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中國上半年「新三樣」企業註銷近1.3萬家 官方數據打臉商務部

中國國家市場監管總局數據顯示，今年上半年新能源汽車、太陽能和鋰電池等「新三樣」相關企業註銷數量逼近1.3萬家，打臉商務部否認產能過剩的說法，多家知名車企與太陽能巨頭亦陷入虧損。

Trip.com Faces Potential US$295-885 Million Fine in China Anti-Monopoly Probe

Chinese regulator SAMR's anti-monopoly probes into Trip.com for alleged market dominance abuse could conclude as early as Monday, potentially leading to a fine of 2 billion to 6 billion yuan (US$295-885 million) under China's anti-monopoly law.

Tráfego no Estreito de Ormuz Diminui em Meio a Tensões Crescentes no Oriente Médio

Navios-tanque de GLP e petróleo passaram pelo Estreito de Ormuz, mas o tráfego diário geral diminuiu. Empresas de navegação e governos monitoram a rota após ataques iranianos e retaliações dos EUA, com embarcações desligando transponders.

Movimento de navios no Estreito de Ormuz diminui em meio a tensões EUA-Irã

O tráfego de navios no Estreito de Ormuz, vital para o comércio global de petróleo, registrou queda nesta semana. A diminuição ocorre em meio à escalada de tensões entre EUA e Irã, com empresas de navegação e governos monitorando a situação de perto.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account: Interest Rate, Investment, and Tax Benefits

The Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA), a government-backed savings scheme launched in 2015, offers an 8.2% annual interest rate. Parents can invest up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually for 15 years, building a tax-exempt corpus for a girl child's education and marriage, maturing in 21 years.

China Unveils National Standard for AI Agent Interconnection

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has introduced the first national standard for "Artificial Intelligence Agent Interconnection," aiming to create a unified identity management framework for AI agents to ensure secure cross-domain interaction and support enterprise AI adoption, according to CCTV.

Operans utbyggnad kritiseras för bristande framåtblick och design

Planer för en utbyggnad av Operan i Stockholm kritiseras för att vara "lappade och lagade" och sakna en tydlig framåtblick. Arkitekturen beskrivs som "smått brutalistisk" och att den inte håller ihop byggnaden. Kritiken riktas mot en ovilja att satsa ordentligt på kulturen, i kontrast till andra nordiska huvudstäder.

China Drafts Rules to Curb Subsidy Abuse by Food Delivery Platforms

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new rules to prevent food delivery platforms from misusing subsidies. The draft regulations aim to stop market disruption, selling goods at a loss, and forcing merchants into subsidy programs, addressing concerns about intense competition harming businesses, drivers, and consumers.

Bihar's Inland Fisheries Ecosystem to Get Boost with New Initiatives

Bihar's inland fisheries ecosystem will be strengthened with the launch of new initiatives, including an integrated aqua park in Bhojpur and a national fisheries development board regional center in Patna. These projects, involving over Rs 31 crore, aim to boost seed availability, promote technology, and increase farmer incomes.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: A Powerful Savings Tool for Girl Child Education

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a government-backed scheme, offers high interest rates (8.2%) and tax benefits for girl children. It allows parents to build a significant corpus for education through compounding over its 21-year tenure.

Tencent Holdings secures approval to acquire Ximalaya

Tencent Holdings has received conditional approval to acquire online audio platform Ximalaya, expanding its footprint in China's digital content ecosystem

Bihar cabinet expansion: CM Samrat keeps home, key portfolios; Nitish's son gets health

Bihar cabinet expansion: Nishant Kumar among leaders inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

Bihar's cabinet is set for a major expansion. Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, is poised to join the ministry. This move follows the NDA's victory in the assembly polls. Senior NDA leaders are expected to attend the ceremony. The expansion aims to strengthen the alliance and accelerate development in Bihar.

8 weeks into politics, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar may join Bihar cabinet today

In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account Offers 8.2% Interest Rate for April-June 2026 Quarter

The Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) offers an 8.2% annual interest rate for the April-June 2026 quarter, compounded annually. This government-backed scheme allows parents to invest in their daughter's long-term financial future with a minimum deposit of Rs 250 and maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh per financial year. The account matures in 21 years with contributions required for the first 15 years. Withdrawals for education are permitted after the account holder turns 18 or passes 10th standard.

Noida International Airport Appoints Nitu Samra as Interim CEO After Foreign CEO Denied Security Clearance

Noida International Airport has appointed Nitu Samra as interim CEO after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) denied security clearance to Christoph Schnellmann because he is not an Indian national. Samra, previously chief financial officer, will serve until the board finalizes a new chief executive. The airport received its aerodrome license from DGCA in March but still needs BCAS approval for its security programme. A 2011 BCAS order mandates that the CEO of any greenfield Indian airport must be its security coordinator.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Wins Trust Vote, Reaffirms NDA Unity After Nitish Kumar's Exit

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary comfortably won a trust vote in the 243-member state legislative assembly, reaffirming the NDA alliance's unity and completing the political transition following Nitish Kumar's resignation. The confidence motion was passed by BJP, JD(U) and other NDA constituents. Choudhary is the first BJP CM of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar who resigned to move to the Rajya Sabha.

Samrat Choudhary-led NDA Government Wins Trust Vote in Bihar Assembly

The NDA government, led by Samrat Choudhary, successfully secured a trust vote in the Bihar legislative assembly. The move solidifies the coalition's majority and marks a generational leadership shift in the state following Nitish Kumar's exit.

Beijing moves to clean up online ad ecosystem in first-of-its-kind campaign

China’s top market regulator will launch a six-month crackdown on the country’s internet advertising sector, targeting malpractices including the misuse of artificial intelligence, in what it described as its first campaign to clean up the broader online advertising ecosystem. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Thursday that the campaign comes as new risks – from AI misuse to traffic-driven marketing tactics – emerge alongside long-standing issues, even as data and...

Chinese Regulator Fines Seven Tech Platforms $528 Million After Probe Reveals Hidden Offices, Violent Clashes

China's market regulator fined seven tech platforms 3.6 billion yuan (US$528 million) after an antitrust probe revealed obstruction tactics. Investigators at Pinduoduo discovered a hidden office area, while PDD's security head led a group that stormed the site, hospitalizing an official with a head injury. A PDD employee was also caught passing and then swallowing notes with instructions to stay silent during questioning.

Bihar's Prohibition Law Under Scrutiny as New Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Takes Charge

Bihar's prohibition law faces uncertainty following leadership change as BJP's Samrat Choudhary becomes chief minister. While the ban is expected to continue in the near term, prohibition critics see hope for policy reversal. The article uses wordplay to explore whether the drinking tap might flow freely under the new administration, noting celebrations among BJP ranks that included virgin mojitos.

Chinese platforms fined 3.6b yuan for food safety violations amid cutthroat rivalry

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has levied more than 3.6 billion yuan (US$527.3 million) in fines on seven e-commerce and food delivery platforms and their representatives following an investigation, the regulator announced on Friday. SAMR said the seven platforms, which included retail and food delivery mainstays Pinduoduo (PDD), Meituan and JD.com, failed to properly verify food vendor licences and knowingly allowed unverified “ghost” catering services to operate. The...