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How the Japanese Word 'Ikigai' Can Help Your Business Be More Successful
These Japanese islanders have a long tradition of finding the secret to a successful life. And businesses can use the same idea to find their niche.
Brexit: 'Nothing will change today,' says minister
NOTHING will change when the UK legally leaves the EU today, the External Relations Minister has said.
Despite Its IPO Success, Peloton Might Just Be a Fitness Fad
Despite its stellar revenue growth, investors should be cautious. Peloton stock might fall prey to new fitness trends or cycling competitors.
Economic Survey: ‘Thalinomics’ Reveals How The Cost Of Your Thali Has Come Down Since 2015-16
How the common man’s food affordability has improved since 2015-16.
Countryside service cuts planned
Cuts of £150,000 suggested as part of proposals for a council's housing and community development service could see staff replaced by volunteers.
Reforms must take into account economic wellbeing
As we implement the wave of reforms flowing from the royal commission, it's important to ensure the health of the economic system.
Bid to capture industry’s action on climate crisis
A new project aims to help the Scottish farming industry accurately record and measure the positive steps it is taking to tackle climate change by sequestering carbon.
Lexus ES prices down by Rs 8.05 lakh
Lexus has begun local assembly in India, which has led to prices of the ES sedan to drop. Click here for all the details.
PS4 game sales top 1 billion all-time, says Sony
More than 274 million games sold in 2019
Forty temporarily laid off at Cork hotel as doubts raised over long-term future
Staff at the Blarney hotel and golf resort were hoping against hope that the hotel would reopen tomorrow following its regular January closure.
Nintendo president confirms no Switch Pro in 2020
Platform holder will not release a new model this year in order to further grow Switch and Switch Lite
Lincoln will build their first electric vehicle with Rivian
Lincoln announces new pure-electric vehicle coming soon, to be developed with Rivian
SK Hynix to make deep capex cut as virus spread threatens chip output
South Korea's SK Hynix , the worlds' No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said ...
Privatised CPSEs reported better profit, sales after transition: Economic Survey
Most privatised CPSE witnessed improvement in net worth, profit, gross revenue and sales growth after the transition, the Economic Survey has said.
[Update: Fixed] Google changes how Play Store changelogs are previewed, resulting in some awkward phrasing
That new Play Store design gave us a Dark Theme that works with the Android 10, but it also brought a strange change to the changelog previews.
Economic Survey 2020: Need to address rising food bill, revisit PDS rates
The food subsidy bill has increased from Rs 1,13,171.2 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 1,71,127.5 crore in 2018-19, it said adding that the reasons for widening of the food subsidy have been many
More frequent load shedding coming: Eskom CEO
Eskom has warned South Africans to brace for more frequent power cuts as it halts the deferral of planned maintenance. The rand weakened as a result.
A full price breakdown for ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+ — here's everything you need to know, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Here's a full breakdown of how much the ESPN+ streaming service costs along with pricing packages and promotions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
On Eve Of Pompeo Visit, A Shakeup In Belarus's Military And Snap Drills. What Gives?
Moscow cuts off oil. Minsk turns to Norway. Lukashenka rants. Lukashenka shakes up his military command. Military command orders snap readiness drills. The U.S. secretary of state comes to town. There's a lot going in Belarus these days.
High demand for Barratt Homes' new Tiverton development
The developer is launching the new site on Saturday, February 8
Miners Accumulating Ethereum at a Rapid Rate May Take ETH to Record High
The Ethereum (ETH) price could explode to record highs on the backs of an optimistic accumulation behavior. Data provided by cryptocurrency market
Meet the USS Akron: One of America's Two Flying Aircraft Carriers
Yes, two!
Corporate tax cut to mostly benefit less than 1 pc of companies: Survey
The corporate tax cut announced by FM last Sept will benefit less than 1 pc of firms, as per Economic Survey.
UP: Lucknow Municipal Corporation Deploys Manhole Cleaning Robot To Eradicate The Practice Of Manual Scavenging
The first of the five robots was deployed by UP Minister Ashutosh Tandon and Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta.
That was Brexit: the mad energy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but lasting three and a half years
It unearthed some of the worst people in the country – on both sides. And the worst of all were the politicians, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Surrey relents on Uber
Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.
Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020
The fear of not being able to pay for necessities is likely tied to the fear of an increased cost of living, so cutting your ongoing monthly spending is a good place to start.
Chinese communities in Italy warn of 'racism' over Wuhan coronavirus
Prominent figures in Chinese communities in Italy warned Thursday of episodes of "latent racism" against their compatriots by Italians fearful of ...
Core sector grows at 1.3% in Dec. 2019
The growth was, however, lower than the 2.1% recorded in December 2018.
Chevron reports worst quarterly loss in a decade
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Chevron on Friday reported its worst quarterly loss in a decade -- $6.6 billion for the last three months of 2019, due mainly to a write-off of its Appalachian shale production sites.
You'll never want to use AirBnB again after reading Vice's investigation into all the scams run on travelers
Vice asked its readers to tell them about scams they’d been subjected to trying to book and stay at AirBnB locations. It received thousands of stories: enough to generate a ranked list of the…
Long queues return to banking halls, as customers avoid new ATM withdrawal limits
Customers of various banks now prefer to withdraw cash over the counter in the banking hall to using Automated Teller Machines (ATM).
Banking services hit as employees strike work in Prakasam
20% hike in pay, five-day working week top their demand list
China Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases
The World Health Organization says the worldwide spread of the virus is a global health emergency, as well as an "extraordinary event" requiring a coordinated international response.
Ansarallah forces captured 800 square km of territory in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Yahya Sarai, the military spokesman for the Ansarallah group (Houthis) in Yemen, said that 26 missiles were fired at Saudi Arabia from January 25 to January 30, targeting the airports of Abha, Jizan, abd Najran, along with the Khamis Mushayt base, Saudi Aramco-affiliated facilities and two sensitive targets deep in the kingdom. READ ALSO: Ansarallah forces shoot down an enemy aircraft along Saudi-Yemeni border In addition to the missile strikes, the Ansarallah forces’ spokesperson said their troops captured approximately 800 square kilometers of territory in northern Yemen over the last week. “We liberated 800 square kilometers during the operations, and the losses of the other side amounted to more than 3500 dead, and the Bunyan Al-Marsous operation led to the reinforcement of our advanced forces near the city of Marib,” he said, according to the Al-Masirah channel. He noted that “some parts of the districts of Al-Ghail and Madghel in Marb are now areas of confrontation.”
Air India Special Flight To Evacuate Indian Citizens From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In the light of the Coronavirus outbreak, an Air India special B747 flight will depart on Friday from Delhi to Wuhan city in China for the evacuation of Indians
PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV
After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.
Grandson of state's only Holocaust survivor shares story
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — It’s been 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest concentration camp established by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. Historians estimate 1.1 million people were killed in Auschwitz under Nazi rule during World War II. Gilbert Metz was one of the survivors. Now, his grandson Joseph Metz of Ocean Springs …
Strategic strata moves rattle Melbourne's city grid
In an intriguing start to the year for the CBD strata market, property developer Salta has snapped up a second floor in a seven-storey building on Exhibition Street.
Amazon hits 500K force
Need more proof that Amazon is big? It came this week.
Cody Johnson to play return engagement at OKC's Chesapeake Energy Arena
With more than 980 million career on-demand streams, Johnson has clearly established a rabid following of loyal fans who thirst for his authentic brand of country music.
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have tested positive for the virus in England
University organises ‘Climate-Smart Innovation’ platform for Agricultural stakeholders
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Tesla Showing Similarities to 2017 Bitcoin, What Happens Next?
Tesla is among the top-performing assets of 2020 so far, and one of the few financial assets that has outperformed Bitcoin and the rest of the
Buy the JPY, sell the AUD? – Rabobank
"At the bottom of the G10 league since January 21 are the NOK, the AUD and the NZD," note Rabobank analysts. Key quotes "These three currencies have b
A full price breakdown for ESPN’s streaming service, ESPN+ — here’s everything you need to know
In 2018, cable sports channel ESPN launched ESPN+, a new subscription-based streaming service for sports.
Wuhan coronavirus: 1,500 SAF personnel packing 5.2m masks in 24-hour operation
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,500 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel are packing 5.2 million surgical masks for distribution to the public, as ...
