[ad_1] (Dec. 30): Jack Ma’s net worth has plummeted by nearly $ 11 billion since late October, when China stepped up scrutiny of his empire and the country’s tech giants. The 56-year-old former English teacher, often associated with the meteoric rise of China’s internet sector, peaked at $ 61.7 billion …
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[ad_1] BRUSSELS: The European Union and China agreed on Wednesday (December 30) an investment agreement that will give European companies greater access to Chinese markets and help repair what Europe sees as unbalanced economic ties. The deal has been in the works for nearly seven years and is likely to …
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[ad_1] The iconic Penang ferries will only be used to transport 2-wheelers from January 1, 2021. GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) will open a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the proposed renovation of the existing ferries and their conversion into a tourist attraction. PPC Chairman Tan Teik Cheng …
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[ad_1] HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong’s high court ordered media mogul Jimmy Lai, the highest-profile person charged under the city’s national security law, to be re-detained on Thursday (December 31) , saying that a judge may have made a mistake decision to release him on bail. The Final Appeal …
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[ad_1] 5:58 pm GMT Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a statistics geek and can tell you that his Manchester United players are running further, creating more and giving up fewer opportunities than at any other time during his two years at Old Trafford. But there are really only a …
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[ad_1] Josh Hawley is the first senator to so publicly confirm his objection to Biden’s victory. (AP Image) WASHINGTON: A Republican senator said Wednesday he will oppose congressional certification next week of the results of the November 3 U.S. presidential election, a move that may slightly delay – but don’t …
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[ad_1] PAS Secretary General Takiyuddin Hassan says Muafakat Nasional should be open to all who love unity, harmony and justice. PETALING JAYA: PAS says its alliance with Umno in Muafakat Nasional (MN) does not belong exclusively to any one party or group. Its general secretary, Takiyuddin Hassan, said MN should …
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[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The MCO during the Covid-19 pandemic had been a blessing in disguise for the judiciary as it forced it to opt for digitization without compromising the administration of justice, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat (Photo). In his New Year’s message, which was 20 pages …
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[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters): China has granted conditional approval for general public use of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by state drug maker Sinopharm, an official with the China National Medical Products Administration said at a press conference on Thursday ( December 31). The approval of the vaccine developed by Sinopharm’s China …
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[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US trade officials said on Wednesday (December 30) that they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and French and German wines, amid a civil aircraft dispute. ongoing between Washington and Brussels. In a statement, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said …
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