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China's first private-sector space launch fizzles

China’s first private-sector space launch fizzles Financial Times

China’s Private Satellite-Carrying Rocket Fails After Launch U.S. News & World Report

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Thousands march in Warsaw demanding higher public sector pay

Thousands of protesters marched through the Polish capital on Saturday demanding higher public sector pay, piling pressure on the Law and Justice (PiS) government ahead of a municipal election in October.

Source: Reuters

Australia to start powerful public inquiry into aged-care sector

Australia will begin a public inquiry, or Royal Commission, into the country’s aged-care sector as a spike in cases of elderly abuse creates a “disturbing trend”, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters

Mexico president-elect hails passage of public sector pay cuts

Mexico’s President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday hailed steps by the new Congress to cut the salaries of government officials, part of a raft of measures he promised to battle corruption and inequality.

Source: Reuters

China clamping down on transport sector after Didi passenger's murder

China clamping down on transport sector after Didi passenger’s murder Yahoo News UK

China announces transportation industry reform, days after murder of Didi carpooling passenger TechCrunch
Didi suspends carpool service in China after rape and killing of passenger CNNMoney

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China clamping down on transport sector after Didi passenger's murder

China clamping down on transport sector after Didi passenger’s murder Reuters

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China says cracking down on transport sector after Didi murder

China will crack down on dishonest and illegal conduct in the transportation sector, a government agency said on Monday, two days after police said a Didi Chuxing passenger was raped and murdered by her driver after which the firm halted its carpool service. The killing of the 20-year-old passenger in the eastern city of Wenzhou is the second such incident since May, fuelling outrage on social media and denting the image of Didi, which is the world’s largest ride-hailing firm by number of rides and is expanding globally. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said various government departments will push to improve overall governance of operators in the transport sector.

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North Korea's Kim criticizes his country's health sector

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took aim at his country’s health sector, state media reported on Tuesday, the latest salvo of public criticism unleashed as part of his campaign to jumpstart economic development.

Source: Reuters

Apple Becomes World's 1st Private-Sector Company Worth $1 Trillion

The tech giant and the world’s most valuable publicly traded company became first to reach the milestone market value. Amazon is also approaching $1 trillion in value, but Apple got there first.

(Image credit: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

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Apple Becomes World's 1st Private-Sector Company Worth $1 Trillion

The tech giant and the world’s most valuable publicly traded company became first to reach the milestone market value. Amazon is also approaching $1 trillion in value, but Apple got there first.

(Image credit: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

Source: NPR

The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues

Service workers who rely on tips are at greater risk for depression, sleep problems and stress compared with employees who work in non-tipped positions. Strongest impact is to women who comprise 56 percent of all service workers.
Source: Science Daily

UK economy picks up speed as service sector growth hits eight-month high – business live

UK economy picks up speed as service sector growth hits eight-month high – business live The Guardian

China to Have 12-Hour Head-Start on US in Trade War’s Next Act Bloomberg
China Is Warning Citizens Traveling To The US & The Reason Why Is Chilling Bustle
Commentary: “Unfair trade” excuse of the US going nowhere Xinhua
China ‘fully prepared’ for US trade war Arab News

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Amazon takes on pharmacy sector with new acquisition

Amazon set its sights on the pharmacy market Thursday with the acquisition of tech-focused retailer PillPack, sending shock waves through the sector over prospects of disruption by the US online colossus. Amazon has long been rumored to be interested in the pharmacy business, and the entry by a powerful new player could unsettle a business dominated by large American chains including CVS and Walgreens. Terms were not disclosed on the deal for PillPack, an online pharmacy which operates in all 50 US states and offers pre-sorted dose packaging and home delivery.

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Amazon moves to disrupt pharmacy sector with new acquisition

Amazon set its sights on the pharmacy market Thursday with the acquisition of tech-focused retailer PillPack, sending shock waves through the sector over prospects of disruption by the US online colossus. Terms were not disclosed on the deal for PillPack, an online pharmacy which operates in all 50 US states and offers pre-sorted dose packaging and home delivery. Amazon has long been rumored to be interested in the pharmacy business, and the entry by a powerful new player could unsettle a business dominated by large American chains including CVS and Walgreens.