Qantas Suspends All Flights To & From China As 10th Australian Coronavirus Case Confirmed
Major Australian airline Qantas has announced plans to suspend flights to and from China as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak causes logistical issues.
EU Bids Adieu to Britain With Removal of Flags and Brexit Day Stamps
(Bloomberg) -- When the sun goes down on Friday night, British government buildings around Europe will lower the blue and yellow-starred flag of the European Union for the final time. A few hours later, on the stroke of midnight in Paris, Berlin and Brussels, the U.K. will leave the bloc after 47 years.The
Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?
LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit is the United Kingdom’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?
These 5 Valentine's Day-themed puzzles will get you in the holiday spirit. Can you solve them all?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - All five of these Valentine's Day puzzles are filled to the brim with love, hearts, candy, flowers — the works.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Processes of exports, imports at KIA have improved vastly: Economic Survey
‘This is after implementation of authorised economic operators policy in 2016’
Varcoe: Beyond politics, Teck’s oilsands project hinges on partners, pipelines — and prices
A political brawl has erupted over a pending federal decision on the massive Frontier oilsands mine, but it’s only one of several barriers facing the mega-project.As Alberta presses the Trude…
The best cheap Amazon Echo prices, deals and sales for Alexa in February 2020
Amazon Echo deals for the smart speaker range are never far away. We're here to make sure you don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.
GE Keeps Proving The Doubters Wrong
GE posted better than expected earnings and cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2019. Management expects free cash flow to rise to between $2 billion and $4 billion in 2020, despite headwinds from asse
READERS’ LETTERS: HS2 will have zero benefit to Scotland but we have to pay £9bn towards it
Sir, – The Chancellor Sajid Javid, on behalf of our Westminster lords and masters, has decided to support HS2 at a cost of more than £106 billion (latest estimate).
Vinda International: Favorable Tailwinds Persist
Vinda International recorded its highest quarterly gross margin in history at 36.0% for 4Q2019, largely due to low wood pulp prices.Vinda International's revenue growth slowed in 4Q2019, but the compa
Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus
Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.
Microsoft Scrubs References To Surface Hub 2X, Official Launch Now In Doubt
Microsoft has now delayed the Surface Hub 2X according to people claiming to be familiar with its plans.
Tripping through Greece with mixed emotions
Exploring the great deals, and historical complexities, of Europe’s Florida
EastEnders fans divided by Mick's behaviour towards Linda's alcoholism
Mick Carter is at his wits' end with his wife Linda's behaviour as she battles alcoholism in EastEnders.
Maria Bartiromo believes Trump will strike trade deal with Europe this year
President Trump will clinch a trade deal with Europe within the next year, Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo said Friday.
Bank of India posts profit, scrip up 3%
The State-owned lender had posted a net loss of ₹4,643.71 crore in the year-earlier period.
Expert says South West must unite to fight for funding post-Brexit
"Your MPs and councils will have to pressure central Government to keep up the ante, both on how to get some of this money and what they can spend it on”
Trainer David Dunne has licence suspended for four months after appeal
Original €2,000 fine halved but appeals body concludes original penalty was unduly lenient
Even This Cheap, It’s Hard to Make a Case for Chesapeake Energy Stock
Could Chesapeake Energy stock rally 20% to 30% from here? Yes. But that doesn't mean CHK stock doesn't have risks. In fact, far from it.
Economic Survey 2020 stresses on Assembled-in-India
The Survey states that by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India, India can generate 4 crores well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crores by 2030
Hawks crack down on alleged fraudsters in Buffalo City Metropolitan
The two men were granted R500 bail each in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Fidelity Bank reports a 28.5% increase in profit for FY 2019
Earlier today, Fidelity Bank Plc announced its unaudited financial reports for the period ended December 31st, 2019.
Nobody Sets Out To Become A War Propagandist
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Nobody Sets Out To Become A War Propagandist. It Just Sort Of Happens)
A Singapore couple just paid US$2 million for a crazy romantic staycation, featuring 10,000 roses, diamond chopsticks, and a 18-course meal on a private jet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Crazy Rich Asians IRL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
FG mulls release of 2021-2025 Medium Term Development Plan
The Federal government says the successor Medium, Term National Development Plan: 2021-2025 will be ready soon.
‘Rich people own stocks. Poor people own houses’
A roundup of what The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow is reading today on the Web
It's easier to buy a gun in Delhi than to set up a restaurant: Economic Survey
"Although India has significantly reduced the time and cost of starting a business, a lot more needs to be done," it said.
SBI posts highest ever net on Essar Steel recovery
Asset quality improves, slippages stay elevated; no big ticket loan going forward, says CMD
Jane Fonda To Bring Friday Drill Fridays To California, Announces First Demonstration In Los Angeles
Jane Fonda is wrangling more Friday Drill Friday supporters. The actress, who kicked started FDF demonstrations in Washington DC, hoping to get government leaders to address the climate crisis, announced that she will launch FDF's next phase across California, specifically in Los Angeles. Fonda has enlisted a number of her famous friends, including her "Grace…
Delta, American, and United Cancel All Flights To and From China for Months as Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 213 [Updated]
Delta, American, and United airlines will cancel all flights to and from mainland China as the confirmed death toll from the new coronavirus hits 213 and the number of confirmed cases reaches almost 10,000 worldwide, with over 100,000 more patients under medical observation.
Politics And The Markets 1/31/20
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Q&A: All you need to know as coronavirus affects more people in Europe
Many more people in Europe are likely to contract novel coronavirus that causes serious lung disease, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
Update on ICAO’s efforts in the international Coronavirus response
MONTREAL – ICAO is continuing to assist in the coordination of the international response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak through the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation, or ‘CAPSCA’ network of governments and international organizations. ICAO is also directly transmitting Electronic Bulletins on the Coronavirus to its Member States, and these are also made available for public view on the CAPSCA website. With the World Health Organization (WHO) now classifying the Coronavirus
President Kovind makes pitch for swadeshi to build 'a better tomorrow'
Protests in parliament against CAA, NRC mar his address
Bury in liquidation danger as owner Dale fails to pay any money to creditors
Bury’s owner, Steve Dale, has failed to provide any of the money he pledged last summer towards paying the club’s debts via a company voluntary arrangement, creditors have been told
Bank employees across India participate in two-day nationwide strike
The employees have joined the strike as the early wage revision settlement has been due since November 1, 2017
After 38 years, Island Bakery shuts off ovens
A family owned and operated commercial bakery that supplied bread to tens of thousands on the Island for 38 years has shut down its ovens.Island Bakery, which started life on Tennyson Avenue in . . .
After mass retirement of staff, BSNL to outsource jobs
In the State, 4,596 out of 9,381 employees opted for VRS
Reports conflict over most recent bailout of Apple supplier Japan Display
Apple supplier Japan Display has denied having signed a deal worth 100.8 billion yen ($925M), after its shares were suspended over reports.
1g salt and 0.2g turmeric: Economic Survey 2020's Thalinomics for adult male engaged in heavy work
The Thalinomics is a novel addition to the Economic Survey 2020, which has calculated the affordability of a one-plate meal in relation to "an adult male engaged in heavy work". "We have taken the
Coronation Street viewers admit they've started to feel sorry for Jade Rowan
Actress Lottie Henshall's played a blinder!
Can Apple's Wearables Segment Continue Its Incredible Growth?
Buyers are snapping up AirPods Pro as fast as Apple can produce them, and the AppleWatch shows solid growth and great potential.
Auckland is still New Zealand’s most traffic congested city - TomTom
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today released the results of its TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities and 57 countries around the world in 2019. Auckland took the top spot in New Zealand as the most congested city with drivers expecting to spend an average of 31% extra travel time stuck in traffic, worsening by 2% compared to the previous year result of 29%. This works out to be an additional 9 minutes for a 30 minutes trip. Wellington takes the 2nd place with a congestion level of 28%, followed by Hamilton (25%), Christchurch (21%), Tauranga (20%) and Dunedin (20%)
Employment scheme supervisors to strike over pensions
Supervisors in community employment schemes around the country are to hold a 24-hour strike on 14 February in a long-running dispute over their pension rights.
Coronavirus Q: 'Will a face mask help protect me?' A: It's complicated.
