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Mexico says US energy secretary to visit, power market concerns eyed

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will travel to Mexico this week for talks, with the government’s planned overhaul of the Mexican electricity market potentially on the.

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Oil steady as rising Libyan output offsets supply concerns

By Noah Browning and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Monday as investor bets that global supply will remain tight amid restraint by major producers were offset.

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Crypto investing is alive and well in Turkey, thanks to lira woes

Despite a government crackdown and high-profile exchange collapses last year, Turks are flocking to crypto as a hedge against lira distress. By Umar Farooq Istanbul, Turkey – Just off of Istiklal.

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The poor die from COVID while the rich get richer, Oxfam warns

The coronavirus vaccine divide is costing lives and supercharging inequalities worldwide, a new report warns. By Al Jazeera Staff The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled during the coronavirus.

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Global employment won’t recover before 2023: UN labour body

The International Labour Organization projects 207 million unemployed in 2022. Global employment will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until at least 2023, with a projected shortfall in hours worked this.

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China’s economy beats expectations with 4 percent growth in Q4

Chinese economy expands 8.1 percent for the whole of 2021 amid weakest Q4 growth in more than a year. By Michele Koh Morollo China’s economy grew 4 percent in the final.

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As India waffles on terms for Tesla, several states woo Musk

At least four states tweeted to Elon Musk over the weekend to set up shop with them after he flagged gov’t problems. By Anurag Kotoky /Bloomberg Politicians from at least four.

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China’s birth rate drops to record low

Latest data comes as government implores people to have more childnen after decades of doing the opposite. Mainland China’s birth rate dropped to a record low of 7.52 per 1,000.

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Beijing-linked Cathay Pacific rival eyes $1.8b plane order

Greater Bay Airlines has unveiled ambitious plans to fly to 104 destinations in mainland China and Asia. By Danny Lee / Bloomberg A new Hong Kong-based airline with ties to Beijing.

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‘Deltacron’: Should we worry about new COVID-19 variants merging?

Experts say two variants can cross over to form a recombinant version of both variants. Plus, getting vaccinated against both COVID-19 and influenza is the best way to protect yourself.

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