Iraq Bulletin

Month : October 2023

Business

Digital ad resurgence propels Meta to a 23 percent revenue spike in Q3

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In a surprising reveal, tech giant Meta has exceeded market predictions with a substantial 23% rise in its third quarter revenue, marking the steepest growth since 2021. As per the company’s forward-looking statements, they project their fourth quarter revenues to be between $36.5 billion and $40 billion. Key data released underscores the......
News

South Korea confronts rapid rise in lumpy skin disease cases within a week

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One week since South Korea reported its maiden outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, confirmed cases have surged to 38, signaling a significant challenge for the nation’s agriculture sector. The alarming rise in LSD cases comes just seven days after the nation’s first-ever detection of this viral infection, according......
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Puyi Fund, A Subsidiary of Puyi Group (NASDAQ: PUYI), Leverages Its Excellent Resource Integration Capabilities to Create a Diversified Product Shelf System

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As of October 25, 2023, the third-quarter report of mutual fund in mainland China has been disclosed. According to Wind data, over the past three years, the scale of the mutual fund market has maintained a steady increase, and currently reaching 27 trillion......
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As Countdown for COP28 Gets Underway, Carbon Trading Goes Live in Abu Dhabi

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World’s first regulatory framework based in Abu Dhabi for voluntary carbon markets elevates confidence First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Helix Climate conduct first trade on the exchange South Pole executes first over-the-counter transaction on Carbon Market Board ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / October 26, 2023 /......
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Iraq’s Ambassador to China Marks Diplomatic Milestones, Welcomes Chinese Visitors with Visa-on-Arrival Policy

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BEIJING, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from China.org.cn: Since joining the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2015, Iraq and China have collaborated on several projects to boost bilateral trade and investment. In 2022, foreign trade between Iraq and China surged to US$53.37 billion, a year-on-year......
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Huawei showcases the achievements of the "Technology-enabled Open Schools for All" project in cooperation with UNESCO

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CAIRO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At the UNESCO-Huawei International Forum on Digital Platforms and Competencies for Teachers yesterday, Egypt’s Ministry of Education officially launched the National Distance Learning Centre for the Continuous Professional Development of Educators. The learning center was developed as part of the UNESCO-Huawei Technology-enabled Open Schools for......
Health

Hershey under scrutiny following Consumer Reports’ findings on chocolate’s heavy metal content

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A recent study by Consumer Reports has revealed unsettling levels of lead and cadmium in numerous chocolate products, pushing the consumer advocacy group to urge Hershey Co. to lower the presence of these heavy metals in their confections. Of the 48 assorted chocolate items analyzed, a significant 16 exhibited potentially harmful quantities of lead,......
Business

Exxon and Chevron dive deep into oil amid clean energy surge

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Despite the worldwide momentum toward clean energy, two of America’s oil giants have recently placed significant bets on fossil fuels. Both Exxon Mobil and Chevron have announced massive acquisitions in the past month, revealing a strong belief in the long-term viability of oil and gas. In a surprising move, Chevron confirmed plans to acquire......
Business

Tech stocks feel the heat from soaring Treasury yields

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On Wednesday, U.S. stock markets experienced significant shifts, as investors navigated through diverse earnings reports and evolving Treasury yields. Notable indices showed marked volatility, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining by approximately 0.4%, the S&P 500 recording a fall of nearly 1%, and the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite suffering over a 1.4% dip. Tech......