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Mini Durians Priced at $1 per Kilogram Leave Me Unimpressed
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I stopped by a durian stall after seeing signs advertising “mini durians” at VND30,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram, hoping to find the popular variety from Thailand, only to be disappointed. The other day, when I visited the marketplace, I noticed numerous vendors offering durians alongside the road. Stalls marked at VND70,000 per kilo weren’t attracting…
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WHO and HYPREP Set to Launch Groundbreaking Cancer Study in Ogoniland
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Mkpoikana Udoma Port Harcourt — To address the enduring health effects caused by oil contamination in Ogoniland, HYPREP has declared a three-year initiative focused on human health surveillance. This project will be conducted alongside the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, known as IARC. The study, which begins in July, will…
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Moroccan Regulator Sounds Alarm on Fragile Markets, Calls for Wider Investor Engagement
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The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has released a warning about the inherent weaknesses in the structure of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, highlighting its heavy dependence on institutional investors as well as insufficient involvement from retail investors and small to medium-sized businesses. The AMMC’s recently published 2024 annual report, entitled “Capital Markets in Figures,”…
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UK-US Trade Deal Could Save Jobs, JLR Asserts
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A leading automobile company has expressed approval for the recently agreed upon trade agreement between the UK and US, stating that it will aid in safeguarding employment positions. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new deal that reduces tariffs on most UK car exports to 10% from the previous rate of 27.5%, which…
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Africa Urged to Adopt Innovative Strategies for Boosting Health Funding
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By Sharon Atieno Despite a pledge to dedicate 15 percent of their budgets to healthcare, African nations continue to struggle with inadequate funding for health services. The reduction in financial support from donors is expected to exacerbate this issue further. Against this background, specialists at the Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) conference urged for novel…
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Casablanca Stock Exchange Ends Session in Red
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The Casablanca Stock Exchange ended lower on Thursday as its main indicator, the MASI, decreased by 0.09%, closing at 17,595.84 points. The MASI 20, comprising the 20 most traded shares, declined by 0.04% to reach 1,434.7 points. In contrast, the MASI ESG, an indicator for firms with superior ESG scores as evaluated by Moody’s…
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Trump Snubs MAGA Voters as Bid to Undermine Biden Fails, Analyst Says
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Donald Trump recently made a concerted attempt to overturn a policy implemented during Joe Biden’s tenure, which ended up adversely affecting his supporters, as per a recent report. Greg Sargent , a staff writer for the New Republic, noted over the weekend that the president became upset about a Biden-era initiative titled with the…
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UK Poised for Bigger EU Deal Following US Agreement
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The significant diplomatic achievement is that this allows the UK to pursue a comprehensive EU agreement covering aspects like food standards. Financially speaking, this agreement with the US is comparatively modest, but it holds significant importance for particular industries. It mitigates much of the trade harm caused by Trump’s initial statement, particularly affecting the…
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State’s Push to Enhance Health Services for Better Public Welfare
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The Gambela State Health Bureau has reported continuous initiatives to boost public health in partnership with major stakeholders, striving to increase healthcare availability and fairness throughout the area. In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Gambela State Health Bureau Chief Dr. Abel Assefa highlighted several initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare system.…
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Mark-Odigie’s $Money2_0: Empowering 2,500 Nigerians in a Game-Changing Financial Summit
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Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie, a prominent figure in financial education and the creator of REB360, plans to gather more than 2,500 Nigerians for the highly anticipated Game of Money 2.0 Conference on May 10, 2025. The event will occur by 8 am at the Kingsway International Christian Centre located in Maryland, Lagos. It aims to…