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Strategic Collaboration to Advance Education and Digital Skills in China

Cs news12 months ago05 mins

Murdoch University and Oracle (China) Software Systems Co., Ltd have unveiled a landmark collaboration tailored for Chinese students. Amid rapid advances in technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and big data, the partnership embodies their shared vision of merging academic excellence with industry-aligned training—combining Oracle’s technology and product certifications with Murdoch’s international academic resources…

Kingston London Road business applies to sell alcohol

Cs news12 months ago03 mins

BBD Wholesale UK Ltd, of 163 London Road, submitted the application to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames on September 15. If approved, the licence would allow the business to sell alcohol by retail for consumption off the premises from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday. Orders could then be delivered within seven days….

14 injured after Hong Kong coach strikes footbridge, loses front roof section

Cs news12 months ago01 mins

Fourteen people were injured in Hong Kong after a coach struck a footbridge and had the front of its roof ripped off near the Heung Yuen Wai checkpoint on Tuesday. Police received a report at 12.12pm after the coach went up an auxiliary road linked to Lin Ma Hang Road in Ta Kwu Ling and…

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North Korea's Kim to Xi: to Develop China Ties No Matter How Global Order Changes, KCNA Says

Cs news12 months ago01 mins

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jin Ping his country would steadily develop ties with China “no matter how the international situation may change” in a message sent on China’s national foundation day on Wednesday, state media reported. (Reporting by Jack … Source link

Philippines hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake, dozens dead – DW – 10/01/2025

Cs news12 months ago04 mins

A strong and shallow 6.9 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines has killed at least 26 people and left over 140 injured, authorities said on Wednesday. The epicenter of the quake was about 19 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of the coastal city of Bogo in the central Cebu province. It was 5 kilometers (3 miles) deep…

San Francisco city leaders look to boost tourism from China

Cs news12 months ago04 mins

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco city leaders are working to bring Chinese visitors back to the city. Luring visitors from China What we know: On the mayor’s balcony at San Francisco’s City Hall, Mayor Daniel Lurie and China’s Consul General to San Francisco, Zhang Jianmin raised the Chinese flag to honor Chinese National Day, honoring…

Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption

Cs news12 months ago04 mins

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance after reports on Wednesday that a state-run Chinese iron ore buyer had told steelmakers and traders to temporarily stop buying shipments from global mining giant BHP. China Mineral Resources Group Co.’s move against the world’s biggest…

Opinion | Hong Kong has the momentum, now it needs to build global trust

Cs news12 months ago03 mins

Hong Kong has once again displayed its resilience. The city retained its No 3 ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index, just behind New York and London, while initial public offerings surged eightfold in the first half of 2025. For the first time since 2019, Hong Kong held the top spot in global IPO fundraising….

Markets live updates: BHP shares slide as miner tight-lipped on China ban reports, PM ‘concerned’

Cs news12 months ago025 mins

42m agoWed 1 Oct 2025 at 2:22am Market snapshot at midday ASX 200: -0.4% to 8,812 points Australian dollar: -0.2% to 66.0 US cents Nikkei: -1.1% to 44,430 points S&P 500: +0.4% to 6,688 points Nasdaq: +0.3% to 22,660 points FTSE: +0.5% to 9,350 points EuroStoxx: +0.5% to 558 points Spot gold: +0.2% to $US3,866/ounce…

Why is the US government headed towards a shutdown? What does it mean?

Cs news12 months ago04 mins

The US government is headed towards a formal shutdown, with last ditch efforts to pass a bill crafted by Republicans as a short-term measure to fund the government through November 21 failed. The Senate vote was 55 to 45 on Tuesday evening, while the Republicans need at least 60 votes to ensure the passage of…