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Durian exports rise by 45% in first half

Vietnam exported US$1.32 billion worth of durian in the first six months of 2024, up 45% year-on-year, according to customs data. It accounted for 65% of all fruit exports during the period and is growing increasingly popular in many key markets. China was the largest importer, accounting for over 92% …

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Boeing guilty plea deal filed in fatal 737 Max crashes

Boeing will plead guilty to fraud as part of a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, according to a court filing Wednesday. The agreement comes after prosecutors concluded Boeing flouted an earlier settlement addressing the disasters, in which a total of 346 people …

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US lawmakers urge Meta to delay shutting down transparency tool

US lawmakers voiced “concern” Wednesday over Meta’s decision to shut down CrowdTangle, a digital tool considered vital in monitoring falsehoods, in a major election year, urging the tech giant to delay the move by six months. The Palo Alto company has said CrowdTangle will be unavailable after Aug. 14 — …

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