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Renault boss Luca de Meo to step down, company says
Renault boss Luca de Meo to step down, company says
by  AFP

The head of French carmarker Renault, Luca de Meo, is to quit "to take on new challenges outside the automobile sector", the company said on Sunday. "After five years leading Renault Group, Luca de Meo has announced his decision to leave his position," said a company statement, adding that his departure would take effect on July 15.

US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
by  AFP

The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting this week, despite President Donald Trump's push for rate cuts, as officials contend with uncertainty sparked by the Republican's tariffs. But Powell has defended US central bank independence over interest rates when engaging with Trump.

Sober clubbing brews fresh beat for Singapore Gen Z
Sober clubbing brews fresh beat for Singapore Gen Z
by  AFP

Swaying to dance music and TikTok-fuelled pop under a disco ball, young punters are packed shoulder to shoulder while sipping on coffee, their energy powered by pour-overs rather than pints. The parties blend curated music with specialty coffee served in white paper cups.

Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device
Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device
by  AFP

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI). Apple is being cautious embracing generative AI, slowly integrating it into iPhones even as rivals race ahead with the technology.

Trump approves US Steel, Nippon Steel partnership
Trump approves US Steel, Nippon Steel partnership
by  AFP

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday approving a partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel after the companies reached agreement on US national security guarantees.

Google turns internet queries into conversations
Google turns internet queries into conversations
by  AFP

Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results. Google is beefing up online search with generative artificial intelligence, embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.