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11 articlesRare earth strategy provides βopportunities for Africaβ as US attempts to counter China
The US is shifting its critical minerals strategy to fund African processing and mining infrastructure, acknowledging it cannot yet match China's integrated supply chain capabilities. A US development finance official notes the US and Europe lack the industrial backing for processing and downstream manufacturing that China has established.
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CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early, drawing on growing reserves
CUHK's council chairman announced the institution will use its reserves to repay a HK$4 billion government loan owed by its debt-ridden private hospital ahead of schedule. A Legislative Council health panel discussion on CUHK Medical Centre's finances was postponed due to time constraints.
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Chinaβs finance ministry allocates $6.7 billion for pre-school education this year
China's finance ministry has allocated 45.8 billion yuan ($6.73 billion) to support pre-school education development in the current year, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The announcement reflects government commitment to early childhood education funding.
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South Sudanβs President Kiir sacks army chief, finance minister in latest reshuffle
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed the country's military chief and a finance minister who had served for less than two weeks. The article reports this as part of a pattern of personnel reshuffles in the government. The sourcing relies on state media reports without additional context or analysis.
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Hongkongers to pay only HK$240 a year for leukaemia drug after system shake-up
Hong Kong health authorities have begun subsidizing Dasatinib, a leukaemia drug, reducing annual patient costs from HK$500,000 to HK$240. The reclassification from self-financed to subsidized medication will benefit over 400 cancer patients, with the government allocating HK$49 million in additional annual spending.
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Betting on long Treasury bonds when yields near 5% has been a slam-dunk trade over the past few years. Is this time different?
A financial analysis piece questions whether long Treasury bond investments remain profitable as yields approach 5%, citing former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's statement that there are no easy backup plans if the U.S. cannot finance its debt.
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Moving in together? Have these 4 essential money talks first.
A MarketWatch article advising couples to discuss finances before moving in together, using the hook of discovering a partner's hidden debt as a cautionary scenario. The piece appears to outline four essential money conversations couples should have.
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EU parties misspent β¬1.5M in European election campaign, documents show
EU Parliament's finance report found that almost all parties and foundations violated campaign spending rules during the European election, with β¬1.5M in misspent funds documented. The report indicates systemic compliance failures across the political spectrum.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, Finance Minister Smotrich makes explosive comments
A Jerusalem Post news roundup covers rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and includes comments from Finance Minister Smotrich. The piece presents itself as a curated summary of top stories without detailed reporting.
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Milken-adjacent Power100 attendees aim to reclaim the DEI in finance narrative
Blueprint Capital is hosting a Power100 weekend event to convene diverse leaders in finance, positioning it as an effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) narratives in the financial sector ahead of the Milken Institute Global Conference.
UK eyes joining EUβs β¬90 billion Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
The UK is in preliminary talks with the European Commission to join a β¬90 billion EU loan program for Ukraine. Participation would allow Britain to compete for defence contracts financed by the loan, though the UK would need to cover some interest costs to be eligible.
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