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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.
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.
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Nigeria has removed the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the aviation ministry. This comes after the bureau's transformation from the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) in 2022, which expanded its mandate.
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.
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United Airlines updated its Contract of Carriage on February 27, 2026, requiring passengers to use headphones for audio or video content on personal devices or face removal from flights and potential permanent bans. The policy, formalized as Wi-Fi expands via Starlink, addresses disruptive 'barebeating' and has drawn supportive reactions from passengers and crew.
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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The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has called for the immediate rollout of an on-the-spot traffic fine system payable through mobile money platforms, aiming to eliminate the conventional court-based enforcement that it describes as costly and inefficient. The group argues this would ease court backlogs and boost road safety. The proposal arrives as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) prepares to launch instant fines amid Kenya's push toward digitized services.
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