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N.Korea’s Kim says food situation ‘tense’ due to pandemic, typhoons

Asia Pacific · 2:13 AM UTC

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country's economy improved this year but called for measures to tackle the "tense" food situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic and last year's typhoons, state media said on Wednesday.

AntitrustBig Tech critic Khan becomes U.S. FTC chair
United StatesSweeping bill to address China tech threat likely to take weeks in U.S. House
WorldIsrael-Gaza violence erupts for first time since end of last month’s fighting
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Asia Pacific · 1:43 AM UTCJapan exports jump most in 41 years, machine orders rise

Japan's exports rose at the fastest pace since 1980 in May and a key gauge of capital spending grew, helping the world's third largest economy offset sluggish domestic demand as COVID-19 vaccinations boost business activity in key markets.

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Asia PacificJapan considering limited domestic spectators at Olympics - media
Asia PacificGame maker Krafton aims for up to $5 bln in S.Korea's biggest IPO
Asia PacificWatchdog says 'pervasive' digital sex crime affecting life for S.Korean women, girls

Digital sex crime is now so pervasive in South Korea that the fear of it is affecting the quality of life for women and girls, with many victims saying they had considered suicide or leaving the country, a human rights watchdog said on Wednesday.

India

IndiaEXCLUSIVE Indian scientists: We didn’t back doubling of vaccine dosing gap
IndiaAlarm rises in India over COVID-19 risks as crowds return to malls and rail stations
IndiaEXCLUSIVE India to expedite Amazon, Flipkart antitrust probe as tech focus intensifies -sources
IndiaIndia c.bank to focus on growth even as inflation breaches tolerance band

U.S.

U.S.Second of two Colorado school shooters convicted of murder
U.S.Congressional Democrats wary of U.S. Senate infrastructure plan
U.S.Biden administration pushes for Boston Marathon bomber death sentence
U.S.Jared Kushner set to publish 'definitive' book on Trump presidency

Business

BusinessU.S. IPOs hit annual record in less than six months
BusinessEXCLUSIVE GM to boost spending on electric vehicles by 30%
BusinessU.S. retail sales take step back as spending pivots to services, trend remains strong
BusinessWall Street ends down as data spooks investors awaiting Fed report

Technology

TechnologyBig Tech critic Khan becomes U.S. FTC chair
TechnologySweeping bill to address China tech threat likely to take weeks in U.S. House
TechnologyCanada launches long-awaited auction of 5G spectrum
TechnologyTop U.S. senator fears Big Tech at home as Alexa, Nest dominate

Lifestyle

LifestyleGrand designs: the refugees in Paris with an eye on fashion
LifestyleFireworks to sparkle over Washington sky on July 4 after pandemic pause
LifestyleLondon theatres face 'disastrous delay' for full re-opening
LifestyleSpotify strikes exclusive deal with 'Call Her Daddy' podcast

Energy

EnergyU.S. judge orders resumption in federal drilling auctions in setback for Biden
EnergyInterest in Shell's Permian assets seen as a bellwether for shale demand
EnergyMajor traders see oil staying above $70/bbl, $100 not impossible
EnergyOil up nearly 2% to multi-year highs on demand expectations

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessInvestors sue U.S. regulator over Trump-era AGM resolution rules
Sustainable BusinessPwC planning to hire 100,000 over five years in major ESG push
Sustainable BusinessOnly Volkswagen, Volvo doing enough to electrify in Europe - study
Sustainable BusinessRefillable revolution - UK supermarket Asda expands reuse scheme

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