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Vietnam exports up as US tariff threat lingers
Vietnam's exports rose sharply last month, official figures showed Friday, as the communist country tries to negotiate relief from swingeing tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff uncertainty, the United States remained Vietnam's number one export market with $57 billion in the first five months of 2025 -- up from $44 billion over the same period a year ago.
'No doubt' Canadian firm will be first to extract deep sea minerals: CEO
The head of submarine mining pioneer The Metals Company told AFP he had "no doubt" the Canadian firm would be the first to to extract coveted minerals from the deep seas, with help from Donald Trump. Q: How important is it to be the first to extract minerals from the deep sea?
Asian markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row
Asian markets stuttered Friday as optimism from "very positive" talks between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping was wiped out by the stunning public row between the US leader and Elon Musk. Asian equities fluctuated in early business, with some observers suggesting traders were positioning for what could be a volatile start to next week in light of the row and upcoming US jobs data.
Norway adopts tourist tax to combat overtourism
Norwegian lawmakers approved Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to worries about overtourism. The funds raised by the tax will go exclusively to improve tourism infrastructure. phy/rl/jhb
Executive bonuses banned at six UK water companies over pollution
Six UK water companies were banned Friday from paying bonuses to senior executives, which the government said would be inappropriate given their failure to clean up their massive sewage discharges.
Breaking: Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, appoints sole administrator
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, declared a state of emergency to revive Ibom Paint and appointed a sole administrator of the company on June 4, 2025.
Before the 'big beautiful breakup': Musk and Trump's bromance
It may have been one of the most predictable break-ups in history. After the spectacular break up it was still sitting in the White House parking lot on Thursday. dk/nl
NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has accused the Nigeria Police Force of obstructing its efforts to prosecute illegal mining operations in Nasarawa
Priscilla Ojo and husband Juma Jux taunt naysayers with office romance moments, video trends
Celebrity couple Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian husband Juma Jux melted the hearts of many online following a loved moment they had in an office.
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