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Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» COLUMBUS (UNITED STATES) - Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -– like much of his product line –- by Donald Trump's tariffs.
Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2023
» MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.
Activists accuse German firms over Uyghur forced labour
AFP, Published on 07/09/2021
» BERLIN: Rights activists said Monday they had filed a criminal complaint in Germany against five retailers including C&A, Lidl and Hugo Boss, accusing them of benefiting from forced labour among China's Uyghur population.
Retailers Push a New Kind of Online Shopping. It Looks a Lot Like QVC.
Business, Suzanne Kapner, Published on 13/10/2020
» To get homebound shoppers to splurge, some brands are copying QVC.
Britain, EU need new Brexit draft in week to avoid delay or chaos
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BRUSSELS: Britain and Europe will have to agree a draft text next week if they are to sign an accord to avoid a chaotic no-deal divorce or another Brexit delay before this month's deadline, diplomats warn.