Around the world, people are buying up face masks in hopes of avoiding the Wuhan coronavirus. But do they work? The answer is complicated. Read on for details from health experts.
The Wuhan coronavirus seems to have a low fatality rate, and most patients make full recoveries. Experts reveal why it's causing panic anyway.
The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is sparking fear, distrust, and xenophobia around the world.
‘Saaf Bath’ initiative to set up portable public toilets for women
In response to the abysmal state of public toilets in the country, the Salman Sufi Foundation (SSF) – a progressive gender equality initiative – has launched a new project aimed at benefiting pe
Hindustan Unilever clocks 4% sales growth
Firm hit by weak consumer sentiment
Jury shown footage of moment when a garda was shot dead
The jury in a capital murder trial has been shown footage of the moment when a garda was shot dead in the car park of a credit union during an armed robbery. Detective Garda Gareth Kenna s...
The Super Bowl’s massive audience is a huge draw for advertisers. Here are 10 brands running Super Bowl commercials for the first time in 2020.
Dozens of brands are set to descend on your TV screens during the Super Bowl this year.
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended all direct flights with China, after a global health emergency was declared over the coronavirus epidemic which has killed more than 200 people.
Republicans Rally Around the Trump Economy
Consumer sentiment among Republicans is higher than it was when Ronald Reagan won his landslide reelection. | Economy
Airtel, Telkom Now Want CAK Merger Conditions Reviewed
Airtel and Telkom Kenya now want merger conditions set by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) reviewed and done away with.In a suit at the Competition Tribunal, the telcos want the conditions
Jeff Bezos added £10,000,000,000 to his fortune in just 15 minutes
The world's richest man just got richer.
Visa’s X-Border Investment Leads Week Of B2B Funding
Visa's investment in Currencycloud leads this week's B2B FinTech investment roundup, with other investors targeting logistics and blockchain startups.
Transfer news: Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea all target strikers on frantic deadline day
Strikers are the in-demand commodity as the January transfer market moves into its final hours. Several Premier League clubs have outstanding business to take care of, and for most a goalscorer would
Economic Survey 2020: India has low rates of formal entrepreneurship
Large number of enterprises operate in informal economy not captured by data
Eamonn Holmes appears to take swipe at This Morning 'feud' rumours
The rumours have been rife for months
Pasteurized Camembert? French Cheesemakers Vote ‘Non’
A battle over the future of camembert, one of France's most emblematic cheeses, came to a head Friday after producers voted against allowing pasteurized versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks.
3 Kenyans Obama Believes Hold Country's Future
The 44th US president Barrack Obama vividly expressed how the three young Kenyans had...
Gov’t pledges to address Childhood pneumonia
Government has been scaling up approaches to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia and diarrhoea among under-fives since 2012.
Airbus paying $4-billion to settle corruption probe, exposing bribery allegations
The plane maker has been investigated by French and British authorities for suspected corruption over jet sales dating back over a decade
Security Token: MERJ Exchange to List Tokenized Offering of Collectible Cars
MERJ Exchange, the official stock exchange of Seychelles and a marketplace seeking to leverage digital security offerings, has partnered with Liechtenstein-base
Nicky Hilton Fights Climate Change by Wearing Old Chanel: 'I Am Doing My Part'
Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton Rothschild unveiled her masterplan to fight climate change: wear vintage luxury designer clothes like Chanel and taking the New York City subway.
Budget 2020: James Wilson, the man who brought budget, income tax to India
Budget 2020: When James Wilson introduced the Income Tax, the act severely impacted the mood of the businesses as well as the feudal lords
‘EvilvEvil’ Combines Co-op First-Person Shooting And Vampires
A newly formed global interactive entertainment group and its subsidiary have announced a new co-op first-person shooter with a twist. Enad Global 7, together with Toadman Studios and Sold Out Publishing, have announced EvilvEvil, a “slick vampire shooter” that features a “player-directed, continuously updated storyline”. The game is set to be released later this year […]
Opinion: Sisters-in-law are not always friends. Just ask Kate and Meghan
The tie between Meghan and Kate will probably be cut as surely as whatever grand opening ribbon the still-working royals will be snipping next week
Report: Family farm bankruptcies jumped 20% in 2019
2019 was a tough year for American farmers. U.S. farm bankruptcies jumped 20 percent last year.
The cheapest AirPod prices, sales, and deals in February 2020
The Apple AirPods have an MSRP of $159/£159/AU$249. Let's see if we can find a better price for you today though.
Tommy Bowe and Thom Evans kick off first in series of Guinness Six Nations experiences
As part of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, Guinness will host a series of events and experiences in venues and locations across the country,
Insolvency law reduces resolution time for stressed assets to 340 days: Economic Survey
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets. The survey, tabled in the Parliament on Friday, also said resolution under the Code has been much higher as compared to other processes.
'Dropped your coronavirus'
A video shot in Burnaby is making the rounds on social media after a white male makes some uncouth comments about the coronavirus to an Asian woman.
Council thanks those who helped shape budget decisions
The Council carried out a budget survey in the latter part of 2019 to encourage residents and businesses to have their say
Epic Games backs GamesIndustry.biz Academy
Unreal Engine firm to contribute guides to our new section
EU bank regulators lay out tougher doomsday stress test
EBA factors in period of ‘low for longer’ rates and 4%-plus economic contraction
Eaton maintains its B-BBEE Level 1 status
Eaton has maintained its B-BBEE Level 1 status for the third year in a row setting the lead amongst the top power management companies in South Africa.
Economic Survey 2019-20: Food inflation higher in urban areas
Economic Survey moots tighter monetary policy in case of food, fuel price shock
Kuswag Skool rugby tour cancelled
The news came as a blow to the learners after they were unable to raise the money that was required in a limited time period.
What it's like inside the booze-free NYC bars that charge $13 for nonalcoholic cocktails
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ZEALANDIA book celebrates the “Valley that Changed a Nation”
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GCB Bank unveils first G-Money Mobile Wallet
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Punjab Budget To Be Presented On Feb 25
The Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government will present its budget for 2020-21 on February 25.
10 Fascinating Facts About What It's Really Like to Be in the Disney College Program
Billed as a chance to "become part of the magic that's known worldwide," the Disney College Program sounds like a dream come true for students and
Alleged Durban drug dealer ‘has licence for gold-plated AK-47 replica’
Phoenix husband and wife Claude, 35, and Celestine Mariah, 37, briefly appeared in the Verulam Magistrate's Court together with taxi driver Dean Dhanny, 26.
Argentina's debts, poverty on menu as Pope welcomes leader
Pope Francis on Friday received Argentina's new President Alberto Fernandez to the Vatican with his compatriot keen to address poverty and Buenos Aires' debts during private talks.
BDO survey: US tech firms fear trade war and Chinese innovation
Tech company chief financial officers are bullish about their company's short-term futures but are distracted by numerous regulatory and data privacy issues.
7 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy For Insulation From Volatility
Recent market volatility on the back of coronavirus fears makes this a good time stock up on quality stocks with long-term stability.
Locust plague decimating east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, is getting worse and threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, UN warns
The insects are munching their way through farmland across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Dijibouti and Eritrea, putting 12 million people into acute food insecurity. The UN has called for action.
Experts real the secret to everlasting love is being 'as boring as possible' with your partner
Romance is officially dead…
I would buy NAB and these blue chip ASX dividend shares
National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these blue chip ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors...
Malaysia to send 18 million medical gloves to Wuhan for healthcare workers amid coronavirus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government will be sending 18 million pieces of medical gloves to healthcare workers in Wuhan amid an escalating ...
In the streaming wars, everyone is winning
Apple, Netflix, Disney, and Amazon can all claim success in the video streaming wars, thanks to each company's individual goals.
Salesman 'left householder in tears' in row over cancelled order, court hears
A man in his 70s who had survived a heart bypass and prostate cancer was reduced to tears by an aggressive salesman from a home improvement company when he tried to cancel an order for a new conservatory roof, a court heard.
Suspension of UK’s China flights ‘hits up to 35,000 passengers’
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic grounded flights to mainland China.
Coronavirus: Less than 24 hours after ICIR’s report, Nigerian govt reaches out to students in China
THE Nigerian government has reached out to students in China, preaching caution and safety in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak that
Social workers are not useless, irrelevant
Social workers like any other professionals play a pivotal role in mentoring and skilling the youth at both micro and macro levels
PSU banks staff strike may affect branch, ATM services
However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank would be operational.
