline and there is always a counter."
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China’s economy beats forecasts to grow 5 per cent in first quarter of 2026
The effects of the Iran war – which is clouding the global outlook – are still uncertain.
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Japan tax official duped by scammers leaks data of over 250 people and firms
The information included phone numbers and tax payment data.
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Ice forms on Sabah’s Mount Kinabalu due to dry conditions
Climbers are advised to use suitable cold-weather clothing.