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China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources
PoliticsSCMP4mo ago

China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources

Beijing has called for all hands on deck to work out what ever-unpredictable US President Donald Trump might demand when he sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a few weeks. Several sources, all speaking on condition of anonymity, said various Chinese government departments had been told to research and assess the US leader’s potential demands and come up with possible concessions Beijing could put on the table. According to the sources, the entities included China’s Ministry ...

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March
BusinessSCMP4mo ago

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15, marking a critical milestone in a major infrastructure overhaul designed to enhance the reliability of the city’s ageing rail network. The rail giant said on Tuesday that the new system had passed rigorous safety tests and received approval from the relevant government departments. “This marks a very important milestone in the upgrade of our urban lines’ signalling system...

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’
BusinessSCMP4mo ago

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’

China is gearing up to harness the extended Lunar New Year holiday to attract more spending by international tourists, as the country looks to shake off a recent economic slowdown and pivot towards consumption-driven growth. In a rare joint initiative by nine central government departments, Beijing announced plans earlier this month to turn the holiday – which this year began on Sunday and runs through February 23 – into a “consumption feast that links regions and engages everyone”. The move...

Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Owner Sought Amid Blame Game Over Lapses
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Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Owner Sought Amid Blame Game Over Lapses

A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, many of whom were medical tourists. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the absconding owner, while police and government departments are shifting blame over alleged safety lapses and violations.

Slovenian Government Restructuring Law Nears Approval
Politicsdelo2mo ago

Slovenian Government Restructuring Law Nears Approval

Proposed amendments to Slovenia's government law, which include a reduction in the number of government departments, are expected to receive parliamentary support. The changes are currently being debated, with discussions on their potential beneficiaries.

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?
PoliticsSCMP4mo ago

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T), intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year, even as the government moves to curb recurrent spending, while the environmental branch and public broadcaster face sharp cuts of 70 and 28 per cent, respectively. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will expand its civil service workforce by 16 per cent in 2026-27 – the largest increase among all departments ...

Bulgarian Budget Faces Cuts and Austerity Measures
Politicsdnevnik-bg20d ago

Bulgarian Budget Faces Cuts and Austerity Measures

Bulgaria's national budget is expected to undergo significant cuts and austerity measures across nearly all government departments, according to the chairman of the 'Progressive Bulgaria' parliamentary group, Petar Vitanov.