• 11/15/2024

Hong Kong ferry firms seek fare rises for 10 routes, inc. proposal to double Lamma, Peng Chau ticket fees

Hong Kong Free Press Operators of ten ferry routes in Hong Kong are applying to raise their fares, with the biggest proposed increase – for the journey between Central and Lamma Island – being double the current fee. Pier 7 at Central Star Ferry Terminal. Photo: Wikicommons. The Transport Department revealed in a Legislative Council…

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Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces posts video of “excellent work” of Ukrainian defenders near Bakhmut

Pravda Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported that Ukrainian defence forces destroyed a Russian ammunition storage point on the Bakhmut front. Source: Syrskyi on Telegram Quote: “Soldiers of the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade, in cooperation with the aerial reconnaissance of the 56th Separate Mechanised Infantry…

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Hong Kong must upgrade digital infrastructure to realise goal of becoming innovation and tech hub, Huawei executive says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Digital infrastructure, such as cloud AI computing, is the scientific research foundation for building Hong Kong into a technological innovation hub,’ Huawei’s William Xu said. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3216906/hong-kong-must-upgrade-digital-infrastructure-realise-goal-becoming-innovation-and-tech-hub-huawei?utm_source=rss_feed

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Taiwan willing to discuss tariffs imposed on Chinese goods: Minister

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua (王美花) on Thursday welcomed bilateral discussions “without preconditions” regarding an investigation launched by Beijing into Taiwan’s trade restrictions on certain Chinese goods. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304130007

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Bang & Olufsen Expects China Challenges to Ease

Wall Street Journal Bang & Olufsen saw good demand in its fiscal third quarter and said it expected challenges in China to normalize, maintaining its full-year earnings and revenue guidance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bang-olufsen-expects-covid-related-challenges-in-china-to-ease-a2df0b18

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Qatar, Bahrain agree to restore diplomatic relations

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Qatar and Bahrain have reached an agreement to restore their diplomatic ties, following a long-running feud between the two Persian Gulf nations. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701457/Qatar-Bahrain-agree-restore-diplomatic-relations

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Iran’s oil minister visits Venezuela to boost energy ties

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji is in Venezuela to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral energy relations, according to the Latin American country’s foreign ministry. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701455/Iran-oil-minister-visits-Venezuela-boost-energy-ties

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No extension of grain deal without resolving systemic problems — Russian Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among the issues the ministry mentioned reconnecting the Russian Agricultural Bank to SWIFT and resuming supplies of agricultural equipment, spare parts and services https://tass.com/politics/1603557

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Japanese cafe sacks waitress who served cocktails mixed with her blood

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Mondaiji cafe in Sapporo also apologised to customers over the ‘absolutely not acceptable’ incident. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216909/japanese-cafe-sacks-waitress-who-served-cocktails-mixed-her-blood?utm_source=rss_feed

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