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Authors assert that Palestinian rhetoric was "stifled" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
A number of internationally renowned authors and publishers have levied allegations against the Frankfurt Book Fair, alleging that it "stifled" Palestinian discourse in the wake of the Israeli conflict-induced cancellation of an awards ceremony intended to recognize a novel authored by ...
During this year's World Economic Forum, 39 organizations made commitments to improve health fairness around the world
On Thursday, the World Economic Forum announced that 39 companies from 9 different nations, including Salesforce, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca, have committed to addressing inequalities in global health. In addition to Anglo American, Deloitte, Gavi, Medtronic, Philips, Sanofi, and Takeda, the WEF Ann...
New movements to be seen with Coinbase and FairX
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- Coinbase sees a positive growth of 3% after it announces its plans to acquire U.S. derivatives exchange
This partnering would expand the crypto exchange’s offerings for retail and institutional clients and give them one spot t...
Japan holds electronics fair, low-carbon technology products become major attraction
Japan's annual electronics showcased more than 300 companies. The main attraction of the show was on cutting-edge technologies, which were designed to achieve carbon neutrality.
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- Japan’s annual electronics fair showcases low carbon ...
S. KOREA’S HANJIN HEAVY TO BE SOLD OFF TO DONGBU CORP.
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- S. Korea’s Hanjin Heavy to be sold off to Dongbu Corp.
- The company’s shares ended low on Friday trading at 7,650 won.
- KDB, creditor of Hanjin Heavy will sell 66.85 percent of its stake in the company to Dongbu...
KFTC PLANS TO REVISE E-COMMERCE TRANSACTION LAWS
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- KFTC plans to revise e-commerce transaction laws.
- The revision is to be made due to growing rise in online platform-based trade.
- KFTC will revise the 2002 Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce of the country.<...
DOOSAN HEAVY DECIDED TO SELL 35% OF ITS STAKE IN DOOSAN INFRACORE
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- Doosan Heavy decided to sell 35% of its stake in Doosan Infracore.
- Doosan Heavy will sell its stake for $757 million to Hyundai heavy Industries Holdings Co.
- Doosan Heavy disposed of 76 million shares of its construction ...
KFTC REVIEW THE DEAL BY KOREAN AIR TO BUY ASIANA AIRLINES INC.
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- KFTC review the deal by Korean Air to buy Asiana Airlines Inc.
- KFTC will see if the merger could constitute a monopoly or hurt market competition.
- Korean Air in November 2020 said that it will acquire its smaller rival As...
SACRAMENTO: SHOOTING AT ARDEN FAIR MALL; ONE DEAD, ANOTHER CRITICALLY INJURED
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• The shooter has fled the area but there is currently no active threat said the Sacramento Police Department
• The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said that they are currently assisting police at the scene, where an investigation is on
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KOREA TO EXERT FAIR PRACTISE LAWS TO OVERSEE BURGEONING E-COMMERCE MARKETPLACE
- Kim Jae-shin, vice-chairperson of the Fair Trade Commission of South Korea, said rules and regulations regarding the growing e-commerce platform businesses would continue to burgeon to maximize fair trade and competition at the Korea Herald Biz Forum held Tuesday. &...
INDUSTRY CONFEDERATES IN UK DEMAND POST-COVID RECOVERY
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- Industry confederates in UK want government to introduce eco-friendly jobs.
- Industry confederates want the use of low-carbon technologies to increase.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the United Kingdo...
AROUND $18.8 MILLION TO BE RETURNED BY AMAZON’S JAPAN UNIT TO ITS SUPPLIERS
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- Around $18.8 million to be returned by Amazon’s Japan unit to its suppliers.
- The company has pledged to do the above as part of their reforms submitted to JFTC.
- Amazon Japan is exempted from penalties.
- T...
JAPAN UNIT OF AMAZON INC. SUBMITS PROPOSED REFORMS TO THE JFTC
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- Japan unit of Amazon Inc. submits proposed reforms to the JFTC.
- If JFTC accepts the proposal it will be exempted from administrative penalties.
- Amazon Japan was investigated by JFTC in 2016.
- On July JFTC had n...
JFTC PUBLISHED A SURVEY ON CONVENIENCE STORES IF KEPT OPEN FOR 24 HOURS
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- JFTC published a survey on convenience stores if kept open for 24 hours.
- JFTC says it would be a contravention of laws against private monopolization.
- The survey was conducted between October 2019 and August 2020.
JOOR EXPANDS GLOBAL EVENT COVERAGE TO MIDDLE EAST AND JAPAN
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- JOOR is partnering with Arab Fashion Council and Japan Fashion Week Organization.
- Organizers of fashion weeks that JOOR is a part of want to create one-stop-shop for users.
JOOR, the world’s industry-standard digital...
MEGA TRADE FAIR IN CHINA GOES ONLINE
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- The growing political tensions between China and other countries has escalated the growth of anti-China sentiments.
- The coronavirus pandemic has urged to bring everything online including the mega-size trade show.
- Ca...
DALLAS: A 27-STORY HIGH RISE PLAN IN PLACE AMIDST THE COVID PANDEMIC
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- The project will be developed by Dallas-based real estate developer Trammell Crow Co.
- The unveiling of the finished 27 story tower slotted for 2023
As Texas reopened, a plan for a high rise for Uptown is already taking place. This ...
GENDER PAY GAP - SHE DESERVES CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN U.K
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- Average woman cocoa farmer earns as less as 23p a day.
- Women in the ivory coast have to not only do the domestic duties in the home but also have to work in the cocoa plantations.
- Fairtrade Foundation has launched a She Deserves ...
SOUTH KOREAN FTC FINDS ILLEGAL E-COMMERCE FACE MASK SELLERS
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- Fair Trade Commission finds fake sellers
- Hoarding of face masks and hand sanitizer punishable
There is a surge in demand for protective masks due to spread of COVID-19. According to the country’s anti-trust ...
NAVER FOUNDER LEE HAE JIN WATCHED CLOSELY BY FAIR TRADE COMMISSION
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- Fair Trade Commission, South Korea to prosecute Naver founder
- Naver denies claims made by FTC
South Korea’s search engine ‘Naver’ founder Lee Hae Jin has been re...