70 m. ago Canada Scraps Tariffs for Automakers That Keep Plants Running

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will allow automakers to import US-manufactured cars and trucks without tariffs, as long as the companies keep making vehicles in Canada.

Economics

4 h. ago China’s Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

BANGKOK — China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.” On Monday, he was welcomed to Hanoi with pomp and ceremony by Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong. He arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, later Tuesday, for a three-day […]

Economics

7 h. ago Aurora Mobile’s EngageLab Powers the Success of a Leading Chinese Cross

SHENZHEN, China, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary EngageLab, a world-leading provider of AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solutions, is honored to support the remarkable growth of a prominent […]

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8 h. ago Peabody Holds Off Private Debt Refinancing of $2.1 Billion Loan

Coal mining company Peabody Energy Corp. has held off seeking a $500 million private debt, which would help refinance an acquisition loan after the planned deal was put under review, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

9 h. ago China pursuing 3 alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China said Tuesday it was pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city of Harbin in February. A notice from the Harbin police headquarters named them as Katheryn A. Wilson, Robert J. Snelling, and Stephen W. Johnson and […]

Events

9 h. ago Integral Metals Responds to China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions, Advancing Exploration at North American Properties

The Rare Earth Export Restrictions Highlights the Importance of Integral’s Domestic Properties CALGARY, Alberta, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) recognizes the recent decision by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs to implement new export restrictions […]

Economics

11 h. ago Galderma Launches Sculptra® in China, Further Fueling Its Growth Into One of the Fastest Growing Aesthetics Markets

Sculptra®, the first proven regenerative biostimulator, will provide new options for patients in China who are looking for innovative treatments to correct mid-facial volume loss and/or contour deficiencies1-7 Sculptra is the only regenerative biostimulator supported by over 25 years of clinical evidence and safety while providing natural-looking results through to two years7-10 Galderma’s journey […]

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14 h. ago Some residents advised to leave as fire rages in vacant factory

ST. THOMAS – A raging fire in a vacant factory sent thick black plumes of smoke into the air and drew onlookers from across the city on Monday. The fire at the former Weatherhead Co. of Canada Ltd. plant at 100 Woodworth Ave. began at about 4 p.m. About 50 to 60 St. Thomas firefighters […]

Events

14 h. ago China’s US Decoupling Collapses Trade in Key Petroleum Product

It’s been just days since China responded to US tariffs with its own set of eye-watering levies, but one corner of the petroleum market is already in crisis as bilateral trade collapses between the two heavyweights.

Economics

20 h. ago Naked tourists nicked by cops for having sex in the middle of Thailand street

Two tourists from China were arrested after they stripped naked on a street in Thailand and filmed their sex romp. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner, Lin Tingting, 35, went so far as to set up a tripod to record their wild sexcapades in South Pattaya. Shocked onlookers and passersby watched as the vacationers did […]

Society

22 h. ago SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering thousands of members

More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEIU Local 2 janitors in Toronto have a new deal with their employers after a ratification vote this past Saturday. Workers like Christine Neckles, are very happy […]

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22 h. ago EN VIDÉO | «Bonne chance à Ivan»: Valérie Plante déjà en mode séries au conseil municipal

La mairesse de Montréal, Valérie Plante, a affiché son soutien aux Canadiens lors de la séance du conseil municipal en vue de leur match crucial.

Politics

22 h. ago Tariffs on clothing made overseas won’t necessarily lead to higher prices, analyst says

Many apparel companies had already shifted production from China to other Southeast Asian countries

Economics

23 h. ago Contrat de 28,5M$ pour le centre de curling dans Lebourgneuf

La Ville a accordé le mandat pour la construction de l’infrastructure, qui se veut le «legs des Jeux du Canada 2027».

Economics

24 h. ago Liberal staffers planting ‘stop the steal’ buttons ‘unacceptable’: Carney

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said the planting of the buttons at a conservative conference was 'totally unacceptable,' with the party saying it had launched a review.

Transport

26 h. ago Plantro Ltd. Files Amended and Restated Offer Documents in Respect of Premium All

Offer Documents relate to amendment and extension of the Tender Offer, which were previously announced on April 8, 2025 Tender Offer is an opportunity for shareholders to de-risk their investment in ISC for an attractive all-cash premium in the face of ongoing business and dilution risks, and the lack of trading liquidity of the Class […]

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27 h. ago ‘White Lotus’ star Aimee Lou Wood slams ‘mean and unfunny’ ‘SNL’ parody

'I have big gap teeth, not bad teeth'

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27 h. ago Billionaire Economou Seeks to Replace Trafigura As Partner in Italy’s Top Oil Refinery

The main investor in Italy’s biggest oil refinery is sounding out trading firms to replace Trafigura Group as the plant’s supply partner.

Culture

27 h. ago Mark Carney’s brittle image is cracking: Full Comment podcast

Questions about his support from China and his corporate tax dodging have had Liberal Leader Mark Carney stumbling and snapping at reporters, even suspending his campaign to seek refuge in the image-friendly prime minister’s office. But the bigger question is whether he can avoid fumbling his front-runner status in the last two weeks of the […]

Transport

29 h. ago Guangxi Baise City’s Beautiful Scenery ‘Charms’ the United Nations

BAISE, China, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, at the 2025 Calendar Photography Contest hosted by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a photograph titled, Electric Roasted Sea Bass, taken in Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stood out among tens of thousands of global entries and was selected for inclusion in the […]

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