China’s manufacturing shows signs of life amid economic challenges
China’s manufacturing sector saw a glimmer of hope in March as activity expanded for the first time in six months, according to an official factory [more…]
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How Australia’s international student cohort has shifted over three decades
Australia’s international student landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades. Malaysians, Singaporeans, and Hongkongers, who once dominated the student population, are no [more…]
PAG led consortium’s $8.3 billion investment energizes Dalian Wanda’s mall unit
In a move set to shake up the Chinese property market, a consortium of investors spearheaded by private equity powerhouse PAG has just injected a [more…]
Standoff at Netherlands nightclub resolved peacefully with suspect arrest
In a dramatic turn of events, a hostage situation at Cafe Petticoat in Ede, eastern Netherlands, came to a peaceful conclusion on Saturday. The tense [more…]
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical links health issues to blue mold compound in Beni Kōji supplements
In a surprising turn, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, the embattled drugmaker at the center of a health scandal involving its beni kōji (red yeast rice) dietary supplements, [more…]
Airbus A220 factory faces productivity slowdown amid contract negotiations
Montreal’s Airbus factory, responsible for assembling the planemaker’s smallest commercial jet, the A220, is experiencing a slip in productivity. This comes as the factory’s 1,300 [more…]
China seeks Dutch support for ‘Normal’ trade of lithography machines
In a twist of diplomatic rhetoric, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expressed hope for the Netherlands’ support in ensuring the “normal” trade of lithography machines [more…]
Irish retail sales dipped in February amidst rising interest rates and tightened budgets
As the economic landscape continues to shift, Irish consumers are feeling the pinch. Retail sales took a hit in February, with a noticeable drop in [more…]
AliExpress scores big with Euro 2024 sponsorship, aims to dominate European e-commerce market
AliExpress, the international e-commerce arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is making moves in the European market with its sponsorship of Euro 2024, the upcoming European [more…]
Spotify ventures into e-learning, UK users gain access to free classes
Since its inception, Spotify has continuously evolved, expanding its offerings beyond just music. From podcasts to audiobooks, and even merchandise, the platform has become a [more…]