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USA Spagna Malta
Chamber of Architects president expresses ‘complete disgust’ with Robert Musumeci comments
The president of the Chamber of Architects and Civil Engineers Alex Torpiano expressed his “complete disgust” and “shame” at comments made by Architect Robert Musumeci in an interview with David Thake. Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia recently revealed that parliamentary secretary for lands Deborah Schembri will be using Mr Musumeci’s services on ...
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Cina Giappone
Xi to lead delegation of China’s wealthiest executives to Davos
President Xi Jinping will become the first Chinese head of state to address the World Economic Forum, leading an entourage of business executives to Switzerland next week as the country seeks a larger role in shaping the global economic order. Xi will speak at the opening session on Jan. 17 ...
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Giappone
Dollar weak around ¥115.80 in late Tokyo
The dollar was weak at levels around ¥115.80 in Tokyo trading late Tuesday, as traders were cautious before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump holds his first news conference on Wednesday since his presidential win in November. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥115.84-85, down from ¥116.28-28 at the same time ...
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Giappone
Tokyo stocks fall on yen’s ascent
Stocks fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, dragged down by the yen’s appreciation against other major currencies. The 225-issue Nikkei average fell 152.89 points, or 0.79 percent, to close at 19,301.44. On Friday, the key market gauge shed 66.36 points. The Tokyo market was closed Monday for a national ...
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Giappone
Consumer confidence up in December, but pessimism still dominates
Consumer confidence rose in December from the previous month, improving for the first time in three months and hitting the highest level in three years and three months. The news comes amid a solid performance from Tokyo stocks and a weak yen, government data showed Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted index ...
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Giappone
Mitsubishi Chemical to acquire U.S. carbon fiber plant from German firm
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. said Tuesday that it will acquire a U.S. carbon fiber plant from a German carbon-based product maker to meet growing demand for materials used in making automobiles and wind generators. By buying the plant in Wyoming from SGL Group through Mitsubishi Rayon Co.’s U.S. subsidiary, the ...
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Turchia Giappone
Hyundai, IHI among firms weighing $5 billion Turkey roads and bridge project: sources
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Itochu Corp. and Chinese builders are among companies that may bid for a $5 billion contract to build a network of roads and a suspension bridge across Turkey’s Dardanelles waterway, according to people familiar with the matter. At least five bidding groups may compete in ...
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Giappone
Honda to invest more than $370 million in Canadian plant
Honda will invest 492 million Canadian dollars ($372 million) in its Alliston factory north of Toronto, with financial support from the federal government and province of Ontario, Canadian Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains said on Monday. The governments of Canada and Ontario will each contribute CA$41.8 million over three years. ...
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Giappone
Yahoo to change name, trim board if Verizon deal gets done
Yahoo will adopt a new corporate identity and slash the size of its board if the proposed $4.8 billion sale of its digital services to Verizon Communications goes through. The company plans to change its name to Altaba Inc. after it turns over its email, websites, mobile apps and advertising ...
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Belgio
Il va manquer 1.500 places de stage en médecine en 2018
Il devrait manquer l'an prochain pas moins de 1.505 places de stage en médecine, selon un rapport de la cellule de planification de l'offre des professions des soins de santé, cité par La Libre Belgique mardi.