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Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation
The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.
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Travel disruption set to worsen with climate change, warns government adviser
The UK must invest in rail and road networks or accept more extreme weather disruption, a government advisor says.
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House prices are falling, so why can’t I afford a home?
Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high.
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US jobs market holds steady despite rate rises
Employers added 187,000 jobs in July raising hopes that the economy will avoid a painful downturn.
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British Airways workers to get 13% pay rise
Around 24,000 staff will get a pay increase and one-off payment of £1,000, the Unite union says.
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Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking
Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views.
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Julien Macdonald: Welsh fashion designer’s firm goes into liquidation
The Welsh fashion designer is a globally renowned name and has dressed stars like Beyoncé and J-Lo.
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China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years
The relationship between Canberra and Beijing has thawed since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
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Give cash to households in path of new pylons, government urged
Lump sums among ideas in a government-ordered review to speed up infrastructure projects.
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