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China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of Covid-19 spike
Chinese regulator has warned against price inflation, collusion, price discrimination, misleading propaganda and hoarding.
Putin says Russia could adopt US’ preemptive strike concept
He said Moscow might need to amend its military doctrine by introducing the possibility of a preemptive strike.
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French foie gras in short supply, forcing farmers to adapt
Some farmers say they are using female ducks and geese to produce the luxury treat.
December 10 2022
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World population hits 8 billion: A feat to feed every new child
Global population growth is slowing down but stories from developing nations like the Philippines still paint a bleak picture.
Moves by US Congress to strengthen Taiwan, confront China spell rockier relations ahead
It still requires Senate passage and the signature of President Joe Biden to become law.
Chandni Chowk redevelopment looks to beautify a historic part of India’s capital city
The Delhi government, in the first phase of redevelopment, revamped a 1.3km main market road.
‘What’s your horoscope sign?’: Taiwanese look to the stars for ‘cankao’ and fun
Widespread craze for horoscopes has translated to fame and business opportunities.
Climate Change
UN conference in Montreal aims to hammer out urgent deal to save nature
COP15 regarded as last chance to win agreement on a new deal to halt and reverse the dangerous destruction of nature.
Renewables will overtake coal by early 2025, IEA says
The pattern is driven in large part by the global energy crisis linked to the war in Ukraine.
New global platform to enhance transparency of carbon markets rolled out in S’pore
CAD Trust can reduce the risk of double counting – where the same carbon credit is issued more than once by multiple registries.
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