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SEC to Update Definition of Qualifying Venture Capital Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule that would update the dollar threshold for a fund to qualify as a “qualifying venture capital fund” for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940…
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US Customs Blocked Volkswagen Cars Over China-made Part
German automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday several of its models had been refused entry into the United States, after it emerged that a Chinese-made component may have breached labor laws. “We are working to rectify a…
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Sri Lanka Sees Free Trade Agreements as A Path to Economic Stability and Growth
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry PC, emphasized the importance of strengthening and carrying forward President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s program to establish free trade agreements (FTAs) with other countries. He believes this is crucial…
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Pulses and soils: a dynamic duo
(FAO) – They are the dried edible seeds of legumes both cultivated for food and feed. They are pulses, and if you didn’t know already, they have the potential to transform our agrifood systems. Colourful…
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SEC Charges Founder of American Bitcoin Academy Online Crypto Course with Fraud Targeting Students
Washington D.C., Feb. 2, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Brian Sewell and his company, Rockwell Capital Management, agreed to settle fraud charges in connection with a scheme that targeted students…
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China’s Economy, Politics Roil Hong Kong Market
(VOA) The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s benchmark Hang Seng index is having a rocky start to the new year, trading around the same level it was at when the British handed the city to Beijing…
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Climate change may reduce life expectancy by half a year
(PLOS Climate, Jan. 2024) The cost of climate change may be six months off the average human lifespan, according to a study published January 18, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Amit Roy…
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US Lawmakers Push for Limits on US Investment in China Tech
U.S. lawmakers renewed calls Wednesday to pass bipartisan legislation that would restrict American investment in Chinese technology. “It should come as no surprise that China’s military and surveillance state are exploiting loopholes in U.S. policy…
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US Pacific Territory Wants Balance Between Chinese Tourism and Security
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the western Pacific, is the only place in the United States where Chinese nationals can enter without a visa for up to 14 days. Security…
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Expanding Your Brand in Thailand by Leveraging Press Release Distribution
Press release distribution is a powerful tool for expanding your brand in Thailand. It allows you to reach a wider audience and increase your brand visibility. In a country with a unique culture and business…
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Vietnam’s Rising Consumer Base and how to reach them by Online Press Releases
Vietnam’s economy has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. This growth has led to an increase in disposable income and a rapidly expanding…
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Uzbek village becomes digital
Digital Villages Initiative transforms farming in greenhouses for better livelihoods (2024-10-1, FAO) — Sitting in a field in the heart of Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley, Shaodatkhon Oripova’s greenhouse isn’t just the simple structure it used to…
