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Singapore Vietnam
Lazada expands Alibaba's Taobao marketplace in SE Asia
SINGAPORE: Online retailer Lazada Group said it will sell select items from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Taobao marketplace in three more countries in Southeast Asia, expanding the partnership between the two e-commerce firms.
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Giappone
Government keeps steady outlook on Japan’s economy, seeing ‘moderate recovery’ for fourth straight month
The government on Monday maintained its assessment that the economy has been recovering moderately in September, boosting the likelihood of the current expansion becoming the ...
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USA
With election looming, Aso may skip meeting of G-20 finance chiefs next month
Finance Minister Taro Aso may skip a meeting of the Group of 20 finance chiefs that kicks off Oct. 12 in Washington, with a Lower ...
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Francia
Banque de France: nel 2017 prevista economia in salita
(Teleborsa) - L'economia della Francia è accelerazione. Parola di François Villeroy de Galhau, governatore della Banque de France. In un intervista al quotidiano Midi...
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Giappone
Japan’s Abe triggers snap election amid North Korea crisis
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday called a snap election, seeking a fresh term at the helm of the world’s third-largest economy as tensions with nearby North Korea reach fever-pitch. Abe hopes to capitalise on a weak and fractured opposition to sweep back into power, as polls show him ...
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USA Nigeria
IPOB remains terrorist group, despite EU, US stance – Presidential aide
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has described as inconsequential the recognition accorded the Indigenous People of Biafra by some foreign nations as a non-terrorist group, despite Nigeria’s recent proscription and designation of the group as a terrorist organisation. Obono-Obla also disclosed that ...
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Cina Hong Kong
British lesbian wins Hong Kong visa rights in legal bid
A British lesbian on Monday won the right to live and work in Hong Kong with her partner in a landmark legal decision that could reduce more hurdles for same-sex couples in the city. QT, as she is referred to in court, entered into a civil partnership in Britain in ...
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Nigeria
TINAPA woos local businesses
The Management of TINAPA Business Resort Calabar says it is encouraging local businesses to own shops and business outlets to boost activities in the resort. Mr Ayiba Ayiba, Managing Director of the Resort, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Calabar that this was part of measures ...
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Nigeria
Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards
Popular Hip-hop singer Ice Prince and a veteran comedian Seyi Law, have been honoured with the “Peace Achievers Awards” by the Peace Ambassador Agency, an organisation that promotes national peace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo received the awards at the 6th anniversary of the annual Miss ...
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USA Venezuela Nigeria
U.S expands travel ban to include N’ Korea, Venezuela
The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. The White House said the restrictions follow a review of information sharing by foreign governments. The BBC reports President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on the matter late on Sunday. “Making America ...