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India, US sign Critical Minerals Framework for tech supply chains
newsable_asianetnews29d ago

India, US sign Critical Minerals Framework for tech supply chains

India and the US signed a bilateral Critical Minerals Framework to secure supply chains for advanced tech and energy. The pact aims to protect against market coercion, reduce monopoly vulnerabilities, and strengthen the strategic partnership.

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Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking
vanguardngr29d ago

Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking

"Senegal is a safe and viable country and intends to remain so," Lo said, referring to the country’s "difficult financial situation" in his first statement after his appointment. The post Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking appeared first on Vanguard News .

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RM480 mln to circulate in local economy as Sirung EPC project supports over 1,500 jobs
dayakdaily29d ago

RM480 mln to circulate in local economy as Sirung EPC project supports over 1,500 jobs

By Karen Bong KUCHING, May 26: Nearly RM480 million from the almost RM1 billion Sirung Production Platform project is expected to circulate through the domestic economy while supporting livelihoods and creating opportunities for more than 1,500 personnel directly and indirectly involved in the project. Brooke Holding Sdn Bhd chairman Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan [...]

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US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
theguardiantheguardian29d ago

US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’

Recent college grads are not very fond of commencement speakers hyping up a technology they see as a threat to their career prospects When Jacob Pagel graduated from Middle Tennessee State University this spring, predictions about artificial intelligence already had him questioning the value of his degree. Then a music executive started preaching about AI’s transformative power during a commencement speech. “This industry will change on you in a heartbeat. It has already changed more in the last 10 years than in the 50 years prior ... AI is rewriting production as we sit here,” said Scott Borchetta , CEO of the record label Big Machine. After a few stray boos from graduates, he doubled down: “Deal with it.” Continue reading...

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Quad to launch critical minerals framework to strengthen critical mineral supply chains in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of State
australianherald29d ago

Quad to launch critical minerals framework to strengthen critical mineral supply chains in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of State

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Quad nations will establish a new framework to secure critical mineral supply chains, marking a significant expansion of economic and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The framework aims to combine economic policies and coordinate investments to safeguard key sectors against supply disruptions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the initiative durin

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51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour
pymnts29d ago

51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour

The paycheck-to-paycheck economy is becoming less about spending habits and more about the way Americans get paid. The November PYMNTS Intelligence report “Income Instability Is Redefining the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy” found that 66% of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck. That share dipped slightly from September, but it remained above levels seen two years ago. [...] The post 51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour appeared first on PYMNTS.com .

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SEBI to launch pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds
newsable_asianetnews29d ago

SEBI to launch pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds

SEBI will launch a pilot project for tokenising corporate bonds using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the 6-9 month project aims to improve liquidity and automate settlements in the corporate bond market.

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