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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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China Focus: Anti-virus efforts safeguard residents on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Northwest China's Qinghai Province will soon publish a Tibetan version of the guidelines on novel coronavirus prevention, to help ethnic minorities in the province, Ti

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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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Most Chinese listed firms see improving performance in 2019

A majority of the listed companies in China that have released performance forecasts for 2019 saw better outcomes. As of Feb. 2, 2,185 listed companies on the A-share

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Greta Thunberg Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish Left Party MPs

The Swedish teenage climate activist was also nominated in 2019 and was polling as one of the favourites in the Nobel race, but narrowly missed the prize.Greta Thunberg

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China's airports driving digital expansion

China’s civil aviation industry is driving new developments in digital innovation, according to the country's civil aviation authorities. China's major airlines and 22

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President of Romanian Senate resigns

Teodor Melescanu, president of the Romanian Senate, announced on Monday his resignation almost two weeks after the top court of the country ruled that his election to the position was unconstitution

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U.S. manufacturing sector rebounds after five-month contraction

U.S. factory activity unexpectedly rebounded in January after contracting for five straight months amid a surge in new orders, offering hope that a prolonged slump in business investment has probably

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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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An app tasked with reporting the results of the Iowa caucus has crashed

A smartphone app tasked with reporting the results of the Iowa caucus has crashed, delaying the result of the first major count in nominating a Democratic candidate to run for the U.S. presidency.The

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European Parliament strongly supports Albania's accession talks with EU: Sassoli

The European Parliament (EP) strongly supports the opening of accession talks of Albania with the European Union (EU), EP President David Sassoli said here on Monday. At a joint press conference wit

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U.S. House managers, Trump's lawyers clash in closing arguments as impeachment trial nears end

U.S. House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's defense team clashed Monday in their closing arguments of the Senate impeachment trial. In a four-hour session equally divided for both s

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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