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Global oil traders focused on potential boom in China holiday air travel - The Japan Times

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Global oil traders are fixated on the next milestone in China’s economic recovery, when travelers pack their bags and head to the airport for the Golden Week holiday in early May. Some 170 million Chinese holidayed abroad in 2019, before the pandemic struck. That figure sank to less than 9 million last year at the height of China’s lockdowns. The likelihood of dramatically more air travel explains why jet fuel consumption in China is widely seen as the single biggest driver of world oil demand growth this year, according to JPMorgan Chase. The signs are encouraging. Overseas ticket searches for Golden Week are 120% of the level in 2019, state media reported, citing an estimate from Trip.com. As of April 18, actual bookings were more than 10 times that of last year, the Securities Daily reported. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. SUBSCRIBE NOW ...

Sudan: Travel Advisory Remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel - United ... - Department of State

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On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan.  The Department continues to advise U.S. citizens  not  to  travel  to Sudan.  This replaces the previous  Travel  Advisory issued on April 19, 2023. The full text of the new  Travel  Advisory is as follows:  Sudan – Level 4: Do Not Travel   C, T, U, K, O Reissued with updates to security situation and post departure status. Do not travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members from Embassy Khartoum due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan....

Delhi School Holiday Tomorrow? Check Eid 2023 date, holiday and other details - Times Now

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Delhi School Holiday Tomorrow? Check Eid 2023 date, holiday and other details Photo : iStock Delhi Schools will not remain closed tomorrow, April 21, 2023. Students and parents must note that there is a confusion with the holiday date for Eid but as per the official calendar of the government, Eid will be observed on April 22, 2023. As per the list of holidays, the Id-ul-Fitr will be on April 22, 2023 and Id-Ul Zuha (Bakrid) will be observed on June 29, 2023. Students are advised to follow the official calendar issued by the Government India. According to the bank holiday list as well, all banks will be closed on April 22, 2023 Students note that schools will remain open tomorrow as Eid is not observed tomorrow. For any other confusion with dates, check the calendar Related News The religious holiday, Eid marks the end of Ramadan during which Muslims fast. The occasion is celebrated with lots of sweets, savouries, shopping and excitement and devotion. Kerala is the o...

Holiday in Chandigarh on Saturday - The Tribune India

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Eurocrats’ travel freebies trigger new outrage - POLITICO Europe

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Calls are mounting for the European Commission to come clean over how much free travel its officials have accepted from lobbyists and law firms, after POLITICO found staff in one department took dozens of paid-for trips. EU competition officials went on 150 missions that were “totally or partially paid by third parties” last year, the Commission said in response to a POLITICO request for access to documents. Of those, 23 missions were funded at least partly by law firms, consulting companies and industry groups. The revelations sparked concerns among politicians and transparency campaigners, who fear relations are already too close between industry lobbyists and EU officials responsible for regulating some of the world's biggest companies and most valuable business deals. “This is deplorable,” RenĂ© Repasi, a German S&D member of the European Parliament, told POLITICO. He said the risk that staf...

Sarawak yet to decide on additional Raya holiday, says Abang Jo - Free Malaysia Today

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Latest headlines NEWSLETTER HOME NEWS MALAYSIA BORNEO+ BERITA TEMPATAN PANDANGAN DUNIA BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS WORLD BUSINESS LIFESTYLE SIMPLE STORIES TRAVEL FOOD ENTERTAINMENT MONEY HEALTH & FAMILY PETS TECH AUTOMOTIVE OPINION COLUMN EDITORIAL LETTERS FMT WORLDVIEWS WORLD SOUTH EAST ASIA PROPERTY SPORTS FOOTBALL BADMINTON MOTORSPORTS TENNIS EDUCATION CARZILLA GALLERY VIDEOS SCHOLARSHIPS ACCELERATOR HOME NEWS BERITA BUSINESS LIFESTYLE OPINION WORLD PROPERTY SPORTS EDUCATION CARZILLA GALLERY VIDEOS SCHOLARSHIPS ACCELERATOR Sarawak yet to decide on additional Raya holiday, says Abang Jo Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan will be observing an additional public holiday on Monday if Aidilfitri falls on Friday. FMT Reporters - Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said he will decide on whether to declare an additi...

Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Syed's ... - Department of State

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From April 17-20, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Reno, Nevada and Irvine, California to engage with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and the business community on commercial opportunities in foreign markets.  He will deliver remarks on State Department efforts to promote the Administration’s Foreign Policy for the Middle-Class agenda and will conduct a number of site visits to companies working to promote U.S. leadership in the energy transition, critical minerals, and supply chain diversification.  The trip is part of a series of domestic engagements the Special Representative is undertaking to support American jobs by expanding opportunities for U.S. companies, particularly those in underserved regions. More information on the mission of the U.S. Department of State Office of Commercial and Business Affairs is available here . For media inquiries, please contact EB Press at EB-Press-Inquiry@state.gov . For updates...