A statue of Lady Justice at the Court of Final Appeal is pictured, in Hong Kong, China, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG — Hong Kong's top court partially approved on Tuesday a landmark appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of same-sex marriages, calling for new regulations for gay couples to protect their basic social needs. The ruling by Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal followed a five-year legal battle fought by jailed democracy and LGBTQ rights activist Jimmy Sham .

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TOKYO SoftBank Group chief executive officer Masayoshi Son said on Wednesday (June 21) that his tech investing conglomerate plans to shift its stance to "offence mode". "The time has come to shift to offence mode," Son told shareholders at the group's annual general meeting. The group has moved to a defensive stance, cutting back its investing activity and moving to bolster its finances, as it books heavy losses at its Vision Fund investing arm. - Reuters

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Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Association has suggested that the government create a mechanism that requires trading licence holders to apply to trader associations before employing foreign stall assistants. Its president, Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman said association involvement was important to curb licence abuse and could help prevent a corrupt culture from the bottom up.  "We suggest creating a law where we can monitor traders to ensure they comply with the regulation of employing foreign workers, including a service period of not more than three years.

https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=2198579

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People work at a beer tent during preparations for the 188th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, Friday, July 21, 2023. The world's largest beer festival will be held from Sept. 16 to Oct. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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Chinese tour groups will be allowed to travel to Australia for the first time since the COVID lockdowns after Beijing re-added Australia to a list of approved outgoing travel destinations. China began allowing overseas group tours in February after an almost three-year hiatus, but Australia was not initially included in the approved list.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/china-approves-and-readds-australia-to-list-of-outgoing-tourist-destination/video/92257226df7cfaa49b981cb9d27897a2

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International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF ( NYSEARCA:IJR – Get Rating ) by 19.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,830 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 4,590 shares during the quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC's holdings in iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF were worth $2,634,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/09/international-assets-investment-management-llc-increases-stake-in-ishares-core-sp-small-cap-etf-nysearcaijr.html

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Shakespeare Wealth Management Inc. reduced its position in shares of iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF ( NYSEARCA:IJH – Get Rating ) by 2.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,708 shares of the company's stock after selling 118 shares during the quarter. iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF comprises 0.5% of Shakespeare Wealth Management Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest position. Shakespeare Wealth Management Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/02/shakespeare-wealth-management-inc-sells-118-shares-of-ishares-core-sp-mid-cap-etf-nysearcaijh.html

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Bridgeworth LLC boosted its holdings in SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPEM – Get Rating ) by 253.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 72,449 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 51,954 shares during the period. Bridgeworth LLC's holdings in SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF were worth $2,388,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/27/spdr-portfolio-emerging-markets-etf-nysearcaspem-shares-purchased-by-bridgeworth-llc.html

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The Philippines and Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a bilateral consultations mechanism for the two countries. Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Ireland Ambassador to the Philippines William Carlos signed the agreement on Friday as both countries marked the 39th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-Ireland diplomatic relations this year. 'The signing of the MOU will pave the way for increased cooperation and enhanced bilateral exchanges between the Philippines and Ireland, taking our relations to new heights.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/217748/ph-ireland-ok-bilateral-consultations

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Korea Investment CORP lessened its holdings in CNH Industrial ( NYSE:CNHI – Free Report ) by 0.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 578,263 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,432 shares during the period. Korea Investment CORP's holdings in CNH Industrial were worth $8,846,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/03/korea-investment-corp-sells-2432-shares-of-cnh-industrial-nysecnhi.html

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Natixis Advisors L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of McDonald's Co. ( NYSE:MCD – Get Rating ) by 16.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 339,384 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after purchasing an additional 46,765 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors L.P.'s holdings in McDonald's were worth $89,438,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MCD.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/08/natixis-advisors-l-p-raises-stake-in-mcdonalds-co-nysemcd.html

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Pirate Chain ( ARRR ) traded 1.3% higher against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on May 14th. One Pirate Chain coin can now be bought for about $0.29 or 0.00001087 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Pirate Chain has a market capitalization of $57.47 million and $39,200.97 worth of Pirate Chain was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, Pirate Chain has traded up 0.7% against the US dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: Zcash (ZEC) traded 1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $32.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/14/pirate-chain-arrr-market-cap-achieves-57-47-million.html

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Ahead of the first cruise ship of the 2023-24 season arriving in South Australia next month, the nation's peak cruise industry body has confirmed Adelaide will host its 2024 annual conference. The vote of confidence in the state's cruise sector by the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) comes as South Australia gets set for a record-breaking number of ship visits from October. With 124 scheduled cruise and expedition ship visits, it is a new all-time high well surpassing last season's 103 visits which brought more than 227,900 passengers and crew to the state.

https://www.miragenews.com/adelaide-prepares-for-record-season-hosts-major-1076976/

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Lae MP and chairman of the Lae City Authority, John Rosso, drew attention to the rundown state of the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium (SIKS) due to lack of funding.  'Because it sits in the middle of the city, I have now talked to our good Higher Education and Sports Minister, including the Sports Foundation, and they have now agreed that the Lae City Authority will also take over the management to run the sports stadium for the benefit of the people of Lae,' said Rosso. 'So we'll be able to put some money into it to develop it and make certain that the very good facilities are for the people to utilise properly.

https://www.looppng.com/sport/lca-manage-sports-stadiums-121593

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By AP News Published Sep 29, 2023 12:44 pm SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who falsely claimed Native American heritage to sell his artwork at downtown Seattle galleries was sentenced Wednesday to federal probation and community service. The U.S. attorney's office said Lewis Rath, of Maple Falls, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to two years probation and 200 hours of community service. He was charged in 2021 with multiple crimes including violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, which prohibits misrepresentation in marketing American Indian or Alaska Native arts and crafts.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3237019/man-who-faked-native-american-heritage-to-sell-his-art-in-seattle-sentenced-to-probation.html

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Seeyond lifted its holdings in Pfizer Inc. ( NYSE:PFE – Get Rating ) by 43.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 180,305 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock after acquiring an additional 54,980 shares during the quarter. Pfizer makes up approximately 0.9% of Seeyond's holdings, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Seeyond's holdings in Pfizer were worth $9,239,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/seeyond-grows-stock-holdings-in-pfizer-inc-nysepfe.html

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Kathmere Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( NYSEARCA:IVV – Free Report ) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 512 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $228,000. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Bill Few Associates Inc. lifted its stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF by 3.3% in the 1st quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/18/512-shares-in-ishares-core-sp-500-etf-nysearcaivv-purchased-by-kathmere-capital-management-llc.html

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In a ceremony hosted by President Alberto Fernández at the Casa Rosada, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Daniel Filmus signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the Argentine Republic. The ceremony took place during the visit of NASA Administrator Bill Nelson to Argentina. Administrator Nelson gave remarks, as did U.S. Ambassador Marc R. Stanley, President Fernández, and Foreign Minister Cafiero. Argentina became the 28 th nation to sign the Accords, and the fifth Latin American country, following Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico.

https://www.miragenews.com/argentina-signs-artemis-accords-1055591/

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