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Trump says South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S.

TazaPulseOctober 1, 2026

The U.S. and South Korea have announced “historic” investments by Seoul into America, with President Donald Trump saying the $200 billion in new investments will help transform his country “for generations.” South Korean investment include nuclear power plants, a natural gas power facility in Texas and potentially the long-planned Alaska LNG project. “We are thrilled...

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Passengers and crew foil co-pilot’s attempt to crash FlyDubai flight

TazaPulseOctober 1, 2026

On-duty flight crew and passengers managed to foil a pilot’s apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight, after reports emerged of a fight in the cockpit. The incident on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv happened when a co-pilot stabbed a pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised the victim’s quick...

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Foreign insurers welcome, but policy unclear

TazaPulseOctober 1, 2026

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. India’s insurance sector has held a lot of promise for global companies, given low penetration rates and consequent reforms that have liberalized the industry....

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China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

China’s factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 from 49.8 in August, National Bureau of Statistics data showed Wednesday, in line with analysts’ forecast for a modest expansion of 50.1 in...

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Clients said to stay with Morgan Stanley even after leaked pipeline

TazaPulseSeptember 30, 2026

Morgan Stanley logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Morgan Stanley’s accidental disclosure of confidential information about its Asia deal pipeline has raised questions over the potential impact on its client relationships. The disclosure may have carried competitive implications, but that does not necessarily mean Morgan Stanley will lose...

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Shell backs $23 billion LNG Canada expansion in boost to Carney

TazaPulseSeptember 29, 2026

Electric tugs docked alongside an LNG carrier being loaded at the LNG Canada docks in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, on Monday, July 14, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A consortium led by British oil giant Shell is moving forward with expansion plans on its flagship liquefied natural gas project (LNG) in Canada, in...

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India readies $25 billion for Deep Tech investment

TazaPulseSeptember 29, 2026

MUMBAI, INDIA – A man seen walking past a signage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF). Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images India is preparing to deploy $25 billion to support Deep Tech start-ups in the country, as it tries to catch up with the U.S. and China in the...

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Australia raises rates to 15-year high as it fights stubborn inflation

TazaPulseSeptember 29, 2026

Australia’s central bank on Tuesday raised policy rates to 4.6%, the highest level in 15 years, as the country looks to contain inflation stoked by the Middle East conflict. The hike of 25 basis points to the cash rate was in line with expectations by economists polled by Reuters. The Reserve Bank of Australia has...

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Luckin Coffee eyes Gulf expansion after $1 billion Mubadala investment

TazaPulseSeptember 29, 2026

FUZHOU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 16, 2025 – The newly opened Luckin Coffee container themed store in Gushan Tourist Scenic Area, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China on November 16, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Luckin Coffee is once again weighing an entry into Persian Gulf markets after securing backing from Abu Dhabi’s...

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Trump-Xi summit about domestic messaging

TazaPulseSeptember 29, 2026

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Now that the second Trump-Xi summit of the year is over, it’s clear the show was aimed more at home than reaching tangible outcomes. Is...