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  • Commissioners Kickoff First Aged Care Inquiry Hearing
    wheelchair
    The Royal Commission has started hearing the case of aged quality care and safety and Australia as submissions pour in. The commission is urging witnesses to share their experiences so as to help the Australian government come up with potential ways to prevent abuse and neglect in the future.
  • Japan’s Population Decline may Affect Economic Growth
    Haruhiko Kuroda
    The Bank of Japan is worried that the country's declining population may lead to potential risks in the economy. A revamp of the country's economic policies has been recommended by the organization. Lawmakers have also proposed a new legislation that could affect family members of foreigners working in the country.
  • REPORT: Apple to Reduce Hiring, Give iPhone Discounts in China
    Apple Inc
    Apple is up for a huge year. A new report suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant may reduce hiring employees and at the same time drop huge discounts on iPhones in China. Furthermore, it is predicted that the company will launch a new streaming service.
  • How Ban is Affecting NASA’s Space Probes
    Soyuz spacecraft
    NASA reportedly wanted to make use of China's relay satellite for its future space probes, Wu Weiren revealed. However, a U.S. Congress ban keeps the U.S. from cooperating with Chinese scientists. How has the ban affected NASA's studies so far?
  • Tencent Drops ‘Game of Thrones’ Beta
    Tencent
    A "Game of Thrones" test version has just been released to the Chinese gaming realm. Developed by Yoozoo and distributed by Tencent, the full version is expected to be out sometime April. The company continues to grow its investments on other industries, including culture and entertainment.
  • Philippines Hands Over Xie Haojie to China
    Xie Haojie
    China-Philippines relations have gone one notch higher - and for good reasons - as the Philippine government surrendered a fugitive to the Chinese authorities on Wednesday. Furthermore, the two countries continue to refine English education ties.
  • Asian Cities Dominate Global Urban Growth Index
    Shenzhen
    Chinese cities, along with other Asia-Pacific towns, have made it to the top 20 list of locations displaying great potential in economic and real estate growth. The report was unveiled as spectators watch China's "Belt and Road Initiative" take form within the next few years.
  • Chinese Coffee Startup’s Strategy to Beat Starbucks
    Luckin Coffee
    Luckin Coffee is putting more pressure on Starbucks with its latest reveal. The Chinese chain is reportedly planning to make the American coffee giant step down from its post as China's largest coffee chain. So far, the Beijing-based provider is doing well as it recently added lunch offers on its product list.
  • Theresa May is Saved but She Has to Compromise
    PM Theresa May
    Wednesday night offered salvation for Prime Minister Theresa May won the no confidence vote tabled by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday. After all the ruckus from this week's Brexit deal loss, experts believe May should be willing to compromise. Will she?
  • China’s Moon Mission Sprouts First Cotton Seeds
    Soyuz spacecraft
    China's Chang'e-4 has made history all over again as it sprouted the first cotton seeds on the moon. This breakthrough is considered by scientists as a critical part of future space expeditions as it could allow astronauts to grow and harvest their own food even in low temperatures.
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