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For foreign investors, Wang, the commerce minister, has this pitch.”The next China is still China,” he said, adding that foreign companies now see China as “a gym and a testing ground” – a massive market with rich scenarios for innovation, R&D and application.Capital markets are being rewired to support that ambition.China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing confirmed that a reform of ChiNext, China’s technology-focused stock exchange, is “basically finalised” and will be released when the timing is right – bringing more inclusive listing standards, an IPO pre-review for firms with breakthroughs in core technologies, and an improved refinancing mechanism.Manufacturing…

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Global economies will be affected if the war on Iran continues for weeks, according to Qatar’s energy minister.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 6 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoQatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has said exports from the Gulf region could come to a halt “within weeks” if the war on Iran continues to escalate, throwing global energy markets into turmoil.Al-Kaabi told The Financial Times (FT) newspaper in an interview published on Friday that if the war continues for weeks, “GDP growth around the world will be impacted”.Recommended Stories list of…

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Austin, Texas — Rachel Reyes’ son, 23-year-old American citizen Ruben Ray Martinez, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent nearly one year ago. But she said she’s still trying to understand why.While Martinez’ death was reported when it occurred in March 2025, ICE’s involvement in the fatal shooting was not publicly disclosed until last month, nearly 11 months later.”I just want to know what happened, why they feel it was justified, and I honestly don’t believe that. I’m not a mother in denial. I’m just a mother in doubt, because I know my son and…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. US sinks over 30 Iranian ships as Operation Epic Fury devastates Tehran’s military2. President Trump fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem3. House votes against restraining Trump’s Iran strikes MAJOR HEADLINESRELATIONS RESTORED — US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela weeks after Maduro capture. Continue reading … FINAL CHECK-IN — Iowa soldier texted family ‘don’t worry’ before fatal drone strike in Kuwait. Continue reading …MEDICAL MELTDOWN — Nurse calls on China to…

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement that aims to boost co-operation on defence, energy, trade and technology Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Friday, outlining a long list of areas where the two countries plan to deepen collaboration on a range of areas from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.“We have much in common, and we’re enriched by each other’s cultures, perspectives and histories,” Carney said during a joint media event where both leaders made statements but took…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert gushed over 27-year-old singer Madison Beer in a heartfelt birthday tribute on social media, offering fans a rare glimpse into the couple’s relationship. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who normally shies away from the public eye, posted a series of photos to his Instagram Stories on Thursday.  Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 8, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)”Happy birthday to my favorite person of all time,” Herbert wrote…

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Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, speaks during the WSJ’s Future of Everything 2025 at the Glasshouse on May 29, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesBOSTON — United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the spike in fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday will have a “meaningful” impact on the carrier’s financial results this quarter, but he added that demand has been resilient.Jet fuel, airlines’ biggest expense after labor, has surged 58% since last Friday, going for $3.95 a gallon on Thursday, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index. “If…

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MANILA: Oil-poor Philippines is to shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the Iran war, President Ferdinand Marcos said on Friday (Mar 6).Marcos announced the shift, set to start at all government offices on Monday, among measures aimed at easing the economic impact of the armed conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.He warned the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply transits, would increase local pump prices next week by 7.48 pesos per litre for gasoline, 17.28 pesos for diesel, and 32.35…

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