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Vietnam's VinFast struggles to sell electric cars at home
Vietnam's VinFast has grand ambitions of selling its electric vehicles in the United States and Europe to compete with the likes of Elon Musk's Tesla, but it is struggling to find buyers for its cars at home. With poor demand in Vietnam, and limited sales and bad press in the United States, VinFast may be producing more cars than it can sell, Guild said.
Equities drop, oil rallies on fears of broader Middle East war
Asian equities retreated and oil prices rallied Wednesday on fears that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spill over into a regional war after a strike on a Gaza hospital dealt a blow to President Joe Biden's diplomatic drive. The Hamas-run Palestinian territory's health ministry blamed Israel for the hospital blast, but Tel Aviv said it was caused by a rocket misfired by Hamas ally Islamic Jihad.
China says third-quarter economic growth slowed to 4.9%
China's economic growth slowed to 4.9 percent in the third quarter, official data showed Wednesday, as an unprecedented property crisis hit consumption and business activity in the country.
China's third-quarter economic growth slows to 4.9%: official data
China's economic growth slowed to 4.9 percent in the third quarter, official data showed Wednesday, as an unprecedented property crisis hit consumption and business activity in the country. Retail sales, the main indicator of household consumption, rose a forecast-beating 5.5 percent on-year in September, according to official figures published on Wednesday by the NBS. sbr-tjx/je/dan
TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation
A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money. - 'Fake treatment' - AFP examined around a dozen of what appeared to be a flood of TikTok accounts of influencer moms promoting scientifically unproven detox products.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says ANC government is fighting corruption, SA's not buying it
Cyril Ramaphosa's pledge to combat corruption in the ANC-led government has South Africans questioning his promises, citing the Phala Phala saga.
Boohle collabos with Boom Shaka on beverage deal, launches ‘It’s About Time Refresh’ video teaser
Amapano vocalist Boohle has released the teaser video for her new song ‘It’s About Time Refresh’ with Boom Shaka on Instagram to announce new beverage deal.
Emtee responds to online criticism about how he speaks: "I talk slow but I ain’t broke tho"
Emtee has been hogging the trends and decided to address a recent issue. The rapper responded to the criticism about how slow he speaks, saying it's his choice.
Matric student's desperate attempt to save his torn shoes with super glue goes viral
A video of a Grade 12 student wearing torn shoes that were patched up with super glue and pegs went viral. People agreed that it was pointless to buy new ones.
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