What royal events could feature in The Crown's upcoming series?
The programme is expected to cover the aftermath of Diana's death.
Union Budget 2020: Govt Tables Economic Survey, Pegs Growth Rate at 6-6.5% For FY 2020-21
The growth rate for the current financial year, ending March 31, was 5%, the Economic Survey, prepared by Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian said. The Survey added that the rate of inflation declined from 3.2% in April 2019 to 2.6% in December 2019.
US bars China travellers
The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency and announced significant entry restrictions because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
Trump will demand high price for UK trade deal, says former ambassador
Kim Darroch said it was ‘impossible’ that the US congress would ratify any trade deal by the end of the year.
A bullish signal for Canada’s banks, the SNC-Lavalin rally isn’t over, and why gold is setting up for a fall
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - We've been heading toward a "Better Capitalism," but if we're going to fix the American economy, companies need to keep raising wages.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Economic Survey 2020 Details 'slump In 2019' But Predicts 'rebound To Achieve $5 Trillion'
A day before the Union Budget is presented, CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian on Friday, presented the Economic Survey 2020 which spoke of how difficult 2019 was
India Plans to Send 50 Satellite Launch Vehicles Into Orbit Within Next 5 Years - ISRO
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s government space expenditure still lags behind that of the major players in the sector, such as the US, which spent about 13 times more than India in 2018, according to a report presented to parliament.
Coca-Cola Is the Most Conservative Investment You Can Make
Coca-Cola stock was a star in the January market, but don't be fooled. This is a slow-growing dividend aristocrat.
Formal employment rises from 17.9% to 22.8% in 6 years: Economic Survey
Economic Survey: A rise in share of formal employment indicates that more people are getting regular jobs and being employed in the organised sector.
EA May Make More Single Player Star Wars Games Following Success Of Jedi: Fallen Order
After cancelling so many single player Star Wars games, Electronic Arts finally struck gold with Jedi: Fallen Order. And it was such a hit for the company
Lotto splash again on AK X-Country
Vincent Rono will take on the pack in men’s 10km contest.
Venture capital has no guesses as to what 2020 has in store
There appears to be no consensus on trends or sentiment.
Tickets for the first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant’s death are on sale for $99,000 after StubHub said it would donate all fees to his charity
Some tickets for the first Lakers game since the unexpected death of the basketball star Kobe Bryant are on sale for just under $100,000.
Just announced - PGF funding for Northland water storage and use project
Today’s (Friday’s) announcement of a $12 million boost for the water storage and use project underscores the Government’s confidence in the scheme and the region, says Northland Regional Council Chair Penny Smart.
GDP Prints At 2.1%, But Strong Export Data Is Anomalous; Likely To Be Revised Downward
Most of the 2.1% print came from Net Exports (NEX), but the lead of that was a technical increase from IMPORTS (which normally REDUCE GDP) .NEX is the component of GDP that, historically, is most revi
Streetwise Kolkata: Upmarket Victoria Terrace was born out of a slum
The central business district of Kolkata is a collection of several smaller neighbourhoods with unique characteristics and histories of their own. One of them is the relatively less-known, tree-lined Victoria Terrace.
Thailand and UK confirm coronavirus cases, Japan steps up measures - Risk takes a hit
The risk sentiment is witnessing a fresh knockdown as the coronavirus outbreak is rapidly spreading outside China, with Thailand confirming its first
Fiscal deficit hits 132% of full-year target
The deficit was 112.4% of 2018-19 Budget Estimate (BE) in the corresponding period.
Bullish for Bitcoin: Mike Novogratz on BTC "Prospects Extremely Strong"
Novogratz became one of the most prominent people to delve into the Bitcoin space, having had a lot of clout on Wall Street.
A bookstore in Canada is filled with adorable foster kittens that customers can adopt, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Customers can read, drink coffee, and play with adorable cats at the Otis & Clementine's Books & Coffee shop in Canada.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Are You Ready to Serve on a Board?
Five skills you need, and how to build them.
US' China travel ban an 'overreaction' to WHO declaration
The US warning against traveling to China due to the novel coronavirus spread is an overreaction, which would greatly hurt global tourism and hinder people-to-people exchanges, Chinese experts say.
OECD warns of ‘concerns’ over US move on digital tax
PARIS, Jan 31 — An alternative proposal by Washington on how to tax digital giants worldwide has been met with “concern” by several nations, the OECD group of free-market economies said today. The push for a so-called “safe harbour” option would essentially render compliance optional,...
Americans spent at slowest pace in 3 years in 2019, threatening powerhouse of US economy
American shoppers continued to serve as the engine of the US economy through volatile times last year, fuelling growth even as a global cooldown and trade tensions clouded the outlook. But there are signs that households are starting to pull back on spending.
Smoothing Bumpy Cash Flow For Small Town Governments
Springbrook discusses the cash flow challenges of local governments prioritizing timely supplier payments and budget transparency.
Lyft Has 99 Problems, But This Ain't One
Lyft has several problems today, but low barriers to entry might not be one of them.Each price cut by Lyft increases the cost of entering its industry because Lyft's own prices are the cap on payments
The best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals in February 2020
You've come to the right place to find all of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals.
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
Eco Survey completely disconnected with problems faced by common man: Congress
The Congress slammed the Centre on the Economic Survey saying it is a diverted picture from the reality, accusing the government of "fudging data" and committing a "fraud" as the numbers presented by it are not believable by the world. Congress spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh said the government has not taken any concrete steps to end tax terrorism.
China auto sector braces, hopes coronavirus impact is short-lived
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - The new coronavirus epidemic is likely to wreak havoc on China auto sales and production in the first quarter, but it is too early to push panic buttons as ground could be made up later in the year, industry executives said. Dongfeng Motor Group and its partners Honda Motor, Renault and PSA all have factories there. "We expect (China) vehicle production to decline 3% for the full year, with production down 15% in the first quarter, including the extended new year s
Exxon quarterly profit falls 5.2% on weak refining, chemical margins
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Friday reported a 5.2% drop in fourth-quarter profit on weaknesses in chemicals and refining and flat oil and gas output, with asset sales helping to stem the decline.
Coronavirus outbreak leads to Taipei Game Show cancellation
Taiwan’s annual Taipei Game Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus. The highly publicised virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has begun spreading throughout the world. With the virus currently claiming 213 lives, with many more infected, many companies and events are closing down to limit infection. Originally, the official …
Long-suffering Zimbabwe cricketers to have salaries cut
In the latest blow, Zimbabwe was banned from international competitions for three months last year by the International Cricket Council because of government interference in the running of the national board.
Overspending the theme, but Canadians already digging themselves out of holiday debt: poll
On average, we spent $459 more than planned
Philips Ambilight TVs have had another price drop – but it won’t be around for long
Enjoy an even more immersive visual experience with this Philips TV's ambient lighting capabilities, now available for under £400.
Huawei phone sales beat Apple in 2019
Chinese firm topples iPhone maker but Samsung still leads the way.
The cheapest Samsung Galaxy S8 unlocked SIM-free prices in February 2020
Our price comparison tool will find you the best deals on SIM-free Samsung Galaxy S8 handsets unlocked to any network
Phoenix couple nabbed with drugs, gold AK47 granted bail
Phoenix couple Claude Mariah,35, his wife Celestine,37, and Dean Dhanny, 27, were released on R5000 bail each.
Nordea Appoints Virgin Money’s Ian Smith As New CFO & Head of Group Finance
Finland-based banking group Nordea Bank announced on Thursday it has appointed Virgin Money's CFO Ian Smith as its new CFO and Head of Group Finance. According to Nordea, Smith has an extensive background in the financial services sector in the UK and has held senior positions as a banking audit partner and later as Financial Services M&A leader at Deloitte. He also previously served as Director of Group Finance at Lloyds Banking Group plc and
Explainer: Rapid spread of China coronavirus fuels global alarm
(Reuters) - International alarm over the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in December is driven by its rapid spread and the fact that infectious disease experts cannot yet know how deadly or contagious it is.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
Australia airport staff threaten strike without virus protection
The union representing security workers at Australia’s biggest airports threatened to strike unless members are given equipment to guard against the new coronavirus.
