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New post-Brexit controls: a thorn for UK horticulture
New post-Brexit controls: a thorn for UK horticulture
Economy
by  AFP

Yuccas from Spain, rhododendrons from Germany or Dutch hazelnut trees -- flowers and plants arriving at UK ports from the European Union face tougher post-Brexit border checks from Tuesday, meaning delays and extra costs for importers.

Samsung says Q1 operating profits soar nearly tenfold on-year
Samsung says Q1 operating profits soar nearly tenfold on-year
Technology
by  AFP

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its first-quarter operating profits had risen nearly tenfold year-on-year -- a 931.8 percent increase -- amid recovering chip prices and growing demand. However, the semiconductor market had been predicted to recover this year and grow 11.8 percent, according to industry monitor World Semiconductor Trade Statistics.