World focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of Chengdu

During the fair, delegates reached the so-called Chengdu Consensus, which states that innovation and entrepreneurship are integral for the development of society and a powerful engine for economic development. Big plans: delegates from around the world at Chengdu's Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair The Chengdu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Trading Platform was also launched to provide entrepreneurs from the city and around the globe with services such as the transaction and exchange Read more [...]

Go-ahead for 38 new homes in Shaftesbury’s Coppice Street

Comments (0) A new Churchill Retirement Homes development on the site of properties in Coppice Street, Shaftesbury, has been given the go-ahead by North Dorset District Council planners.The proposal to demolish the group of 20th century houses and bungalows and build 38 retirement apartments was considered by the development management committee at its December meeting, and came with an officer recommendation of approval which was agreed unanimously.The main Read more [...]

Juvenile Justice Bill listed for discussion in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: The Juvenile Justice Bill was listed for discussion and passing in the Rajya Sabha on Monday after demands from members, amid protests over the release of the December 16 gang-rape juvenile convict. As the issue was raised by Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Monday morning, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu got the bill added in a supplementary list of business soon after.The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, Read more [...]

ATA Announces Listing of Shares of Subsidiary ATA Online on New Third Board in …

BEIJING, CHINA--(Marketwired - Dec 21, 2015) - ATA Inc. ("ATA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATAI), a leading provider of advanced testing technologies and testing-related services in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary ATA Online (Beijing) Education Technology Limited ("ATA Online") officially listed its shares on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations ("NEEQ"), or New Third Board, the over-the-counter stock exchange in China, under the stock code 835079. Forward-Looking Read more [...]

Senator Mike Duffy earned $91000 for speaking at events hosted by lobby groups …

In addition to the expenses for which he stands accused of fraud, Sen. Mike Duffy topped up his $132,000 annual Senate salary by charging as much as $15,000 per event to speak to lobby groups and trade associations. The suspended senator’s calendar, entered into evidence in his ongoing trial on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges, records numerous references to speaking gigs with organizations representing car dealers, agricultural industry groups, police services boards and municipalities. During Read more [...]

Two Western Port Bay islands for sale

Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift? Don’t overlook two islands in Victoria’s Western Port Bay that have hit the market. Sandstone and Elizabeth islands both have $5 million-plus price tags. They can be accessed by helicopter or boat and will be marketed to wealthy musicians, artists and tourism developers. Paul Bird, the head of policy and communications at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, said it was extremely unusual to have one, let alone two standalone islands listed for Read more [...]

Duffy collected more than $91K in speaking fees after joining Senate

In addition to the expenses for which he stands accused of fraud, Sen. Mike Duffy topped up his $132,000 annual Senate salary by charging as much as $15,000 per event to speak to lobby groups and trade associations. The suspended senator’s calendar, entered into evidence in his ongoing trial on fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges, records numerous references to speaking gigs with organizations representing car dealers, agricultural industry groups, police services boards and municipalities. During Read more [...]

All Saints Anglican Church sold for community use

The historic All Saints Anglican Church in Sandy Hill has been sold, and will gradually be developed as a mixed-use building for meetings, weddings and neighbourhood-scale businesses. The Gothic Revival church on Laurier Avenue between Chapel Street and Blackburn Avenue was listed for sale at $1.7 million. The purchase price hasn’t been disclosed. Completed in 1900, it was the site of the state funeral of Sir Robert Borden in 1937. Leanne Moussa, one of the organizers of the drive to purchase Read more [...]