Aston Martin hint at "chance of at least podiums" upon return in F1
After being confirmed as a constructor on the 2021 Formula 1 grid following a takeover by Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer hinted he wants his team to be challenging to "have a chance of at least podiums".
Coronavirus outbreak: 366 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan and quarantined
Over 366 Indians are being evacuated from China and flown to New Delhi by Saturday early morning due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV) outbreak. Sources said that they will be directly escor
Airbus to pay around €1b in UK slice of global bribery settlement
LONDON, Jan 31 — Airbus, the world’s largest aircraft maker, will pay just under €1 billion (RM4.3 billion)in a British settlement to draw a line under a three-and-a-half year criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption. The deal under a three-year Deferred...
Citizens lament as website of Nigerian embassy in China carries Jonathan’s picture as president
SOME Nigerians on social media in series of tweets bewail over the official website of the country’s Embassy in China that still carries the
Emilia Clarke & Emma Watson Have Joined 2000 Supporters Urging Climate Change Action
Now that celebrities can reach their fans on a more personal level over social media, the lines between celebrity and activist have blurred. Many actors, musicians, and models use their platforms to raise awareness about the issues they care about.…
RevitUp travels to Hotel Association of Halkidiki summit
RevitUp will be at the upcoming Hotel Association of Halkidiki meetup in Thessaloniki. Scheduled for Sunday, February 2nd, at the Macedonia Palace Hotel, the summit will address topics from sustainability to destination marketing, management, and more. Nikos Giokas, Director of Business Development at RevitUp, will introduce the latest efforts to redefine revenue optimization for hoteliers during the meetup. Last weekend, Giokas and the RevitUp team were at the 1st International Hospitality Expo Cyprus hotel marketing strategy and tourism promotion with Savvas
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility - reports
The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to ...
Airbus agrees to pay 3.6 billion euros to settle corruption probes
Airbus is set to pay a massive 3.6 billion euros ($4 billion) in fines to Britain, France and the US to settle corruption inquiries sparked..
Budget 2020: Earn less than Rs 10 lakh? Here's what you can expect
Budget 2020: There have been talks about government levying 10% income tax on income above Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and 20% for income above Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh
Caterpillar’s 2020 outlook adds more gloom to virus-shaken markets
The outlook signals headwinds for machine sales, which fell the most in nearly three years in December.
Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory
The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.
How mortgage broking was saved from near death
The Hayne recommendations nearly finished off mortgage brokers a year ago. Today, their services are more in demand than ever.
Wanderlust Magazine announces 2020 Reader Travel Awards
Sensational wildlife spots. A unique tribal culture. Otherworldly red deserts. These are just a few of the reasons why Namibia has been voted Top Country in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020 , with Kyrgyzstan, Scotland and Asian destinations also celebrating success. The awards were presented at a special event hosted at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show at Olympia today, 30th January 2020, co-hosted by Wanderlust Magazine’s Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Lyn Hughes. This marks Namibia’s second Top Country win in a row.
Economic Survey 2020 projects GDP growth at 6-6.5% in FY21
The Economic Survey 2020, prepared by Chief Economic Advisor Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian, was tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament Friday.
Sally Ann will surpass goal
Back in November, Kelowna's Salvation Army set a lofty goal of raising $700,000 in its annual Christmas campaign.
Consumer Sentiment Jumps Higher
Consumer sentiment was bolstered by record low unemployment, record gains in income, and near record lows in inflation. | Economy
Hollow the leader with a mountain to climb: PM's challenge is beyond urgent
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.
This pilot influencer is giving her more than 500,000 Instagram followers an inside look at the world of aviation, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The pilot influencer offers a candid look at the perks and difficulties of life as a short haul pilot in Europe.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Markets welcome WHO virus declaration
Markets rose in Asia on Friday after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the deadly new virus sweeping China.
Charities steered $65M to Trump lawyer Sekulow and family
WASHINGTON — Jay Sekulow, one of President Donald Trump’s lead attorneys during the impeachment trial, is being paid for his legal work through a rented $80-a-month mailbox a block away from the White House.
Demi Rose Ditches Her Swimwear And Barely There Bikini For A Fully Covered Avatar
Model Demi Rose in her latest Instagram post, ditching her swimwear, opted for a fully covered avatar. Shooting for a fashion brand, Demi wore a mustard yellow floral flowy gown with a thigh-high slit covering her curves, but still having her cleavage on display
US: Income growth is not what it used to be – Wells Fargo
Data released on Friday in the US showed that personal income rose 0.2% and spending 0.3% in December. Despite a tight labor market, year-over-year re
Lower Mainland mayors, including Surrey, endorse regional ride-hailing licence
VANCOUVER — Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.Surrey Mayor Doug . . .
Restless Ivanti Customers Promised More Care, in a Major Shakeup
US-based IT security and service management firm Ivanti is attempting to shake up the company and reconnected with its customers.
3M Company: Buy The Crisis, Collect The Dividends, And Sell The Turnaround
3M is absorbing substantial restructuring costs and just announced 1,500 layoffs.The market's reaction to recent news is not totally unjustified, but we are not so easily swayed. Stoic investing is we
Devon gastropub named in country's top 50 for fourth year running
The Swan at Bampton received the honour at an industry-wide awards ceremony
Alpine just turned the A110 into a high-riding two-door coupe
Alpine makes a high-riding sports car out of the A110
Delta just suspended China flights for longer than any other airline, a red flag as the unprecedented coronavirus wreaks havoc on the airline industry
Demand has plummeted because of the coronavirus outbreak, putting airline profits and China's economy at risk.
Trade setup for Budget day: Nifty has strong support at 11,900, 11,850
On the upside, NSE Nifty has resistance at 12,125 and 12,200 levels.
Nottingham couple could be stuck in China for weeks as flights suspended over coronavirus
They are trying to 'follow the rules' by staying at home, wearing masks and washing their hands.
Splunk Stock Will Keep Powering Higher Despite Being Overvalued
Splunk stock isn't cheap -- it's probably overvalued here -- but valuation alone won't stop the SPLK rally.
SBI posts highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 5,583 crore in Q3
SBI Q3 results: The bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio declined to 6.94 per cent in Q3FY20 versus 8.71 per cent in the same quarter last year
View: Public sector bank network, a good idea
It is vital for India to swiftly enact the law on data protection, given the kind of data sharing that has been envisaged in the PSBN.
Experience innovation and excitement with Nissan in Festival Mall
Catch the Go Anywhere 4x4 Test Drive Event on January 31 – February 2, 2020 at Festival Mall and get behind the wheel of the Nissan Navara, Terra, and Patrol Royale for a real 4x4 experience
About 12, 787 farmers benefit from PFJ in East Mumprusi Municipality
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NLA gets new office complex in Volta Region
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'Locke & Key': Locke siblings use magical keys in sneak peek
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Netflix is giving a glimpse of its new series Locke & Key.
Economic Survey backs Temasek-like model proposed for divestment
Survey recommends transferring stake of listed govt firms to a corporate entity
Binance Futures Launches Cardano (ADA) Perpetual Contracts with 75x Leverage
In a blog post published on January 30, 2020, cryptocurrency trading platform Binance announced that it will launch ADA/USDT perpetual contract with up to 75x leverage.
Govt should lean on growth instead of focusing on fiscal deficit: CEA
It is time to focus on growth and, therefore, cutting expenditure is not an option, probably because at a time like this, growth needs to be taken care of, he added
FG targets $150 billion revenue from Zero-oil plan
FG has disclosed that it is targeting additional $150 billion to the foreign reserves in the next 10 years through its zero-oil plan.
Coronavirus outbreak highlights need for travel insurance: expert
Travellers are being advised to confirm their insurance details before flying abroad as airlines around the world halt travel to China amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus
STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 — Sweden’s Public Health Agency said today that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden. “It is a woman who visited the Wuhan area in China and experienced cough symptoms after arriving in Sweden,” the agency...
How Idexx Laboratories Beat Expectations in Q4
The animal health company boosted its full-year 2020 earnings guidance, too.
JCB Partners with Oceanpayment for Merchant Acquiring
Hong Kong & Tokyo, Jan 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. ("JCBI"), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Oceanpayment Co., Ltd., China's leading cross-border payment brand, announced that they signed a License Agreement to start JCB merchant acquiring business. In order to strengthen the cooperative relationship, Mr. Hirohiko Sugiyama, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd. and Lanny Yang, Co-Founder and EVP of Oceanpayment made greetings in Hong Kong to announce the partnership.
