Beijing posts 5.5 pct H1 GDP growth
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Beijing posts 5.5 pct H1 GDP growth

Business This photo taken from Jingshan Hill on Aug. 12, 2024 shows the skyscrapers of the central business district on a sunny day in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Li Xin)BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Beijing's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 percent year on year to over 2.5 trillion yuan (about 350.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025, calculated at constant prices, the city's statistics authorities said Thursday. The primary industry achieved an added value of 4.57 billion yuan, an increase of 1.5 percent; the secondary industry grew 4.7 percent to over 335.6 billion yuan, and the tertiary industry surpassed 2.16 trillion yuan, up 5.6 percent, according to the municipal bureau of statistics. Added value of the city's industrial enterprises above designated size rose 7 percent year on year during the six-month...
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More VMware cloud partners axed as Broadcom launches new invite-only program
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More VMware cloud partners axed as Broadcom launches new invite-only program

Business In response to the white label program ending, a Reddit user who claimed that their organization spent 300,000 pounds (about $402,500) a year on licensing through a VMware white-label partner, said:I now have 6 months to design / procure / build a new multi region service provider virtualisation platform to support millions in revenue and an additional 12 months to migrate all our VMware clients. I’m just astonished.In a statement to The Register, Broadcom encouraged CSPs cut from VMware's channel to work with authorized partners to “ensure a smooth transition for customers who seek to renew a service at the end of their current term,” but it offered no incentive or resources.Business “Stronger execution”News of...
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A Bunch of Billionaires Are at ‘Summer Camp’ in Sun Valley, Idaho. Here Are the Business and Tech Leaders Attending.
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A Bunch of Billionaires Are at ‘Summer Camp’ in Sun Valley, Idaho. Here Are the Business and Tech Leaders Attending.

Business The billionaires are back together, this time in Sun Valley, Idaho, for the annual Allen & Co. conference of tech and media executives. The week-long event brings some of the most powerful figures in business to the Sun Valley Resort. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez Bezos, who just held another billionaire gathering for their multi-day wedding event in Venice, Italy, have been spotted at the invite-only event this year. Other attendees include Ivanka Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (whose $410 sunglasses have been a major topic of conversation). Related: Billionaire Traveling the East Coast With Two Megayachts, But One Just Carries the Toys Business Insider notes that sunglasses are a hot accessory at the conference this year, with...
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Want a Reputation People Trust? Start With These 4 Simple Habits
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Want a Reputation People Trust? Start With These 4 Simple Habits

Business Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your business reputation is more than a feel-good factor it's a strategic asset that can propel or derail your growth. One misstep, like a scathing review or a breach of trust, can erode customer confidence, weaken your search engine rankings and stifle referrals. Conversely, a reputation rooted in integrity can attract loyal clients, inspire your team and fuel organic expansion. As a business owner, actively shaping a trustworthy reputation isn't just wise it's essential for long term success. Here's how to build a reputation that opens doors and creates opportunities. Related: The One Mistake Is Putting Your Brand Reputation at Risk and Most Startups Still Make It Business Anchor your business...
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