Netherlands says it will send Patriot aid to Ukraine – The Associated Press – en Español | NutSocia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that his country plans to “join” efforts by the US and Germany to train and equip Ukraine with advanced Patriot defense systems. Rutte signaled the Netherlands’ intentions at the start of a White House meeting with President Joe Biden. The Dutch Defense Ministry said … Read more

China Signals Military Response as US, Japan Accelerate Defense… – US News & World Report | NutSocia

China on Thursday announced plans to retaliate militarily on new security initiatives between Japan and the US, warning that the allies’ accelerated cooperation will create new threats to itself in the region. Citing a Chinese military analyst, the English-language newspaper Global Times warned that the Chinese military “will certainly take countermeasures, including holding more drills … Read more

House Republicans launch investigation into FBI in China – WSAZ | NutSocia

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving Tuesday to quickly set up their new majority’s marquee investigations, voting to set up panels focused on China and what they claim is a widespread abuse of power in the federal government . The newly empowered GOP lawmakers vow to hold the Biden administration accountable and promise to … Read more

Five Chinese startups that weathered a tough year with Covid lockdowns – CNBC | NutSocia

A robot made by Kennon Robotics delivers food at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant in Shanghai, April 7, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — In a year of Covid lockdowns and travel restrictions, some Chinese startups that survived found growth online and abroad. China’s economy is likely to have grown by just … Read more

Stocks are going up, Goldman Sachs, TSMC, Tesla, Solana – Five things you should know – TheStreet | NutSocia

Five things you need to know before the market opens on Thursday December 29th: 1. — Stock futures higher on China risk US stock futures edged higher on Thursday, continuing a pattern that has dominated markets for much of the holiday-shortened week as investors continue to monitor developments in China’s Covid crisis and its impact … Read more

VOA Interview: House Select Committee Hopes To Explain Why… – Voice of America – VOA News | NutSocia

As Republicans prepare to take control of the US House of Representatives, they are attempting to put their stamp on a range of issues, including China. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California, who is campaigning to become the next House Speaker, has named Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin to head a new House … Read more

VOA Interview: House Select Committee Hopes To Explain Why China Matters – Voice of America – VOA News | NutSocia

As Republicans prepare to take control of the US House of Representatives, they are attempting to put their stamp on a range of issues, including China. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California, who is campaigning to become the next House Speaker, has named Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin to head a new House … Read more

Why Prashant Khemka Is Excited About Returning To Mutual Funds | Mint – mint | NutSocia

But that’s not the only reason for Khemka’s exuberance. It has more to do with his passion for Mutual Funds (MF) and long association. In 2006, he took the opportunity to lead Goldman Sachs’ wealth management business in India. That was a long time ago, and Goldman Sachs also pulled out of its India business, … Read more

Why Prashant Khemka is excited about returning to MFs – Mint | NutSocia

But that’s not the only reason for Khemka’s exuberance. It has more to do with his passion for Mutual Funds (MF) and long association. In 2006, he took the opportunity to lead Goldman Sachs’ wealth management business in India. That was a long time ago, and Goldman Sachs also pulled out of its India business, … Read more

Scoop: Biden planning multi-country trip to Africa next year – Axios | NutSocia

President Biden spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at last year’s G7 summit. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images President Biden is planning a multi-country trip to Africa next year, with an announcement expected at this week’s US-Africa summit, two sources familiar with the plans told Axios. Why it matters: US officials want the summit to … Read more