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An interpreter introduces a painting during the preview of the exhibition, titled “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West”, at the Hong Kong Museum of Art on April 23, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)A landmark exhibition featuring over 100 selected artworks, including those by renowned artists Claude Monet, Zhang Daqian, and Wen Zhengming, was unveiled at the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) on Thursday.The exhibition, titled Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West, delves into the artistic interpretations of Chinese and Western gardens, from ancient to contemporary times, highlighting these gardens as idyllic havens…

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Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery Co.,Ltd (001696.SZ) released a profit for its full year that Increases, from last yearThe company’s bottom line came in at RMB665.51 million, or RMB0.5812 per share. This compares with RMB461.35 million, or RMB0.4029 per share, last year.Excluding items, Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery Co.,Ltd reported adjusted earnings of RMB629.17 million or RMB0.5495 per share for the period. The company’s revenue for the period rose 18.5% to RMB12.309 billion from RMB10.383 billion last year.Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery Co.,Ltd earnings at a glance (GAAP) :-Earnings: RMB665.51 Mln. vs. RMB461.35 Mln. last year.-EPS: RMB0.5812 vs. RMB0.4029 last year.-Revenue: RMB12.309 Bln…

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This was due to a 31% y/y decline in iron ore exports In January–March 2026, freight volumes in the iron and steel sector fell by 14.7% year-on-year, or by 2.6 million tons, to 15.3 million tons. This decline was almost entirely due to a 31% year-on-year drop in iron ore exports, amounting to 2.6 million tons. This was reported by Valery Tkachov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transportation Technology and Commercial Operations at Ukrzaliznytsia, during his speech at the “Ferrous steel industry of Ukraine 2026” conference, organized by Metal Expert. He noted that cargoes from the iron and steel…

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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King said he would select a new anti-graft chief, the first official confirmation that current head Azam Baki’s term will not be renewed when it ends in May.“I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC from now on,” Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, the current monarch, said in an Instagram post on April 23, referring to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. He added that “there is no need for any party to politicise the matter”.Representatives for the palace, the Prime Minister’s Office and the MACC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Tan Sri Azam,…

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a group photo with African ambassadors and delegates during the Launch of logo, theme, and website during India Africa Forum Summit-IV, in New Delhi on Thursday, April 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI India’s relationship with Africa delivers a message of “stability in a turbulent world,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday (April 23, 2026). Speaking at the launch of the theme, website and logo of the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), Mr. Jaishankar said India’s ties with Africa are rooted in the common struggle for freedom from colonial rule and…

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The rules, which came into effect in March, allow greater outsourcing of public services as part of a drive by the Dubai government for greater collaboration between public and private sectors. The new rules will also drive Emiratization with a requirement that service providers employ at least one UAE national for every non-UAE employee. “The new rules should enable greater opportunities for service providers looking to strengthen their position with the Dubai government,“ said Martin Hayward, an outsourcing expert with Pinsent Masons in the UAE. Dubai’s Department of Finance will oversee the outsourcing process, which includes strict rules on…

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We’ve noted in the past that IMC’s annual trading tournament, Prosperity, can propel you into a major trading internship. Top performers in previous years have gone on to receive internship offers from the likes of Jane Street and Susquehanna. The current standout performer this year’s space-themed event doesn’t need the help, it seems.💥Follow us on WhatsApp for news alerts.💥In qualifying rounds, a team named ‘Vibing’ in Australia finished with a score more than 16% higher than the second placed competitor. A viral LinkedIn post now suggests that it’s not a team at all and is instead Lachlan Dauth, a University…

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A hotel operator’s planned entry into Xiongan New Area southwest of Beijing highlights a tentative but growing alignment between Hong Kong’s private sector and the state-backed development project, as leaders renew efforts to accelerate the zone’s transformation into a hi-tech growth hub.Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, said on Thursday that it had signed a management agreement with China Xiongan Group Public Service Management to open two hotels in Xiongan, located in Hebei province about 100km (62 miles) from Beijing.The hotel complex, one of the most tangible investments by a Hong Kong company…

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(Yicai) April 23 — Shares in the listed arm of China State Shipbuilding Corporation jumped after the country’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate said it had received an order for a dozen 9,200 twenty-foot equivalent unit container ships worth about CNY9 billion (USD1.2 billion).The 12 vessels will be built by CSSC’s subsidiary Dalian Shipbuilding Industry for a well-known shipowner, its listed unit China CSSC Holdings announced late yesterday. Deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2030, with payments made in Chinese yuan, it noted, without disclosing the name of the client due to a waiver agreement.Shares of CSSC Holdings [SHA: 600150] ended 5.8…

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