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Cheap mini-EVs sparkle in China's smaller, poorer cities
Cheap mini-EVs sparkle in China's smaller, poorer cities
Economy
by  AFP

Tiny electric cars weave through traffic in southern China, their cheap and cheerful designs bringing a touch of colour to the EV revolution in the country's overlooked cities. China is the world's largest market for electric vehicles (EVs), with premium models by Tesla and homegrown giant BYD a common sight in the nation's affluent megacities.

Reddit files to go public as 'RDDT' on NYSE
Reddit files to go public as 'RDDT' on NYSE
Technology
by  AFP

Reddit on Thursday told US stock regulators that it plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RDDT". Reddit did not provide details regarding the number or price of shares nor when the initial public offering would occur.

Argentine austerity anger mounts, but govt says its working
Argentine austerity anger mounts, but govt says its working
Economy
by  AFP

Argentine trains ground to a halt and hospitals were left running on fumes this week as austerity measures sparked mass walkouts -- even as the country boasted its first budget surplus in 12 years. In January, Argentina reported its first monthly budget surplus in 12 years, while boosting the country's meagre foreign currency reserves from $21 billion to $27 billion.