China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations
China’s economy in the first quarter beat expectations while receiving a boost from policies and an increase in demand, the government said Tuesday. The world’s second-largest economy expanded at a 5.3% annual pace in January-March, beating analysts’ forecasts of about 4.8%, official data show.…#beijing (Source: Reuters: Health)
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China Q1 GDP grows 5.3%, more than expected
Investing.com-- The Chinese economy grew more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, as sustained government stimulus measures helped spur some improvement in business activity, while national holidays helped buoy consumer spending. Q1 rose 5.3% year-on-year, data from the National Bureau of…#lunarnewyear #beijing #peoplesbankofchina (Source: Reuters: Health)
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New Legislation in Norway Targets Bitcoin Mining Operations
Norway's government has announced its intention to introduce legislation aimed at regulating the data-center industry, with a particular focus on curtailing the operations of Bitcoin mining within the country. This move was reported by the Norwegian news outlet VG, citing statements from two…#norway #bitcoin #norwegian #kariannetung #aasland #sweden #terjeaasland (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Government data refute the notion that overprescribing caused the ‘opioid crisis’
The Federal Trade Commission, which thinks "lack of competition and contracting practices…may be contributing to drug shortages," is soliciting public comments on that subject. But when it comes to opioid pain relievers, the problem is not a lack of competition between manufacturers, wholesalers,…#dea #cdc #tomfrieden #science #johnalantucker #reasoncom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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UK Drafting AI Regulations, But Not Rushing to Introduce Them
The United Kingdom has reportedly begun to draft regulations to govern artificial intelligence (AI). Policy officials are in the early stages of drafting legislation, but the government is unlikely to introduce a bill until late 2024 or early 2025, after an AI conference that will be hosted by…#unitedkingdom #rishisunak #davepares #sunak #bletchleydeclaration #californians #europeanunions (Source: Reuters: Health)
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U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs
Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major Chinese firm from U.S. pharmaceutical interests have rattled the biotech industry. The firm is deeply involved in development and manufacturing of crucial therapies for cancer, cystic fibrosis, H.I.V. and other illnesses. (Source: NYT Health)
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Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation
A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is due…#vietnam #financeministry (Source: Reuters: Health)
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EU releases blocked funds of $6.7 billion to Poland as part of its post-pandemic recovery package
The European Union disbursed 6.3 billion euros (about $6.7 billion) to Poland as a part of the 27-nation bloc's post-pandemic recovery fund, the biggest single transfer ever to the country, a government minister said Monday. Poland's former national conservative governmen t, voted out of power in…#poland #europeancommission #hteeu #beingineu #proeuropean #donaldtusk #commission #proeutusk (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Scottish Government announces interim CNO
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of an interim chief nursing officer (CNO) who will start in post later this month. Anne Armstrong, who is currently deputy CNO in Scotland, will replace Professor Alex McMahon on an in interim basis from Friday 26 April. The news comes as Professor McMahon is set to retire... Read moreThe post Scottish Government announces interim CNO appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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" Don't Do Something! Just Stand There! "
Government officials like to claim they are doing something about reducing poverty. The trouble is, of course, that what they are doing makes things worse. Here on Income Tax Day, we recommend that next time, they should do nothing. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Minister Reveals When The UK Will Introduce New Cryptocurrency Regulation
The United Kingdom is gearing up to introduce new legislation for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins by June or July 2024, according to Economic Secretary Bim Afolami. Speaking at the Innovate Finance Global Summit on Monday, Afolami stated that the government is working swiftly to deliver the…#unitedkingdom #bimafolami #fca #duncanash #coincover #financemagnates #poland #knf #damianchmiel (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Biden Hints at freedom for Julian Assange
It won't give him back the years he's spent in confinement, but WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may finally get a bit of justice after years of persecution for embarrassing U.S. officials. Under pressure from the government of the journalist's home country of Australia, President Joe Biden said…#wikileaks #julianassange #assange #australian #anthonyalbanese #albanese #statedepartment #matthewmiller #espionageact #baghdad (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Samsung gets $6.4 billion to build massive semiconductor plants in central Texas
The Biden administration is giving Samsung $6.4 billion to help build massive new semiconductor chip plants in central Texas, the latest in a series of investments that the government hopes will transform the U.S.…#samsung #taylor #austin #pyeongtaek #taiwan #commerce #ginaraimondo #laelbrainard #scienceact #taiwanese (Source: Reuters: Health)
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We, The Voters
— The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned. What do you want from your government? It's a question that speaks to the core of our country. In a presidential election year it comes up a lot. For the next three months NPR will dig into the matters you've signaled are most important to…#healthcare #gunviolence #philadelphia #aysomething #pediatrics #zionkelly #zaire #justicedepartment #tanyawarden #pennsylvania (Source: Reuters: Health)
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The Biden administration ’s Israel dilemma
Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington (Source: Reuters: Health)
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