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Treasury secretary dashes hopes Swift system would be exempt

Berkshire Hathaway’s takeover drought continues as concerns grow of market pullback

Landmark moment for business that was once largest borrower in market

Prince Mohammed and royal family try to shore up reputation after Khashoggi killing

Critics say company still has a long way to go with self-driving car safety

Do not count on the midterm elections to tame President Donald Trump

Experts link high-profile incidents to increasingly vocal opposition to sexism

Europe’s staunch backing for the nuclear accord helps bring calm to Islamic republic

Leave.EU founder says funds came from UK businesses but faces fresh scrutiny

Analysis South Korea

Long dependent on conglomerates, smaller groups bear brunt of Chinese advance

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Sub-Saharan region seen as ripe for digital streaming while music industry seeks new markets

Asia Pacific news

Pacific islanders reject independence from colonial power in referendum

Washington’s moves against Fujian Jinhua lift lid on battle to recruit top engineers

Slowing growth at world’s largest liquor group reflects political concern over prices

Kwon Goo-hoon appointment comes as discord rises between the US and Seoul

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Urjit Patel defends RBI’s autonomy as New Delhi pushes for measures to boost economy

Experts link high-profile incidents to increasingly vocal opposition to sexism

Government critics in Gulf and Egypt see threats compounded by lack of US concern

Markets News

Equities pressured as pessimism over trade deal mounts, while oil prices decline

Developing economies appear more robust, but China slowdown is biggest threat

US and Chinese companies weigh south-east Asia as new supply base

Technology

Sub-Saharan region seen as ripe for digital streaming while music industry seeks new markets

Critics say company still has a long way to go with self-driving car safety

Small Talk - Companies Kate Burgess

Shares in the Cardiff-based company have more than trebled in two years

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