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Cars and online retailers outperform as China exports disappoint

[ad_1] In a dismal year for China’s export economy, two categories stood out for their rapid growth: cars, and cheap, direct-to-consumer parcels.The two segments grew 29% and 69% respectively last year and represent the fastest expansion among sectors, with an export value of at least $10 billion, according to an analysis of Chinese customs data.The explosive pace, which runs counter to the overall downward trend in Chinese exports, underscores how geopolitical pressure and a global slowdown have shaped the trajectory […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Nintendo’s record gain tested in wait for ‘Switch 2’

[ad_1] Nintendo's recent climb to a record high is looking increasingly stretched as investors wait for news on the successor to its aging Switch game console.Shares of the Mario and Zelda creator have soared 47% in the past year, compared with a 28% gain in Topix. Expectations for a new machine that some have already dubbed the "Switch 2” have fueled gains, although there has been no official word yet from the company. Hope for more popular films featuring Nintendo […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Africa: Briefing with USUN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Power of Democracy and the Future of Peacekeeping in Africa After the AU Financing Security Council Resolution

[ad_1] New York — MODERATOR:  Good afternoon and welcome to everyone from the London International Media Hub, teaming up today with our colleagues from the Africa Regional Media Hub.  I’d like to welcome our participants who are logging in from across the African continent and globally to thank all of you for joining this discussion.  Today, we’re very pleased to be joined by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.We’ll begin today’s call with opening remarks from Ambassador […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Three years after coup, Myanmar junta chief’s power in doubt

[ad_1] In mid-January, at a small gathering in a cantonment town in Myanmar, hard line pro-military monk Pauk Kotaw suggested that the country's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing step down and his deputy take over. The crowd cheered in agreement, according to videos of the event posted on social media.Online, pro-military journalists and bloggers have been similarly direct. "He should resign as commander-in-chief," Ko Maung Maung, a pro-military Youtuber said in a post.Such public utterances against Myanmar's powerful junta leader […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Explosion reported at thermal power plant in central Japan

[ad_1] Nagoya – An explosion occurred Wednesday at a thermal power plant in Aichi Prefecture, according to police and other sources. The blast took place at around 3 p.m. at the Taketoyo plant run by Jera, a joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings and Chubu Electric Power. Black smoke was coming from the thermal power plant's boiler facility, and the coal conveyor next to it was also on fire, public broadcaster NHK reported. According to firefighters, the explosion […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

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Japan opens door to more women directors, but managers still rare

[ad_1] Mitsuko Tottori's appointment as Japan Airlines' next president makes her something of a rarity in Japan — a female head of a well-known company.While Japanese firms have rapidly lifted the number of female board members in recent years, most are outside directors. Change from within is slower in coming.Under pressure from the government, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and foreign investors, firms have been scrambling to improve diversity, including on their boards, bringing in external directors who are often […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Let’s Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

[ad_1] Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. It not only provides access to consumer markets, connects raw materials to beneficiary markets, promotes regional integration, but also improves connectivity to the global economy. It is always sad to come to the reality that African nations are still creating barriers, thus shutting their doors to development. Europe and other advanced nations were able to first deal with investment and free trade zones in […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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