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Our neighbour, Johor Bahru, is not just a place for shopping, dining and massages – indeed, it is for these reasons that Singaporeans cross this road primarily. But if you take the time to explore and branch out a bit further, you’ll find a fascinating side to the state beyond busy Johor Bahru. Known for its beaches and rainforests, Johor has eight places to visit that will make you feel like you’re vacationing in a European country (in summer). Perhaps you can find a more accessible, cheaper alternative that scratches that itch while you save up to buy the real…

European Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said on Thursday (27 June) that Apple’s decision not to introduce its own artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the EU is a “shocking declaration” of the company’s anti-competitive behaviour. About a week ago, Apple announced that it would not release its AI features in the EU, citing concerns that interoperability required by the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) could compromise user privacy and security. Just days later, the European Commission accused Apple’s App Store of violating the DMA. Apple’s move to back away from its AI plans in Europe “is an astonishing and public declaration…

“Robust” demand and weak supply are pushing up domestic and regional airfares in Europe, with rail and car rental prices also rising, according to Advito’s latest Travel Price Index. Advito’s Travel Price Index for Q3 2024, calculated through predictive analysis based on future shopping data, shows mixed performance of airfares in different parts of the world. In Europe, short-haul business-class fares rose 2% year-over-year in the third quarter, while economy-class ticket prices saw a bigger 7% increase, according to Advito.In comparison, business class fares on long-haul intercontinental routes originating in Europe are up just 1% year-over-year, while economy class fares…

Cheers erupt as we board the train. We’re boarding the Eurostar from London to Paris. A newlywed couple travels directly ahead of us, the bride still in her wedding dress. Our excitement may be harder to see, but it’s just as palpable.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. If you buy something through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. Find out more here.As the train zips through the sun-drenched hills of Kent, I smile at my 11-year-old son, Ossian. He tries to hide in his hoodie, embarrassed by my railfan joke and the journey’s unexpected romantic twist. But the thought…

When it comes to health policy, the parties’ positions are clear. “Health, in general, is a member state competence,” Michael Strauss, spokesman for the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group, whose members include Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy, told Politico. In an emailed response, Europe should only play a “complementary role”, adding that countries “must retain the power to design and manage their health-care systems and align them with national sovereignty, culture, society, fiscal policies and legal and regulatory frameworks”. European Parliament Elections Polls For more polling data from across Europe, see POLITICO Poll of Polls.…

Prime Day is fast approaching, and the good news is that you don’t have to wait until mid-July to take advantage of some big discounts. Amazon has announced that the dates for Prime Day will be July 16-17. We’ll keep you updated on what to look for and how to prepare to save during one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year. However, as Prime Day approaches, we’ve noticed that there are already some great sales available. Prime Day is an exclusive event for Amazon Prime members, so now might be the time to look for sales even if…

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AI voice technology startup Synthflow AI today announced a $7.4 million seed round led by Singular, with participation from existing investors including Atlantic Labs and the founders of Krisp AI. The new funding follows a $1.7 million pre-seed round led by Atlantic Labs in August 2023, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $9.1 million. Founded in 2023 by serial entrepreneurs Hakob and Albert Astabatsyans, along with Sassun Mirzakhan-Saky, Synthflow AI was created to enable small businesses to interact with their customers. “We decided to build a no-code layer similar to what Bubble.io did for web apps, so that…

European business schools dominate the Financial Times Finance Masters rankings 2023. Find out about the best Finance Masters programs in the world here According to the 2024 Financial Times ranking, France’s ESCP Business School offers the best Finance Master’s program in the world.ESCP Business School has held the second place in the rankings from 2018 to 2022, making this the second year in a row that it has taken the top spot.The Finance Masters Rankings lists the 65 best Masters in Finance (MiF) programs in the world, but what are some of the other top programs according to this year’s…

The concept Superbus, a potential new premium rapid transport option connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai for business commuters and tourists, will be unveiled for the first time outside Europe next week, bringing it a step closer to becoming a reality in the UAE. The first prototype version of the Superbus will be showcased at the five-day UITP Mobility and Urban Transport Expo, which starts on Sunday at the Dubai National Exhibition and Convention Centre, marking its first public appearance in the Middle East. The electric bus-limousine hybrid can reach speeds of 250kph and has been proposed by UAE authorities as…