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'Put it on': Dutch drive for bike helmets
It's a world-famous scene: a steady and slightly chaotic stream of cyclists pedalling out of Amsterdam's Centraal Station, heading for the canals and cafes of the Dutch capital. Almost no one is wearing a helmet.
Stocks retreat as US hits Nvidia chip export to China
European and Asian stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies.
China's forecast-beating growth belies storm clouds ahead: analysts
Forecast-beating growth in China's first quarter may have offered Beijing's economic planners some much needed good news -- but analysts warn they should strap in for tariff-induced woes further down the line.
ASML CEO sees growing economic 'uncertainty' from tariffs
Dutch tech giant ASML warned on Wednesday of growing economic uncertainty due to US tariffs but the company kept its 2025 sales forecast intact.
Dutch flower industry grasps thorny pesticide issue
As Margriet Mantingh gazes at flowers stretching as far as the eye can see at the world's biggest flower market near Amsterdam, all she sees is a huge bouquet of pesticides.
Solar boom counters power shortages in Niger
Solar panels like the ones on the roof of Elhadj Abdou's house are an increasingly common sight in Niger's capital, which is often hit by power cuts.
Mackerel and missiles: EU-UK defence deal snags on fish
Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks.
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake
The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again.
ASML CEO sees 'increased macro uncertainty' from tariffs
The head of ASML said on Wednesday there was "increased macro uncertainty" due to tariffs but the Dutch tech giant kept its sales forecasts for this year unchanged.
Cambodia's Chinese casino city bets big on Beijing
Once a collection of sleepy fishing villages, vast Chinese investments have transformed Cambodia's Sihanoukville into a half-finished gambling resort with signs everywhere in Mandarin.
Vespa love affair: Indonesians turn vintage scooters electric
When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard.
UK's top court to rule on how to define a 'woman'
Britain's highest court will hand down a landmark ruling Wednesday on the definition of a "woman", weighing in on a long-running, divisive debate about biological sex versus gender identity.
Stocks struggle again as Nvidia chip curb warning pops calm
Asian stocks swung Wednesday after Nvidia's announcement of new US licensing rules on shipments of its new chip to China rattled investor confidence already shot by Donald Trump's sweeping trade war.
China's economy beats forecasts ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'
China said Wednesday its economy topped forecasts in the first quarter, as exporters rushed to shift goods ahead of swingeing US tariffs, but warned it faced "certain pressures" from Donald Trump's trade blitz.
China's economy beat forecasts in first quarter ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'
China on Wednesday said its economy grew a forecast-beating 5.4 percent in the first quarter as exporters rushed to get goods out of factory gates ahead of swingeing new US tariffs.
Trump orders critical minerals probe that may bring new tariffs
US President Donald Trump ordered a probe Tuesday that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones, in an escalation of his dispute with global trade partners.
'La bolita,' Cuban lottery offering hope in tough times
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
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Southern Energy Announces Listing of Warrants
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Southern Energy Corp. ("Southern" or the "Company") (TSXV:SOU)(AIM:SOUC) is pleased to announce that it has received the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") for the supplemental listing of 65,435,521 common share purchase warrants of the Company (the "Warrants") issuable pursuant to the Company's previously announced prospectus offering (the "Offering") of units of Southern ("Units").
CMiC is Positioned to Revolutionize Construction Software with the Launch of NEXUS, the First AI-Powered Construction ERP
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / CMiC, the leading provider of next-generation construction ERP, is setting the stage to transform construction software with the launch of NEXUS, the first AI-powered construction ERP. These cutting-edge capabilities are designed to empower construction teams to make sound data-driven decisions, boost productivity, and enhance employee retention strategies. At its core, this groundbreaking technology represents the first of its kind in the construction software industry, setting a new standard for innovation and operational excellence.
Pathfinder Ventures Appoints Residential & Multi-Family Construction Expert Ben Elzen to Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV:RV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Elzen, President of Cormode & Dickson, to its Board of Directors.
DealFlow Events Announces Strategic Partnership with ACCESS Newswire
ROSLYN, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / DealFlow Events, a leading organizer of financial and investment conferences, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ACCESS Newswire, a premier provider of press release distribution services. Under this new agreement, ACCESS Newswire becomes the official public relations communications platform for all companies presenting at DealFlow Events, including the highly regarded annual Microcap Conference and the newly launched DealFlow Discovery Days, a series of sector-focused investment events.
Xcyte Digital to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase on April 23, 2025
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Xcyte Digital Corp. (TSXV:XCYT) ("Xcyte", or the "Company"), a trusted global events technology company, specializing in next-generation event solutions, announces that CEO and Director Randy Selman will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 in partnership with MicroCapClub on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET. Mr. Selman will also host 1x1 investor meetings on April 24, 2025. Interested parties can watch a pre-conference interview with Mr. Selman HERE.
ChatGPT4.o, Deepseek, Copilot, Validate RLTR's Reel Intelligence "RI's" Potential Advantages over All AI's as Smarter, More Efficient, Less Costly, and Better on the Environment
Leading AI systems acknowledge RI's transformative potential
"The Normandie" a 1960s Era Mid Century Modern Apartment Community Featuring Newly Renovated One, Two-, and Three-Bedrooms, Begins Leasing
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / VF Developments, LLC, a minority and female owned and run company, has begun leasing "The Normandie" a 1960's midcentury modern apartment community. The attractive infill Los Angeles multifamily rental community offers fourteen newly renovated rental homes with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floorplans.
Crawford Homes Wins Consumer Choice Award for Home Builders in Regina
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Crawford Homes as the top provider in Regina's Home Builders category. This award recognizes Crawford Homes' dedication to quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and community development.
San Diego Sports Acupuncture Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Acupuncture
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce San Diego Sports Acupuncture as the 2025 winner in the Acupuncture category in the San Diego region. This respected distinction highlights the clinic's ongoing commitment to evidence-informed care, innovative treatment techniques, and outstanding client outcomes.
Nvidia expects $5.5 bn hit as US targets chips sent to China
Nvidia on Tuesday notified regulators that it expects a $5.5 billion hit this quarter due to a new US licensing requirement on the primary chip it can legally sell in China.
Trump resurrects ghost of US military bases in Panama
US President Donald Trump's bid to take back control of the Panama Canal has put his counterpart Jose Raul Mulino in a difficult position and revived fears in the Central American country that US military bases will return.
Boeing faces fresh crisis with US-China trade war
US aviation giant Boeing, fresh off a crippling labor dispute and quality control crisis, has now found itself drawn into the escalating trade conflict between Washington and Beijing.
Canada offers automakers tariff relief, Honda denies weighing move
Ottawa on Tuesday offered tariff relief to automakers on condition they maintain production in Canada, fearing US President Donald Trump's policies could trigger a flight of the key manufacturing sector to the United States.
Trump says China 'reneged' on Boeing deal as tensions flare
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that China has gone back on a major Boeing deal, after a news report that Beijing ordered airlines not to take further deliveries of the US aviation giant's jets.