Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.61 pct higher
HONG KONG, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 106.62 points, or 0.61 percent to open at 17,497.63 points on Thursday.
HONG KONG, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 106.62 points, or 0.61 percent to open at 17,497.63 points on Thursday.
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): The trade war between China and the European Union escalated after Beijing launched an investigation into EU diary products over government subsidies. The announcement comes a day after the EU confirmed of imposing additional tariffs on most electric vehicles imported from China. China's Ministry of Commerce said that local dairy producers had requested the probe, citing 20 different subs
The U.N. Human Rights Commission and international watchdogs are calling on Bangladesh's interim government to allow media to work without fear of attack, and to ensure accountability for attacks on journalists.
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(Photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports) Racing Louisville acquired forward Janine Beckie, an Olympic gold medalist and former NWSL champion, in a trade with the Portland Thorns, the clubs announced Wednesday. Portland received rookie first-round forward Reilyn Turner in return. "Janine has a winning mentality and is someone we've paid close attention to for a long time," Louisville coach Bev Yanez said. "We can'
(240821) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A trader works on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, the United States, on Aug. 21, 2024. U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve revealed its latest monetary policy meeting minutes, which hinted the U.S. central bank could cut interest rates
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve revealed its latest monetary policy meeting minutes, which hinted the U.S. central bank could cut interest rates in September.
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SUBOTICA, Serbia, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The annual Interetno Festival kicked off on Wednesday in Subotica, a northern Serbian city, featuring performances from Latin America and Europe and celebrating diverse musical and dance traditions.
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Chicago [US], August 22 (ANI): US Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will speak at the Democratic National Convention's third night in Chicago. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to accept the Democratic nomination Wednesday as the party makes the case that Americans' fundamental freedoms are at risk if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Former US Preside
Bad weather and an overloaded helicopter reportedly doomed Ebrahim Raisi
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The Metropolitan Municipality of Sofia plans to purchase additional metro trains from the Czech manufacturer Skoda, which is the sole bidder for this contract, "Dnevnik" reports. The order, valued at 140 million leva excluding VAT, includes eight new trains. These trains are expected to primarily serve Line 2 ("Nadezhda" - "Lozenets"), but will also be utilized on Lines 1 ("Lyulin" - "Mladost") and 4 ("Obelya" - Sofia
A new route will soon link Plovdiv and Birmingham, enhancing travel options between the second largest cities of Bulgaria and the UK. Ryanair has announced that it will operate direct flights between the two cities, with the inaugural flight scheduled for November 2 this year. One-way tickets for the new service start at 35 euros.
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The Commerce Commission's banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to switch between banks.
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