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Offshore wind power giant Orsted changes CEO
Offshore wind power giant Orsted changes CEO
by  AFP

Denmark's struggling offshore wind power group Orsted said Friday it was replacing its CEO with his deputy as the sector faces an "increasingly challenging situation".

US newspaper popularized by 'The Sopranos' to cease printing
US newspaper popularized by 'The Sopranos' to cease printing
by  AFP

Two longstanding US city newspapers, including one immortalized in "The Sopranos," will vanish from newsstands leaving Jersey City without printed news as the media struggles against headwinds nationwide. According to the latest report from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, more than one-third of newspapers -- 3,300 in all -- have gone out of print since 2005.

World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
by  AFP

With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump's deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and China -- the global economy is bracing for impact. Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said Wednesday "there will be no tariff" if Canada and Mexico acted on immigration and fentanyl.

Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger,
by  AFP

Most Asian markets edged up Friday at the end of a week beset by volatility after China's DeepSeek unveiled a groundbreaking chatbot, while sentiment was dampened after Donald Trump confirmed he hit Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs. As such, we view the advancements made by DeepSeek as promising and healthy for the overall ecosystem."

Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss
Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss
by  AFP

Intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company's Client Computing Group, which includes PC chips, saw revenue fall 9 percent to $8 billion in the fourth quarter.

Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
by  AFP

Samsung Electronics said Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from the previous quarter as it struggled to meet demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers. But the company's Q4 operating profit was lower than that of the previous quarter, which stood at 9.18 trillion won.