Tokyo stocks close slightly higher on tech shares
TOKYO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended modestly higher on Thursday as technology issues were bought following an overnight rise in their U.S. counterparts.
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TOKYO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended modestly higher on Thursday as technology issues were bought following an overnight rise in their U.S. counterparts.
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PHNOM PENH, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's international reserves increased to 20 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, representing a year-on-year rise of 12.3 percent, the central bank said on Thursday.
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JERUSALEM - A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in more than 70 years, a diplomat reported Wednesday, a further socially liberalizing step in the once-ultraconservative kingdom that is home to the holiest sites in Islam.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 January 2024 (ECA) - The global GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 launched by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): In a recent pre-budget survey conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP), key findings reveal a prevailing optimism and confidence within India Inc regarding the nation's economic trajectory. Business leaders express buoyant sentiments, underpinned by factors such as robust infrastructure investments, ongoing reforms, and an increased adoption of cutting-edge technologie
The FAA has imposed a series of restrictions on the company's 737 MAX jets after a mid-air blowout incident this month
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The FAA has imposed a series of restrictions on the company's 737 MAX jets after a mid-air blowout incident this month
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SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) marked the lowest growth in three years in 2023 due to sluggish consumption, caused by high interest rates and inflation, central bank data showed Thursday.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue to hamper train movements to and from the national capital, with two dozen long-distance trains running behind schedule by up to eight hours or more. According to Northern Railways, around 24 long-distance trains to Delhi were delayed on Thursday due to fog and poor visibility conditions. The list includes the Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Expr
Persistent data breaches, flourishing hate speech and neglect of mental health concerns arising from addiction, do not appear to be turning 18 million Australian users off Facebook and Instagram, writes Rosemary Sorensen.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has unveiled a groundbreaking seven-year USD 100 million Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond. According to the World Bank, this innovative financial instrument ties investor returns to Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Plastic Waste Recycling Credits, and Voluntary Carbon Units expected to be generated by proj
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang meets with a delegation of executive directors from the World Bank in Beijing, China, January 25, 2024. /Xinhua
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): As India awaits the unveiling of its Interim Budget for 2024, there is a notable shift from grand populist gestures to a focus on policy continuity, growth, and sustainability. Key elements of the budget are expected to centre around capital expenditure, the 'Make in India' initiative, and a strong push for green energy. While projecting a commitment to growth, the budget is likely to
Pyongyang [North Korea], January 25 (ANI): North Korea has fired "several" cruise missiles from its west coast towards the Yellow Sea, according to South Korea, Al Jazeera reported. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the missiles were fired on Wednesday morning. "Our military detected several cruise missiles launched by North Korea towards the Yellow Sea at around 7:00 am today [22:00 GMT on Tuesday]," the JCS said
Austin, Texas - As China tries to show itself as welcoming foreign trade and tourism, its border authorities announced last week that the country had more than 35 million entries and exits by foreign nationals in 2023.
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Federal regulators have approved an inspection process that will let airlines resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month.
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DHAKA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Amid multi-faceted economic challenges, Bangladesh's imports dropped 18.19 percent year on year to 33.68 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year from July 2023 to June 2024.
Читать дальше...Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 25 (ANI): Devotees took a holy dip in the sacred waters of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Paush Purnima, the second major bathing day of Magh Mela. Meanwhile, speaking on the security arrangements during the Magh Mela, DIG Rajeev Narain Mishra said that measures were taken to ensure safety and the whole area is being monitored using CCTVs. "For security, deep wate
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Forward Nneka Ogwumike, who was named the WNBA MVP in 2016, will not be returning to the Los Angeles Sparks next season as she explores other options in free agency. Ogwumike spent the first 12 seasons of her career in Los Angeles. "I have SO much. So much love for the city that unconditionally embraced this Stanford kid 12 years ago," Ogwumike said in a statement posted to
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Boo Buie finished with 29 points and host Northwestern scored the first nine points of overtime to claim a 96-91 Big Ten upset of No. 10 Illinois on Wednesday night in Evanston, Ill. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 23 points for Northwestern (14-5, 5-3 Big Ten), which orchestrated a dramatically different result from the teams' first meeting on Jan. 2, when the Wildcats never led
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 25 (ANI): The stock market commenced the trading day on a cautious note as both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened in the red. The Sensex observed a dip of 169.18 points, initiating the day at 70,891.13, while the Nifty recorded a decline of 40.40 points, starting at 21,413.55. The early market activity reflected the prevailing uncertainties in the global economic landscape. Within t
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Sentiment among South Korean businesses over the economic situation worsened this month amid lingering economic uncertainties, central bank data showed Thursday.
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SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- South Korean banks' loan delinquency ratio rose in November last year due to more new delinquent loan than bad loan settlement, financial watchdog data showed Thursday.
Читать дальше...New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): A thick blanket of fog engulfed Delhi on Thursday morning with the mercury dipping to 7 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Low visibility due to the dense fog was reported from several areas of the city, such as Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Road, Anand Vihar and India Gate. As per the IMD, while dense to very dense fog was witnessed in isolated pockets of Punj
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], January 24 (ANI): Launching fresh attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Rahul wanted to destabilise Assam during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. "I want to ask 2-3 questions to the Congress party that, on that day, they (Congress) created a clamour situation for entering Batadrava Than. But Rahul Gandhi crossed Guwahati in front of Bhupen Hazarik