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'Miseries of the Balkhash': Fears for Kazakhstan's magical lake
Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan". Beijing is a key economic partner for Kazakhstan but it is less keen to collaborate on water issues.
Hong Kong's Cathay unveils deal to buy up to 60 aircraft
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would buy up to 60 Airbus A330-900 aircraft as it looks to build on a post-Covid recovery and reach pre-pandemic passenger numbers in the new year.
Music and gaming help Sony hike net profit forecast
Sony raised its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in video games and music, as well as image sensors used in iPhones. Yasuo Nakane of Mizuho Securities said before the earnings announcement that Sony could log a record high profit this year for its image sensors.
Swiss mining giant Glencore drops plan to exit coal
Swiss commodities giant Glencore announced Wednesday that it had decided against spinning off its coal business for now after consulting shareholders who view the polluting fossil fuel as a cash-generating activity. The Swiss mining and commodities trading group had considered merging the newly acquired business, Elk Valley Resources, with its own coal activities and spinning it off.
Sony hikes annual net profit forecast after solid Q1
Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in its video game, music and image sensor sectors. Sony may also see record profits next year in the gaming sector under new leadership, he said in a recent note.
Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns
Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, though Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen weakened further as analysts warned more upheaval could be in store. The yen also weakened further to more than 146 per dollar, having hit less than 142 Monday, its strongest in six months.
Saudi delivery drivers bake in 'deadly' summer heat
Sheltering under a palm tree in Saudi Arabia's capital, a Pakistani delivery driver stole a quick break during the lunch rush when orders -- and scorching temperatures -- are at their peak. "Working in Saudi Arabia's scorching midday sun poses severe health risks to delivery workers.
After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment
Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace. It also paves the way for much more efficient batteries, another crucial weapon in the fight against climate change.
Maduro attacks social media, claims 'cyber-fascist' coup bid
"Say no to WhatsApp!" "WhatsApp is being used to threaten Venezuela and so I'm going to delete my WhatsApp from my phone forever."
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