A national offshore trade pilot area will be established at the Yangpu economic development zone (EDZ) in South China’s Hainan province. It is expected to improve the area’s entry and exit management systems, according to the China Daily, which cited the EDZ’s management committee. Yangpu EDZ enjoys the preferential policies of a free trade zone….
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A pair of national champions lead a stellar field of 19 teams for the NFCA NJCAA Leadoff Classic on March 8-10 at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga. DUE TO INCOMING INCLEMENT WEATHER ON SUNDAY, MARCH 10, THE 2019 NFCA NJCAA LEADOFF CLASSIC SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED. GAMES ON MARCH 8…
Carlos Ghosn, who is currently stuck in a Tokyo jail, has quit from his top job at Renault, France’s finance minister revealed to Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The carmaker has already named new chiefs. “Carlos Ghosn just resigned last night and now it’s time to define and put a new…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA is excited to announce that Easton Diamond Sports, LLC will continue its relationship with the Association. The longtime official sponsor renewed with the Association, signing a multi-year deal and will continue as the title sponsor for the NFCA’s Scholar-Athlete, Top Academic Team and Assistant Coach of the Year awards. To…
Dealers of Russia’s new Aurus cars will start taking pre-orders for its limo and sedan vehicles from February 15, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced. Russian car dealers Avilion and Panavto, which are the official trade partners of the Aurus automobile line, initially developed for the presidential pool, will start taking pre-orders…
OTTAWA — The federal NDP is struggling to reach members of the labour movement and Canadians in general, says Canadian Labour Congress president Hassan Yussuff. Organized labour is a crucial well of moral and practical support for the New Democrats. Criticism from one of Canada’s most prominent labour leaders is a jolt as leader Jagmeet…
ROME, Italy — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) awarded the hosting rights and announced the dates for six qualifying events for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Included in the announcement was the WBSC granting hosting rights to Canada, China and the Netherlands for three Olympic Softball qualifiers. “These next two years —…
CEO Elon Musk and the Tesla team have succeeded in making their company the most widely used electric vehicle brand name, but this has not yet led to global EV (electric vehicle) sales dominance. Competitor BMW just issued a report conducted by global consulting firm IHS Markit and based on new vehicle registrations from Feb. 2018 to Feb….
PORT MOODY, B.C. — The mayor of Port Moody, B.C., says he is taking a leave of absence to clear his name after being charged with sexual assault. Robert Vagramov said Thursday that preparing a defence will require his full attention as he fights the charge in court, so he has decided to take a…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –Angelo State’s Courtney Barnhill and Southern New Hampshire’s Madyson Barone were named 2019 Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the Week honorees for games played March 11-17. It marks the second selection this season for Barnhill. Barnhill played a pivotal role in Angelo State’s 5-0 week against St. Mary’s and…