UK trade bodies respond to points-based immigration proposal
UKIE suggests "little impact" on games industry, while TIGA welcomes attention given to creative and STEM sectors
Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false
Facebook said it will try to limit the spread of false and misleading information about the coronavirus on its Facebook and Instagram platforms after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public-health emergency.
As Jedi: Fallen Order Nears 10 Million Sales, EA Warms To More Single-Player Star Wars Games
There's absolutely no doubt about it now: Jedi: Fallen Order has been a huge success for EA. And not only has Jedi Fallen Order now done as well as some of EA's live service titles, the company has told investors that they'll continue looking at more single-player experiences in the Star Wars universe to service the...
Zendaya wore a dress with daring cutouts, giant pockets, and a split sleeve on the red carpet
Zendaya is consistently one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet.
Novartis Revenue Jumps, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Novartis revenue jumps but net income falls for Q4.Hepion's CRV431 produces positive data.Amphastar gets a CRL.
Mega Millions, Powerball tickets bring in $500K of sales on first day in Mississippi
The Mega Millions and Powerball debuts in Mississippi were a hit.
The Latest Apex Legends Trailer Is Very John Wick
Apex Legends is turning one year old, and the game has gotten real dark since then.
'Feel good' Budget may see cut in tax rate, sops for social sectors
To cushion the impact on collections, these tweaks might be accompanied by rationalisation in tax rebates
Books industry needs investors – GPA
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HBC board unanimously backs Baker offer in amended and stated circular
TORONTO — The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
Kalyana Karnataka should not hope for much from Union Budget: Kharge
Former Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said the Union Budget holds little hope for Kalyana Karnataka.Speaking to presspersons, he said that since 2014, the BJP-led Union government has neither given
Does Sensex really mirror the economy?
Change in index constituents also influenced by trading volume, market capitalisation
First Kondo, now cosy: but do you have to buy into lifestyle trends?
Beware the tricks of consumer capitalism
Panic Grips Zimbabwe As Coronavirus Reaches Botswana
The government of Botswana has announced that it is on high alert for the deadly coronavirus after it isolated the first suspected case on Thursday.
The EU's Vote To Dump iPhone Lightning Cables: Everything You Need To Know
An EU vote to develop a standard smartphone charging cable standard totally did not go Apple's way this week, putting intense pressure on the smartphone giant to drop its proprietary lightning connector for iPhones and other iOS devices. It may be some time coming, but this could be the beginning of the end for the...
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
Airbus ran ‘massive’ bribery scheme to win orders
European aerospace group to pay €3.6bn in penalties to regulators in France, UK and US
50 Million Of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 200 Million Instagram Followers Are Fake – Study
Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated reaching a whopping 200 million followers on Instagram but it appears his story might be 'ronbelievable'.
How to retire early and still be rich
If you want to retire early in the future but maintain a particular lifestyle, achieving FIRE may not be as difficult as you think...
Red Sox are ‘deep in talks’ with Dodgers for Mookie Betts trade
Mookie Betts is going, going, and might soon be gone. The Red Sox “are deep into talks” with the Dodgers about a trade for the 2018 AL MVP, ESPN reported Thursday. The clubs are discussing
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in ailing carmaker Aston Martin
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take a roughly 20per cent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$263 million) as the ...
Russian Journalist Detained in Lithuanian Capital's Airport
VILNIUS (Sputnik) - Correspondent Yulia Shatilova of Russia's Zvezda channel has been detained at the airport in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
Carlos Maza is back on YouTube and ready to fight
Carlos Maza is moving to YouTube full-time to hold the platform and the world accountable
EU Top Envoy Says No Clash With U.S. Over Kosovo Talks
The European Union’s top diplomat said on January 31 in Belgrade that the bloc was not competing with the United States in facilitating dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.
This Small Company Makes Luxe Eco-Conscious Candles And I Want Five Of Them, TBH
They're lit.
Rihanna is the world's richest female musician — from yachting trips on the French Riviera to a staff that includes a chef and personal trainers, see how she spends her $600 million fortune, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - While Rihanna is known to spend lavishly on beauty, fashion, and accessories, her favorite way to spend her fortune is on others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Rihanna is the world’s richest female musician — from yachting trips on the French Riviera to a staff that includes a chef and personal trainers, see how she spends her $600 million fortune
With an estimated net worth of $600 million, Rihanna, 31, is the world’s richest female musician. She was also the third highest paid female singer in 2019.
Aston Martin Lands Sugar Daddy in the Form of a Canadian Billionaire
A consortium led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has agreed to buy a 16.7 percent stake in Aston Martin, pledging to increase that figure to 20 percent.
Pujabi NRIs: Chinese facing backlash abroad due to coronavirus scare
Punjabis settled abroad say the Chinese are facing a tough time because people often assume they have just returned from their home country and hence interactions with them could be a risk.
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
Electricity consumers to pay more for prepaid meters
Electricity Consumers will have to pay more for prepaid meters as the hike in FG's Value Added Tax, VAT, from 5 to 7.5 per cent, begins in ...
Daily Deal: 64% off Razer DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse
Razer is known for producing high-end gaming gear. This includes their gaming mouse: the DeathAdder Elite. This gaming mouse is the #1 selling product in its class in the US. The reason for selling so
Confirmed: There will be no new Nintendo Switch this year - Gizchina.com
Confirmed: There will be no new Nintendo Switch this year. the CEO of the company has confirmed that there will be no successor to it in 2020.
As students turn 20, EvCC celebrates with Japanese tradition
On the other side of the globe, turning 20 means coming of age and a ceremony that’s big in Japan.
Crisis-hit Thyssenkrupp mulls sale of '15bn euro elevator unit'
Deciding the future of the elevator unit was the group's "top priority", said Merz, aiming to raise billions of euros in fresh capital that could be used across the conglomerate's struggling divisions.
Arcadia makes supporting clean energy easier
Get a $20 Amazon gift card or 4 standard LED bulbs just by signing up.
Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it
DETROIT - When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday's Super Bowl, it might not be a traditional domestic beer.Sales of classic beers like Bud Light
Market watch: KSE-100 falls 273 points owing to global sell-off
Benchmark index decreases 0.65% to settle at 41,630.93
Expert: Taxes beat bans for promoting reusable bags
More places are restricting or banning plastic bags at the store. A professor of economics and public policy says taxes better push people to reusable.
Alice Reilly is calling it a day
WESTPORT Tourist Office employee Alice Reilly - who has greeted thousands of visitors - is calling it a day.
British Steel rescue under threat as French government opposes Jingye deal
The Chinese takeover of embattled British Steel is hanging in the balance after the French government said it would oppose the deal.
Anne Cox Chambers, wealthy newspaper heiress, dies at 100
Anne Cox Chambers, a newspaper heiress, diplomat and philanthropist who was one of the country's richest women, has died at the age of 100.
Canada lags behind peers in doctors per capita, but average in physician visits
TORONTO — Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.The analysis by the . . .
Pinterest Stock Should Spark Investors’ Interest With This New Feature
Pinterest just introduced “Try On,” the companies spin on augmented reality. What does this mean for Pinterest stock?
Coronovirus: N95 masks in short supply in Bengaluru
Karnataka seeks 6,000 more personal protection kits from Centre
10 of the most overpriced items at airports you should never buy
Every frequent flyer knows that when it comes to the airport, it’s best to keep your wallet safely tucked away in order to avoid overspending.
Oyo rubbishes reports of large-scale partner loss, and exiting businesses
Currently, Oyo largely operates under three models - franchisee, leased and owned assets. The rooms under the franchisee model accounts for the largest number of its inventory of nearly 3 lakh rooms in India
Amazon stock soars following strong Q4 earnings report
Amazon shares are soaring after the e-commerce giant announced fourth quarter earnings that smashed expectations.
Toadman Studios, Sold Out, and Petrol join forces as Enad Global 7
New international game group forms to cover "entire gaming value chain" with new title EvilEvil
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again
Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th
Xur's Location and wares for January 31, 2020 - Destiny 2
Find out Xur's location and learn more about the different Exotic weapons and gear he has to offer this week.
