China says could buy up commercial housing to boost property market
A top Chinese economic official said Friday the state could buy up commercial real estate in a bid to boost the country's ailing housing market, currently battling an unprecedented debt crisis.
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Rapidus 'last opportunity' to put Japan back on global chip map
Japan's Rapidus project that brings together some of the world's biggest companies is the "last opportunity" to put the country's once-dominant semiconductor sector back on the global map, its chairman warned.
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Despite Western pressure, China in no hurry to reduce Russia support
Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say.
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For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight.
Read moreFrench forces deploy to quell deadly New Caledonia unrest
Hundreds of military and armed police reinforcements deployed Friday to the riot-scarred streets of France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia, seeking to quell clashes that have left five people dead and hundreds injured.
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La Rochelle in the spotlight as tight Top 14 run-in commences
Defending two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle face a challenging run-in to the end of the Top 14 season as they look to make the play-offs and avoid a trophy-less year, starting against Pau on Saturday.
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Three key issues to watch for in La Liga this weekend
As La Liga reaches its penultimate week AFP Sport looks at three hot topics in Spain this weekend.
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Departing Hayes urges Chelsea to seize 'second chance' in WSL race
Emma Hayes had given up hope of ending her spell at Chelsea with a seventh Women's Super League title but the Blues are back in control of the race heading into her final game in charge.
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Leverkusen eye 'immortality' as Union fight for final day survival
Champions Bayer Leverkusen chase "immortality" in the shape of an undefeated Bundesliga season on Saturday as relegation-threatened Union Berlin face a last-day battle for survival.
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Klopp leaves lasting legacy after restoring Liverpool to elite
Jurgen Klopp will leave Anfield on Sunday as a living legend, having restored Liverpool to the elite of English and European football while building a lasting bond with the city and its people.
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