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NGOs indispensable to Taiwan’s global influence: Lin

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a vital role in Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) told the opening of the NGO Leaders’ Forum today. This year’s forum hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began this …

Japan’s Ishiba Faces First Major Policy Test With Stimulus

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba laid out his latest policy vision Friday in a speech to an extraordinary session of parliament as he pursues approval of a ¥13.9 trillion ($92 billion) extra budget to fund a stimulus package. Most Read …

Nissan on the Brink: The Japanese Giant Hits the Panic Button

Nissan, one of the world's biggest auto companies, faces mounting challenges that could put it into the fast lane to failure. But is Honda coming to save the day? Nissan, a once-unshakable icon of the auto industry, now finds itself clinging to the …

Japan's industrial production rises for 2nd month

Japan's industrial production rose for the second straight month in October. Increased output of chip-making devices and vehicles were major factors in the improvement. The industry ministry says that industrial output grew 3.0 percent from the …

China-made modules depart for "artificial sun" in France

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Forty-eight blanket shield block modules departed from China on Friday, heading to France for the construction of the world's largest experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor. Departing from the southern Chinese city …

Global aluminium producers seek Q1 Japan premiums of $230-$260, sources say

TOKYO: Global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of $230-$260 per metric ton for January-March primary metal shipments, up 31%-49% from the current quarter, three sources directly involved in quarterly pricing talks said on Friday. …

China jails journalist Dong Yuyu for 7 years on spy charges, family says

A Beijing court on Friday sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on espionage charges, his family said.Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu. Photo: Supplied. Dong Yuyu, a senior columnist at the Communist Party …

China’s chip equipment spending to drop sharply in 2025, says UBS

Investing.com-- China is expected to reduce its semiconductor equipment spending in 2025 and 2026, according to UBS, due to growing uncertainty about stricter U.S. export controls and weaker demand. The bank now estimates China’s wafer fab equipment (WFE) …

Dragons In Detroit? China’s Secret To Automotive Success

Has the power of Chrysler (now Stellantis), the muscle of Ford, and the luxury of Cadillac really been overshadowed by Chinese upstarts? Well, definitely not, but there is no escaping the fact that the automobile sector has changed significantly since I …

China gives 7-year-sentence to journalist detained during lunch with Japanese diplomat

A Beijing court sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, a family member told Reuters. Former Guangming Daily editor and journalist Dong Yuyu, 62, was detained by police in Beijing in …

China, Russia conduct joint strategic air patrol

BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The militaries of China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan on Friday, according to China's Ministry of National Defense. The patrol, the ninth of its kind, was carried out as part of the …

China sentences veteran journalist on espionage charges

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has sentenced a longtime Chinese state media journalist to seven years in prison on charges of espionage, in a case press freedom advocates have criticized as opaque and politicized. Dong Yuyu, 62, had been detained while lunching …

China court jails journalist for seven years on spy charges, family says

By Laurie Chen and James Pomfret BEIJING (Reuters) -A Beijing court sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, a family member told Reuters. Police in the Chinese capital detained the 62- …

In-between: 'Taiwan Travelogue' author Yang Shuang-zi speaks up for motherland

By Chiu Tsu-yin and Chao Yen-hsiang, CNA staff reporter and writer "What made me most excited and panicked was not winning the award but having to give my acceptance speech," said Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子). On Nov. 20, Yang made history as the first …

PLA Air Force's H-6N bombers make cruise debut in 9th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan

Russian and Chinese warplanes conduct their ninth joint strategic air patrol in airspace over the Sea of Japan on November 29, 2024, under the annual cooperation plan between the two militaries. Photo: Courtesy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army ( …

Russia, China Conduct Strategic Air Patrol Over Sea of Japan

US Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Enters Contested South China Sea

A United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its destroyer escorts entered the South China Sea on Thursday, following visits to three countries bordering the contested region. USS Abraham Lincoln, one of 11 aircraft carriers in service with the U.S …

Esports bridges urban, rural China

Participants play e-games at a village esports event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, in November. CHINA DAILY In the serene canals and ancient courtyards of Wuzhen, a picturesque spot of East China's Zhejiang province, the sounds of clicking buttons and …

China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president’s Pacific visit

[Source: Reuters] China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security …

Lizzie Dipp Metzger Named Chair of the Advisory Board of Directors at New York Life

EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzie Dipp Metzger as the Chair of the Advisory Board of Directors of New York Life. Lizzie is recognized as the top producing …

