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Canada’s status within the Indo-Pacific region is set to get a boost as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations prepares to make Ottawa its latest strategic partner when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Indonesia.
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Canada set to become strategic partner with ASEAN bloc, symbolizing trade progress

Housing is the least affordable than it has been in about four decades in the U.S. But buying or renting a home might be even less affordable now if it weren’t for the continuing impact of remote and hybrid workers that resulted from the pandemic, according to a recent study by Fannie Mae.
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More remote workers are willing to move in order to find affordable housing

Aspiring Taiwanese independent presidential candidate Terry Gou has resigned from the board of Foxconn, the Apple supplier he founded nearly a half-century ago.
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Aspiring Taiwan presidential candidate Terry Gou resigns from board of Apple supplier Foxconn

Pakistani traders on Saturday went on strike against the soaring cost of living, including higher fuel and utility bills and record depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, which has led to widespread discontent among the public.
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Pakistani traders strike countrywide against high inflation and utility bills

A recent report from TransUnion shows a 4.2 per cent increase in Canadian household debt compared to the previous year, while the average credit card balance now stands at $4,000
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Household debt up rises to .34 trillion in Canada as average credit card balance jumps to ,000: TransUnion report

A recent report from TransUnion shows a 4.2 per cent increase in Canadian household debt compared to the previous year, while the average credit card balance now stands at $4,000
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Household debt rises to .34 trillion in Canada as average credit card balance jumps to ,000: TransUnion report

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouth-watering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.
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This isn’t what I ordered: Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods

Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
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Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California. They must convince voters first

Canadians planning to hit the road for the last long weekend of summer can expect to pay more for gasoline than they did last Labour Day.
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Gasoline prices up from a year ago as drivers head into holiday weekend

The average asking rent in Canada reached a record high of $2,078 in July, according to the latest rent report by Rentals.ca. This is the first time average asking rents for purpose-built and condominium apartments have risen above $2,000.
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Rent in Canada hit ,078 on average in July: report