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Experts call for global panel to tackle 'inequality crisis'
Wealth inequality is a global emergency that threatens democracy and social cohesion, experts warned Tuesday, urging G20 leaders meeting in South Africa this month to establish a panel to tackle the crisis. The proposed panel on inequality was inspired by the UN's expert Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which analyses the risks of global warming and proposes solutions.
Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom unveil 1-bn-euro AI industrial hub
US tech giant Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom said Tuesday a one-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) industrial artificial intelligence hub will soon be launched in Germany, Europe's latest bid to catch up in the global AI race. Industry in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is especially concerned about speeding up adoption of AI to ensure it can keep pace internationally.
Pfizer profits dip on lower Covid-19 related sales
Pfizer reported a drop in third-quarter profits Tuesday as lower sales of Covid-19 products more than offset gains in other medications. Lower sales in Covid-related products were partially compensated for by gains in other products.
Spain's Telefonica shares drop on dividend cut, net loss
Shares in Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica fell sharply on Tuesday after it posted a net loss for the first nine months of the year and announced it would cut its dividend by half in 2026. Telefonica said it would cut its dividend by half next year to 15 cents per share as part of a new five-year strategic plan as it seeks to reduce its debt.
BP profit surges despite lower oil prices
British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter as higher oil output and cost-cutting helped offset a drop in crude prices. Weaker oil prices hit Saudi Aramco, which reported on Tuesday a 2.3-percent drop in quarterly net profit.
Shein vows to cooperate with France in childlike sex doll probe
Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them.
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 annual unit sales target
Nintendo said Tuesday it aims to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles within this financial year, up from its previous target 15 million for the smash-hit gadget.
Myanmar scam hub sweep triggers fraudster recruitment rush
Recent raids on one of Myanmar's most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment rush as fleeing workers scrambled to enlist at nearby fraud factories, experts and insiders told AFP. Online scam hubs have mushroomed across Southeast Asia, draining unsuspecting victims of billions of dollars annually in elaborate romance and crypto cons.
Asian markets swing as trades eye tech rally, US rate outlook
Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as investors assessed the latest tech rally on Wall Street amid worries a bubble is forming in the sector, while mixed signals from Federal Reserve officials fed uncertainty over its next interest rate move. Wall Street ended on a mixed note, with the tech-rich Nasdaq rising along with the S&P 500 but the Dow in the red.
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