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Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI Will Not Launch in China
Sony's businesses, including its smartphone division, are operating normally in China. China is one of Sony’s most important overseas markets. The first Xperia-branded phone to enter the Chinese market was the Z1 in 2013.
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Read more at Yicai Global
Female Entrepreneurs Need to Build Structures Around Their Business
Female entrepreneurs advised to invest in themselves and build structures around their businesses for sustainability’s sake. The founder of Hello Perfect, Onyeka Michael-Ugwu, urged business owners and would-be entrepreneurs to surround themselves with the right people.
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Read more at Punch Newspapers
Bank of Industry Reaffirms Support of Gender Equality and Women’s Financial Inclusion
BOI has disbursed $6.02 million out of its $10 million investment commitment to Alitheia Fund. Managing Director, BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said this over the weekend during the BOI International Women’s Day event with the theme “Inspire Inclusion”.
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Read more at THISDAY Newspapers
Unlawful Unilateral Post Transfers - The Legality of Unlawful Transfers
Typical scenarios include the statutory duty of an employer to transfer an employee to another position when no longer suitable for the original post. The latter is a rule of thumb that has been affirmed by court opinions in Beijing and other regions. Applicable scenarios Based on case studies, “business needs” should be construed as job transfer needs arising from new circumstances affecting the employer’s business developments.
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Read more at Law.asia
Repost - Repurposing Vineyard Posts
Repost, a company based in Marlborough, has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years. The Coppells said their first thought was to find a quantity of discarded posts. They found a stockpile of posts at a marlborough vineyard and after sorting over the pile, they returned. This transformed their farm into usable paddocks and maximising pasture.
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Read more at New Zealand Herald
CFO Survey reveals a Transformational Era for CFOs
The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has significantly evolved over the past five years, a shift driven primarily by complexities in environmental, social, and governance matters. According to the survey, 82% of CFOs reported substantial growth in their roles, with aspirations for the top spot as CEO becoming more prevalent. The complexities of the CFO role have propelled these leaders to the forefront of their organizations due to the profound shift in their priorities.
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Read more at IT Brief New Zealand
Small Business Loans in the U.S.
Small businesses are key to the country’s economic health. Some were wary of turning to non-traditional lenders like fintech firms. About 77% of small business owners are concerned about their ability to access capital. In the past year banks have pulled back lending to both consumers and businesses.
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Read more at The Daily Herald
How to Invest in Saudi Arabia
In this article, we aim to shed light on the ‘big rocks’ of the foreign investment mechanism in the Kingdom. The traditional benefits of Saudi Arabia, like economic and currency stability, strategic location, and the vibrant business landscape, have already been talked about. In the future, Tawaref plans to release more pieces detailing the cost element and end-to-end process of landing in KSA.
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Read more at Wamda
MoeGo Closes Series A Funding Round
MoeGo, a leading software platform for pet care businesses, has closed a $24 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Mars Petcare’s Digitalis Ventures and continued support from Moego’s existing investors. Through its full-suite business-in-a-box platform, Moe Go empowers pet care business to do their jobs better by streamlining operations, improving customer service, and growing its business.
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Read more at Pulse 2.0
The 2024 Oscars Take Place in Los Angeles on Sunday
Stars celebrated the awards at the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party in bold and daring ensembles. Chrissy Teigen and Quinta Brunson had some of the night's most memorable looks.
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Read more at Business Insider