China Extends Price Preference in Government Procurement to Foreign-Funded Firms
China's Ministry of Finance announced a 20% price preference for domestically produced goods in government procurement, equally benefiting foreign-funded companies meeting specific domestic content requirements, with the policy open for public comment until January 4, 2025.
China Extends Price Preference in Government Procurement to Foreign-Funded Firms
China's Ministry of Finance announced a 20% price preference for domestically produced goods in government procurement, equally benefiting foreign-funded companies meeting specific domestic content requirements, with the policy open for public comment until January 4, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
TEDA Unveils New Policies to Boost Foreign Investment
TEDA, a major Chinese economic zone, announced new preferential policies for foreign companies on its 40th anniversary, aiming to lead nationwide in breakthroughs across various sectors, including attracting over $69.56 billion in foreign investment by the end of 2023.
TEDA Unveils New Policies to Boost Foreign Investment
TEDA, a major Chinese economic zone, announced new preferential policies for foreign companies on its 40th anniversary, aiming to lead nationwide in breakthroughs across various sectors, including attracting over $69.56 billion in foreign investment by the end of 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Opposes Nippon Steel's Bid for U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the Japanese company promising $1 billion in upgrades and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's attempts to mediate a deal protecting jobs and stee...
Trump Opposes Nippon Steel's Bid for U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the Japanese company promising $1 billion in upgrades and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's attempts to mediate a deal protecting jobs and stee...
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56% Bias Score
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
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44% Bias Score
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
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36% Bias Score
Zambia's New Steel Plant
A Chinese firm commissions a new steel plant in Zambia, boosting local production and symbolizing enhanced Sino-Zambian relations.
Zambia's New Steel Plant
A Chinese firm commissions a new steel plant in Zambia, boosting local production and symbolizing enhanced Sino-Zambian relations.
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"China Grants 20% Price Preference to Domestic Goods in Public Procurement, Including Foreign-Funded Enterprises"
"China's Ministry of Finance announced a 20% price preference for domestically manufactured goods in public procurement, extending equal treatment to foreign-funded enterprises, effective after a public comment period ending January 4, 2025; this policy prioritizes industrial products and aims to fo...
"China Grants 20% Price Preference to Domestic Goods in Public Procurement, Including Foreign-Funded Enterprises"
"China's Ministry of Finance announced a 20% price preference for domestically manufactured goods in public procurement, extending equal treatment to foreign-funded enterprises, effective after a public comment period ending January 4, 2025; this policy prioritizes industrial products and aims to fo...
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36% Bias Score
Morocco Invests 550 Billion Dirhams in Fès-Meknès for Job Creation
The Moroccan government is investing 550 billion dirhams in the Fès-Meknès region by 2026 to create 500,000 jobs through projects like the Ain Cheggag Industrial Acceleration Zone and Fès Smart Factory, aiming to boost regional economic development and reduce inequalities.
Morocco Invests 550 Billion Dirhams in Fès-Meknès for Job Creation
The Moroccan government is investing 550 billion dirhams in the Fès-Meknès region by 2026 to create 500,000 jobs through projects like the Ain Cheggag Industrial Acceleration Zone and Fès Smart Factory, aiming to boost regional economic development and reduce inequalities.
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40% Bias Score
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
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32% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Resolute Mining Pays Millions to Resolve Mali Tax Dispute
An Australian gold mining company paid a hefty sum to resolve a tax dispute with Mali after its CEO and employees were detained.
Resolute Mining Pays Millions to Resolve Mali Tax Dispute
An Australian gold mining company paid a hefty sum to resolve a tax dispute with Mali after its CEO and employees were detained.
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Downturn and Foreign Investment
Germany's economy is facing a recession, leading to increased foreign takeovers. Structural challenges, including labor shortages and underinvestment, are hindering growth. China is emerging as a key partner for German businesses.
Germany's Economic Downturn and Foreign Investment
Germany's economy is facing a recession, leading to increased foreign takeovers. Structural challenges, including labor shortages and underinvestment, are hindering growth. China is emerging as a key partner for German businesses.
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0% Bias Score