PARIS (Reuters) – With just under a year to go before the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, campaigners are worried would-be spectators using wheelchairs could feel left out of the Games as only a small number of metro stations are accessible without using stairs. With Paris streets often clogged by …
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Gold firm near one-month highs with US inflation data on tap
GOLD prices firmed near one-month highs on Thursday as a fresh set of soft U.S. data added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause rate hikes this year, although inflation readings due later in the day could change this outlook. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,945.39 per ounce …
Baca Lagi »Baidu, SenseTime among first firms to win China AI approval
China approved the first batch of generative artificial intelligence services for public rollout, freeing up homegrown technology champions including Baidu Inc and SenseTime Group Inc to openly compete with the likes of OpenAI Inc and Microsoft Corp. The Cyberspace Administration of China green-lit a handful of firms to move ahead …
Baca Lagi »Rugby: Rugby-Squad depth, flair give Springboks real hope of title defence
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa go into the defence of the Rugby World Cup title with a renewed swagger and greater squad depth than recent years, but are on a side of the draw that means they are playing “knockout rugby” from game one in France. The Springboks produced …
Baca Lagi »Little soldiers, firemen cheer up 2023 National Day celebration
PUTRAJAYA: The presence three children dressed in full security forces uniform caught the attention of the spectators and adds to the colourful celebration of National Day 2023 here, on Thursday (Aug 31). Dhiya Aisyah Sofea Mohamad Nor Hafiz, 5, who was fully dressed in military uniform came with two cousins, …
Baca Lagi »BOJ may exit easy monetary policy in second half of 2024 -ex-board member Kiuchi
MUMBAI: The Bank of Japan is likely to orchestrate an exit from its easy monetary policy in the second half of next year even if the increases in inflation and wage negotiations this year cannot be sustained, former BOJ policy board member Takahide Kiuchi said on Thursday. The BOJ believes …
Baca Lagi »Asian stocks, FX subdued on weak China data
MOST emerging Asian currencies and equities were subdued on Thursday, hurt by slower-than-expected manufacturing activity in China, while investors awaited a barrage of U.S. data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s future rate hike path. The Thai baht appreciated 0.2% against the U.S. dollar, while the Philippine peso strengthened 0.3%. …
Baca Lagi »5G Rahmah package: Here’s what the five participating telcos have on offer
With the launch of the 5G Rahmah package on Tuesday (Aug 29) by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, participating telecommunication (telco) providers are now offering more affordable 5G data and device bundle plans to Malaysians. Telcos with a Rahmah package on offer include CelcomDigi, Maxis, YTL Communications, Unifi Mobile, …
Baca Lagi »China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump
FOUR Chinese tech firms, including Baidu Inc and SenseTime Group, on Thursday launched their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to the public after receiving government approval, as China’s government pushes to widen the use of such products amid competition with the United States. Baidu, China’s leading online search provider, said in …
Baca Lagi »Oil dips as China factory activity shrinks; market eyes US data
SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Thursday after data showed China’s manufacturing activity shrank for the fifth month in a row, and as investors cautiously awaited a U.S. personal consumption expenditure report later in the day for any clues on the interest rate outlook. Brent crude futures for October, which expire …
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