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Dixa, the customer engagement platform, picks up $36M Series B

Dixa, the customer engagement platform, has closed $36 million in Series B funding. Leading the round is Notion Capital, with participation from existing investors Project A Ventures and SEED Capital.

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UN launches global program on sporting events security

The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) on Monday launched a global program aiming to promote the security of sporting events and started its first expert group mee

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China Focus: Traditional opera strikes chord among elderly in fight against novel virus

By Xinhua writers Zhong Qun and Luo Yu Donning a white shirt, a hand-woven jacket and a red scarf, Jiang Wenwu sings an empowering anthem to the clapping sounds of vin

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Across China: Deliverymen hold the fort amid epidemic outbreak

Rather than cold and cheerless as in previous years, warehouses of e-commerce companies are packed with groceries that are ready to be delivered to thousands of househ

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61-year-old Norwegian wins his 13th title in Femund Dog Sled Race

The 31st edition of the Femund Dog Sled Race in Norway on Monday saw local favorite Robert Soerlie winning the race and capturing his 13th title in the grueling cross-country event, claimed by org

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U.S.-Taliban talks tested at critical juncture

Afghanistan has been locked in an 18-year-long war and the peace talks initiated by the U.S. in 2018 have yet to produce tangible results. The current mood in the country is a speck of hope coupled w

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Remote work platforms attract new users as coronavirus spreads

Chinese business has turned to remote mode in recent days due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, which greatly stimulates the use of remote work platforms that are eyeing for more business

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Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi dead at 95

Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, who ruled the country with an iron fist between 1978 and 2002, has died aged 95, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced Tuesday.Moi

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At home with history

Museums in China are holding online exhibitions amid curbs on outdoor activities during the epidemic.In recent years, visiting museums has become a new way to celebrate Spring Festival for many Chines

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Construction of new cruise pier to start at Greece's Piraeus port

Greece's largest port Piraeus is having a significant move as construction for a new cruise pier is to start this month, according to an official announcement on Monday. Piraeus Port Authority (PPA)

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Brexit: Brussels rules and Canada agreements

Pro-Brexit supporters celebrate Brexit outside Stormont in east Belfast, Northern Ireland, Britain, January 31, 2020. /Xinhua Photo Editor's note: Richard Fairchild is an associate professor a

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APD | China's resilience sets to fight against coronavirus

By writer Imdad Hussain Editor's note: Imdad Hussain currently works as Senior Producer and reporter at state-run Television based in Islamabad, having experience of mo

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APD | China's resilience sets to fight against coronavirus

By writer Imdad Hussain Editor's note: Imdad Hussain currently works as Senior Producer and reporter at state-run Television based in Islamabad, having experience of mo

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U.S. sanctions don't stop Huawei's global growth

Editor's note:Matteo Giovannini is a finance professional at ICBC in Beijing and a member of the China Task Force at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. The article reflects the author's

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Josh Kopelman on how to start and run an early-stage fund in a hypercompetitive market

Last week at the Upfront Summit in Pasadena, there was no shortage of glitz, from the venue (the Rose Bowl) to the catering (Wolfgang Puck) to the guest list (Ice Cube, Paris Hilton and John Legend, t

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Trump’s economy: Solid and steady but vulnerable to threats

A portrait of a robust U.S. economy is sure to take center stage Tuesday night when President Donald Trump gives his third State of the Union address. It is an economy

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Andrew Yang to voters: It's OK to go with a non-establishment candidate

Andrew Yang started out as an unlikely candidate who has surpassed sitting senators and governors in the 2020 race for the White House.When asked about his consistently