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Inside Japan's Controversial Shift Back to Nuclear Energy
oilprice72d ago

Inside Japan's Controversial Shift Back to Nuclear Energy

Alongside plans to establish a strong renewable energy sector, Japan aims to redevelop its nuclear energy capacity to boost its power and support its climate goals. However, with memories of the Fukushima nuclear disaster still fresh, many in Japan are worried about the risks involved with developing the country’s nuclear capacity. Nevertheless, the government has big plans for a new nuclear era, commencing with the restarting of the world’s biggest nuclear facility. The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident is viewed as the second-worst...

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TIF District requires another meeting, committee needs more answers
mcalesternews72d ago

TIF District requires another meeting, committee needs more answers

Another meeting has been scheduled to continue the discussion by the Tax Incentive Financing District committee, after concerns were voiced during the Jan. 22 meeting about burdens on schools, the environment, and types of businesses being proposed.

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U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026
tekedia72d ago

U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net inflows during the week ended January 16, 2026. This marked their strongest weekly performance since early October 2025. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with about $1.03 billion of those inflows. The total came amid a broader surge in digital asset investment products, which [...]The post U.S Spot Bitcoin Recorded $1.42B in Net Inflows During the Week Ended January 16, 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

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Thai rice exports beat target at 7.9 million tonnes in 2025
vietnamplus72d ago

Thai rice exports beat target at 7.9 million tonnes in 2025

White rice accounted for the largest share at 3.62 million tonnes, or 45.82% of total volume, followed by Thai Hom Mali rice, parboiled rice, Thai fragrant rice, and brown rice.Thailand unveils economic development blueprintThailand charts economic diplomacy to tackle shifts in global tradeThailand steps up push toward low-carbon economy

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Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents
tekedia72d ago

Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents

“Crypto Will Become the Native Currency of AI Agents” has gained significant traction recently, especially following comments from prominent figures in the crypto space at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, stated during a panel: “The native currency of AI agents will be cryptocurrency. Blockchain will become the [...]The post Crypto Will Become Native Currency of AI Agents appeared first on Tekedia.

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Zimbabwe leverages economic diplomacy at Davos to drive trade, investment and growth
zimbabwesituation72d ago

Zimbabwe leverages economic diplomacy at Davos to drive trade, investment and growth

Judith Phiri Zimpapers Writer THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, has said Zimbabwe’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) is a deliberate strategy anchored on economic diplomacy, aimed at integrating the country into the global economy and delivering tangible benefits to Zimbabwean citizens. In an update, the Ministry said [...]The post Zimbabwe leverages economic diplomacy at Davos to drive trade, investment and growth appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

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“Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims
tekedia72d ago

“Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims

American stockbroker and strong Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff, in a recent comment, has reignited one of the fiercest debates in the financial world, after describing Bitcoin as one of the worst-performing assets. The renowned gold advocate in a post on X (formerly Twitter) stated that Bitcoin excelled as an obscure asset but has underperformed since [...]The post “Bitcoin Now One of The Worst Performing Assets After Wall Street Involvement”- Peter Schiff Makes Bold Claims appeared first on Tekedia.

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thedailystar72d ago

Why approve another bank

One of the deepest wounds in the economy today lies in the banking sector.

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thedailystar72d ago

Gold nears $5,000, silver shines

Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit new highs Friday as US President Donald Trump followed up conciliatory comments on Greenland with a fresh warning on Iran.

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