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China extends anti-dumping duties on Japanese, Indian ODCB for 5 years
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday a decision to extend anti-dumping duties on ortho-dichlorobenzene (ODCB) imports from Japan and India for five years, effective Jan. 23, 2025. This decision follows…
Israel piles on criticism of Australia over antisemitism while answers to key questions elude authorities
The Israeli and Albanese governments are again at loggerheads publicly over Australia’s escalating antisemitism, amid speculation about who could be paying “criminals for hire” to make attacks. Australian Federal Police…
China unveils measures to expand financial opening up
China on Wednesday revealed a guideline, outlining 20 measures to expand financial opening up in the country’s pilot free trade zones and a free trade port. These measures, focusing on…
Pakistan: Mari Energies to acquire 5% stake in Kohesultan Mining Company
Mari Energies Limited (MARI), formerly Mari Petroleum Company Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 5% stake in Kohesultan Mining Company Limited (KMCL). On Wednesday, the listed…
Reunion journey of truck driver couple ahead of Spring Festival
On regular days, truck driver Kong Lingjian and his wife Wang Yanqing mainly transport goods between Hangzhou of east China’s Zhejiang Province and the areas around Wuhan of central China’s…
Pakistan: SIFC reviews progress on key economic initiatives to boost investment
The committee emphasised the importance of close coordination among stakeholders to accelerate industrialisation. The executive committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held its 12th meeting on Wednesday to…