Tag: Business
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China-US trade: China vows speedy action on trade commitments
byChinese officials have said they are “confident in implementing” trade commitments made to the US “as soon as possible”, without giving details. An ongoing trade war has seen both countries impose duties of billions of dollars on one another’s goods. Over the weekend, a temporary truce was agreed between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President […]
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The Dark Side of Blockchain
byStar Wars is a compelling story about a little kid called Anakin Skywalker. Branded ‘the Chosen One’, Anakin is the saga’s messiah who holds great promise to bring balance to the force and ensure peace throughout the galaxy. (SPOILER ALERT) Except he doesn’t quite live up to the hype. In the end, Anakin’s individual complexity, lack […]
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Gift Guide: Eco-Friendly Home this Holiday
byAs adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching for a unique furniture piece for your parents, adorable trinkets for a friend or something extra special for yourself, these gifts top our list of favorite presents for a green home this year. Natural […]
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Florida Businesses Switching to Eco-Friendly Straws
byEmployee Amber Hissey says customers dining at Rocco’s Tacos Restaurant request eco-friendly straws. “Straws are a huge deal for people especially being from South Florida. A lot of people are environmentally conscious. I get asked all of the time if we are going to switch to paper straws.” Now the restaurant has paper straws. The […]
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Eco-Friendly Expo in Tokyo
byA large exhibition showcasing eco-friendly products and services has opened on Thursday in Tokyo. More than 500 companies and organizations from across Japan have put new products. One exhibitor from central Japan is presenting a house using polystyrene foam. It is well insulated and allows the use of air conditioning to be cut back. A […]
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New Eco-Friendly Packaging for Biobest
byBiobest recently redesigned the packaging for its Biobest bulk Amblyseius system, replacing plastic buckets with specially designed eco-friendly paper bags. Amblyseius cucumeris is a predatory mite widely used to control thrips larvae and spider mites. Highly mobile, this predatory mite can survive on pollen in the absence of prey. With the bulk Amblyseius system, growers […]
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Trump’s China car tariffs claim sows confusion
byA proposed cut by China to tariffs on US car imports created confusion in Washington, a day after it was announced by US President Donald Trump. Beijing has not yet confirmed the move and President Trump’s advisers appeared less certain about the agreement. Uncertainty also surrounded the details of the broader trade war truce struck […]
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Hawaiian Home Decked Out in Christmas Trees
byIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hawaiian Beaches home of Ed Kuhn and John Denker. The couple decorated 18 Christmas trees, which are displayed, well, everywhere — on the lanai, throughout the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and even the bathroom of the cozy house. Christmas is, quite literally, all around. Each […]
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Experience Hawaii’s Hula Dancing Contest
byMost travelers only experience hula at one of the nightly luaus held at Hawaiian resorts. But to get a deeper insight into the ancient performing art and its significance to Hawaiian culture, head to one of the hula competitions that take place throughout the islands. The Olympics of hula is the annual Merrie Monarch competition, […]
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Start a Healthy Habit: Rise with the Sun
byLast Sunday morning, my alarm went off at 5:40 on the dot. It was the first weekend I’d woken up before the sun in what felt like ages, and I was less than bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as I made my way downstairs for the final day of revitalize. Eager as I was to tag along […]
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