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January 16, 2025

Global money exits Japanese REITs at fastest pace in 9 years
TOKYO — Foreign investors sold 116.6 billion yen ($750 million) more in Japanese real estate investment trusts than they purchased in 2024, the largest sell-off by this group in nine years. This marked the second straight year that foreigners were net sellers of REITs, Tokyo Stock Exchange data released Thursday shows.
David Lynch, vision filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78
David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series “Twin Peaks” and the dreamlike films “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” has died. He was 78. Lynch’s family confirmed his death in a post on his official Facebook page. They did not specify a cause of death.…
CM Mam Nawaz introduces zero-interest loans in Punjab
CM Mam Nawaz introduces zero-interest loans in Punjab Punjab Chief Minister Mam Nawaz announced the launch of zero-interest loans and small and medium enterprise (SME) opportunities across the province on Thursday. During a high-profile event at the Chief Minister’s Office, CM Mam introduced the “Asaan Karobar Finance” and “Asaan Karobar Card” schemes, with senior provincial…
Pakistan promotes SMEs to boost exports, drive economic growth: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the country has been taking steps to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance exports and drive economic growth. “Globally, SMEs play a key role in the development of the economy, and the first priority of the incumbent government is…
China shipbuilders boost capacity, cementing grip on industry
DALIAN, China — Chinese shipbuilders are rapidly expanding capacity to capture a surge in orders for more environmentally friendly vessels, though their growing lead in the industry has raised alarm in the U.S. Construction of a new factory building and dormitory was underway at Hengli Group’s shipyard in Dalian in mid-Janu, part of a 9.2…
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system ‘needs to function better’
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed. On the company’s first earnings call since the deadly shooting of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, CEO Andrew Witty said that while the U.S. provides world-leading care in many respects, there are systemic flaws that are working to drive…
Pakistan announces Playing XI for First Test against West Indies
Pakistan announces Playing XI for First Test against West Indies MULTAN: Mohammad Huraira is set to make his debut in the first Test of Pakistan’s two-match series against West Indies, which begins tomorrow. The 22-year-old top-order batter has been included in the Playing XI in place of Saim Ayub, who suffered a fractured ankle during…
Temperature plummets in J-K’s Doda after snowfall in upper reaches, rainfall in plains
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Janu 16 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has received a fresh spell of snowfall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh announced on Thursday. According to the official, the precipitation, limited to the upper reaches of Doda, will bring relief to the region’s horticulture and agriculture sectors. The Bhaderwah valley in…