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Vietnam farmers struggle for fresh water as drought brings salinisation
Every day, farmer Nguyen Hoai Thuong prays in vain for rain to fall on the cracked dry earth of her garden in Vietnam's Mekong Delta -- the country's "rice bowl" agricultural heartland. I have to change to raising cows instead," 31-year-old farmer Thuong told AFP from her burning hot village, where ground that should be lush wet rice paddy stands cracked and dry.
Crisis-hit Playmobil eyes a Swift boost as it turns 50
As Playmobil turns 50, the German company behind the popular plastic figures is hoping that pop megastar Taylor Swift can help it shake off a slump in fortunes. As well as tie-ups with popular figures like Swift, the company is targeting nostalgic adults and so-called "kidults" -- grown-ups who still enjoy playing with toys.
Asian markets swing as traders await Fed policy decision
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders struggled to track another record day on Wall Street, with focus squarely on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Still, Wall Street investors remained upbeat, pushing all three main indexes higher on the back of a tech rally, with the S&P 500 chalking up another record.
El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach' cheers cryptocurrency surge
In a surf town in El Salvador nicknamed "Bitcoin Beach," shopkeeper Maria Aguirre watched with delight as the cryptocurrency -- and her investment in it -- recently soared to new all-time highs. But not everyone in El Salvador is convinced by the cryptocurrency.
US Fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts
The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.
Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder to lead AI unit
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will become the head of a newly created consumer AI unit at Microsoft, the scientist and entrepreneur said on Tuesday.
Nvidia expects no 'doomsday' in US vs China tensions
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said Tuesday he does not expect a "doomsday scenario" but is readying for the worst over tension between China and the United States. "The doomsday scenario is not likely to happen.
SASSA payment dates 2024/2025: social grants calendar
Many people are curious about the SASSA payment dates. Read on to find out the payment dates for the older persons grant, disability grant, and the children's grant.
AKA Case: Murder suspect accuses police of threatening his life before arrest
In a shocking twist to the AKA case, a suspect Lindokuhle Ndimande accused the police of intimidation, and threatening his life while he was still on the run.
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