China to crack down on illegal cross-border securities activities
China on Friday launched a crackdown on cross-border activities that illegally channel domestic money into overseas securities, futures and fund products.
MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026, 13:41
China on Friday launched a crackdown on cross-border activities that illegally channel domestic money into overseas securities, futures and fund products.

The Public Protector has found that the Gauteng Infrastructure Development and Health departments “unduly delayed” repairing damage at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital after a fire in April 2021.
Samsung Electronics’ 005930.KS workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal that ensures huge bonuses for its memory chip workers, but other employees who didn’t fare as well said they plan to oppose it.

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Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.
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Although military attacks may have ceased, at least temporarily, the war of words between Iran and the US continues.
Sibanyoni says he and the complainant had a close relationship
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This move comes a year after the group travelled to the US to ask for support

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