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China consumer stocks head for a lost decade as investors pile into AI - The Business Times
UNDER the shadow of Beijing’s single-minded focus on artificial intelligence, China’s consumer stocks are trapped in a lost decade.
Semiconductor firm VSMC opens S$8.5 billion plant in Singapore, expected to create 1,600 jobs - CNA
The site in Tampines is set to produce 44,000 wafers per month when it reaches full capacity by 2029.
IT team lead attached to State Courts installed remote desktop app risking 18,000 files, gets jail - CNA
Janarthanan Tamil Kovan had granted his foreign acquaintance remote access to the government-managed laptop as Janarthanan wanted to use it to take a cyber security examination.
Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits
PARIS, Sept 28 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Europe was built on a \"Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian foundation\", invoking the continent's religious heritage in a speech alongside Pope Leo.
Child and two women die on migrant dinghy off French coast
GRAVELINES, France, Sept 28 - Three migrants including a 10-year-old child died while trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy on Monday, French authorities said.
South Korean president slams Zelenskyy's disclosure of transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners to Seoul - Anadolu Ajansı
South Korean president slams Zelenskyy's disclosure of transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners to Seoul Anadolu Ajansı
Trump asked Xi whether China would buy US weapons, reveals envoy to Beijing - Anadolu Ajansı
Trump asked Xi whether China would buy US weapons, reveals envoy to Beijing Anadolu Ajansı
NTAC DG Commends Gbajabiamila for Mega Empowerment of 5,000 Surulere Residents - THISDAYLIVE
The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corp, Hon Yusuf Buba, has heaped plaudits on the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the kickoff of his mega empowerment to 5,000 Surulere community in Lagos State, on Saturday, 26th of September 2...
Sage Grey Targets 60% Manufacturing Share in Lending Portfolio - THISDAYLIVE
Sage Grey Finance is targeting a significant increase in the share of manufacturing in its lending portfolio, with plans to raise it from the current 15–20 per cent to as much as 60 per cent as part of efforts to channel more capital into Nigeria’s real sector.
Bandits abduct five in Zamfara, kidnap couple in Kwara - The Guardian Nigeria News
In a fresh wave of terror attacks, gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Tsafe Town, the headquarters of Tsafe Local Council Area of Zamfara State, and kidnapped five people, including women.
2027: Northern candidates should wait till 2031 to contest – Kano gov - Punch Newspapers
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called for the continued rotation of Nigeria’s presidency between the northern and southern parts of the country, urging northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 before seeking the office. Yusuf made the call on Sunday at the Governme...
Tinubu won’t lose South-West in 2027 — Ex-senator - Punch Newspapers
A former senator representing Osun Central, Olusola Adeyeye, has said President Bola Tinubu will not lose the South-West in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress will retain the region if it remains united. Adeyeye, who is the So...
UBA showcases Africa’s opportunities on global stage - Punch Newspapers
The Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa Plc and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba. Photo: UBA
Tinubu highlights success of national credit scheme in first-year review - Punch Newspapers
File photo of President Bola Tinubu.
Turkish comedian on trial for insulting President Erdogan during show - Punch Newspapers
A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches. Deniz Goktas, a 32-year-old comedian known for his dry ...
Ekiti showcases tourist attractions, woos investors - Punch Newspapers
Ekiti State Government has said it is intensifying efforts to position tourism as a major driver of economic growth, employment and investment in the state. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who urged investors to tap into the opportunities in the sector, also expressed readiness to part...
Madlanga Commission: Sacked top cop Feroz Khan's application to postpone appearance denied - EWN
The Madlanga Commission has refused to dismiss top cop general Feroz Khan's postponement application on Monday.
GBV scourge: another woman shot dead in another Ekurhuleni murder - EWN
Forensics teams are combing through a crime scene in Tembisa, where a woman was shot and killed at around 5am on Monday.
KZN tourism depends on clean beaches, reliable services and municipal delivery - IOL
Tourism is a vital part of KwaZulu-Natal and Durban's economy, but keeping visitors coming will require clean beaches, reliable municipal services and more than election promises.
Transgender amendment leaves many in limbo - IOL
Transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli speaks with AFP in Hyderabad. India's parliament amended the country's transgender law, introduced penalties for forcing someone to assume a transgender identity through surgical, chemical or hormonal procedures.
Rabies deaths reach 15 in South Africa as World Rabies Day urges stronger action - IOL
In South Africa, most human rabies infections are linked to infected dogs.
'Cato Manor serial rapist' abandons bail as charges rise to 27 - IOL
A man arrested for allegedly following several women home from Cato Manor taverns and raping them with pantyhose pulled over his face has abandoned his bail application.
Heavy rain hit twin cities, disrupts traffic and flight operations
Miles-long queues of vehicles reported on Islamabad Expressway