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Bus stop advertising for Chinese fashion company Shein on 4th May 2025 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty ImagesFast fashion giant Shein’s troubles continue to mount after its much anticipated London initial public offering (IPO) reportedly hit a fresh roadblock.The e-commerce behemoth is now aiming for a Hong Kong listing after failing to receive approval from Chinese regulators for its much hyped London IPO, Reuters reported Wednesday.A London listing had been seen as a boon for the 16-year-old Chinese-founded company, providing international legitimacy and access to a deep and mature pool of Western investors. Analysts…

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While Israel has a right to defend itself, its response has ‘gone too far’ and is unacceptable, he says[SINGAPORE] Israel’s restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza are a likely breach of international humanitarian law and cannot be justified, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 30).He was speaking at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron during the French leader’s two-day state visit to Singapore.While Singapore has always said that Israel has a right to defend itself, its response has “gone too far and its actions have caused a terrible humanitarian disaster”, said PM…

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There appears to be a massive gap between expectations from business chiefs as to their organisations’ artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and what IT leaders believe is possible. A survey of 1,100 organisations, commissioned by Kyndryl published in the company’s People readiness report 2025, has found that only 16% of the CEOs polled believe their technology infrastructure is inadequate to fully support AI technology compared with 42% of IT leaders. Aligning AI technology strategies with broader business goals is the top action cited by leaders to leverage AI technology successfully in the workplace, yet the CEOs who took part in…

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The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its initial estimateWASHINGTON — The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its initial estimate.First-quarter growth was brought down by a surge in imports as companies in the United States hurried to bring in foreign goods…

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The promise of GenAI is undeniable, it offers transformative potential to streamline workflows, boost efficiencies, and deliver competitive advantage. Yet, for many organizations, the journey to implement AI is far from straightforward. Obstacles typically fall into three categories: strategic, technological, and operational. We spoke with Dorian Selz, CEO and co-founder of Squirro, to explore these obstacles in more detail, as well as looking at some of the biggest misconceptions enterprises have when starting their GenAI journey. BN: When companies start on their generative AI path, what are some of the most common misconceptions they have? DS: One of the most…

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BANGKOK :Thailand’s manufacturing production index unexpectedly rose 2.17 per cent in April from a year earlier on gains in manufacturing, exports of industrial goods and tourism, the industry ministry said on Friday.But output was still down 0.75 per cent over the first four months of 2025 from a year earlier, and the ministry cut its 2025 forecast range to growth of 0 per cent to 1 per cent from 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent.April’s rise compared with a forecast annual fall of 2.95 per cent in a Reuters poll. March’s outcome was revised to a rise of just…

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The algorithm efficiently and robustly computed the probability of all resting configurations (in 3 ms) of the pig model from the popular game Pass the Pigs. Keenan Crane The algorithm efficiently and robustly computed the probability of all resting configurations (in 3 ms) of the pig model from the popular game Pass the Pigs. Keenan Crane Using the algorithm to synthesize a household scene cluttered with toys, showing the most likely resting configuration for each. Keenan Crane Using the algorithm to synthesize a household scene cluttered with toys, showing the most likely resting configuration for each. Keenan Crane Modeling a…

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The Hybe Building in Seoul, South Korea.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSouth Korea’s largest K-pop agency Hybe has established its first office in China — amid signs that Beijing is lifting its unofficial ban on K-pop shows.The agency behind global sensation BTS has been preparing to establish itself in China since last year, a Hybe official said recently. Hybe’s China office — launched on April 2 and announced on Thursday — is its fourth overseas branch. But while the agency has launched local groups such as &Team in Japan and Katseye in the United States, it has no plans to…

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The Keychron Q14 Max is an Alice-layout mechanical keyboard with a flipped numpad. It’s unusual, but perfect for the right person. It feels that 2025 has been a keyboard odyssey for this reviewer. Specifically, an odyssey through a wide range of keyboards offered by one of the most prolific manufacturers in the industry: Keychron. Ranging from large to small, lightweight to heavyweight, wireless, wired, and everything in between. All with features to meet any workspace needs. Countless companies compete for consumer attention and dollars in the field. Keychron continues to stand out as a company determined to meet every style preference and…

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