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India to impose controversial fee for UPI instant payments: Who benefits?
It’s the end of an era for India’s popular instant digital payments system, which has been free of charge until now.
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Trump, Mamdani merchandise compete for Christmas shoppers
Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are leading candidates for politically themed Christmas gifts in the US.
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Costco sues Trump administration for US tariff refund
The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Unionised Starbucks workers begin ‘open-ended’ US strike
The strike comes as the company’s workers push for better wages and benefits.
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What sparked a French furore over a Shein store in Paris?
‘Fast-fashion’ retailer faces anger in Paris amid warnings the sale of ‘childlike’ sex dolls will damage city’s image.
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Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40bn
The deal has analysts puzzled, as the US maker of Tylenol has seen sales dip after the White House linked it to autism.
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Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
Mexico’s footwear industry could benefit from US tariffs. But it’s not
Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.
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‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour
Are retailers using AI to access customers’ personal data and set higher prices for those they think will pay more?
How tensions with Bangladesh are roiling India’s sari business
Bangladesh’s political turmoil has been mixed bag for the Indian sari industry, hurting some traders and helping others.
Walmart to phase out synthetic dyes in its US private label food brands
The big box retailer is the latest company to join a slew of others to cut back on additives under White House pressure.
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