TOKYO , Jul 24 ( Kyodo ) - The practice of imposing municipal accommodation taxes on hotel guests has been spreading across Japan as popular tourist areas look to generate funds to use in promoting themselves to travelers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tokyo is considering increasing its tax for the first time since it became the first area in the country in 2002 to implement the system. Currently, hotels in the capital charge 100 yen ($0.70) per person per night for stays costing between 10,000 yen and 15,000 yen and 200 yen per night for rooms over 15,000 yen.

https://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/138099.php

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AMF Tjanstepension AB reduced its holdings in shares of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDXX – Free Report) by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 31,348 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,020 shares during the period. AMF Tjanstepension AB's holdings in IDEXX Laboratories were worth $15,744,000 at the end of the […] The post AMF Tjanstepension AB Reduces Holdings in IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDXX) first appeared on Daily Political .

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Polymath ( POLY ) traded 0.9% higher against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 23:00 PM ET on May 13th. Polymath has a total market capitalization of $163.54 million and $2.71 million worth of Polymath was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Polymath token can now be purchased for approximately $0.18 or 0.00000659 BTC on popular exchanges. Over the last week, Polymath has traded down 5.1% against the dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: Dogecoin (DOGE) traded down 0.

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sUSD ( SUSD ) traded down 0% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 22:00 PM E.T. on May 27th. During the last week, sUSD has traded down 0.1% against the US dollar. One sUSD token can now be purchased for about $1.00 or 0.00003673 BTC on popular exchanges. sUSD has a total market capitalization of $46.29 million and $875,668.45 worth of sUSD was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/27/susd-susd-reaches-one-day-trading-volume-of-875668-45.html

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ICON ( ICX ) traded 0.4% higher against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 0:00 AM ET on August 12th. During the last seven days, ICON has traded 1.8% lower against the dollar. ICON has a market cap of $202.73 million and $1.27 million worth of ICON was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One ICON coin can now be purchased for approximately $0.21 or 0.00000715 BTC on popular exchanges. About ICON ICX is a LFT coin that uses the Loopchain hashing algorithm. Its launch date was September 19th, 2017.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/12/icon-icx-price-tops-0-21-on-exchanges.html

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A programme that helps thousands of kiwi children and young people, their parents and teachers has hit a major milestone, with 100 million free and healthy school lunches delivered. "The free and healthy school lunches programme has been helping stop school students go hungry, reducing food insecurity and improving learning since 2020," Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said. "It's a programme I'm really proud of, and the benefits of it are seen by principals, teachers and parents right across the country.

https://www.miragenews.com/nz-gov-delivers-100m-school-lunches-reduces-1070864/

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Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, made this known to Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong, at the margins of the APEC Trade Ministers Meeting in Detroit, in the United States.  Maru also invited Malaysian investors, especially those that have experience in global forestry product market, to come and invest in this sector. 'The agriculture and manufacturing industries in PNG have grasped the interest of the Malaysian investors and further extended the invitation to Malaysian investors to invest in PNG's proposed SEZ sites,' Maru said.

https://www.looppng.com/png-news/malaysian-investors-invited-invest-png-120472

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Cordelia Cruises has launched its brand campaign and through it has also announced its first international destination - Sri Lanka.  The cruise liner's brand campaign, created and conceptualised by Schbang, aims to raise awareness about the offerings. The brand film aims to convey how there is something for everyone on board for every occasion, whether it is relaxing massages, adventure, or entertainment. Cordelia Cruises coupled the brand campaign with announcing its first international cruise destination through a film that transports the viewer to the land of cultural indulgence, tropical haven, and adventure.

https://bestmediainfo.com/2023/05/cordelia-cruises-announces-its-first-international-destination-through-new-campaign-film

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Leading energy infrastructure company Jemena [1] has today announced the decision of Frank Tudor to step down from his roles of Managing Director of SGSP (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd (SGSPAA) and Chairman of Zinfra after five years of leadership of the company for family reasons. The Board has appointed Jemena's Chief Financial Officer, David Gillespie, as Acting Managing Director from 1 September 2023. David has had an eighteen-year career at Jemena and has held a range of roles across finance, strategy, and risk.

