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Ho Chi Minh City Is Developing Into A Regional Economic Leader
Ho Chi Minh City is quickly becoming a key economic driver for Vietnam as a whole. It is close to becoming a megacity and it is expected to further grow the local economy in the coming years. Ho Chi Minh City is quickly becoming a key economic driver for Vietnam as a whole. It is close to becoming a megacity and it is expected to further grow the local economy in the coming years. -
Italy To Push For Close Cooperation With China's Belt And Road Initiative Despite US Warnings
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced that he will be pushing for closer cooperation with China's Belt and Road project despite strong opposition from other countries. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced that he will be pushing for closer cooperation with China's Belt and Road project despite strong opposition from other countries. -
Over 4,810 Retail Stores In The US Have Closed In First Quarter Of 2019
A report from Coresight Research has revealed that the total number of store closures in the US has now reached more than 4,810 outlets in the first two months of 2019. A report from Coresight Research has revealed that the total number of store closures in the US has now reached more than 4,810 outlets in the first two months of 2019. -
China Reaches Science And Research Funding Goal Of 2.5 Percent Of GDP
China has reached its budget goal of 2.5 percent of its GDP for scientific research and development a year ahead of schedule. China has reached its budget goal of 2.5 percent of its GDP for scientific research and development a year ahead of schedule. -
First Hongyun Project Satellite In Planned 156-Satellite Communications Network Now Ready For Trial Run
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) has announced that it has already begun initial trials for the first satellite of the country's Hongyun Project. The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) has announced that it has already begun initial trials for the first satellite of the country's Hongyun Project. -
Australia’s Services And Construction Sectors Deteriorating
Construction and services sectors in Australia have been deteriorating and could further affect the economy in the coming months. Construction and services sectors in Australia have been deteriorating and could further affect the economy in the coming months. -
Skepticism Looms Over Ottawa’s Minerals And Metals Plan
Ontario and Saskatchewan are not promoting the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and some experts are expressing concerns about the plan's lack of specific steps. Ontario and Saskatchewan are not promoting the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and some experts are expressing concerns about the plan's lack of specific steps. -
South African Economy Recovers Through Palladium And Pear Exports
Following a recession early in 2018, South Africa's economy recovered with the help of increased palladium and pear exports. Following a recession early in 2018, South Africa's economy recovered with the help of increased palladium and pear exports. -
China To Improve Greater Bay Area’s Overall Innovation Capability
China has its eyes set on improving the country's Greater Bay Area capacity in innovation and technology. New centers will be built within the region to achieve higher innovation capabilities. China has its eyes set on improving the country's Greater Bay Area capacity in innovation and technology. New centers will be built within the region to achieve higher innovation capabilities. -
UAE Non-Oil Private Firms Are Cutting Jobs At A 10-Year High Rate
Private firms outside the oil industry in the Emirates a cutting jobs at the fastest pace yet in almost a decade, a report by Emirates NBD revealed. Falling property prices in Dubai and softer oil prices are said to be the main reason for the drop in employment. Private firms outside the oil industry in the Emirates a cutting jobs at the fastest pace yet in almost a decade, a report by Emirates NBD revealed. Falling property prices in Dubai and softer oil prices are said to be the main reason for the drop in employment.