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A writer is cleared by Thai court after Malaysian agency withdraws defamation case

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

BANGKOK (AP) - A defamation case by Malaysia's telecoms regulator against an Australian resident in Thailand was formally withdrawn from a Thai court on Monday after mediation, the sued man and his lawyer said. The case has caused concern among free speech advocates because... Read More.

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here's a rundown of what's open and closed... Read More.

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

BEIJING (AP) - British and Canadian citizens can enter China without a visa starting Tuesday, bringing to 79 the number of countries granted visa-free access in a bid to boost tourism and business. China has expanded eligibility for the program significantly in the last two... Read More.

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in the Hungarian capital on Monday for meetings with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his government during which they plan to sign a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement heralded by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump... Read More.

Alibaba unveils new Qwen3.5 model for ‘agentic AI era’

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

BEIJING, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Alibaba on Monday unveiled a new artificial intelligence model Qwen 3.5 designed to execute complex tasks independently, with big improvements in performance and cost that the Chinese tech giant claims beat major U.S. rival models on several benchmarks. The release... Read More.

Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

Feb 16 (Reuters) - The world's most valuable technology stocks have suffered sharp declines in market value this year after years of outsized gains, as investors question whether heavy spending on AI will generate sufficient returns to justify the lofty valuations. Microsoft shares have fallen... Read More.

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by end 2028, Manager Magazin reports

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

Feb 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% across all brands by the end of 2028, Manager Magazin reported on Monday. According to information obtained by the magazine, CEO Oliver Blume and finance chief Arno Antlitz have presented a "massive" savings plan... Read More.

Morning Bid: Japan’s economy could do with some Fire Horse energy

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

Feb 16 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a quiet start to the week with holidays in much of Asia - welcome, almost, to the year of the Fire Horse - and the... Read More.

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

NEW DELHI (AP) - India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state, senior officials and tech executives to New Delhi for a five-day gathering highlighting the growing global importance of the technology. Organizers said the India AI Impact Summit... Read More.

Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia’s fuel industry grows

Monday, February 16 by SRN News

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AP) - Flying in and out of Singapore, home to Southeast Asia's busiest airport, will get slightly more expensive this year as the city state begins imposing a levy of between 75 cents to $32 per ticket to fund sustainable aviation fuel. The... Read More.

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A writer is cleared by Thai court after Malaysian agency withdraws defamation case

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Alibaba unveils new Qwen3.5 model for ‘agentic AI era’

Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by end 2028, Manager Magazin reports

Morning Bid: Japan’s economy could do with some Fire Horse energy

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia’s fuel industry grows

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