09:57 UTC+8, 2023-06-11        North China's Tianjin has released a five-year action plan to accelerate its efforts in building itself into an international consumption center city.   09:57 UTC+8, 2023-06-11        North China's Tianjin has released a five-year action plan to accelerate its efforts in building itself into an international consumption center city. Per the plan, which is composed of 24 key tasks, Tianjin will become a gathering place for global consumption resources and a destination for international consumption and domestic tourism in the next five years.

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Evoke Wealth LLC cut its holdings in Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SWKS – Get Rating ) by 7.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,419 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after selling 3,364 shares during the quarter. Evoke Wealth LLC's holdings in Skyworks Solutions were worth $3,775,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/evoke-wealth-llc-has-3-78-million-position-in-skyworks-solutions-inc-nasdaqswks.html

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International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Sri LankaSri Lankan elderly men and women hold portraits of relatives who went missing, during a protest demanding justice for the disappearances of their loved ones, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 31 August 2023. Sri Lankan Civil rights activists and family members of enforced disappeared persons gather outside the Ministry of Justice in Colombo to demand justice for their loved ones. According to the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances of the United Nations, Sri Lanka has the second-highest number of cases in the world.

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First published OCT 2, 2023 Updated 45 minutes ago ReadingRoom A lobby group went looking for arts policies. It's still looking.   Election 2023 has provided a chance for political parties to launch an exciting new arts policy that would provide a welcome boost to New Zealand writing. But the opportunity has withered on the vine. A lobby group with firm resolve but only a vague sense of purpose was formed pre-election to challenge parties on their arts policies. In fact only one political party has anything resembling an arts policy at the 2023 election: the Greens.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/readingroom/epic-fail-of-arts-policies

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Pepe ( PEPE ) traded 0.2% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 10:00 AM E.T. on July 9th. Pepe has a total market cap of $656.17 million and approximately $72.41 million worth of Pepe was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last week, Pepe has traded 1.7% higher against the dollar. One Pepe token can currently be purchased for about $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

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FILE - A sign for Yellow Corp. trucking company stands outside its facility on July 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Investors recently drove up shares of trucking giant Yellow Corp., which on Sunday, Aug,. 6, 2023, filed for bankruptcy, and Tupperware, which earlier this year warned that it was in dire financial shape. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) FILE PHOTO.

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BERLIN - German railway union EVG called off a planned 50-hour strike due to take place from Sunday to Tuesday, state train operator Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday, after the operator took the matter to court. Deutsche Bahn submitted an urgent application to a labour court in Frankfurt-am-Main on Saturday arguing the planned strike was disproportionate and damaging to uninvolved third parties. The EVG called off the strike and the two parties agreed to carry on negotiations, Deutsche Bahn's statement issued after the hearing said.

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HNZ Group Inc. ( TSE:HNZ – Get Rating ) rose 0.3% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as C$18.75 and last traded at C$18.75. Approximately 600 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 43% from the average daily volume of 1,050 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$18.69. HNZ Group Trading Up 0.3 % The stock's 50 day moving average is C$18.75. HNZ Group Company Profile ( Get Rating ) HNZ Group Inc provides helicopter transportation and related support services in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, the United States, Norway, and Southeast Asia.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/06/hnz-group-tsehnz-stock-price-up-0-3.html

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Bokf Na lessened its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated ( NYSE:UNH – Get Rating ) by 1.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 97,505 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after selling 1,167 shares during the period. UnitedHealth Group makes up about 1.0% of Bokf Na's investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Bokf Na's holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $51,695,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/bokf-na-sells-1167-shares-of-unitedhealth-group-incorporated-nyseunh.html

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A water station for immigrants containing sealed jugs of fresh water sits along a fence line near a roadway in rural Jim Hogg County, Texas, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The South Texas Human Rights Center maintains over 100 blue barrels consistently stocked with water across rural South Texas to serve as a life-saving measure for immigrants who have crossed into the United States to travel north in the sweltering heat. (AP Photo/Michael Gonzalez)

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Nixon Peabody Trust Co. boosted its holdings in The Coca-Cola Company ( NYSE:KO – Get Rating ) by 58.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 32,847 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 12,078 shares during the period. Coca-Cola makes up 1.7% of Nixon Peabody Trust Co.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Nixon Peabody Trust Co.'s holdings in Coca-Cola were worth $2,089,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/09/nixon-peabody-trust-co-raises-position-in-the-coca-cola-company-nyseko.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe on Friday pledged to push for a Freedom of Information (FOI) law that provides 'more access to information than restrictions.' Poe, the former chairperson of the Senate committee on public information, made this commitment after a circular memorandum setting more restrictions on public disclosure was released by Malacanang on Thursday. 'While an executive order on Freedom of Information is laudable, our overarching goal is to institutionalize it through a law,' she said in a statement.

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Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC lowered its position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:VEA – Free Report ) by 0.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 65,656 shares of the company's stock after selling 436 shares during the period. Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC's holdings in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF were worth $2,966,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/15/wescott-financial-advisory-group-llc-cuts-stake-in-vanguard-ftse-developed-markets-etf-nysearcavea.html

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Twitter announced a $5,000 monthly subscription charge for its API Pro plan. The company intended it for startups and small businesses, but entrepreneurs feel disappointed about the huge price. This backlash shows modern companies rely on social media data, hence the reaction toward Twitter API. That is why more people should learn about the Twitter API. To start a business, you will likely need this software for your operations. Also, programmers should learn how to use this program to increase their chances of getting hired in our digital job market.

https://technology.inquirer.net/124526/twitter-api-all-you-need-to-know

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Star batsman Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav hit half-centuries to help India move into the Asia Cup Super Four stage with a 40-run win over Hong Kong

https://www.gulf-times.com/story/723551/Yadav-Kohli-star-with-bat-as-India-reach-Super-Fou

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MANILA, Philippines — International internet speed monitoring firm Speedtest.net by Ookla noted an improvement in the average internet speed for both broadband and mobile in the Philippines in the month of March. Based on Ookla's recent Global Index report, the Philippines' fixed broadband median speed improved to 90.57 megabits per second (Mbps) from the 90.03Mbps registered in February. Meanwhile, mobile median speed also improved from 24.58Mbps in February to 25.63Mbps in March. According to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in a statement on Wednesday, the said improvements translated to a 19.

https://technology.inquirer.net/123549/internet-speeds-in-ph-improve-in-march-2023-ookla

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U.S. Department of Defense The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) announced today the following assignment: Marine Corps Sergeant Major Troy Black, currently assigned as the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, has been selected to replace SEAC Ramon Colon-Lopez as the next Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.

https://www.miragenews.com/senior-enlisted-advisor-to-chairman-named-1043102/

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As part of the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to reducing cost-of-living pressures, the Energy Bill Relief Fund will soon be rolling out to households and businesses on Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This is the first time that eligible external territories households have been able to access Commonwealth Government rebates. The energy bill rebate will allow residents to access $350, consistent with Western Australia. Eligible businesses in the Indian Ocean Territories will be able to access a $650 rebate, which will be automatically credited to their bills.

https://www.miragenews.com/indian-ocean-territories-receive-energy-bill-1082222/

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