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Premium smartphones buck market slowdown

Thailand's premium smartphone market is emerging as one of the few bright spots in a sluggish sector, while Samsung's latest launch of foldable devices on July 22 intensifies competition despite weakening consumer spending and rising device component prices.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Luxury French retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship store

France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing department store on Wednesday after 13 years in the Chinese capital – citing weaker spending, changing shopping habits and a slowdown in the luxury sector. Its stores in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau will remain open.

Radio France Internationale · May 27

Reimagining the Healthcare Spend for Nonprofit Organizations: AffirmedRx's Mission-Aligned Partnerships™

AffirmedRx introduces its Mission-Aligned Partnerships™ model, reframing pharmacy benefit management through transparency, fiduciary accountability, and governance-focused collaboration for nonprofit and institutional employers.

International Business Times · Feb 27

Thursday briefing: China flexes its muscle in the tussle for global dominance

In today’s newsletter: In hosting anti-western leaders at its largest ever military parade, Beijing sent a defiant message that will be heard loud and clear across the world

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

French FM says China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating table

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2025

How has Olympics Team Pursuit tech changed over the past 20 years?

Analysing Australia’s kit, bikes and positions since their last Olympic Team Pursuit Gold in 2004

Cycling News · Aug 8, 2024

Evergrande collapse means foreign investors in China face even greater uncertainty

Thousands of homebuyers who have paid deposits for homes in China could find their nest eggs at risk after liquidation order

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024

DeSantis purposely dismantled a Black congressional district, attorney says as trial over map begins

Lawyers representing Black voters told a three-judge federal panel that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the U.S. Constitution by deliberately dismantling a congressional district that favored Black candidates

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

U.S. CEOs Flock To China In Wake Of Country’s Reopening

Corporate heads, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, look to take advantage of China's post-COVID market opportunities 

Zenger · Jun 5, 2023

Old wounds reopened: Hunter survivors in pain after Cardinal George Pell's death

"I believe he failed the Catholic population, particularly of Australia, in his handling of childhood sexual abuse claims."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 11, 2023