Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.
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China Orders State Firms to Speed AI Rollout Across Manufacturing

China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.

American Express Stock Falls 20% From December High as Expenses Climb

American Express shares trade near $310, about 20% below their December 2025 high, as rising expenses and slower earnings growth weigh on the stock.

Three Women Killed Across NSW in 12 Hours, Three Men Charged With Murder

Three women died in separate domestic violence incidents across New South Wales on Saturday. Three men face murder charges.

US Fashion Chief Steven Kolb Resigns After Restraining PETA Activists

Steven Kolb is stepping down as CFDA chief executive after being filmed restraining two PETA activists at a New York runway show for Cos.

AGRA’s Green Revolution Saw Africa’s Millet Output Fall 27% Over 18 Years

New research finds AGRA's 20-year initiative expanded maize monoculture while millet production fell 27% and hunger rose across participant countries

Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds

An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.

GM Unveils Two New V-8 Engines for 2027 Silverado and Sierra Pickups

General Motors revealed two new V-8 engines for its 2027 Silverado and Sierra pickups, doubling down on gas and diesel power as EV demand stays weak.

Borneo Wildfire Haze Sickens Thousands as Pontianak Air Index Tops 1,100

Wildfire haze on Indonesia's Borneo Island has driven the Pontianak air index above 1,100 and caused over 113,000 respiratory infections.

Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea in Deal Valuing Club at £5 Billion

Clearlake Capital has bought out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's minority stakes to take full control of Chelsea FC in a deal valuing the club at £5 billion.

Chinese Automakers Race to Buy European Factories Before EU Content Rules Hit

BYD adviser Alfredo Altavilla says Chinese carmakers are scouring Europe for factories to buy or share ahead of EU local content rules expected next year.

Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut

Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.

Dow Halves Dividend to $0.35 as Chemical Payouts Come Under Strain

Dow cut its quarterly dividend to $0.35, LyondellBasell halved its payout to $0.69, and PPG keeps growing its dividend since 1999.

Tanker Freight Fund Soars 3,600% as U.S.-Iran Conflict Squeezes Hormuz

The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF has surged roughly 3,600% in 2026 as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Six Dead, 107 Rescued After Indonesian Ferry Virgo Transport 8 Sinks in Java Sea

Rescuers search for about 130 people after the Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 sank in bad weather in the Java Sea on Sunday. Six dead, 107 rescued.

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