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India less exposed to AI job risks than others, Goldman says

India's large workforce performing physical tasks faces minimal AI job losses. Services sector roles may see some substitution risks, impacting specific industries. AI adoption, if sequenced correctly, could boost productivity over a decade. India's economy shows resilience, surprising analysts with strong growth indicators.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

I drove the Honda Passport and Subaru Outback for a week — here’s the midsize SUV I recommend for families

I put the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness and 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite to the test to see which of these midsize SUVs is better for families.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 14

The Grand Old Men of Dalal Street: Top stocks that survived the Raj

India Independence Day 2026: India’s oldest listed companies offer a rare window into the evolution of Indian business, markets and capitalism. From Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, founded in 1863, to Balmer Lawrie, Bombay Dyeing, Britannia, ITC, Tata Steel, Kirloskar Brothers and Century Textiles, these vintage stocks survived colonial rule, Independence,…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Chaichanok faces TH-AI subpoena

The House budget monitoring committee may compel Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to testify over the TH-AI Passport project after he failed to appear before the panel for a fourth time.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Thailand veers from EU model on digital platform law

Thailand is revising its draft of the Digital Platform Economy Act after concluding the European Union's regulatory model is too stringent for the country's digital economy.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects

A new analysis determined Trump talks more about the Iran war and his ongoing construction projects than policies such as immigration and the economy

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Quarter of young Americans say they know someone who lost a job to AI

Younger generations’ AI job-loss fears can reflect frustrations with the economy, politics and society

The Independent UK · Aug 13

A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain

For centuries, useful metals have been developed by starting with one core element and adding small amounts of other elements. Steel, for example, is composed primarily of iron; carbon is added in varied amounts to produce different grades of steel. Bronze is made up of copper and tin. These mixtures…

The Conversation · Aug 13

Banking sector has key role to play as India on way to become 3rd largest economy: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the banking sector's crucial role in India's economic advancement. He urged banks to provide timely credit access to MSMEs and rural beneficiaries. The Chief Minister also stressed technology's importance for supporting entrepreneurs and startups. State Chief Secretary M K Das emphasized government and banking…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level

US jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet layoffs remain historically low. Current workers enjoy unusual job security as the labor market shows resilience. Companies are hesitant to hire new staff after past worker shortages. Hiring levels this year are significantly below recent years' averages. The economy faces…

The Economic Times · Aug 13