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Before Apple sells Vision Pro, AR rival Xreal sees shipments climb

A woman tries out augmented reality (AR) glasses at Xreal’s booth at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2023. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — Less than a year since augmented reality glasses startup Xreal started sales, the Alibaba-backed company is claiming shipments will soon reach 200,000 …

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Australia’s central bank leaves its key rate unchanged, says inflation ‘passed its peak’

An aerial view of the central business district and Sydney Opera House on February 17, 2023. David Gray | Getty Images News | Getty Images Australia’s central bank held its official cash rate steady at 4.10% in a closely watched decision Tuesday. Economists were split on expectations ahead of the …

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Meituan KeeTa in Hong Kong’s food delivery race; analysts are skeptical

HONG KONG, CHINA – MAY 22: A poster promoting ‘KeeTa’ is seen on May 22, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. Chen Yongnnuo | China News Service | Getty Images Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has launched a sister app in Hong Kong, its first roll-out outside of mainland China — but some …

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BYD launches its most direct Tesla competitor yet

BYD Vice President Yang Dongsheng speaks at a launch event for the Denza N7 electric SUV on July 3, 2023, in Beijing. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD is launching a new electric SUV, its most direct competitor yet to Tesla’s Model Y. …

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China imposes export curbs on chipmaking metals in tech war with the U.S

China is restricting the exports of gallium and germanium, two metals key to the manufacturing of semiconductors, its commerce ministry said in a statement late on July 3, escalating a technological trade war over access to microchips with Europe and the United States. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China …

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Belonging, happiness, comfort are new ‘American Dream’: GoDaddy survey

The “American Dream” has long been equated with economic achievement and wealth. But these days, amid high levels of inflation and nationwide consumer debt, getting rich feels harder to achieve than ever — leading Americans to develop a new definition of success. That’s according to a recent GoDaddy survey, which …

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Canadian West Coast ports negotiation reaches impasse

A container ship sits docked at the Port of Vancouver on November 20, 2021. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images The BC Maritime Employers Association on Monday said collective bargaining is not progressing and said a “course change” is required. The BCMEA, which represents port owners, said …

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OCBC is looking to Greater China and Southeast Asia for revenue boost

Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation has set its sights on “longer term opportunities” in Greater China and Southeast Asia and expects the strategy to bring an additional revenue of $2.2 billion by 2025, CEO Helen Wong told CNBC on Monday. Southeast Asia’s second largest bank announced Monday that it will be …

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How to ace a cold email, according to hiring experts

For college students and young professionals looking to get their foot in the door of their target industry, a cold email is often the first step. It’s a task that is often daunting, though — particularly for those without previous work experience.  A cold email is an important way to network …

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Jim Cramer’s guide to investing: Prepare for corrections

Corrections are as inevitable as rain, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. Investors should always prepare themselves for corrections, Cramer said. “I expect it to rain, I prepare for it. When the rain comes, I’m ready. I have an umbrella or a coat, or I stay indoors,” he said. “That’s how …

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