China aiming for growth of 'around 5 percent' in 2025: official document
China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday showed, an ambitious goal as Beijing faces down an intensifying trade war with the United States and deepening economic doldrums at home.
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Advocacy group fears US will steer broadband cash to Musk
An internet rights group on Tuesday raised alarm over reports the United States may steer billions of dollars to Elon Musk's Starlink by making changes to a rural broadband deployment program.
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Trump gives Chevron a month to 'wind down' Venezuela operations
The United States on Tuesday gave energy giant Chevron just one month to stop its operations in Venezuela, delivering a heavy blow to cash-strapped authorities in Caracas.
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Alcaraz chases third straight Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz will take a softly-softly approach as he vies to become just the third man to win three straight titles at Indian Wells, where he could find a member of that exclusive club, Novak Djokovic, standing in his way in the quarter-finals.
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IXOPAY Launches Payment Account Reference Solution, Deepening Customer Insights in Digital Commerce
PAR provides a single, non-sensitive identifier that connects all transactions tied to a payment account
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Aussie Open champ Keys tries to temper Indian Wells expectations
Madison Keys says staying grounded in the wake of her breakthrough Grand Slam title at the Australian Open will be key to building on that success as she heads into the Indian Wells hard court tournament this week.
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China's Liu Jiakun wins Pritzker Prize, 'Nobel' for architecture
The Pritzker Prize, dubbed the "Nobel" for architecture, was awarded Tuesday to China's Liu Jiakun, who was recognized for designs that celebrate "everyday lives."
Read moreCanada, Mexico could see relief from tariffs, Trump official hints
The US commerce secretary on Tuesday said President Donald Trump could dial down huge tariffs on Canada and Mexico this week while maintaining pressure on China, hours after Canada's premier attacked the United States' "dumb" trade war.
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Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after Trump pressure
Under fierce pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong firm Hutchison said Tuesday it had agreed to sell its lucrative Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium.
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Dortmund did not 'push past the pain' in Lille draw, says Can
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can said his side failed to "push past the pain barrier" in Tuesday's 1-1 home draw with Lille in their Champions League last-16 first leg.
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