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N. Korea Condemns Japan’s Reported Deployment of Long-Range Missiles
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized Japan on Monday following reports that Tokyo plans to deploy upgraded surface-to-ship missiles along its western coast in Kumamoto Prefecture, close to China’s border. State-run media labeled the move a...
Pacific Reach and Dilawri Acquire The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
TORONTO, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Pacific Reach and Dilawri Group of Companies (Dilawri) announced their acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, one of Canada's most iconic and prestigious hotels. Located in the heart of downtown...
China reveals its first nationwide childcare subsidy program
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China has introduced its first national childcare subsidy, offering families 3,600 yuan (around $500) annually for each child under three years old. Announced Monday, the policy is the latest in a series of government efforts to reverse...
India Exceeds One Billion Tons of Coal Production
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has generated over one billion tons of coal during the 2024-25 fiscal year, announced Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday. The South Asian country aims to boost its output to 1.13 billion tons by the 2029-30 period, he...
China Unveils Initiative to Combat Falling Birthrates
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China has introduced its inaugural nationwide childcare subsidy, granting families an annual sum of 3,600 yuan (about $500) for every child under three years old. This initiative, revealed on Monday, forms part of a sweeping government...
Japan’s Rice Prices Plunge for Ninth Straight Week
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Retail rice prices in Japan continued their steady decline for the ninth straight week, averaging 3,585 yen (approximately 24.16 U.S. dollars) per 5 kilograms in the week ending July 20, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry...
VCIG to Launch Military-Grade Cybersecurity Vault at ASEAN AI Summit — A Quantum-Resistant Cloud Solution for Ransomware Defense and Encrypted Data Sovereignty
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a cross-sector platform builder integrating deep technology with financial architecture to enable sovereign-ready digital...
Photovoltaic Market Set to Soar to $333.7 Billion by 2026, Driven by Asia-Pacific & Renewable Energy Push
EIN Presswire
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August 4, 2025
📈 Photovoltaic Market to Reach $333.7 Billion by 2026, Fueled by Industrial & Residential Demand WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global photovoltaic (PV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with...
Trump says Russia, India ‘can take their dead economies down together’
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared that Russia and India “can take their dead economies down together” as he announced 25% tariffs on Indian imports, along with penalties related to New Delhi’s economic ties with Moscow. Posting on his...
India Completes UAV-Launched Missile Test
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) India has successfully completed a flight test of a new precision-guided missile launched from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed on Friday. The Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)...
Japan Demands Support for Palestinians Ahead of UN Conference
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan on Friday emphasized the importance of addressing Palestinian aspirations ahead of a pivotal United Nations conference next week, aiming to reinforce global backing for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The...
China Unveils Plan for Global AI Governance Body to Shape Future
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) At the opening of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang unveiled a plan to form a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization aimed at fostering global collaboration...
India, Maldives enhance relations throughout Modi visit
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) India and the Maldives have pledged to deepen their bilateral relationship during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the island nation. On Friday, the two countries signed eight agreements, including a $565 million...
India, Maldives Strengthen Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) India and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their mutual relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to the island nation. As part of this diplomatic engagement, the two neighboring...
India tests UAV-aided missiles
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) India has completed successful flight trials of a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-launched precision-guided missile, the ULPGM-V3, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Friday. Developed by the Defense Research and Development...
The Macao SAR Government strongly opposes EU’s interference in Macao SAR’s internal affairs
Macao Government News
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August 2, 2025
MACAU, August 2 - The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) strongly deplores and firmly opposes the remarks made by the European External Action Service (EEAS) concerning the criminal procedure and law enforcement operation...
India, Maldives agree to strengthen bilateral relationships
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day trip to the Maldives, India and the island nation agreed to enhance their bilateral relationship by signing eight agreements. A notable component of the partnership is a $565 million credit...
Pacific Financial Corp Earns $2.7 Million, or $0.27 per Diluted Share for Second Quarter 2025; Loan Growth Supports Net Interest Margin Expansion; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 per Share
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 25, 2025
ABERDEEN, Wash., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), (“Pacific Financial”) or (the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), reported net income of $2.7 million, or $0.27 per...
India Speeds Up Rare Earth Exploration
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India possesses an estimated 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of rare earth elements, as stated by Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh during a session in the lower house of the Indian parliament on Wednesday....
India Criticizes EU Over Sanctions
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India has strongly objected to the European Union's coercive actions over its continued importation and processing of Russian crude oil, stating that safeguarding its own energy stability remains its chief concern. During a media...