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China boosts inbound tourism services to attract global visitors
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Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli stated at a news conference on people's livelihood during the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress that China is ramping up efforts to promote the integration of culture and tourism, sharing its landscapes, culture, history, and modern life with global visitors. In 2025, inbound tourist trips exceeded 150 million, up more than 17 percent year-on-year, while spending surpassed $130 billion, an increase of over 40 percent. Authorities will continue improving the full inbound tourism chain to make travel to China easier.
A parliamentary committee has urged the government to dynamically adjust import duties on edible oils based on domestic production levels to shield farmers from cheap imports. India imports 56% of its edible oil needs. The panel also proposed specific safeguards for palm oil imports.
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Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa targets the coal export duty to take effect on April 1, 2026, depending on tomorrow's meeting. The policy, which also covers nickel, has had its rates approved by the President.
Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a new regulation establishing the Universal Access Fund, funded by a 1.5% levy on telecom operators' annual gross revenue to connect rural areas. This policy aims to advance the country's digital economy goals. The Ethiopian Communications Authority will manage the fund to address infrastructure gaps in underserved regions.
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has launched a process to update records for registered teachers who are currently unemployed, aimed at strengthening workforce planning. The initiative seeks to maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of qualified teachers across the country. This will help establish demand and supply dynamics of trained teachers and guide future recruitment strategies and policy decisions.
A controversial chapter in the Class 8 NCERT social science textbook mentioning corruption in the judiciary was written by a committee including a lawyer but was not reviewed by any legal experts, officials said on Thursday. The Supreme Court has called for action against those who wrote the chapter, and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has promised strict measures.
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The government has approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to boost urban development, providing Rs 1 lakh crore in central assistance from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. The fund is expected to catalyse nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in total investment, emphasizing market-linked financing. Experts see it as a significant shift toward productive, sustainable, and inclusive urbanisation.
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