Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
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China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024
China's economy grew significantly in 2024, contributing almost 30 percent to global growth, driven by government support, increased consumer spending, record foreign investment, and a recovering property market.
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024
China's economy grew significantly in 2024, contributing almost 30 percent to global growth, driven by government support, increased consumer spending, record foreign investment, and a recovering property market.
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Foreign Investment Floods Brazilian Football After Regulatory Changes
Following a \$2 billion debt crisis in 2020, Brazilian football clubs were allowed to accept outside investment, leading to acquisitions like John Textor's purchase of Botafogo and potential deals such as Evangelos Marinakis's interest in Vasco da Gama, driven by low costs, lack of financial fair pl...
Foreign Investment Floods Brazilian Football After Regulatory Changes
Following a \$2 billion debt crisis in 2020, Brazilian football clubs were allowed to accept outside investment, leading to acquisitions like John Textor's purchase of Botafogo and potential deals such as Evangelos Marinakis's interest in Vasco da Gama, driven by low costs, lack of financial fair pl...
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Greek Student Housing Costs Surge 91.5% Since 2015
Greek student housing rental costs have skyrocketed 91.5% since 2015, with Athens and Patras seeing increases of 115.7% and 112.5% respectively, due to increased demand and short-term rentals, prompting private investment in new student housing.
Greek Student Housing Costs Surge 91.5% Since 2015
Greek student housing rental costs have skyrocketed 91.5% since 2015, with Athens and Patras seeing increases of 115.7% and 112.5% respectively, due to increased demand and short-term rentals, prompting private investment in new student housing.
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36% Bias Score
Guangxi Attracts 52 Private Investment Deals
Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region attracted 52 private investment deals totaling an unspecified amount on Monday, focusing on sectors like new materials and green chemicals, with 44 projects involving key domestic areas and the China-ASEAN Industrial Park securing 31 projects worth 80.9 percent of th...
Guangxi Attracts 52 Private Investment Deals
Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region attracted 52 private investment deals totaling an unspecified amount on Monday, focusing on sectors like new materials and green chemicals, with 44 projects involving key domestic areas and the China-ASEAN Industrial Park securing 31 projects worth 80.9 percent of th...
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52% Bias Score
Algeria Launches Phase Two of Investment Reforms, Targeting 20,000 Projects
Algeria's Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) launched phase two of its investment reforms, aiming to attract 20,000 investment projects in five years by improving its one-stop shop, land allocation, and collaboration with local authorities.
Algeria Launches Phase Two of Investment Reforms, Targeting 20,000 Projects
Algeria's Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) launched phase two of its investment reforms, aiming to attract 20,000 investment projects in five years by improving its one-stop shop, land allocation, and collaboration with local authorities.
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40% Bias Score
China's Economy Shows Resilience in 2024, Contributing Nearly 30% to Global Growth
In 2024, China's economy grew steadily, contributing nearly 30 percent to global growth, driven by government initiatives stimulating consumption (sales of white goods and autos increased by 22.2 percent and 6.6 percent respectively in November), attracting record foreign investment (52,379 foreign-...
China's Economy Shows Resilience in 2024, Contributing Nearly 30% to Global Growth
In 2024, China's economy grew steadily, contributing nearly 30 percent to global growth, driven by government initiatives stimulating consumption (sales of white goods and autos increased by 22.2 percent and 6.6 percent respectively in November), attracting record foreign investment (52,379 foreign-...
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£145 Billion in British Companies Acquired in 2024 Amidst Concerns Over London's Financial Standing
British companies worth £145 billion were acquired in 2024, a 51% increase from 2023, with foreign buyers accounting for £74 billion (51%), raising concerns about London's standing as a global listing venue.
£145 Billion in British Companies Acquired in 2024 Amidst Concerns Over London's Financial Standing
British companies worth £145 billion were acquired in 2024, a 51% increase from 2023, with foreign buyers accounting for £74 billion (51%), raising concerns about London's standing as a global listing venue.
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Greece Launches Initiative to Attract Foreign Universities
Greece opens a two-month application period (January 2-March 1) for foreign universities to establish branches, aiming to become a regional education hub and reduce the outflow of Greek students abroad; the government expects significant interest from prestigious international institutions.
Greece Launches Initiative to Attract Foreign Universities
Greece opens a two-month application period (January 2-March 1) for foreign universities to establish branches, aiming to become a regional education hub and reduce the outflow of Greek students abroad; the government expects significant interest from prestigious international institutions.
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China-Egypt Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Development
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty's recent visit to China celebrated a decade of comprehensive strategic partnership, marked by a surge in Chinese investment, bilateral trade nearing $16 billion in 2023, and joint infrastructure projects like the LRT system and the TEDA Suez Economic and Trad...
China-Egypt Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Development
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty's recent visit to China celebrated a decade of comprehensive strategic partnership, marked by a surge in Chinese investment, bilateral trade nearing $16 billion in 2023, and joint infrastructure projects like the LRT system and the TEDA Suez Economic and Trad...
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44% Bias Score
Guangxi Attracts 52 Investment Deals, Boosting Economic Development
Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region signed 52 investment deals on Monday, totaling an unspecified amount, with 44 involving partnerships with other major Chinese regions and 31 located in the China-ASEAN Industrial Park, demonstrating strong private sector interest in Guangxi's strategic location and i...
Guangxi Attracts 52 Investment Deals, Boosting Economic Development
Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region signed 52 investment deals on Monday, totaling an unspecified amount, with 44 involving partnerships with other major Chinese regions and 31 located in the China-ASEAN Industrial Park, demonstrating strong private sector interest in Guangxi's strategic location and i...
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60% Bias Score
Foreign Investment in China's High-Tech Sector Surges
Multinational corporations are boosting investments in China's high-tech sector, driven by government support for technological innovation and industrial modernization, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in foreign direct investment in high-tech manufacturing during the first eleven months...
Foreign Investment in China's High-Tech Sector Surges
Multinational corporations are boosting investments in China's high-tech sector, driven by government support for technological innovation and industrial modernization, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in foreign direct investment in high-tech manufacturing during the first eleven months...
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40% Bias Score