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FridayApr 17, 2026 10:00 am

Southeast Asian E-commerce Reached $157B in 2025, Report Says

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce sector continued its strong rise in 2025, reaching a total value of $157 billion, according to a new report by Momentum Works. This growth shows how online shopping is becoming a major part of everyday life across the region, driven by better technology, improved delivery systems, and changing consumer habits. The report shows that the market grew by 22.8 percent compared to the previous year. This steady increase reflects how leading e-commerce platforms are recovering and expanding after a slower period. Countries like Thailand and Malaysia recorded the fastest growth, with both seeing increases of over 45…

ThursdayApr 16, 2026 10:00 am

Tel Aviv, Seoul Clash Over Shared Video Depicting Child Abuse

Tensions have risen between Tel Aviv and Seoul after a video shared by South Korea’s president sparked outrage and strong reactions from Israel. What began as a social media post meant to highlight human suffering quickly turned into a diplomatic disagreement between two countries that have maintained friendly relations for decades. The issue started when South Korea’s president shared a video originally recorded in 2024. The footage showed a disturbing incident involving Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. In his post, the president questioned the actions seen in the video and called for accountability if the claims were true.…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:00 am

5 Subtle Red Flags Women Miss When Dating Online

Online dating has become a normal way for people to meet and build relationships. Many women already know how to spot obvious red flags, like rude messages or suspicious profiles. However, some warning signs are not so easy to notice. These subtle red flags can be more dangerous because they seem harmless at first. Understanding them can help women protect their time, emotions, and safety. One common red flag is what can be called “test and apologize.” This is when a man says something inappropriate, often with a sexual tone, and then quickly apologizes. It may look like a mistake,…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Enters High-Growth Phase in Critical Minerals with 2026 Catalysts in Sight

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ joint venture, Ambler Metals, is taking steps to advance permitting, drilling, and feasibility milestones at its Arctic and Bornite projects in Alaska. Growing U.S. support for domestic critical mineral development is strengthening Trilogy’s position as a high-grade, multi-metal asset with increasing strategic value. Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is entering a critical phase in its evolution, with President and CEO Tony Giardini listing out a couple of near-term catalysts that could significantly progress the company’s flagship assets in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.…

FridayApr 10, 2026 10:00 am

FBI Says Crypto Scams Cost Americans $11.3 Billion in 2025

In 2025, Americans lost a record $11.37 billion to cryptocurrency scams, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This amount is the highest ever reported in a single year and represents a sharp 22% increase compared to 2024. The rising losses show that crypto-related fraud is growing quickly alongside other internet crimes. The FBI received 181,565 complaints about crypto scams in 2025. This was up by approximately 21% from 2024 numbers and made cryptocurrency the largest category of reported losses out of more than a million complaints in total. Overall, cyber-facilitated losses in the United States totaled $20.88…

ThursdayApr 09, 2026 10:00 am

Japan Moves to Overhaul Crypto Regulatory System

Japan is taking a major step to reshape how cryptocurrencies are regulated, signaling a shift toward treating digital assets as a core part of the financial system. This move reflects the country’s effort to keep up with the growing importance of crypto while protecting investors and ensuring market stability. At the center of this change is Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency. The agency is working to reclassify cryptocurrencies so they are no longer seen mainly as payment tools, but as investment assets. This means that instead of being regulated under payment laws, crypto assets will now fall under…

TuesdayApr 07, 2026 10:00 am

AI Creates Skills Gap in Investment Banking

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way investment banking works, and while this shift brings clear benefits, it is also creating new challenges. One of the biggest concerns today is the growing skills gap among junior bankers as AI takes over many of their traditional responsibilities. Top financial institutions such as Citi, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley are already using AI tools to handle repetitive tasks. These include financial modeling, preparing pitch books, cleaning data, and analyzing company comparisons. By automating such tasks, banks aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ease the heavy workload that junior employees often…

MondayApr 06, 2026 10:00 am

Researchers Discover Why Solid-State Batteries are Prone to Short-Circuiting

Solid-state batteries are often described as the next big step in energy storage technology. They have the potential to store more energy, last longer, and operate more safely than the lithium-ion batteries used today. Even so, one major challenge has slowed their progress: they are highly vulnerable to short-circuiting. Recent findings from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shed new light on why this problem keeps happening. At the center of the issue are tiny structures called dendrites. These are thin, needle-like metallic formations that grow inside the battery over time. As they extend through the solid material, they…

ThursdayApr 02, 2026 10:00 am

Survey Finds Limited Understanding of Crypto Taxes Among Users

A recent survey has revealed a major gap in how cryptocurrency users understand taxes, raising concerns about compliance and the future growth of the industry. The report, conducted by Coinbase in partnership with CoinTracker, shows that many investors are still confused about basic tax rules related to digital assets. One of the most important findings is that more than half of crypto users do not fully understand when taxes apply. Only 49 percent of those surveyed correctly know that selling cryptocurrency is a taxable event. At the same time, nearly a quarter of users mistakenly believe that simply transferring crypto…

TuesdayMar 31, 2026 10:00 am

More EVs Could Exert Downward Pressure on Gasoline Prices

The number of electric vehicles on the road is growing steadily, and this shift is beginning to affect more than just the environment. New research shows that increasing the use of electric vehicles, often called EVs, could help lower gasoline prices for everyone, including people who still drive fossil fuel-powered cars. One of the main reasons for this change is simple. When more people switch to electric vehicles, the demand for gasoline goes down. With fewer drivers buying fuel, the pressure on supply is reduced, which can lead to lower prices at the pump. This means that even households that…

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