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Emerging markets predicted to spearhead GDP growth over next decade

Lower fertility rates will boost economic growth, according to a demographic model developed by Renaissance Capital. 




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fDi Index: investors carried weak sentiment into January as coronavirus threat emerged

Announced greenfield projects into China plummeted in early 2020 with the US and Europe taking the lion's share of global foreign investment. 




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AstraZeneca expands further into China’s biotech sector

AstraZeneca will set up a R&D centre and an AI innovation centre in Shanghai, as well as create a $1bn fund that would invest in healthcare start-ups.




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Zonamerica looks beyond Latin America for expansion opportunities

Uruguay-based Zonamerica has successfully expanded into Colombia and China, and is now looking to export its model to other parts of Asia and Africa.




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Mexico teams up with Singapore to launch Tehuantepec trade corridor

President Obrador aims to mobilise billions in public and private investment to create an alternative to the Panama Canal along the Tehuantepec corridor. 




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Jamaican tourism minister seeks to explode myths

Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s minister of tourism, talks about key investment opportunities and the need for better international reporting when natural disasters strike.




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How venture capital helps start-ups expand globally

Venture capital funding has reached record levels in recent years, enabling start-ups to expand across borders – but their ability to do this depends on their type of business, and where they are founded.




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Cadillac discontinues XT4 crossover SUV

The XT4 compact crossover ends production in January after one generation The Cadillac Optiq electric crossover will take the place as the entry point into the Cadillac brand Production of the XT4 ends not longer after it ended on the Chevy Malibu as GM retools its Fairfax Assembly for the next Bolt EV A year after an interior glow-up, Cadillac...




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2024 Mazda CX-90 recalled for engine start-stop issues

Mazda is recalling CX-90 three-row crossover SUVs because of a software problem that could prevent the engine from restarting when the engine stop-start system is used. The CX-90 is available with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but this recall only involves 2024 mild-hybrid models, encompassing 38,926 vehicles in total. The mild...




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2025 Mazda CX-50

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mazda CX-50? What does it compare to? The 2025 CX-50 is a five-seat compact crossover that compares well with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 a good SUV? The CX-50 is an appealing compact SUV with classy styling, a clean cabin, and an available hybrid powertrain for the first time. Its...




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2025 Porsche Taycan 4 and Taycan GTS expand lineup to 13 iterations

A Porsche Taycan 4 and revised GTS model join the 2025 lineup The Porsche Taycan is now available in 13 different versions When they arrive in 2025 the Taycan 4 will cost $105,295 while the GTS will cost $149,895 The 2025 Porsche Taycan received an engineering-focused refresh that improved range and efficiency, the benefits of which are now being...




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Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 recalled for power loss, electrical issues

Mazda issued two more recalls for the CX-90, and the CX-70 joins recall list One issue stems from an inverter software issue while the other has do to with faulty software in the dashboard New software is the fix for both issues Mazda is recalling CX-90 and CX-70 crossover SUVs for two separate software-related issues. One could cause loss of...




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Review: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid may not be moving enough

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...




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Madeira looks to keep tax advantage

On top of EU access, an impressive quality of life, talented labour and a thriving tourism sector, Madeira offers a white-listed preferential tax regime that is conducive to long-term, productive investments. Sebastian Shehadi reports.




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Antwerp's vice-mayor mixes history and innovation

Antwerp’s vice-mayor, Claude Marinower, talks about the city's history as a diverse business location, and its plans to promote traditional industries alongside innovative concepts.




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Why mixing wine with tourism could pay off for Moldova

Moldova's wine industry has gained some international recognition but the country remains largely untroubled by tourists, a combination that is enticing some foreign investors.




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Quebec counts on next-generation port

Quebec hopes a major maritime strategy that includes constructing a container port and building naval vessels will boost its economy by creating jobs and attracting investment.




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Manufacturing FDI in Mexico stumbles again in 2018

Mexico suffered a second year of dwindling manufacturing, with the US's trade policy taking its toll. However, Mexico remains an attractive location for US companies and their suppliers.




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Wanted: Exceptional individuals and top-tier businesses

Australia is seeking the world’s best and brightest talent to relocate to one of the safest, most economically stable and innovative countries in the world.




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Game on with new tax rebate for developers

Good news for games developers: the Australian Government is introducing a 30% tax offset for local and international businesses that develop digital games in Australia.




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Deploy NodeJS Express Application to Firebase as Function.

Few days back I posted an article about how to implement restful apis using the Node Express and MySql. In this post I am going to discuss deploying NodeJS RESTful apis with Express framework to the Firebase functions. This is helpful when you deal with external endpoints which need secret keys. Google Firebase functions as an alternate product for Amazon Lambda, and Google Firebase is offering Storage and Real-time databases.





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PUBNUB: Making Engaging Realtime Experiences a Reality in India

Realtime Communication is providing enterprises with an innovative way to deliver better, more cost-effective customer service.
Technology companies in India are racing towards a more connected and always-on world, making it easier, faster, safer, and more convenient for everyday people to do the things they need and achieve the things about which they dream. PubNub’s Realtime Communication Platform provides the backbone that any company can rely on to deliver engaging experiences that users love, including fast-growing companies like Swiggy, Apollo Health and others.





