Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive in China, leaving Japan without pandas for first time in 50 years
Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo said goodbye to its last two giant pandas, ending more than 50 years of panda presence in Japan as Xiao Xiao...
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AI, tech investment keep global economy on track, says IMF
Global growth is set to hold at 3.3% in 2026 as AI investment offsets trade tensions and geopolitical risks, the IMF says.
Why the US is suspending immigrant visas for Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, dozens of other countries
The Trump administration has suspended US immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Brazil, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt, citing concerns over reliance...
UK economy up 0.3% in November as car production rebounds
Britain’s economy grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts as a surge in car production following Jaguar Land Rover’s recovery from a cyberattack lifted output,...
US Exit From UN Climate Bodies Sparks Criticism, Economic Red Flags
The US’ decision to pull out of 66 international bodies, including the UN climate treaty UNFCCC, the IPCC, and the Green Climate Fund, sparked...
China industrial profits fall 13.1% in November as deflation pressures mount
China’s industrial profits fell 13.1% in November, highlighting slowing domestic demand, industrial deflation, and pressure on corporate earnings.
NVIDIA and telecom operators deploy distributed AI grids for ultra-fast services 
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Faster pickups, lower costs: IKEA China rolls out self-driving vehicles to boost efficiency, cut delays 
From code to car: BMW brings humanoid robots into German production lines