Better borrowing: Expert advice for avoiding problem debt
In association with the Insolvency Service of Ireland
Huawei Band 4 sale starts tomorrow: Price in India, features
Huawei Band 4 was launched recently in India. It comes with major fitness-centric features such as a steps counter and supports various workout modes.
Three simple tweaks to your everyday routine to be happier and more successful
These three simple changes will make you more productive instantly
7 Underappreciated Foreign Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
This is a great time to add the benefits of diversification to your portfolio with some attractive foreign dividend stocks.
With new projects’ vigour, Hyderabad’s real estate blooms out of slowdown blues
In the words of KT Rama Rao, Minister for IT, municipal administration and urban development, "Hyderabad's growth story and momentum have just begun." Even as the sector elsewhere stares at a slowdown, new projects are being started around Hyderabad.
Aviva stops investors from taking money out of Irish property funds
Investment vehicles have combined value of €940 million
Scarlett Moffatt hits back at reports she was sacked from TV role to make room for Stacey Solomon
Star reveals what really happened on CelebAbility
HUL reshuffles top management team
Prabha Narasimhan would replace Priya Nair, currently Executive Director - Home Care who moved as Executive Director - Beauty and Personal Care, the FMCG major said in a statement. Nair will take over from Sandeep Kohli, who will relocate to Dubai as VP – Beauty & Personal Care for our North Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Russia markets, it added.
Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year
The Kyoto-based company has long been rumoured to be preparing an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch as it nears the end of its third year in the market.
Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
Gallup: Credit Unions Feel The Love
The notion that credit unions (CUs) play country mouse to their more worldly banking cousins is beyond flawed, as a recent poll by the Gallup organization showed. Delving into customer sentiments across measures – including "helps me reach my financial goals" and "puts my financial well-being ahead of the interests of the bank" – Gallup found that credit unions are crushing it. Banks, not nearly as much. Banks did not surpass credit unions in any criterion used by Gallup. In fact, it wasn't even close. Though respondents had generally positive feelings about banks – for example, about financial institutions (FIs) being helpful during difficult life events – the focus on relationship-building and more personalized forms of finance have given credit unions the edge. For those who capitalize on it, the advantage will come in handy as FIs shapeshift their way to greater customer-centricity. How CUs sustain their unique brand of customer loyalty is among the core insights from the latest
Coronavirus - Is India prepared? | TheHealthSite.com
The Wuhan coronavirus is fast spreading across the globe. Political commentator Vedank Singh shares his views on this virus.
Airbus to pay US$4b to settle corruption probe, says French prosecutor
PARIS, Jan 31 — European planemaker Airbus will pay €3.592 billion (RM16.3 billion or US$3.98 billion) to settle corruption probes by US, British and French authorities into contract dealings, France’s financial prosecutor said today. The simultaneous settlements in Britain, France and the...
Arteta satisfied with Arsenal transfers but can’t resist cheeky hint of more
Mikel Arteta declared himself "happy" with Arsenal's business in the January transfer window and hinted he was pleased to see no senior players leave the Emirates Stadium. Granit Xhaka was expected to depart at the beginning of the month, but had his mind changed by the Spaniard.
Vrenetic will distribute its livestreaming apps in China
Vrenetic said that it will distribute its livestreaming apps in China as part of an effort to expand its market reach with new Chinese partners.
Brussels warns of tussle ahead as Britain prepares to leave the EU
As Brexiteers prepare to party, EU leaders say the relationship with the UK cannot be as close in future.
The Daily Chase: Stocks under pressure as virus spreads; GDP inches higher
Global stocks are coming back under pressure this morning as investors interpret the latest wave of coronavirus headlines. Meanwhile, the Canadian economy unexpectedly expanded in November.
BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games
Japan's financial institutions must guard against cyber-attacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with nearly 40per cent of banks and other ...
The Flippening: Stablecoins’ Transfer Value On The Ethereum Network Just Surpassed ETH
Stablecoins now have a larger share of value transferred on the Ethereum network than its native cryptocurrency – ETH. Even though the continuously
Property where Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash once lived sold
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — The lakefront property in Tennessee where Johnny and June Carter Cash lived for more than 30 years has been sold for $3.2 million.The Hendersonville Standard first reported . . .
Economic Survey: Building blocks for 'wealth creation' and $5-trn economy
Here is a snapshot of some of the 'new ideas' for the economy that the Survey focuses on
James Nyoro: Brains Behind Uhuru's Ksh7 Billion Project
Through Nyoro's appointment by the president, he took part in various major projects including...
GDP growth expected to strongly rebound to 6-6.5% in FY21: Economic Survey
India's economic growth is expected to "strongly rebound" to 6-6.5 per cent in 2020-21 from 5 per cent estimated in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey said on Friday, adding that the government with a strong mandate has the capacity to expedite reforms.
Realtors expect debt restructuring up to Rs 1 trn, tax sops for homebuyers
He said loans up to Rs 1 trillion are required to be restructured in view of liquidity crunch faced by builders
Economic Survey Bats For Market Economy, Shows How Government’s Intervention Can Do More Harm Than Good
The Indian state is not only involved in running businesses but also intervenes in markets quite frequently.
9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top
Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors in The Oracles for their best tips for breaking into a new field, from tech to real estate to day trading.
Indonesia deports detained U.S. reporter: lawyer
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A U.S. journalist who has written stories about environmental destruction in Indonesia was deported on Friday after being arrested over alleged visa violations, his lawyer and his news outlet said.
Intel Core i9-10900K 10-Core Comet Lake-S Monster CPU Leaks With 5.1GHz Turbo Clock
The benchmark also reveals some new information, like a reported base clock of 3.7GHz. There's also a single-core turbo clock of 5.1GHz (single-core).
North African countries still have significant wheat needs this year - Transgrains
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Algeria needs to buy 1.5 million tonnes of wheat and Morocco 600,000 tonnes in the last three months of the 2019/2020 (July-June) season, which should benefit France, a senior trader familiar with North African markets said on Friday.In addition, Tunisia will probably need to book another 200,000 tonnes, Jean-Philippe Everling, founder and director of Transgrains France in partnership with Italian group Casillo, told the Paris Grain Day conference in Paris.
This pilot influencer is giving her more than 500,000 Instagram followers an inside look at the world of aviation
Maria Fagerström is a pilot and Instagram influencer from Sweden who shares her exciting life with her more than 500,000 followers.
Enbridge faces regulators in Canada, U.S. over plans to expand oil pipeline network
Enbridge faces off with regulators in Minnesota over Line 3 just as it grapples with complaints over changes to overhaul its Mainline
Mellanox More Than Biding Its Time Into The Nvidia Deal Close
Mellanox reported fourth-quarter results that were significantly better than expected, with healthy growth in both InfiniBand and Ethernet product lines.There has been no update on the Nvidia-Mellanox
Stanley Black & Decker Comes In A Little Light, But Has Drivers For 2020
Stanley Black & Decker had a mixed fourth quarter, with revenue coming in a little light outside of Security, but good margins in the Tools & Storage business.A healthy residential repair/remodel mark
Some Motorola RAZR pre-orders have started shipping out earlier than expected
Motorola has begun shipping some RAZR pre-orders in the U.S., a week before the original ship date.
Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with Britain, as business urges calm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
Nigerians to pay more for data, calls as telcos apply new VAT
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTONS) said it will start implementing the country's new 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from Saturday, February 1 2020.
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights
WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31 - US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
What Is Quibi? A Super Bowl Spot Attempts to Explain the New Bite-Sized Streaming Service
What Is Quibi? A Super Bowl commercial briefly explains the upcoming bite-sized streaming service with tons of new original content.
Budget 2020: Challenge for Indian Finance Minister is to Balance Growth, Fiscal Deficit
New Delhi (Sputnik): Amid the slowdown in the Indian economy, the government lowered its national income growth forecast from 7 percent to 5 percent for the current fiscal year. The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday pegged growth for 2020-21 at between 6 and 6.5 percent.
Cosatu to present R254bn Eskom rescue plan
The plan could reduce Eskom's debt by more than half.
