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The affection that Japanese people feel for cats translates into spending that, this year, will reach 2.9 trillion…
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Eight of 13 listed MNCs reported higher profits in Q2, while most recorded revenue growth despite inflationary pressure…
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Data this coming week could reveal New Zealand’s unemployment rate has hit its highest point in 11 years.…
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