F*ck Perfect: Derrick Solano’s Bold Bonus Book Challenges Society’s Idea of Perfection

F*ck Perfect* is Derrick Solano’s raw and humorous bonus book, empowering readers to embrace flaws and reject the myth of perfection. LAS VEGAS, NM, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Derrick Solano, the no-holds-barred …

Latest news on the EB5 Greencard by Global Immigration Partners PLLC

The latest news on the EB5 Greencard by Global Immigration Partners PLLC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC, a premier law firm specializing in immigration law and services, is …

Top 25 Global Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025, Revolutionary Platform Merges AI with Multi-Channel Media Reach

Top 25 Global Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025, Program Merges AI Technology with Global Media Exposure IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Entrepreneur Magazine and TheoSym Launch Unprecedented "Top 25 …

Loose Bee Launches “Business Beats”

Loose Bee Launches “Business Beats”: The World’s First Easy Listening Dance Album to Enhance Business Acumen LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loose Bee, the trailblazing music production company, is excited …

New RWA Project Rexas Finance (RXS) Sells Out 7th Consecutive Presale Stage Ahead of Schedule

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rexas Finance (RXS) continues to dominate the crypto market with its groundbreaking approach to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The project has successfully sold out its seventh …

Colle AI (COLLE) Expands Multichain Capabilities with Ripple XRP Integration

Colle AI integrates Ripple’s XRP to boost multichain interoperability, offering enhanced speed and scalability for NFT creators. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI, a leading multichain AI-NFT platform, …

Government Blockchain Association Announces Global Strategic Education Partnership with TBA-W3CB to Benefit GBA Members

GBA, TBA, and W3CB team up to deliver world-class blockchain education and ISO-compliant certifications worldwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced …

Efrogs-Backed Pond.fun Records $1.2 Million in Trading Volume Within First Month on Linea Blockchain

VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pond.fun, a memecoin launchpad developed as part of the Efrogs ecosystem, has recorded $1.2 million in trading volume and onboarded over 4,000 unique addresses in its first month of operations on the Linea …

Kimtron installs Cannabis Decontamination system #20 in the state of Maine

OXFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since late 2021, Kimtron has been supplying industry-leading decontamination systems to the cannabis industry and has recently installed HiRad System # 20 into a new cultivation …

WTT Soft Launch Event Sets the Stage for the Future of Competitive Trading

SENTOSA COVE, Singapore, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The much-anticipated World Trading Tournament (WTT) soft launch successfully took place at the prestigious One15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore, marking the beginning of an exciting new era in …

Discover the WHISKEY Listing on XT

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are thrilled to announce that WHISKEY (Whiskey Meme Coin) will be listed on XT Exchange. The WHISKEY/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (MEMEs). Please take note of the go-live …

Discover the WADU Listing on XT Exchange

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are honored to announce that WADU (WADU on KAS) will be listed on XT Exchange! The WADU/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (MEMEs & KASPA Eco). Please take note of the …

Discover the SPN (SpinnerCoin) Listing on XT

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are honored to announce that SPN (SpinnerCoin) will be listed on XT Exchange. The SPN/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (TON Eco). Please take note of the go-live schedule: …

Martha Barrantes Offers Essential Tips for SMEs to Strengthen Finances and Drive Innovation

Martha Barrantes shares key financial tips for SMEs, focusing on stability, innovation, and long-term growth strategies to ensure success. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned entrepreneur and financial …

ICAIE Calls on Canada to Implement a Threat Convergence Framework to Safeguard its National Security

Converging Security Threats Imperiling Canada's National Security including Cross-Border Illicit Economies, Money Laundering, and Strategic Corruption WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speaking at the …

Notice of Delisting and Re-Compliance of Nasdaq Listing Rule

HONG KONG, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 21, 2024, Primega Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PGHL) (the “Company”), was notified by Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company has not paid a …

Shedeur Sanders wins the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® Presented by A. O. Smith

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shedeur Sanders has won the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. and A. O. Smith Corporation to …

Major Fall Auction: Waddington's Fine Wine & Spirits Auctions

TORONTO , ONTARIO, CANADA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waddington's presents our final auctions of 2024 of Fine Wine and Fine Spirits. Bidding is available online from November 25-December 3, 2024. NOVEMBER FINE SPIRITS …

UnchainedTV Relaunches Ending Real Fur Movie for Fur-Free Friday, November 29th, 2024

The film reveals one man's journey from a status-obsessed fur consumer to a passionate animal activist who devotes his life to ending real fur. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Fur Free Friday, …