Industry leaders closed outlets with poor performance and reduced staff to strengthen their profitability, with their average net profit margin standing at 2.4 percent in 2016, 0.5 percentage points higher than 2015.
In third-tier cities, monthly growth in new home prices declined by 0.2 percent and pre-owned home prices fell by 0.1 percent when compared with August.
Indian Koushika Srilakshmi invented a tiny space satellite using the latest nanophase materials. It's 3.8 centimeters high and weighs 64 grams. The satellite has been launched and recovered with the help of NASA.
Infrastructure has been substantially improved, with 1,751 kilometers of high-speed railway in operation and 89 percent of counties using express highways. Airport passenger throughput has surpassed 24 million.
Industry officials say 5G deployment will reap important economic benefits for the leading nations, and that lagging behind could have negative effects.
Industry experts said the smooth operation of the Fuqing No 5 nuclear power unit will boost China's scientific and technological innovation and help develop the advanced manufacturing industry in the country.
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Industrial output expanded 7.2 percent year on year in the first two months, accelerating from the 6.2 percent growth in December 2017 and a 6.3-percent rise during the same period in 2017.
In this unusual year, when the world is still fighting COVID-19, charity takes on greater significance, bringing strength and warmth to those struggling with poverty or sickness. Eight philanthropists who have been dedicated to help people in need over decades received the 15th Compassion Award in Hong Kong on Dec 20.
In the upcoming district council elections slated to be held next Sunday (Nov 24), 1,090 validly-nominated candidates will compete for 452 seats in 18 districts. More than 600 ordinary polling stations will be open for about 4.13 million registered electors.
Inclusive financing support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises will be intensified.