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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher in thin post-Christmas holiday trading

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Asian shares are mostly higher in thin post-Christmas holiday trading. Oil prices rose. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged 0.8% to 39,449.55, on strong gains in retailers and tourism-related stocks after Japan agreed to ease visa conditions for Chinese tourists. Markets were closed in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. U.S. markets were closed on Wednesday and will reopen Thursday, when an update on U.S. unemployment benefits is due. Gains in Big Tech stocks contributed to a “Santa rally” for Tuesday's shortened holiday session. Читать дальше...

Former Presidential candidate in Taiwan, Ko Wen-je, indicted for corruption

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of Taiwan’s capital. Ko, a former mayor of Taipei, is accused of accepting bribes related to a real estate development during his time in office, according to the prosecutors’ statement. He’s also accused of embezzling political donations. If convicted on all charges, he faces a possible 28.5 years in jail. Core to the... Читать дальше...

Sikhalo Foundation brings hope, relief

Malawi Voice.com 

By Harold Kapindu Sikhalo Foundation, a start-up non-profit organization based in Lilongwe Malawi, is on a mission to bring hope and relief to the most vulnerable members of society. Despite being newly established, the foundation has already made a significant impact, positively touching the lives of over 400 families in just two months. At the […]

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