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Iran deal good for China's economic plans

After the 12-year-long talks, a landmark agreement was reached between Iran and the P5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members - China, France, Russia, the United States and the United Kingdom - plus Germany), in Vienna on July 14. Six days later, the 15-member Security Council unanimously endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and said it will lift its sanctions on Iran after receiving a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency verifying Teheran will indeed implement the commitments it has made in the JCPOA.

Phubbing is okay when restrained as to occasion

The word phubbing means ignoring the person you are with in favor of your phone. Many believe that our smartphones have become so deeply a part of our lives that they have started threatening our social lives.

FT deal a boost for Nikkei's media profile

Pearson PLC, the London-based multinational publishing and education company, announced on July 23 that it was selling the Financial Times Group to Japanese media company Nikkei for about $1.3 billion. It is the biggest overseas purchase by a Japanese media company, giving Nikkei the largest global readership of financial news.

Abe builds up 'China threat' in support of bills

In the midst of a huge public outcry in Japan, the two security bills that will enable Japan's Self-Defense Forces to participate in collective self-defense have now moved to the Upper House, having been approved by the Lower House on July 15.

IPO freeze necessary to stem rout

China's securities regulator said on Friday that the temporary halt in new share offerings is a necessary measure to stem the ongoing stock market rout and the direction of the long-term, market-driven reform of the country's capital market has not changed.

Realty prices continue recovery

New home prices in Chinese cities rose month-on-month in July for the third straight month, a private survey showed on Friday, reinforcing the upward trajectory since the second quarter.

Qianhai considering international board

Qianhai, a major financial center in Shenzhen, is considering setting up an international board to further enhance its capabilities as a trade financing center and in renminbi internationalization.

Commercial real estate sales rebound in Shanghai as demand picks up in June

A fast expansion of Shanghai's financial services and technology sectors has accelerated demand for commercial property, particularly offices, according to a report released on Thursday.

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Super computer exports restricted

China will ban exports of high-performance drones and computers due to national security reasons, trade and customs authorities said on Friday.

HNA Group to acquire Swissport for $2.8b

HNA Group Co Ltd has agreed to acquire the world's largest ground and air cargo services firm Swissport International Ltd from European private equity firm PAI Partners for about $2.8 billion, the Haikou, Hainan province-based conglomerate said on Friday.