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South Korean Bill Takes Aim At Businesses And Human Rights
Forbes
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A bill under consideration by the Korean National Assembly could have ramification on businesses and ... More their human rights obligations around the world.Getty South Korea is considering legislation that would impose legally binding human...
Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador
Lakeshore PBS - Indiana
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July 18, 2025
PANAMA CITY, Panama —El Salvador has lost one more human rights group. The country's most prominent human rights group, Cristosal, announced on Thursday that it's being forced to shut down its operations in the Central American country. The group...
Japan’s GPIF Research Finds Some ESG Factors Boost Corporate Value
Chief Investment Officer
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July 17, 2025
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund conducted in-depth research that found that the fund’s use of environmental, social and justice factors when making investments is “contributing to the improvement of corporate value and investment...
China backs Russia’s initiative to revive Russia-India-China troika
The Arunachal Times
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July 17, 2025
[KJM Varma] BEIJING, 17 Jul: China on Thursday expressed its support for Russia’s initiative to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, saying the trilateral cooperation not only serves the interest of the three countries but also the...
China pushes forward with people-oriented high-quality urban development
Beijing Review
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"This significant judgment not only reveals new characteristics of urban development in our country but also provides direction for future urban work," said Wang Kai, president of the China Academy of Urban Planning & Design. The urbanization rate...
India's EV charging infra expands 5-fold, yet 1 station serves 235 vehicles
ETEnergyworld.com
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July 18, 2025
India's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is growing rapidly, with the number of public EV charging stations registering a five-fold increase from FY22 to early FY25, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report stated that...
Japan found $26 billion treasure under ocean but an innovation could keep it buried forever
The Times of India
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July 18, 2025
Japan’s deep-sea discovery near Minami-Tori-shima, a remote island over 1,200 miles from Tokyo, was seen as a major breakthrough. The seabed holds an estimated $26 billion worth of cobalt and nickel—critical metals used in electric vehicle...
China builds development momentum through self-reliance and global engagement
People's Daily Online
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A succession of prominent international gatherings recently held across China has provided the world with comprehensive insights into the country's development trajectory. The 20th Western China International Fair concluded with record contracted...
China's online literature market revenue soars to $6.9b in 2024
China Daily
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The web literature pavilion of the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair held on June 21 at the National Convention Center drew crowds of young Chinese readers to author signings. [Photo by Guo Yanqi/chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING -- The revenue of...
India News | PM Modi to Launch Multiple Development Projects in Bihar, West Bengal
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore and Rs 5,000 crore, respectively. He will also address a public...
Chinese tourists flock to cooler northeast for summer escape amid heatwaves
People's Daily Online
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CHANGCHUN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- With heat waves gripping the hemisphere, China's cool northeast is experiencing a boom in summer tourism as people escape the heat. In China's northeastern provinces of Jilin, Heilongjiang and Liaoning, located...
India poised to lead global creative economy through AI-powered innovation
The Hans India
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July 18, 2025
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is taking bold strides to position India at the forefront of the global creative economy with the strategic use of artificial intelligence, said Union I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju. Addressing...
Japan’s Basic Policy 2025 Strengthens Space Industry
National Law Review
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July 17, 2025
Demonstrating Japan’s intention to fortify its space policy and support the growth of space businesses, the government approved the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025 (Basic Policy 2025) on June 13, 2025. This important...
Historic milestone as Samia unveils Development Vision 2050
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited national development blueprint—Vision 2050—with President Samia Suluhu Hassan calling it a historic milestone and a firm foundation for the country’s socio-economic transformation over...
India News | PM to Visit Bihar's Motihari on Friday, to Unveil Projects Worth Rs 7,200 Cr, Address Rally
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Patna, Jul 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday visit Motihari in Bihar's East Champaran district, where he will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore. The PM will also address a public rally at Gandhi...
India News | Naxalism is Breathing Its Last in Bastar Due to Efforts of Security Forces: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has emphasised that Naxalism is breathing its last in Bastar region due to the efforts of the security forces. A youth from naxal-affected Bijapur visited...
China’s Ministry of Public Security Announces the Issuance of “Opinions on Combating Intellectual Property Crimes in Accordance with the Law to Serve High-Quality Development”
National Law Review
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July 17, 2025
On July 16, 2025, China’s Ministry of Public Security (PSB) announced the release of the “Opinions on Combatting Intellectual Property Crimes in Accordance with the Law to Serve High-Quality Development” (关于依法打击知识产权犯罪服务高质量发展的意见) although no copy...
India vs England 4th Test: Ajinkya Rahane's Bold Advice To Gautam Gambhir
Zee News
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With the five-match Test series on a knife’s edge, India finds itself trailing 1-2 after three fiercely contested encounters against England. As the team prepares for the fourth Test in Manchester, former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has...
Historic Six Mile Log Cabin Undergoes Rehabilitation
The Bibb Voice - Alabama
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July 18, 2025
Have you noticed the log cabin under renovation, just off of Highway 25, North of Centreville, and near the Stella Jones pole plant in Six Mile ? About five years ago (2020) State Senator April Weaver and her husband Darrel acquired a well worn &...
India News | Rupee Rises 6 Paise to 86.06 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 86.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of a weaker greenback and a marginal drop in global crude oil prices. However, steady foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains...