Tag: Billion
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Douyin racks up $274 billion in e-commerce sales in the first ten months of 2023 · TechNode
[ad_1] TikTok sibling Douyin has reportedly sold nearly RMB 2 trillion ($274.2 billion) worth of goods in the e-commerce business in the first ten months of this year, representing a 60% growth year-on-year. Over 65% of these sales were generated through short videos and live-streaming, according to the local outlet LatePost. The emerging influence of…
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Credit Suisse Forced Marriage Gins Up $9 Billion in Legal Claims in Addition to RICO/Swiss Law Suit for Longstanding Misconduct and Crimes; Amicus Brief by Better Markets Supports RICO Claim
[ad_1] The Financial Times reports tonight on how the hasty, forced acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS has generated litigation in addition to the monster RICO/Swiss Law suit, Stevenson v. Thornberg, that we wrote about most recently last week. Stevenson v. Thornberg targets four US Credit Suisse legal entities, a large number of executives and…
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Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees
[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki made the announcement via a gazette notice posted on the social network X, formerly known as…
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The $50 billion in opioid settlements are an issue in some state governor races : Shots
[ad_1] Last year, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses. Advocates and family members marked the tragic toll with cardboard grave markers on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 23. Aneri Pattani/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Aneri Pattani/KFF Health News Last year, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses.…
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Watch live: Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin testify on Biden’s $106 billion request
[ad_1] Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email US secretary of state Antony Blinken and secretary of defence Lloyd Austin as set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee over Joe Biden’s $106 billion supplemental funding request. It’s…
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Big Tech sheds $200 billion in value as earnings disappoint this year
[ad_1] The so-called Magnificent Seven technology companies that have powered this year’s US stock rally are posting disappointing earnings, wiping $200 billion off their market value and threatening to push the S&P 500 into a correction. Google owner Alphabet, Tesla and Facebook parent Meta Platforms have all slumped since reporting, with Microsoft the only…
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Douyin Beauty Sales Hit $13.6 Billion in First Three Quarters of 2023 |
[ad_1] Douyin is rapidly winning market share from rivals Taobao and Tmall. In the first three quarters of 2023, Douyin Beauty’s GMV climbed 44 percent YoY to $15.4 billion. Brands on Douyin are also breaking records. Take domestic skincare brand Kans (韩束) for instance, Feigua Data shows that its GMV on Douyin in the first…
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Biden Administration Awards $7 Billion for 7 Hydrogen Hubs Across the U.S.
[ad_1] The Biden administration announced plans on Friday to award up to $7 billion to create seven regional hubs around the country that will make and use hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel with the potential to power ships or factories without producing any planet-warming emissions. Hydrogen is widely seen as a promising tool to fight climate…
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U.S. and Qatar Deny Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal
[ad_1] The United States and Qatar have agreed to deny Iran access to $6 billion recently transferred to the nation as part of a deal between Washington and Tehran that led to the release of five imprisoned Americans from Iran last month. Wally Adeyemo, the deputy Treasury secretary, told House Democrats on Thursday that Iran…
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$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — A player in California won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. The winning numbers were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10. The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, according…