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How the French government is convincing banks to loan Le Pen funds for her campaign

A consortium of banks should allow far-right candidate Marine Le Pen to obtain a loan in France. In past campaigns, she took loans from Russian and Hungarian establishments after French banks were reluctant to be associated with her.

How the French government is convincing banks to loan Le Pen funds for her campaign

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To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San Francisco

Hong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development of regional cooperation” stands out for its call to “advance the development of key cooperation platforms, and strengthen collaboration with other areas, provinces, municipalities and…

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