• 09/20/2024

Restoration of 500-year-old Quran near completion: National library

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The restoration of a 500-year-old handwritten Holy Quran, which was heavily damaged by time and elements, is likely to be completed by the end of April, according to the National Taiwan Library. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304100013

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High Court rules to demolish home of Jerusalem bombing terrorist

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738859

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Chinese tech companies are exploiting US green energy goals, former State Department officials warn

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Two former U.S. ambassadors are sounding the alarm on the increasing number of green energy projects nationwide being developed with the involvement of Chinese companies. Former U.S. Ambassadors Peter Hoekstra and Joseph Cella said Chinese companies, which are subject to strict Chinese laws, have made a concerted effort to take advantage of…

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DeSantis Pushes Toughest Immigration Crackdown in the Nation

New York Times The Florida governor is pushing an aggressive proposal to penalize those who aid undocumented immigrants and to track costs for providing them with health care. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/florida-desantis-immigration.html

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IDF working in Palestinian refugee camp near Jericho

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738858

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Stock Futures Hover After Jobs Report

Wall Street Journal Stock futures were little changed after Friday’s jobs report, which showed U.S. hiring had cooled but remained solid in March. Bond yields edged down. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-edge-up-stocks-waver-10cc9828

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China’s Car Sales Edged Higher

Wall Street Journal Growth in China’s car sales slowed in March as car buyers hesitated to make purchases amid a price war among major car makers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-car-sales-edged-higher-in-march-7e66301d

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China’s New IPO Rules Tipped to Speed Up Listings, Boost Pricing Efficiency

Wall Street Journal The first stocks to list on China’s main boards under a new mechanism had strong debuts amid enthusiasm for a revamped system. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-new-ipo-rules-tipped-to-speed-up-listings-boost-pricing-efficiency-57a8393c

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Taiwan’s fuel inventory adequate during China’s military drills: Minister

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua (王美花) said Monday that Taiwan’s current fuel inventory is enough to last for 11 days, which is adequate during the three-day military exercises being held in surrounding areas by China. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100012

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U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Monday, gaining NT$0.006 to close at NT$30.452. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100011

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