Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies view inflation and geopolitical risks as threats to a global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that already is “asynchronous” due to uneven …
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Sustainability in the Spotlight at Beijing 2022
Beijing 2022’s sustainability efforts were in the spotlight today at the Olympic Games Beijing 2022. Northampton, MA –News Direct– International Olympic Committee “As the world is racing to avoid …
Kamila Valieva falls apart and misses out on medal in Beijing
Nine days after being notified of a failed drugs test, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva finally fell apart in front of the watching world on Thursday night, finishing out of the medals following a dramatic …
World Bank arm working with firms part of China’s anti-Uyghur campaign: Report
Report published by US-based think tank says IFC clients active in China’s Xinjiang, Beijing says report ‘full of lies’ – Anadolu Agency …
China-EU relations: Xi, Macron phone call ‘will help ease friction’ that stalled investment deal
The two leaders made special mention of bilateral trade in areas such as agriculture, finance, aviation and commerce, as well as cooperation in climate change Analysts say the phone call could lay the …
China Talks To France & Reports FDI Increase Of +11%
Asian equities were mostly higher overnight following mixed performance in the US on Wednesday, though Japan, India, and the Philippines were off.
‘It’s Like a Kick in the Teeth’: Norton Rose Hong Kong Partners React to Firm’s China-Centric Strategy
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Hong Kong office relies on a small group of capital markets partners. But where will the firm’s plans to focus almost entirely on China work and Mandarin speakers leave its …
Charlie Munger defends windowless dorms and China investments
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business A conversation with 98-year old Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger is never dull. Munger talked about his reasons for investing in China, how he still h …
Mikaela Shiffrin feels like a ‘joke’ after third failure to finish in Beijing
Mikaela Shiffrin admitted she felt like a “joke” after failing to finish her third event at the Beijing Olympic Games on Thursday when she skied out during the slalom portion of the women’s combined …
Team USA’s Men’s Bobsled Team Helped Finance Their Olympic Journey with a Nearly-Nude Calendar
“We’re a very close team. Shooting the calendar was a fun experience. It wasn’t awkward; it wasn’t anything that was a burden,” said Team USA’s men’s bobsled team member Jimmy Reed …
Finnish skier crashes into cameraman in scary scene at Beijing halfpipe qualifier
The collision didn’t cause any serious injuries, but it did leave Jon Sallinen with the lowest score of the qualifying round.
Development bank accused of lending millions to companies allegedly linked to forced labor in Xinjiang
But new research suggests the organization, which operates under the World Bank Group, has been providing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans to companies that may be relying on forced labor from …
China’s digital currency sees muted Olympic debut
Olympics in Beijing are part of a big financial experiment. China’s new digital currency is one of only three forms of payment useable at venues. Dubbed e-CNY, it can be used with a phone app,…
