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Thailand’s top banks Krungthai, GSB and SCB hit pause for maintenance, customers warned of service disruptions
BANGKOK, June 13 — Millions of bank customers across Thailand are bracing for service disruptions as three of the country’s biggest banks prepare for extensive system maintenance in the days ahead. The Nation reported that Krungthai Bank, the...

London property upgrades plumbing essentials for high-value homes
Looking to elevate your high-value London home? Plumbing upgrades are essential for luxury and functionality. Outdated systems can lead to leaks or inefficiencies, risking property damage and costly repairs. Modern plumbing solutions ensure...

Aer Lingus gives away free business class upgrade from Manchester Airport to New York
A couple flying from Manchester Airport to New York with Aer Lingus this week received a surprise free upgrade to business class as the airline celebrated its one millionth customer from the northern travel hub. Aer Lingus has been operating...

DCBL to launch app allowing customers to take stress out of debt
FinTechFinTech DCBL has launched a customer app which aims to allow people to take the stress out of debt. The app enables users to better manage their finances at any time, as the Cheshire-based firm looks to improve the support it offers to its...

Bose Unveils Upgraded QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Back in 2023, Bose introduced the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as part of its QuietComfort range of audio products. Now, the company has announced an upgraded version with improvements in terms of noise cancellation and voice pickup. Like the...

LAUDA presents new LAUDA Universa product line
LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG, world market leader for precise temperature control technology, presents LAUDA Universa, a brand new product line of innovative bath and circulation thermostats. The pioneering product family combines advanced...

Fitch, GCR upgrade Wema Bank Plc ratings
Fitch Ratings and Global Credit Ratings have upgraded the ratings of Wema Bank Plc, affirming its capacity for long-term sustainability in the African banking ecosystem. According to the Bank, upgrades by credible rating agencies such as Fitch and...
Ninh Thuận showcases hundreds of signature products in HCM City
HCM CITY — The 2025 Ninh Thuận Product Promotion and Business Connection Week opened in HCM City on June 13, featuring more than 20 outstanding businesses, cooperatives, and production establishments from the province. Organised by the Ninh Thuận...
Pros and cons of credit-building products
The major advantage of credit-building products is the potential to improve or establish your credit score. Higher rates and restrictions on how and when you receive funds are common drawbacks of credit-builder loans. Your local bank or credit...

Apple reportedly targets 'spring 2026' for launch of delayed AI Siri upgrade – but is that too late?" target="_self"…
Apple's much-anticipated Siri upgrade is rumored to arrive in 'spring 2026' A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims Apple Intelligence-powered Siri is slated for an iOS 26.4 release A year is a long time in the world of AI. Is that too...

Tesla Launches Upgraded Model S, X In US, Raises Prices On All Variants By $5,000
While the Model S sedan now has a starting price of $84,990, the Model X SUV comes with a tag of $89,990. EV giant Tesla Inc. (TSLA) has launched upgraded versions of its premium car offerings, the Model S and Model X, in the U.S. The company...

Here's how consumer spending could look this summer
00:00:04.812 Speaker A We're coming up on the official start to summer, and new data from Bank of America is signaling a potential slowdown in consumer activity. Seasonally adjusted credit and debit card spending per household declined by 0.7% in...

Siri may not get an AI upgrade until next Spring — what we know
The failure to deliver Siri, as originally promised at WWDC 2024, has been a real low point for Apple Intelligence. We know that Siri will still get the AI-infused upgrade that was promised, but we don't know exactly when it'll happen. But Mark...

5 things you might not know about South Africa's youth consumer class
Young South Africans between 18 and 37 years, internet-connected and living in households with incomes of R10k+ a month, now make up the majority of the country’s tax paying base. This ‘youth consumer class’, a blend of older Gen Zs and younger...

IMF rejects Pakistan’s refinery upgrade proposals, halting $6 billion investment plans
Despite the setback, some refineries are in talks with lenders to secure investment for the upgrade projects Pakistan’s efforts to upgrade its oil refineries and produce cleaner Euro-V standard fuels have suffered a major setback, as the...

Apple’s AI Siri Launch Pushed To 2026? Retail Isn’t Happy About The Wait
Apple, Inc. (AAPL) much-awaited artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Siri could launch in Spring 2026, potentially reinvigorating sagging iPhone sales. A Bloomberg report late Thursday said that Apple's Siri team is working on bringing the...

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband to launch in India on June 19
OnePlus has announced that its next audio product, the Bullets Wireless Z3, will launch in India on June 19, 2025, at 12pm. Part of the company’s popular neckband category, the new device is aimed at users seeking a combination of long battery...
Garden Furniture Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with New Premium Product Range Featuring Recycled and Weatherproof Materials
Knaresborough, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – June 13, 2025) – Garden Furniture, a trusted name in British outdoor living for over 25 years, has announced a new, eco-conscious product line focused on sustainable garden furniture – combining...

Delmarva Power customers eligible for relief in new Maryland plan
Maryland's Customer Relief Fund will distribute $19 million to help limited- and middle-income ratepayers with rising energy costs. The fund, sourced from Exelon, will be managed by nonprofits across BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power service areas....

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 to launch in India on June 19
OnePlus has announced the launch date of their upcoming audio product in the neckband category. In a press statement, the company said that it will unveil OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 in the country on June 19. Announcing the same, OnePlus said...