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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the headquarters of Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain. Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on July 16, 2025, that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Seven & i, following a year of talks.

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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows a Seven-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on July 16 that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Japanese rival Seven & i Holdings Co., the operator of the convenience store chain, following a year of talks.

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Production Line of New Energy Vehicle - China

An aerial drone photo shows new energy vehicles to be exported at the Paihe Port railway logistics base in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, June 17, 2025. The city of Hefei is making big strides in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. In 2024, the city's NEV output exceeded 1.37 million units, with the total value of its industrial chain hitting 260 billion yuan (about 36.28 billion U.S. dollars). Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Manufacturing Cosmetics in Henan - China

A worker takes down freshly oxidized aluminum ferrules from a rack at a factory of a company in Luyi County, central China's Henan Province, June 17, 2025. Luyi County of Henan Province is home to more than 300 makeup brush manufacturers and over 1,000 supporting businesses. The county has an annual output of 150 million sets of mid-to high-end makeup brushes, generating over 13 billion yuan about 1.8 billion U.S. dollars) in annual sales. Leveraging cross-border e-commerce platforms, these products are now sold in more than 20 countries and regions. As the industry continues to grow, makeup brush companies in the county are steadily expanding up and down the supply chain. Many have moved beyond simple assembly into in-house production of bristles, metal ferrules, brush handles, makeup sponges, and packaging bags, forming a relatively complete industrial chain. Photo by Zhang Xiaoyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Manufacturing Cosmetics in Henan - China

Workers perform anodizing treatment on aluminum ferrules at a factory of a company in Luyi County, central China's Henan Province, June 17, 2025. Luyi County of Henan Province is home to more than 300 makeup brush manufacturers and over 1,000 supporting businesses. The county has an annual output of 150 million sets of mid-to high-end makeup brushes, generating over 13 billion yuan about 1.8 billion U.S. dollars) in annual sales. Leveraging cross-border e-commerce platforms, these products are now sold in more than 20 countries and regions. As the industry continues to grow, makeup brush companies in the county are steadily expanding up and down the supply chain. Many have moved beyond simple assembly into in-house production of bristles, metal ferrules, brush handles, makeup sponges, and packaging bags, forming a relatively complete industrial chain. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk aand President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith during the press conference, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the press conference with President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith (unseen), ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith arrives for the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk aand President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith during the press conference, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomes President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk aand President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith during the press conference, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomes President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith at the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the press conference with President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith (unseen), ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith arrives for the press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomes President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, ahead of their talks at the Prime Minister's Office in Warsaw, Poland, on February 17, 2025. Following the meeting, they announced a strategic investment by the American tech giant in Poland. Microsoft will allocate nearly PLN 3 billion for the construction of a data center and the development of artificial intelligence in Poland. The investment will be completed in 2026 and will primarily enhance Poland’s cybersecurity capabilities. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China GDP Grow by 5.0% in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2025 - A large offshore photovoltaic module is ready to be hoisted onto a ship at the Laizhou Port area of Yantai Port, Yantai city, Shandong province, China, January 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, preliminary calculation, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 reached 134,908.4 billion yuan, calculated at constant prices, an increase of 5% over the previous year.

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China GDP Grow by 5.0% in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2025 - A large offshore photovoltaic module is ready to be hoisted onto a ship at the Laizhou Port area of Yantai Port, Yantai city, Shandong province, China, January 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, preliminary calculation, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 reached 134,908.4 billion yuan, calculated at constant prices, an increase of 5% over the previous year.

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China GDP Grow by 5.0% in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2025 - A large offshore photovoltaic module is ready to be hoisted onto a ship at the Laizhou Port area of Yantai Port, Yantai city, Shandong province, China, January 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, preliminary calculation, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 reached 134,908.4 billion yuan, calculated at constant prices, an increase of 5% over the previous year.

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China GDP Grow by 5.0% in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2025 - A large offshore photovoltaic module is ready to be hoisted onto a ship at the Laizhou Port area of Yantai Port, Yantai city, Shandong province, China, January 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, preliminary calculation, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 reached 134,908.4 billion yuan, calculated at constant prices, an increase of 5% over the previous year.

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China GDP Grow by 5.0% in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2025 - A large offshore photovoltaic module is ready to be hoisted onto a ship at the Laizhou Port area of Yantai Port, Yantai city, Shandong province, China, January 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data, preliminary calculation, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024 reached 134,908.4 billion yuan, calculated at constant prices, an increase of 5% over the previous year.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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China New Commercial Housing Construction Declines in 2024

A commercial housing complex under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 17, 2025. On the same day, the National Bureau of Statistics released data that the sales area of new commercial housing in 2024 was 973.85 million square meters, down 12.9% from the previous year, of which the sales area of residential housing was down 14.1%. The sales volume of new commercial housing was 9,675 billion yuan, down 17.1%, of which the sales volume of residential housing was down 17.6%.

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Illustration AVATR

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Illustration AVATR completes Series C funding of more than 11 billion Chinese Yuan, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, December 17, 2024.

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Illustration AVATR

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Illustration AVATR completes Series C funding of more than 11 billion Chinese Yuan, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, December 17, 2024.

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Illustration AVATR

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Illustration AVATR completes Series C funding of more than 11 billion Chinese Yuan, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, December 17, 2024.

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Illustration AVATR

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2024 - Illustration AVATR completes Series C funding of more than 11 billion Chinese Yuan, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, December 17, 2024.

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Japan enacts 13.9 tril. yen extra budget

Japan's parliament enacts a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next March with its passage through the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2024.

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Japan enacts 13.9 tril. yen extra budget

Japan's parliament enacts a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next March with its passage through the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2024.

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Japan enacts 13.9 tril. yen extra budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba bows as the parliament enacted a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next March with its passage through the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2024.

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Japan enacts 13.9 tril. yen extra budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba bows as the parliament enacted a 13.9 trillion yen ($90 billion) supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next March with its passage through the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2024.

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China Express Delivery Business Volume Growth

Workers sort parcels at an express logistics company in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, Nov 11, 2024. Monitoring data from the State Post Bureau show that as of November 17, China's annual express delivery volume exceeded 150 billion for the first time.

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China Express Delivery Business Volume Growth

Workers sort parcels at an express logistics company in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, Nov 11, 2024. Monitoring data from the State Post Bureau show that as of November 17, China's annual express delivery volume exceeded 150 billion for the first time.