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Guangdong’s New Regulations for Drug Catalogs in Medical Institutions: Cancelling Restrictions on Medication Numbers

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Guangdong’s New Regulations for Drug Catalogs in Medical Institutions: Cancelling Restrictions on Medication Numbers

Under the background of the state’s requirement to strengthen the green channel for children, rare diseases and other groups to use medicines, and to accelerate the admission of national medicines to hospitals, Guangdong plans to formulate new regulations, which will not only benefit patients, but also facilitate the healthy development of clinical drug management. On … Read more

Shaanxi Provincial Listed Reserve Enterprises: 2023 List and Incentive Measures

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Shaanxi Provincial Listed Reserve Enterprises: 2023 List and Incentive Measures

Recently, the Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shaanxi Province, together with the Shaanxi Securities Regulatory Bureau, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Finance, the Shaanxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, and the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and North Exchanges … Read more

President Macron Outlines Direction for New French Government

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President Macron Outlines Direction for New French Government

On the second day after the French government was reshuffled, President Macron delivered a speech at the Elysee Palace, pointing out the direction of the new government’s work. Macron emphasized that France will achieve a more independent development model in the future, mainly reflected in the economy, industry, energy, military and geopolitics. This independence will … Read more

Biden Elevates CIA Director William Burns to Cabinet Member

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Biden Elevates CIA Director William Burns to Cabinet Member

According to CNN and Reuters news on July 22, U.S. President Biden announced the promotion of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns to a cabinet member. “Under his leadership, the CIA is taking a clear, long-term approach to addressing the major national security challenges facing our nation,” Biden said in a statement. According to … Read more

The Lethal Effect: India’s Rice Export Ban and its Impact on Global Food Prices

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The Lethal Effect: India’s Rice Export Ban and its Impact on Global Food Prices

The Indian government on Thursday unveiled its latest move to curb high food prices in the country. As a major rice exporter in the world, India will export about 22 million tons of rice in 2022, accounting for more than 40% of the world’s rice exports. This ban will undoubtedly have a certain “lethal effect”. … Read more

Former Fed Chairman Bernanke Predicts Economy Impact of Fed Rate Hike and Inflation Target

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Former Fed Chairman Bernanke Predicts Economy Impact of Fed Rate Hike and Inflation Target

Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve and Nobel laureate in economics, said in a webinar organized by Fidelity Investments on July 20 that the Fed will raise interest rates by 25 basis points at the next meeting. “By early next year, we’re going to be down to 3% or above inflation, and then I … Read more

Tornado Damage to Pfizer Factory in North Carolina Raises Concerns of Drug Supply Shortages

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Tornado Damage to Pfizer Factory in North Carolina Raises Concerns of Drug Supply Shortages

According to the Associated Press citing Pfizer news, on the 19th local time, a tornado caused serious damage to a Pfizer pharmaceutical factory in North Carolina, USA. Experts worry that the shortage of drug supplies across the United States may worsen. According to reports, on the 19th, a tornado made landfall near Rocky Mountain, North … Read more

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Rises in Early Trading, Sunny Optical Technology Leads Decline in Blue Chips

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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opened up 0.27%. The Hang Seng Index rose significantly in early trading. It once rose by more than 260 points and stood at the 19,000 mark in the intraday session. Afterwards, the rise was weak, and the Hang Seng Index fluctuated and fell back to green. As of the close, … Read more

Japan Expresses Concerns about Russia’s Flight Restrictions in Black Sea and their Impact on Global Food Supply

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Japan Expresses Concerns about Russia’s Flight Restrictions in Black Sea and their Impact on Global Food Supply

According to Kyodo News, at a press conference on July 20, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroichi pointed out that he was “concerned about the impact on global food supply” regarding Russia’s principle that ships are not allowed to enter the ports of Ukraine, a grain exporter, via the Black Sea. On the other hand, … Read more

United Nations Exploring Ideas to Facilitate Global Export of Russian and Ukrainian Grains and Fertilizers

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United Nations Exploring Ideas to Facilitate Global Export of Russian and Ukrainian Grains and Fertilizers

On the 18th local time, Stéphane Dujarric (Stéphane Dujarric), spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General, said that after Russia withdrew from a deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to be safely exported to the Black Sea, there were “some ideas being proposed” to help Ukraine and Russia. Grains and fertilizers enter global markets. Dujarric said that … Read more