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Farmer sentiment weakens in July, barometer shows

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Farmer sentiment weakened in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 11 points to 135, down from 146 in June. The decline reflected US farmers' weaker views…

Why AI Can’t Work in Sri Lanka…Yet

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'Before you study the economics, study the economists!' US & Indian warships sail in & sail out of Colombo & Trincomalee, singing, 'Free & Open!, Free & Open!' While England,…

Fonterra to sell consumer brands to Lactalis

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New Zealand's Fonterra Co-operative Group said it will sell its global consumer and associated businesses to French dairy major Lactalis for NZ$3.845 billion ($2.24 billion), which sent its shares surging…

Emergency fund lapses

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An emergency fund is one of the most important pillars of financial planning. Without an adequate emergency fund in place, a single financial exigency can push one to high-cost debt,…

5 killed in tour bus crash in New York

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Five people were confirmed dead as a tour bus crashed in the U.S. state of New York on Friday afternoon, the New York State Police announced, reported Xinhua. The accident…

Dusit appeals to families

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Dusit Estate, the property development arm of SET-listed Dusit Thani, is keen to expand its new residential brand Dusit Ajara, catering to multi-generational living trends in Thailand and throughout Asia.…

Dutch gov’t crisis deepens as NSC ministers step down

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The political crisis in the Netherlands escalated on Friday after all ministers from the New Social Contract (NSC) party resigned from the caretaker government, following the departure of Foreign Minister…