The Bank of Russia is lifting temporary capital control measures that banned individuals from buying foreign currency, the central bank said in a statement on its website on Friday. Starting April 18, Russian citizens will once again be allowed to buy foreign currency at banks, as well as withdraw funds …
Read More »China eases regulations on Hainan to let foreign firms work under same rules as Chinese companies
“This is an important step towards enhancing the high-level openness of the Chinese [international trade] system, and is essential for the intensive development of the Hainan Free Trade Port,” the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated with regard to the new regulation. The region’s authorities on Saturday published a list of …
Read More »‘Nail polish in camouflage’? Army eases grooming rules, allows PONYTAILS and LIPSTICK in the name of ‘equity’ and ‘inclusion’
“Equity, inclusion and diversity are all very important to Army readiness because we have soldiers from all walks of life . . ., and we have to represent them so our Army policies must therefore promote equity and inclusion,” Lt. General Gary Brito said on Tuesday. The revisions are effective …
Read More »‘What changed?’ Conservatives suspicious after California Gov. Newsom eases lockdown following Biden inauguration
Newsom announced the decision on Monday, a day after an official in his administration sent a letter to restaurant owners revealing the plan. All counties in the state will return to a tier-based system of restrictions, with outdoor dining and indoor salons allowed to reopen in ‘purple’ tier areas. Newsom’s …
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