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Chinese Embassy urges businesses to follow Guyana’s laws
See below full statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana: With regard to the meeting held by the Guyanese government recently on lawful business operations in Chinese-owned and Chinese-operated shops, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana issues...

Chinese lab sets new benchmark after building device that generates 180 million-degree temperatures: 'A major turning point'
"Verifies the feasibility." by Sam WestmorelandOctober 3, 2025 As China continues to research nuclear fusion technology, its largest reactor has cleared a major milestone that could be a turning point in the race for clean, affordable energy for...

India Initiates Probe Into Dumping Of Steel Items From China, Indonesia & Vietnam After Domestic Players Cite Concern
New Delhi: India has initiated a probe into an alleged dumping of certain steel items from China, Indonesia and Vietnam following a complaint by domestic players.The Commerce Ministry's arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has...
China’s 4 Massive Gold Hubs Exposed: Dollar’s End & Global Reset Incoming
The tectonic plates of global finance are shifting—and not in Washington’s favor. Dr. Nomi Prins, ex-Goldman insider, warns that the Shanghai Gold Exchange’s new offshore vaults in Hong Kong, Singapore, Zurich, and Dubai mark a decisive “time zone...

India News | Sabarimala Gold Row: SJR Kumar Accuses TDB Chief of Idol Theft, Slams Kerala Govt's Temple Fund Grab
Kochi (Kerala) [India], October 4 (ANI): On the Sabarimala gold row, Sabarimala Karma Samithi Convenor SJR Kumar accused the current Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President of involvement in the unauthorised removal of gold-plated idols in...
“India, Russia enjoy special, privileged strategic partnership”: MEA on 25 years special partnership
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal hailed the completion of 25 years of the India-Russia strategic partnership on Friday, saying that both countries enjoy a "special, privileged strategic...

India News | IMD Forecasts Moderate Rain with Thunderstorms and Lightning Across Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 4 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, due to a cyclonic circulation that is expected to bring moderate to heavy...

Bank Holiday Today? Are Banks Open or Closed on Saturday, October 4? Check Details
Mumbai, October 4: Is October 4 a bank holiday? People are searching online to find out whether October 4, the first Saturday of the month, is a bank holiday or not. They are also curious to know whether banks are open or closed today. The...

India News | Odisha's Gajapati Landslide: 2 Killed, Rescue Op Underway; CM Announces ₹4 Lakh Compensation
Gajapati (Odisha) [India], October 4 (ANI): Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Odisha's Gajapati district, claiming the lives of two individuals due to landslides. The deceased have been identified as Trinath Nayak from Bastriguda gram panchayat...

Bank Holiday Today, Oct 4: Are Banks Shut Or Operational On Saturday? Find Out
New Delhi: Several states across India are celebrating local festivals this weekend, which has left many people wondering whether banks will remain open or closed today, October 4, 2025. If you’re planning a visit to the bank or have important...

Asia demands a new playbook for philanthropy, collaboration and leadership
sia stands at an unmistakable crossroads. As a global economic powerhouse, the region accounted for nearly 60 percent of world growth in 2024, a remarkable achievement by any measure. Yet this progress now faces a formidable test. The convergence...

India's e-bus market rebounds: Why Delhi is outpacing Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI : Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Odisha saw a significant rise in e-bus sales in the first half of FY26 (April-September) compared with sales in the same period last fiscal, propelling the country's total e-bus sales to rise 37% to...

ASEAN aims to unify efforts on digital platforms
In an era where a single click bridges connections across nations, digital platforms now serve as the backbone of modern economies and societies. Yet, their rapid expansion has outstripped the ability of national regulators to keep pace. Across...

India's Olympic bid at risk due to doping athletes
NEW DELHI — Indian sports is battling to shake off its reputation for being one of the world's worst doping offenders, as the country pushes forward with an ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has...
Asean’s next big test: Winning from accelerated EU trade deals
If the 10-nation bloc’s corporates move quickly, the region could see a wave of new European investment and establish a stronger foothold in global supply chains THE European Union has signalled that it aims to conclude free trade agreements...

Chinese Investment In SpaceX Raises Questions About Foreign Influence Inside The Major Government Contractor
SpaceX loves blowing up rockets, overlooking sexual harassment and destroying the environment, but as a defense contractor, it also gets billions and billions of dollars in government contracts. As a defense contractor, we as a country also have...

Japan’s ruling party to pick new leader, hoping to revive fortunes
By Tim Kelly and Joseph Campbell TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s ruling party picks the country’s likely next prime minister on Saturday, aiming to regain public trust as voters reeling from rising prices turn to opposition groups promising big stimulus...

Chinese Embassy urges Chinese business owners to open local bank accounts and follow regulations and laws
The Chinese Embassy in Guyana is urging Chinese business owners to follow the country’s legal and regulatory framework before opening their business. The advice comes a week after, the Central Housing and Planning Authority and the City Council...

Nomura subsidiary eyes crypto license in Japan: report
Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. Summary Nomura-owned Laser Digital is preparing to apply for a crypto trading...

Finovate Global Netherlands: Insurtech, SME Financing, and Digital Banking
This week’s edition of Finovate Global reviews recent fintech news from the Netherlands. Dutch insurtech RISK acquires Amsterdam-based fintech Dyme Dutch insurtech RISK has acquired Amsterdam-based savings app Dyme. Terms of the transaction were...