Macron urges China to play ‘greater mediation role’ on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference following the conclusion of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 16, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged China to play a “greater mediation role” to help avoid an escalation of the Ukraine … Read more

Marriott Will Open 30 More Hotels in Greater China in 2023

Marriott International will add 30 hotels in Greater China by the end of 2023, the company announced Tuesday. The regional expansion adds to Marriott’s portfolio of more than 460 properties across 120 destinations in Greater China, including existing AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Element Hotels, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by … Read more

Sunak, Macron agree greater cooperation on Channel migrants: U.K. PM’s office

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron Friday in their first call since Sunak took office agreed on greater cooperation to prevent migrant Channel crossings, Downing Street said. A spokesperson said the leaders “committed to deepening our partnership to deter deadly journeys across the Channel that benefit organised criminals”. Sunak stressed the … Read more

Kroger ‘store of the future’ with high-tech carts being tested in Greater Cincinnati

A Kroger “store of the future” is being tested in the Greater Cincinnati area.The new concept is being tested at the Kroger off of Heritage Green Drive in Monroe.The “store of the future” gives customers more high-tech options when shopping and checking out in addition to traditional methods. Customers at the Monroe store can now … Read more

Taiwan expects greater China pressure after Xi cements power: FM

Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to take control of the island, by force if necessary Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to take control of the island, by force if necessary Beijing will step up efforts to pick off Taiwan’s last remaining … Read more

Russia vows to respond to greater Western involvement in Ukraine

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Max Hunder and Jonathan Landay Article content KYIV — Russia will respond to the West’s growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict although direct conflict with NATO is not in Moscow’s interests, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday after Washington pledged more military aid for … Read more

The 3 million richest Americans have greater combined wealth than 291 million

America’s current economic woes are eliciting comparisons to the 1980s — another era with sky-high inflation, rising interest rates and jittery financial markets, not to mention a taste for heavy eye makeup. But most Americans today are far worse financially than they were three decades ago, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget … Read more

UK in ‘difficult’ talks over greater access to India’s financial sector

UK negotiators have the “difficult” task of winning greater access to the Indian market for financial companies in a trade deal they hope to seal with New Delhi next month, the Lord Mayor of London has said. Vincent Keaveny acknowledged in an interview that India might reject British calls to ease its tight restrictions on … Read more

Sri Lanka to woo greater number of Indian tourists

Sri Lanka’s tourism officials, conscious of the dire need to shore up their country’s economy, plan to woo a greater number of Indian tourists, who constitute the single largest segment of foreign tourists, through new packages such as the Murugan-Shiva Shakthi trails. Their optimism stems from the fact that there is a proposal to resume … Read more

NGT directs Greater Noida authority to curb water pollution in 93 villages

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) to adopt best economical practices per the guidelines of Ministry of Housing Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to curb water pollution in 93 villages adjoining Greater NOIDA which are practically part of urban area. In the interest of public health, the Green Court said, … Read more