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@ReutersChina shared
On Jan 4, 2023
China promises more medicines in rural areas amid COVID surge https://t.co/Nq08GEGULK
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China promises more medicines in rural areas amid COVID surge

China promises more medicines in rural areas amid COVID surge

China's cabinet said it will step up medicine distribution and meet the demand from medical institutions, nursing homes and rural areas, state media reported on Wednesday, amid a surge in ...

@SCMPNews shared
On Jan 3, 2023
TikTok owner ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs in China, sources say https://t.co/NOEnVLeMI2
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TikTok owner ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs at multiple departments in China, sources say

TikTok owner ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs at multiple departments in China, sources say

The job cuts, implemented at Douyin as well as its gaming and real estate operations, came after CEO Liang Rubo told employees in December that the company needs to ‘get fit and beef up the ...

@VentureBeat shared
On Jan 4, 2023
Consumers and businesses are getting more interested in the metaverse, according to a report by Accenture. #metaverse #Accenture https://t.co/H1Xl8SY0SB
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Consumer and business interest in the metaverse is growing | Accenture

Consumer and business interest in the metaverse is growing | Accenture

Consumers and businesses are getting more interested in the metaverse, according to a report by Accenture.

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On Jan 1, 2023
African traders welcome end of China’s Covid travel curbs https://t.co/pcDq5GmUDB
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African traders welcome end of China’s Covid travel curbs

African traders welcome end of China’s Covid travel curbs

Thousands of businesspeople from the continent have been unable to meet suppliers over the past 3 years.

@TechCrunch shared
On Jan 3, 2023
This startup brings Southeast Asia's vacant hospital rooms into the sharing economy https://t.co/1dBCzT1z3i by @ritacyliao
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This startup brings Southeast Asia’s vacant hospital rooms into the sharing economy

This startup brings Southeast Asia’s vacant hospital rooms into the sharing economy

Uber and Airbnb have long been the poster children for the sharing economy. In other realms of society, entrepreneurs are also trying to match demand with untapped assets and services. HD, ...

@engadget shared
On Jan 2, 2023
The Morning After: Is now the time to quit Twitter? https://t.co/Flfqj7Yh8e https://t.co/PFgsx9Fg8Y
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The Morning After: Is now the time to quit Twitter?

The Morning After: Is now the time to quit Twitter?

The top news stories today: Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle lawsuit, Samsung hires former Mercedes-Benz designer to lead its mobile design team, NASA’s Artemis 1 Orion ...

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On Jan 4, 2023
As we kick off 2023, David Michels shares key areas change-oriented leaders should focus on with @Forbes. https://t.co/prhlAxMeJ6
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A New Year’s Resolution For 2023: Commit To Building An Inclusive Organization

A New Year’s Resolution For 2023: Commit To Building An Inclusive Organization

Change-oriented leaders are committing to real brass tacks sustainability gains, helping them manage in an uncertain and volatile period.