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Shell says European windfall taxes to cost $2 billion

January 06, 2023 | 17:06

British energy giant Shell on Friday said windfall taxes imposed by the European Union and UK following a surge in profits would cost the group about $2 billion.

Thailand says no Covid test needed for travellers from China

January 06, 2023 | 12:46

Thai authorities said Thursday that travellers from China could enter the kingdom without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for the country's tourism sector recovery.

BMW unveils car that can change color

January 06, 2023 | 12:12

BMW unveiled Wednesday the prototype of a car that can change color and showcases digital features like projecting driving data across the inside of the windshield.

Samsung Electronics flags sharp Q4 profit drop on falling demand

January 06, 2023 | 11:58

Samsung Electronics said Friday it expected its fourth-quarter operating profits to plunge 69 percent, as the global downturn causes a sharp decline in demand for memory chips and smartphones.

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

December 19, 2022 | 15:38

Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win

December 19, 2022 | 15:29

Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.

Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

December 19, 2022 | 15:24

Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.