https://www.miragenews.com/jemena-md-to-resign-from-position-1069249/

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Artist Mel Castleman with participants Sophie Keller-Linnett, 15, and Jordan Bolt, 14. Picture: Ben Gross

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/arts-entertainment/6153145/mildura-rural-city-council-and-arts-mildura-link-helps-youth

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Crypto International ( CRI ) traded up 2.2% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 17:00 PM Eastern on April 7th. In the last seven days, Crypto International has traded 0.5% lower against the U.S. dollar. Crypto International has a market cap of $2.11 billion and $94,320.86 worth of Crypto International was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Crypto International token can currently be bought for about $0.35 or 0.00001261 BTC on exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/07/crypto-international-cri-price-reaches-0-35-on-top-exchanges.html

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20:27 UTC+8, 2023-04-02        The long-haul services of the Express Rail Link (XRL) Hong Kong Section fully resumed on Saturday.   20:27 UTC+8, 2023-04-02        IC First high-speed train from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei to Hong Kong in 2023 resumes service, as the G79 train waits for departure at Beijing West Station on April 1. The long-haul services of the Express Rail Link (XRL) Hong Kong Section fully resumed on Saturday, connecting the financial hub with destinations outside the neighboring Guangdong province.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2304029362/

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Doug JohnsonDoug Johnson senior vice president and executive producer for Major League Baseball, watches as producers and directers prepare to broadcast a baseball game between Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) HOLD FOR RELASE WITH STORY BY RON BLUM

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Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its position in shares of Sweetgreen, Inc. ( NYSE:SG – Free Report ) by 0.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,245,065 shares of the company's stock after selling 46,649 shares during the period. Baillie Gifford & Co. owned about 4.71% of Sweetgreen worth $41,121,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of SG.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/25/baillie-gifford-co-decreases-stock-holdings-in-sweetgreen-inc-nysesg.html

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Shohei Ohtani made his first public appearance Saturday since undergoing elbow surgery earlier in the month, attending a ceremony to accept the Los Angeles' Angels Most Valuable Player award for the third year in a row. The two-way star received the award, voted by teammates, from Angels General Manager Perry Minasian at Angel Stadium. Right-hander Carlos Estevez was honored as the team's pitcher of the year. Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) holds the Los Angeles Angels' team MVP award at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/b11d72772a27-baseball-ohtani-named-angels-team-mvp-for-3rd-year-running.html

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15:17 UTC+8, 2023-05-21        Russia said on Saturday that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was critical.   15:17 UTC+8, 2023-05-21        Russia said on Saturday that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was critical. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russia's Wagner private military group, said in a video message posted on his Telegram channel that Wagner will begin to withdraw its units on May 25 for rest and retraining, and its fighters will create "the necessary lines of defense.

https://www.shine.cn/news/world/2305217516/

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INFORMAL MEETING Sen. Christopher 'Bong' Go posts a selfie of the meeting of the two former presidents on his Facebook page. —PHOTO FROM THE FACEBOOK OF SEN. BONG GO Former President and now Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Tuesday confirmed meeting with former President Rodrigo Duterte and tried to convince him to stay active in Philippine politics even if his six-year term had already ended. Arroyo was confirming a statement earlier issued by Sen. Christopher 'Bong' Go, former close aide of Duterte, who laid down the details of the two former presidents' 'informal' meeting recently.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of $11.50-$12.30 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $13.49. The company issued revenue guidance of -. DICK'S Sporting Goods also updated its FY24 guidance to $11.50-12.30 EPS. Wall Street Analyst […] The post DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) Updates FY 2023 Earnings Guidance first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/22/dicks-sporting-goods-nysedks-updates-fy-2023-earnings-guidance.html

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised their contract option on Xavier Tillman Sr. for next season, the team announced Monday. The 24-year-old forward/center has averaged 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds over 173 games in three seasons with Memphis. He averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds, both career bests, last season. Tillman was a second-round pick out of Michigan State in 2020.

https://sports.inquirer.net/516067/nba-memphis-grizzlies-exercise-option-on-xavier-tillman-sr

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