Canada and China should put their diplomatic differences aside and instead focus on building up business ties, according to participants in a recent webinar.
David Shearer exit interview: South Sudan needs to hold elections
15 Apr, 2021 08:18 AM
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David Shearer visits Akobo. Photo / Supplied
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David Shearer said he s leaving the top UN job in South Sudan convinced the world s youngest nation has the potential to become a tourist destination to rival any country in East Africa and the oil and mineral riches to spur economic progress - if it can eliminate corruption and establish a transparent and open government.
As the country approaches its 10th anniversary of independence from Sudan on July 11, it has a transitional government in place following a 2018 peace agreement, and a 2020 cease-fire.
China s IPO fundraising sees growth in 2021 By Chen Jia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-04-15 18:20 China has seen rapid growth in initial public offerings in the first quarter. [Photo/Sipa]
China has seen rapid growth in initial public offerings in the first quarter, and funds raised through IPOs was up 121 percent year-on-year thanks to an optimistic economic outlook and capital market reform, according to global professional service firm Ernst & Young on Thursday.
The IPO deals increased by 51 percent in China during the period from January to March, which raised about $28.9 billion, the firm said.
The expected full implementation of the registration-based IPO system in China will have a positive effect on the capital market. This is one of the most important reforms in the Chinese capital market, as it will help ensure a long-term and sustained development of the market, according to an EY report.