2023-04-20 20:30:00
[Ming Pao News]The British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, appealed to Xu Zhengyu, the Secretary for Financial Affairs and the Treasury, who is visiting the UK, to urge the SAR government to allow BNO holders to receive MPF early contribution. Xu Zhengyu responded yesterday, saying that he has reiterated to Zhuo Yamin that the SAR government does not recognize BNO passports as valid travel documents and identity proofs, so MPF members cannot rely on BNO passports or related visas as proof of permanent departure from Hong Kong and early application for MPF . Lai Tung-kwok, the former director of the Security Bureau and a member of the New Democratic Party, believes that it is not surprising that local officials throw up political issues when the SAR government officials visit abroad. In addition to dealing with the key tasks of foreign visits, officials generally reiterate the government’s position. It is expected that discussing relevant issues will not affect Both sides cooperate.
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2023-04-20 22:01:01
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Inflation weighed on global wine and champagne consumption in 2022
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-04-20 20:45:10
With the rise in the price of bottles and the drop in purchasing power, the world consumption of wine and champagne fell in 2022, the International Wine Organization (OIV) said on Thursday. Wine exports, however, broke a new value record in 2022 (+9%), despite logistical difficulties, which reduced volumes shipped by 5% (to 107 million hectolitres). Under the effect of a 15% increase in the average price of exported bottles, shipments reached 37.6 billion euros, “the highest figure ever recorded”, according to the organization’s annual report.
Consumption changes
After an upturn in 2021, linked to the gradual lifting of health restrictions once morest Covid-19, “the war in Ukraine and the associated energy crisis, as well as disruptions in global supply chains, have led to a spike in production costs and distribution,” said the OIV. The costs of gas or glass have soared for producers, the price of bottles too, which has resulted in a drop in the volumes consumed. They fell to 232 million hectoliters, down 1% compared to 2021.
World inflation remains at very high levels, and “wine prices will not fall” in the coming months, warned the director general of the OIV, Pau Roca, during a press conference. “Consumption has changed significantly: red wines are losing market share, while other categories such as sparkling or rosé are on the rise,” he said. Top-of-the-range wines, prized by a well-to-do clientele, are resisting the difficulties.
“The United States, the biggest consumer in the world”
In general, wine consumption has been decreasing “at a steady pace” since 2018, driven down in particular by a constant decrease in Chinese consumption (-16% in 2022). “The United States continues to be the largest consumer in the world”, and also the largest importer, according to Pau Roca. World wine production, estimated at 258 million hectoliters in 2022, is better than expected, with a drop of only 1%.
“A series of adverse weather events – spring frost, hail, excessive heat and drought – were observed throughout 2022”, underlines the OIV. However, “the absence of serious grape diseases and the arrival of rains at the end of the summer compensated” for the vagaries of the weather. Italy, France and Spain once more this year produce more than half of the wine sold in the world.
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One more Franco Workshops: the Ecuadorian could return to form the double five Villagra
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-04-20 23:07:46
Talleres is closing its preparations to visit Estudiantes de La Plata. For these hours, DT Javier Gandolfi defines the team that will play next Sunday at 6:00 p.m., for the 13th date of the League. Among the options handled by DT Javier Gandolfi is to produce the return of Alan Franco to recover the double five since, once morest San Lorenzo, Rodrigo Villagra played alone.
On this occasion, the Ecuadorian would return to the team, Garro would no longer be delayed so much but would return to his usual post, while it remains to be determined if he keeps the double “9” Nahuel Bustos – Michael Santos or if he does without any of them .
If he maintains it, Franco’s entry would be due to the loss of Diego Valoyes, who has a strong right adductor contracture. If DT decides to play with only one center forward, in addition to the World Cup player, Gonzalo Álvez or Diego Barrera would also enter to make the right wing.
There are hours of definition for Javier Gandolfi’s 11 albiazul, especially in attack and midfield.
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