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National Australia Bank Boosts Credit Provisions as War Risks Mount, Signalling Rising Stress in Financial System
SYDNEY, 20 April 2026 – National Australia Bank has moved to increase its credit provisions, reflecting growing concern over the economic fallout from ongoing geopolitical conflict and its…
AI’s “State-of-the-Art” Models Struggle With Basic Enterprise Tasks, Raising Questions on Real-World Deployment
HONG KONG, 19 April 2026 – The rapid rise of cutting-edge artificial intelligence models is colliding with an unexpected reality: despite excelling at complex problems, many struggle with…
Credential Authenticator Expands English Proficiency Verification Across Asia-Pacific Job Platforms
MANILA, 18 April 2026 – A new push to standardise hiring quality across digital job platforms is underway in Asia-Pacific, as credential verification firm Credential Authenticator rolls out…
Thailand’s E-Commerce Engine Powers Ahead as Digital Economy Reshapes Consumer Landscape
BANGKOK, 18 April 2026 – Thailand’s e-commerce sector continues to expand as a key pillar of the country’s digital economy, driven by widespread smartphone adoption, evolving consumer behaviour,…
Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Surge 20% Despite Market Decline
Beijing, 17 April 2026 – Apple has staged a strong comeback in China’s highly competitive smartphone market, with iPhone shipments surging 20% year-on-year in the first quarter of…
Xi Courts Global Leaders as Trump’s Alliances Face Strain
Beijing, 17 April 2026 – China is stepping up its global diplomatic outreach, with President Xi Jinping hosting a wave of world leaders in Beijing this week, a…