Naphtha crunch bites Japanese companies despite PM’s assurances
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Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fall | UK Health Security Agency
New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England. The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that…
China’s GDP growth likely accelerated in Q1 despite Iran shock: survey
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Pakistan to redevelop New York's iconic Roosevelt Hotel despite being on brink of collapse | Their plan doesn't specify financial terms | Inshorts – Inshorts
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Canada’s Leading Pensions Favor U.S. Investments Despite ‘Buy Canadian’ Trend
Despite a prevailing trend to “Buy Canadian,” Canada’s largest pension funds are significantly invested in the U.S. The…
China’s consumer appetite still high despite tough economy: Aeon China head
Interview Executive for Japanese retailer says Chinese shoppers are focusing more on quality A busy thoroughfare in Changsha, Hunan…
India delivers rate cut despite rupee weakness and resilient growth – Nikkei Asia
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Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban
JAKARTA — Gambling promoters are using deceptive marketing tactics to reach Indonesian users across Meta platforms, despite the…
Malaysia’s Q3 GDP growth picks up to 5.2% despite trade concerns
Economy Services, manufacturing and mining sectors support expansion A view of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. Malaysia’s economic growth in the…
Vietnam maintains ‘strong demand’ as production base despite Trump tariffs
Economy Industrial property developers see sturdy growth with Chinese and US investments A woman looks through a magnifying…
Biofuels globally emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they…
Global biofuels production emits 16% more CO2 than the fossil fuels it replaces, a new Cerulogy report on…
China auto price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown
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