A batch of 193 Chinese green bonds has been deemed to be in line with a set of sustainable finance standards shared by China and the EU, an achievement that experts said could open up the country's market for the bonds to global investors. The bonds, the first from China to be considered compliant with the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT), were labeled by a group of experts organized by the Green Finance Committee (GFC) of the China Society for Finance and Banking, according to a Friday statement from the committee.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-07-17/first-batch-of-china-green-bonds-deemed-compliant-with-shared-eu-standard-102076634.html

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MANILA, Philippines–A group of government contractual workers held a lunchtime protest in front of the Department of Budget Management (DBM) office in Manila today, Friday, demanding the regularization of the more than 700,000 government contractual workers. Led by the Kawani Laban sa Kontraktwalisasyon (KALAKON) and the Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE), the protesters called for the revocation of policies they deem inimical to their plight. They expressed their rejection of policies such as Joint Circular No.

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The Australian Koala Foundation For centuries, Australians have been waging war on the environment, and there's no arguing Koalas are on the losing side This Save the Koala Day (29 September), The Australian Koala Foundation has acquired a piece from the latest exhibit by renowned artist Reg Mombassa, titled "Creatures: Losing the War on Nature", to serve as a flagship symbol Deborah Tabart OAM, known as the "Koala Woman" and Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation is

https://www.miragenews.com/koala-woman-discusses-war-on-nature-on-save-1094294/

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By AP News Published Aug 9, 2023 06:22 am TOKYO (AP) — Prince Harry lauded the virtue of sports and its healing powers on Wednesday as he kicked off a trip to promote sports in Tokyo, the first stop on his tour of Asia. Sports not only helps build up physical strength but can also help heal the body and mind, the Duke of Sussex said as he spoke at an event hosted by the International Sports Promotion Society, an organization based in the Japanese capital. He said he has seen sports save people from 'rock bottom' of their life.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/soccer-general-news/3206240/prince-harry-lauds-the-healing-power-of-sports-as-he-kicks-off-a-promotional-tour-of-asia-in-tokyo.html

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I missed it at the time, but last October one of my favourite journalists, Neal Ascherson , turned 90. To mark the occasion, he was interviewed by Tim Adams in the Observer: There are certain writers who seem singled out to bear witness to their times. Neal Ascherson first had a graphic inkling of that fate when he was a small boy in Peterborough, where his father, a naval officer, was stationed at a factory making torpedoes.  "It would have been the summer of 1940," Ascherson says, "and I was coming back to the village where we lived, from school, on the bus.

http://liberalengland.blogspot.com/2023/03/a-tribute-to-neal-ascherson-on-his-90th.html

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MANILA, Philippines — At 74, Elmer Cordero stood defiantly before the US Embassy in Manila, his fist held high and his placard proudly displayed. He marched through the sweltering heat on Labor Day, united with his fellow citizens in their quest for meaningful transformation. If given the choice, Cordero said he wouldn't have joined the protest. The years have taken their toll on his face and body. 'Kaya lang, siyempre kasama rin ako para magtagumpay din ang mga taong mahihirap [But of course, I chose to join so marginalized people will come out victorious],' he said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1763936/on-labor-day-a-jeepney-driver-renews-his-resistance

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Middleton & Co. Inc. MA decreased its position in Otis Worldwide Co. ( NYSE:OTIS – Free Report ) by 37.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,086 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,055 shares during the period. Middleton & Co. Inc. MA's holdings in Otis Worldwide were worth $429,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in OTIS.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/middleton-co-inc-ma-has-429000-stake-in-otis-worldwide-co-nyseotis.html

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German American Bancorp Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Phillips 66 ( NYSE:PSX – Get Rating ) by 1.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,255 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after acquiring an additional 299 shares during the quarter. German American Bancorp Inc.'s holdings in Phillips 66 were worth $2,039,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of PSX.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/10/german-american-bancorp-inc-boosts-stock-holdings-in-phillips-66-nysepsx.html

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Metars Genesis ( MRS ) traded 3.9% higher against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 17:00 PM ET on June 4th. One Metars Genesis token can now be purchased for about $1.44 or 0.00005289 BTC on popular exchanges. Metars Genesis has a market cap of $90.58 million and $111,519.62 worth of Metars Genesis was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Metars Genesis has traded 1.4% lower against the US dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/metars-genesis-self-reported-market-capitalization-achieves-90-58-million-mrs.html

