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US tariffs: China’s Shein and Temu set to raise prices
Published: April 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
by AAP
Chinese e-marketplace Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein will raise prices next week as US President Donald Trump's tariffs push up costs.
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Super stoush: SME groups tell lawmakers to ditch new taxes on unrealised capital gains
Published: April 16, 2025 at 02:14 AM
by David Adams
Business representatives have urged lawmakers to abandon further taxes on unrealised capital gains, after Labor's plan for super balances above $3 million.
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Neural Notes: The AI boom can’t ignore the tariff tension
Published: April 16, 2025 at 02:05 AM
by Tegan Jones
In this edition: the digital tech and AI industry’s reluctance to talk about tariffs both on the ground in the US and Australia.
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Aussie researchers secure $2 million to leverage AI and 3D tech against cancer
Published: April 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Australian researchers will 'print' cancer cells in 3D and use artificial intelligence software to analyse them after receiving a $2 million grant to invest in the technology.
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What you need to know about the new Franchising Code of Conduct
Published: April 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
by Jaime Almond
The updated Franchising Code of Conduct introduces tougher rules on disclosure, contract fairness, and compensation — aiming to fix deep-rooted industry problems.
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“It is insane”: How a small Sydney cake shop went viral on Chinese social media
Published: April 15, 2025 at 02:03 AM
by David Adams
Owner Paul Adam shared his amazement at his store's social media stardom -- and vowed to preserve the small business values driving its success.
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AI tops startup funding deals in Australia, but there’s a catch
Published: April 15, 2025 at 01:44 AM
by Tegan Jones
The latest Cut Through Ventures startup funding report shows AI deals dominated Q1 of 2025. But there's a reason for that.
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