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Setup SSH authentication with PEM RSA file without password on ubuntu/linux Raspberry Pi Server

Recently I have been working with Raspberry PI and creating my own home server to host some of my demo projects. This post is about setting up SSH authentication with a PEM certificate file without password on ubuntu/linux server. Implement the following steps and improve the security.





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Environment Variables in Apache and Xampp

Few days back one of my friend's project database credentials got exposed. After some investigation, we realized that it is because of the .git config commit. I would recommend configuring your sensitive credentials with operating system environment variables. This way you can protect information from the code base. This post will explain how to set up an environment variable for an Apache web server.





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Pocketbase Hosting on Apache or XAMPP

Pocketbase is an open-source application and alternative to Google Firebase. This is offering realtime database, authentication(including social), and file storage for your next web and mobile application. This article is about how to host the Pocketbase application server which usually runs at 8090 port with your existing application server. If you are using Linux and Apache based server, the following steps will help you to virtual host different ports host to the default 80 port.





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Insight – Australian agricultural exporters set to benefit from AI-ECTA

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement opens new market access opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters.




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Insight – Australian agricultural exporters set to benefit from A-UK FTA

Australian agricultural exporters will benefit from tariff eliminations when the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement enters into force.




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Insight – Mexican Government suspends tariffs on agricultural and fishery products

The Mexican Government has suspended tariffs on a range of agricultural and fishery products.




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Insight – Opportunities for Australian sheepmeat exports to India

There are strong prospects for Australian sheepmeat exporters, thanks to rising demand and reduced tariffs under Australia’s trade agreement with India.




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Insight – Australian dairy exports to Chile to benefit from improved market access

New rule changes mean Australian dairy establishments exporting to Chile will no longer be required to undergo periodic in-country audits by Chilean officials.




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Insight – Additional raw sugar access into the US for Australian exporters until September 2023

Australian raw sugar exporters can take advantage of unused US quotas in 2023.




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Insight – Kuwait extends the shelf-life limit for chilled vacuum-packed beef

Kuwait has extended the shelf-life limit of chilled vacuum-packed beef from 90 days to 120 days.




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LG has a stretchable display that can expand by 50 percent

LG has unveiled a stretchable display that can expand up to 50 percent.




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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon ahead of Black Friday

The 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 in graphite normally retails for $329.99. As of Nov. 11, it's on sale for $169.99.




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Score a Keurig K-Express for under $30 with Walmart+

Starting at noon ET on Nov. 11, Walmart+ members can buy a Keurig K-Express Essentials single-serve coffee maker for just $29.88.




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Grab 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Memberships for only £28.35

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives gamers access to hundreds of games, exclusive deals, and more. Three-month stackable memberships are on sale for £28.35.




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Score Walmart's early Black Friday deal on the Microsoft Xbox Series X

Save 10% on the the Microsoft Xbox Series X at Walmart.




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The Google Pixel 8 is 43% off ahead of Black Friday

Ahead of Black Friday, the Google Pixel 8 is $300 off at Amazon, down to $399 (was $699) as of Nov. 12.




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Scoop up a Garmin Epix Gen 2 smartwatch for $500 off at Walmart

As of Nov. 12, get the Garmin Epix Gen 2 smartwatch for just $399.99 at Walmart, which is $500 off its usual price.




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Netflix's 'Mary' trailer sees Anthony Hopkins as the murderous King Herod

Netflix's new Biblical epic is on the way, with a trailer for "Mary" landing today. Watch.




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X rival Bluesky sees more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. election

Bluesky has gained more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. presidential election.




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New insights into Australian exporters

Austrade’s Economics Team releases new insights into Australian exporters.



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Austrade untangles cotton exports for LDC

Austrade’s assistance enabled Louis Dreyfus Company to get Australian cotton to Pakistani cotton manufacturers.



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Australia’s defence industry out in force at Malaysia’s LIMA expo

Malaysia’s LIMA exhibition for defence, aerospace and maritime businesses will host a strong contingent from Australia.



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Data centre operator NEXTDC announces major investment in Malaysian digital economy

Australian data centre operator NEXTDC Limited is building its first overseas facility in Malaysia.



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Asia Clean Energy Summit 2023 Conference and Exhibition

Themed “Clean Energy for a Clean World”, ACES 2023 will take place from 24-26 October in Singapore. The event supports the region’s net zero ambitions and the need to accelerate just clean energy transition with appropriate technologies, policies and financing. Gain access to insightful sessions, networking with industry leaders, and exploring the latest advancements in clean energy.




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Mongolia Mining 2023 International Mining & Oil Expo – Australia Pavilion

The Mongolia Mining Exhibition is the country’s top mining & oil event with Mongolia Mining Expo 2023 being the 12th year of the Expo. The Expo has been central to successful market entry and expansion strategies for many Australian METS firms. Attracting senior executives, mine superintendents, procurement managers, technical staff and potential partners, Mongolia Mining Expo is seen as the gathering of the Mongolian mining industry.




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Singapore Landing Pad empowers First Nations exporters

Austrade hosted a Landing Pad for 9 First Nations businesses in Singapore. The program included activities, workshops and masterclasses on the essential tools for export success.



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Statement on reinstatement of barley exporters to China (Ministerial)

The Australian Government welcomes today’s announcement by China to re-register two of Australia’s important barley exporters.




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Foodtech exporter Flavourtech smells opportunity in the Netherlands

Flavourtech sets up in the Netherlands’ leading food research centre to connect with clients and undertake R&D.