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The “extremely creepy” experience of a female online job applicant in India has underscored growing cases of cyber harassment on the labour market despite strong laws, after the woman said she was questioned about her marital status by a recruiter and asked to send over a photo of herself.She shared her ordeal on Reddit last month, expressing how the encounter left her “disheartened”.The post sparked several online comments, including one user who shared her own experience of how she “kept ignoring the red flags because I was so desperate for the job”, resulting in her getting molested and having to…

The first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe has formally opened in the Netherlands, a move that symbolises cooperation between the two regions and aims to encourage tourism to the Indonesian island.The Santa Citta Bhuwana Temple – located within Overijssel province’s Taman Indonesia, a zoological garden some 125km (78 miles) northeast of Amsterdam – offers a gateway to the island’s traditions for both its diaspora and a wider European audience.Bali Governor Wayan Koster, who attended the formal opening ceremony on Saturday, personally brought the ceremonial items needed for the temple’s purification ceremony, according to The Bali Sun.The inauguration coincided with Hari…

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers led by BYD have set their sights on South Korea to chase fresh growth and enhance profitability amid a cutthroat domestic market, setting up a clash with dominant native brands Hyundai and Kia.A successful foray into the market, where Tesla recorded robust growth last year, could burnish the global image of Chinese-made EVs despite an expected export slowdown this year, analysts said.“South Korea is a developed auto market that abounds with international marques and established home-grown brands like Hyundai,” said Steve Shi, a manager with Juchen Auto Trade, an auto service firm. “It is an…

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers led by BYD have set their sights on South Korea to chase fresh growth and enhance profitability amid a cutthroat domestic market, setting up a clash with dominant native brands Hyundai and Kia.A successful foray into the market, where Tesla recorded robust growth last year, could burnish the global image of Chinese-made EVs despite an expected export slowdown this year, analysts said.“South Korea is a developed auto market that abounds with international marques and established home-grown brands like Hyundai,” said Steve Shi, a manager with Juchen Auto Trade, an auto service firm. “It is an…

Dubai International Chamber announced this week it attracted 53 companies to Dubai during Q1 2025, up 39% compared to 38 companies in Q1 2024. These included 11 multinational companies (MNCs), marking a 120% increase over the five attracted in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, 42 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were attracted during Q1 2025, representing YoY growth of 27% compared to the 33 attracted during the same period last year. 70,000 new firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce, of which more than 6,000 are Pakistani One of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, Dubai International Chamber said that “throughout the three-month…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe US unveiled a “fast track” investment process for allied countries, days before President Donald Trump visits Gulf nations that have pledged to sink billions of dollars into US businesses and infrastructure including AI. Gulf states, which are estimated to manage 40 per cent of the world’s sovereign wealth and are some of the biggest investors in the US, have long lobbied to ease what they consider onerous administrative requirements that can slow down their spending in the US. The United Arab…

Gold prices fell on Friday in European trade on track for the third loss in a row, and under pressure from the stronger dollar against a basket of major rivals, while haven demand slows down following a US-UK trade deal.   Now markets are focusing on the US-China trade talks expected this weekend in Switzerland and could potentially lead to de-escalation in the trade war.   The Price   Gold prices fell 0.95% today to $3274 an ounce, with a session-high at $3323.   On Thursday, gold lost 1.75%, the second loss in a row on profit-taking away from a…

Global investors have responded positively to Pakistan’s reform and economic transformation agenda, as leading firms, including Amundi and Lion’s Head Global Partners, reaffirmed their interest in Pakistan’s sovereign instruments and upcoming ESG-aligned initiatives. The response came during Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s strategic meeting with a group of leading global investors in London, including Oliver Williams, Emerging Markets Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Amundi, and Maud Le Moine of Lion’s Head Global Partners, to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, reform agenda, and future investment prospects, read a statement released by the Finance Division on Friday. During the meeting, Aurangzeb said that Pakistan…

After finance ministers and central bankers met at the World Bank/IMF spring meetings in Washington last month, the buzz is on the future of the dollar-anchored international monetary system.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the gathering that, while the purpose of the Bretton Woods institutions was stability, “everywhere we look across the international economic system today, we see imbalance”.He blamed US deficits on “an unfair trading system”. He blamed the “intentional policy choices by other countries” for hollowing out the US’ manufacturing, undermining its critical supply chains and risking its economic security. And he declared that the world’s “persistent over-reliance…

This article is an on-site version of our Inside Politics newsletter. Subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. If you’re not a subscriber, you can still receive the newsletter free for 30 daysGood morning. The Labour government has reached a limited agreement with Donald Trump on trade, securing reductions in punitive tariffs on car and steel exports, but failing to reverse a 10 per cent levy that applies to most goods. Some thoughts on the broader politics of that below. Inside Politics is edited by Georgina Quach. Follow Stephen on Bluesky and X, and Georgina…