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From Japan to the world: how to translate a game
Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles. With the majority of sales for big games now outside Japan, everything from slang words to characters' costumes must be carefully considered for a global audience.
Shanghai, Hong Kong rally on China stimulus hopes, Asian markets mixed
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asia markets fluctuated.
ECB to stand pat and urge patience on rate cuts
The European Central Bank is expected to stand pat Thursday and call for patience in the ongoing battle against inflation, pushing back against market hopes of rapid interest rate cuts. Lagarde has already pushed back against market bets of rate cuts starting as early as April, insisting last week it was too soon to "shout victory".
Warming world dampening winter sports in Canada
Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season. "But we're gonna see the ice-skating season change drastically for sure."
What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?
Former US president Donald Trump campaigned on the economy during his failed reelection bid in 2020 and it remains a major theme in his push to retake the White House again in 2024.
US approves inspection program to return Boeing 737 MAX to service
US regulators approved a detailed inspection framework that would allow the return to service of Boeing 737 MAX planes grounded after an emergency landing earlier this month, officials said Wednesday. Shortly after the Federal Aviation Administration announced inspection protocols on the Boeing 737 MAX 9, United Airlines said it expects grounded aircraft to return to service starting Sunday.
Clean energy largest driver of Chinese GDP growth in 2023: report
Clean-energy projects were the largest driver of China's economic growth in 2023, with Beijing investing nearly as much in decarbonisation infrastructure as total global investment in fossil fuels, according to a report released Thursday. These sectors received $890 billion in investment, almost as much as the total global investment in fossil fuels last year, CREA researchers said.
Young woman follows parents footsteps, becomes a doctor, Netizens proud: "Love this"
A woman motivated many after she followed in her parent's footsteps and became a doctor. She posted a TikTok post with both of her doctor parents.
Tesla sees slower 2024 volume growth as earnings miss estimates
Tesla reported lower fourth-quarter operating profits despite higher revenues Wednesday, following a series of auto price cuts as Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant warned of slower volume growth in 2024. Shares of Tesla fell after the company's earnings per share and revenues both missed analysts expectations in the fourth quarter, and it offered a sobering outlook for 2024 auto volumes.
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