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Joe BidenFILE - President Joe Biden speaks about the auto workers strike from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Two of President Joe Biden's top goals, fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions, are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country's biggest car companies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) file photo

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006032789?sid=104

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By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -Environmental groups have sued California regulators over new rules they say will discourage the growth of rooftop solar installations, in violation of state law. Three groups filed a petition on Wednesday asking a state court in San Francisco to review and set aside the California Public Utilities Commission's policy changes, which reduce the money credited to rooftop solar panel owners for sending excess power they generate into the grid. The reforms were adopted in December after critics including utilities and ratepayer advocates successfully argued the perk is unfair to those without panels.

https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/srn-us-news/3f1fdc8551a3cabd194cd45a5b5f0f3f

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Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) -- Repairing the damage to writer E. Jean Carroll's reputation caused by then-President Donald Trump's Oct. 12, 2022, social media post that allegedly defamed her could cost up to $2.7 million, a marketing expert testified Thursday in Carroll's defamation and battery case against the former president. Carroll, who brought the lawsuit in November, alleges that Trump defamed her in his Truth Social post by calling her allegations "a Hoax and a lie" and saying "This woman is not my type!" when he denied her claim that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s.

https://wadk.com/national-news/f2eeed4d8e6cb2b0d8eef18645a3fe80

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Lattice Semiconductor ( NASDAQ:LSCC – Free Report ) had its target price increased by TD Cowen from $100.00 to $105.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning, Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the semiconductor company's stock. A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on shares of Lattice Semiconductor from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a report on Tuesday.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/04/lattice-semiconductor-nasdaqlscc-price-target-raised-to-105-00.html

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Kepos Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Twelve Seas Investment Company II ( NASDAQ:TWLV – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 75,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $754,000. Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Saba Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Twelve Seas Investment Company II by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/kepos-capital-lp-makes-new-investment-in-twelve-seas-investment-company-ii-nasdaqtwlv.html

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Revealed to the world in September 2021, the Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance has arrived in Malaysia. The GT63S E Performance is not only the first hybrid AMG but also the most powerful production Mercedes-AMG ever made, with a price tag of RM2,088,888. Renewing your car insurance? Be sure to check out  MotorTakaful.com   by Etiqa. By renewing online, you'll get a 10% rebate, and even cash back at the end of your coverage. Under the hood is a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 639 hp and 900 Nm, paired with a 9G AMG Speedshift automatic transmission.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/03/mercedes-amg-gt63s-e-performance-in-malaysia-843-hp-0-100-km-h-2-9s-from-rm2-08-million/

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WINTON GROUP Ltd trimmed its holdings in Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. ( NYSE:KNSL – Free Report ) by 40.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,231 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 1,537 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd's holdings in Kinsale Capital Group were worth $670,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/07/winton-group-ltd-has-670000-stake-in-kinsale-capital-group-inc-nyseknsl.html

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SYDNEY — An Australian man who had recently returned from China was arrested in Sydney on Friday and charged with a foreign interference offense, police, court officials, and neighbors of the man said. Alexander Csergo, 55, will appear before Parramatta local court on Saturday, April 15, to face a charge of reckless foreign interference, a New South Wales courts spokeswoman told Reuters. The court listing shows it is a criminal case. A police statement said the arrest was part of a joint investigation with the intelligence services, and the offense related to Australian defense and national security information.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1756645/australian-man-who-lived-in-china-arrested-for-foreign-interference

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Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd ( NYSE:OR – Get Rating ) by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,350,870 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 205,537 shares during the period. Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC owned 1.28% of Osisko Gold Royalties worth $23,932,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/osisko-gold-royalties-ltd-nyseor-shares-sold-by-horizon-kinetics-asset-management-llc.html

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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A city councilor here is proposing the collection of environmental fees for tourists who will be visiting their beaches and other tourist spots. Councilor Annabeth Cuizon said that she already submitted a proposed ordinance for the collection of environmental fees from tourists that will be used for the preservation and protection of the city's environment, especially marine resources. 'Impose ta og environmental fee sa atong siyudad sa Lapu-Lapu being a tourism destination.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/511624/lapu-lapu-dad-proposes-collection-of-environmental-fees-from-tourists

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Ottawa's general manager of transit services Renée Amilcar said during an update Friday afternoon that the expected Monday return to service for Ottawa's light rail transit system is delayed.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/i-sincerely-apologize-amilcar-says-after-announcing-another-delay-of-lrt-reopening/video/35fbecf94b0612837f8f6037240b1578

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