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China to offer free pre-school education to face declining birth rate
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In a move to address its declining birth rate and population challenges, China has announced that it will begin offering free pre-school education starting in the autumn of 2025. “Starting in the fall semester of 2025, childcare and...
General Tso’s Restaurant & Catering Expands Community Impact with New Partnerships and Nonprofit Initiatives
EIN Presswire
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August 9, 2025
Atlanta’s award-winning Chinese-American caterer partners with local chambers and launches GeneralTsos.org to expand community giving. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Atlanta-based leader in Chinese-American...
China Forges Deeper Brazil Ties Following U.S. Tariffs
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) hina has expressed readiness to deepen its partnership with Brazil in response to what it describes as "arbitrary" tariffs imposed by the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday. During a phone conversation with...
Japan Posts Steepest Population Drop on Record
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has experienced its steepest population drop on record, with numbers shrinking by approximately 908,000, according to new government data released Wednesday. The country’s total population now stands at 120.65 million, marking the...
China, Myanmar Strike Deal for 2025 LMC Special Fund
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A cooperation agreement for the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund projects was officially signed on Tuesday in Myanmar’s capital, Nay Pyi Taw, according to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar. The agreement...
China Approves 183 Brazilian Coffee Exporters
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) EIJING has approved nearly 200 Brazilian coffee exporters to begin shipping to China, a move seen as a strategic response to deepening trade friction between Brazil and the United States, according to the Chinese embassy in Brazil. This...
Zambia dismisses US allegation over Chinese-owned mine
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Zambian government has dismissed a recent US Embassy health alert warning of toxic contamination following a waste spill from a Chinese-operated mine into a major waterway in February. Government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said...
Japan Records Increase in Supermarket Rice Prices
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The average retail price for rice at supermarkets across Japan climbed to 3,625 yen (roughly 24.6 USD) per 5 kg in the week ending July 27, breaking a 10-week streak of stable or falling prices, official figures reveal. Between July 21...
India challenges West over Russia oil trade hypocrisy
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) India has pushed back against US and EU criticism regarding its oil trade with Russia, accusing Western nations of engaging in even greater business with Moscow themselves. The West has repeatedly pressured India over its energy dealings,...
India rejects claims of funding Russia, says West does more deals with Russia
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) India has responded strongly to criticism from the US and EU regarding its oil trade with Russia, pointing out that Western countries themselves maintain significant commercial relations with Moscow. Western nations have frequently...
Colive Fukuoka 2025 strengthens global ties with 30+ digital nomad communities to become Japan's top remote work hub
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
Fukuoka City aims to become a globally connected innovation center, backed by a powerful alliance of global nomad communities, international media and startups. FUKUOKA CITY, JAPAN, August 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colive Fukuoka —...
Japan Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s Pursuit of Peace
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to supporting Ukraine’s pursuit of a “just and lasting peace in Ukraine,” as Ukrainian officials proposed a partnership with Tokyo on drone manufacturing. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya delivered...
Chinese Students in UK Reportedly Coerced into Spying on Classmates
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese students studying at universities across the UK are allegedly being coerced into surveilling and reporting on peers to curb discussions around issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to...
High Purity Quartz Sand Industry Analysis in South Asia & Oceania is Projected to Reach USD 150.2 Million by 2035
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
South Asia & Oceania high-purity quartz sand market to hit USD 150.2 million by 2035, fueled by solar and semiconductor sector growth. ROCKVILLE, MD , MD, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Asia and Oceania high-purity...
Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment
Climateworks Centre
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August 8, 2025
Discussions are hotting up over Australia’s 2035 emission reduction target, which the federal government is due to reveal by September this year. It will be a crucial announcement, for several reasons. The target signals to the world whether...
DAESHIN MC Targets Singapore Market with Smart Cleaning Solutions at 'BEX ASIA 2025'
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 8, 2025
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Korean environmental technology specialist DAESHIN MC is participating in 'BEX ASIA 2025', Asia's largest eco-friendly construction and building exhibition, as part of its Southeast Asian...
China announces plan to advance football development across nation
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin announced on Thursday a detailed plan to advance football development across the country. The strategy includes establishing national and regional youth training centers as a core component. At the...
India Denies Formal Talks with U.S. on F-35 Purchase
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) India has not entered into any formal negotiations with the United States regarding the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. The clarification comes in the wake of new U.S. tariffs...
India has no plans to stop importing Russian oil
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) India has no plans to halt its imports of Russian oil, contrary to remarks made by US President Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports published on Saturday. Citing two senior Indian officials, The New York Times reported that...
Trump increases US tariffs on India due to Russian oil
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, raising the total to 50%, due to New Delhi’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced. The decision, laid out in an executive order signed by...