Growing up, I always told my parents I was never getting married or having kids. It was a blow to them, because I’m an only child and they were really looking forward to being grandparents.Fast forward many decades, and I met my now-husband, who changed my mind. I saw him…
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DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the State Bank of Vietnam to keep its refinancing rate at 4.50% through end-2026. The report highlights a broadly stable Vietnamese Dong against the US Dollar, easing headline inflation, and strong GDP growth. DBS raises its 2026 growth forecast to 8.0% as supportive monetary policy is maintained.SBV seen holding rates to 2026″The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) kept its refinancing rate unchanged at 4.50% in 1H26, and…
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Microsoft is rethinking its gaming business, and one of its first steps is shedding staff.The tech giant laid off 4,800 employees on Monday, accounting for roughly 2.1% of its global workforce. The cuts, which BI’s Ashley Stewart first reported last week, mostly impact Microsoft’s sales and Xbox business.Xbox accounted for…
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Ford is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles in the U.S. across two separate safety campaigns after federal regulators identified defects involving windshield wipers and a rear drivetrain component that could increase crash risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker is recalling 110,626 vehicles in two…
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Just before her 80th birthday, my wife, Susan, was accepted into a master’s program at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.This would not be her first degree, but earning one from such a prestigious academic institution is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Pursuing this dream has been daunting. Not only does…
