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Farmers welcome new cane planting program

Farmers who want to plant new cane can do so now through the new cane planting program.

March 28, 2023 5:44 am
 

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Banking turmoil has potential to trigger financial crisis

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ANZ.AX) CEO said the latest turmoil in the global banking system had the potential to trigger a financial crisis though it was early to predict it could bring one similar to that in 2008.

March 27, 2023 6:10 pm
 

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Dollar steady as banking crisis fears keep investors jittery

The dollar was firm, while the yen hovered near its seven-week peak as investors assessed moves made by authorities and regulators to rein in worries over the global banking system.

March 27, 2023 4:27 pm
 

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New nightclub set to open in Labasa

Underground Investment Company has ventured into a new business, a nightclub which will be the newest addition to the nightlife in Labasa Town.

March 27, 2023 4:16 pm
 

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US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about TikTok, alleging China’s government had access to the short video app’s user data.

March 27, 2023 1:22 pm
 

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Banking stress puts U.S. and Europe on watch for credit crunch

Stress in the banking sector is being closely monitored for its potential to trigger a credit crunch, a U.S. Federal Reserve policymaker said on Sunday, as a European Central Bank official also flagged a possible tightening in lending.

March 27, 2023 11:27 am
 

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US based agency exploring Fiji’s outsourcing industry

Outsource Fiji met with a team from the United States International Trade Commission last Friday.

March 27, 2023 7:56 am
 

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Farmers happy with third cane payment announcement

The Sugar Cane Growers Council has welcomed the third cane payment announcement for last year’s crushing season.

March 27, 2023 5:00 am
 

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Ford’s new Tennessee plant aims to build 500,000 electric trucks a year

Ford Motor Co (F.N) plans to build up to 500,000 electric trucks a year at its BlueOval City complex under construction in western Tennessee, the automaker said.

March 26, 2023 4:30 pm
 

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Germany reaches deal with EU on future use of combustion engines

The European Union and Germany have reached a deal on the future use of combustion engines, officials said on Saturday, an issue that has been closely followed by the auto industry.

March 26, 2023 2:27 pm
 

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Elon Musk puts $20 billion value on Twitter

Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk has offered the social-media company’s employees stock grants at a valuation of nearly $20 billion, the Information reported, citing a person familiar with an email Musk sent to Twitter staff.

March 26, 2023 12:30 pm
 

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Biden nominee to head FAA withdraws after Republican criticism

U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is withdrawing his nomination after Republican criticism that he was not qualified to serve as the top aviation regulator.

March 26, 2023 9:40 am

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