Budget 2020: How FM Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal deficit math is likely to move Sensex, Nifty on Feb 1
Budget 2020: An increase in fiscal deficit target in view of the ongoing economic slowdown may not negatively impact the market since elevated level of expenditure is expected to result in higher demand in Indian economy
International bid from Ethio Telecom (TENDER)
The RFI remains floating from February 3, 2020 up to march 2, 2020. RFI document can be obtained free of charge from Ethio Telecom’s head office room no. 207 during office hours (Monday to Friday). Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from ethio’s Website and collect the RFI document in person from Head quarter, 2nd Floor, and room no. 207.
Screen Ireland hopes for happy ending despite Brexit sadness
Chief executive Désirée Finnegan signals return of cherished slate funding for producers
We Don't Know How Many Bullets, Guns or Planes China Sells Around the World
China may be the world’s No. 2 arms producer, according to a new estimate. But we still don't know how many arms it actually sells.
Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus: Health officials
Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the country since the deadly outbreak began in China.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation
Lebanese bonds tumble as uncertainty increases
"Lebanese debt is currently trading at a large discount and investors have already priced in a restructuring," Saeb El Zein, a financial markets expert told Annahar.
SA treating common flu with suspicion amid coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Friday his department was treating even the common flu with suspicion, as part of ...
Nintendo says it has no plans to launch a new Switch model in 2020
Nintendo president and CEO Shuntaro Furukawa has shot down rumours that an upgraded 'Switch Pro' will release this year.
Kenyan patient admitted to hospital does not have coronavirus, government says
A Kenyan student who was admitted to a hospital in Nairobi after returning from China with flu-like symptoms, tests negative for the coronavirus, the Kenyan government says.
Economic Survey: India now global leader in monthly data consumption
For the quarter ending June 2019, the price of data was 7.7 per GB as compared to 200 per GB in June 2016. The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for GSM-based mobile services has also gone down substantially from 126 in June 2016 to 74.30 in June 2019, said the survey.
China ambassador says no need for ‘unnecessary panic’ over virus
GENEVA, Jan 31 — China is decisively working to control the deadly outbreak of the novel coronavirus, its ambassador to the UN said today, insisting there was no need for countries impose “excessive measures” like border closures. “There is no need for unnecessary panic, and no need for...
Half of BSNL TS staff opts out
About 5,000 employees take VRS
Cash-strapped Triphin will enrol at Wits University, thanks to Mukuru
By Nonkululeko Njilo | Sowetan | South Africans have rolled up their sleeves and hatched a plan to send a cash-strapped matriculant with seven distinctions to university — just two days after her heartfelt plea for help. Triphin Mudzvengi has touched hearts across the nation after revealing that she was accepted at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). But due to her family's financial constraints she was unable to enrol, reported GroundUp on Tuesday. She had tried to obtain scholarships and bursaries but did not qualify because, having arrived in the country with her parents from Zimbabwe in 2010, she was a foreign national. This also excluded her from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
Frankfurt Auto Show No Longer in Frankfurt
Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), the organizing body of Germany’s International Automobile Exhibition (IAA), has announced it will no longer hold its bi-annual trade show in Frankfurt. Last week, representatives from Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich and Stuttgart met with VDA to present their concepts for IAA 2021. Frankfurt has already been taken out of the running, […]
Feeling lucky? Only lottery winners will get to enjoy Suntory's limited edition 55-year-old single malt whisky
The newest bottle in the vaunted lineup of premium Japanese whiskies is more than 55 years old. The nation's oldest distillery will release Yamazaki 55 thi
Posco’s operating profit down 30% in 2019 amid industry downturn
South Korean steel giant Posco said Friday its operating profit dropped 30.2 percent in 2019 from the previous year, amid the overall industry downturn and protectionism by major trading partners. The steelmaker said its revenue stood at 64.3 trillion won ($53.9 billion), down 0.9 percent on-year. The operating profit posted at 3.86 trillion won, while net profit was 1.98 trillion won last year. The operating margin...
Training reviewed
Vinod Kumar Dhaka, Inspector General-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Special Force, Railway Board, New Delhi, on Friday inspected the Railway Protection Special Force V B
Does Algorand 2.0 Prove an Appealing Option for Developers?
Government agencies, sports franchises and mainstream exchanges are first real-world adopters of the popular “pure proof-of-stake” Algorand blockchain.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
E3 2020 is going to “shake things up” with its new partnerships
This year, E3’s daddy the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) say that they’ll be reinvigorating the event with their new partnerships.
B.C. coronavirus testing continues, still only one confirmed case
International emergency measures aimed at poorer countries, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Stocks drop amid uncertainty over virus impact; Amazon soars
U.S. stocks fell broadly in midday trading on Wall Street amid ongoing uncertainty about the potential economic impact of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak that originated in China.
After 10 years, civil rights museum says expansion is a must
GREENSBORO, N.C. — When four young black men from N.C. A&T sat down at a whites-only lunch counter in downtown, they sparked a fight for civil rights that has reverberated for 60 years. That legacy gives a strength of purpose to John Swaine, CEO of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. The museum, which …
UK govt warns travellers to EU of end to free mobile roaming
The UK government has issued new guidance warning that the guarantee of free mobile roaming across the EU, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will end from 01 January 2021. This marks the end of the Brexit transition period.
What could change in this year’s budget?
Each year the Union Budget is watched keenly and the salaried middle class hope for relief from income tax. Furquan Moharkan takes a look at five things that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could change in this year’s budget.
Integrate ‘Assemble in India’ into Make in India
Move will boost exports, create 80 mn jobs in next 10 years, survey says.The Survey gives China’s example, where labour-intensive exports between 2001 and 2006 created 70 million jobs
HMD needs a standalone & cheaper Nokia smartphone portfolio adopting “better specs for money” strategy
It is certainly easier said than done but the way current Nokia smartphones are not really setting the markets on fire, HMD needs to revisit its smartphone startegy for sure. This quarter Nokia is not among the top 10 smartphone brands reveals the report from analyst firm Counterpoint research.
S. Korea's 2nd chartered plane leaves for Wuhan for evacuation
A second chartered plane left for the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan on Friday to evacuate some 350 South Koreans from the epicenter of the outbreak of the deadly virus. The Korean Air passenger jet departed from Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul with a quick response team of around 20 medical and quarantine officials on board. The flight came more than 12 hours after South Korea brought home 368 pe...
France, Italy Drag Euro-Area Economy to Worst Quarter Since 2013
(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. The euro-area economy barely grew at the end of 2019 as unexpected contractions in France and Italy dealt the bloc its weakest quarter in almost seven years.The surprise slump in two of the
Localized Peer to Peer Lender Folk2Folk Reports Record Amount Invested via IFISA
Folk2Folk, a localized peer to peer lending platform, is reporting a "record year" regarding its Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) offering during 2019. The comp
Tech View: Be patient with Budget volatility, don’t rush to buy on dips
Nifty broke below the lower end of the Rising Megaphone pattern on the daily chart.
India Set to Move Towards Chinese Model to Expand Exports, Create Jobs
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Finance Ministry has been trying to attract investments from foreign companies into India. The cut in corporate tax rates came as a push to attract investments by technology companies looking for avenues outside of China, amid Beijing’s ongoing trade war with Washington.
Nigel Farage says there's 'no way' Britain would rejoin the EU
'I walked at random into a pub at Westminster last night and the party had already started.'
This Country getting US re-boot from Bridesmaids director
Let's hope its as good as the Gavin and Stacey adaption, right?
Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened.
Tron chief Justin Sun bought the charity meal with Berkshire Hathaway's boss but bailed at the last minute, sparking conspiracies.
First Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Russia
Both patients are Chinese nationals
Citizenship Amendment Act fulfilled Gandhiji’s dream: President Ramnath Kovind
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu s also chairing a meeting of floor leaders of Rajya Sabha at his residence on Friday.
It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View
If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.
Oil Climbs as WHO Declares Emergency, but Opposes Travel Restrictions
Oil prices rose on Friday but were still set for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as markets attempted to assess the economic damage of the coronavirus that has spread from China to around 20 countries, killing more than 200 people. Brent crude LCOc
United Airlines Stock Is Poised for Lift Off After Encountering Turbulence
The selling in United Airlines stock has gotten overdone on coronavirus fears. The company has limited exposure and is primed for a rally.
Late €21m bid Barcelona bid for striker rejected – They’ve now abandoned hunt for Suárez replacement
Barcelona made a late bid for Real Sociedad’s Willian José before abandoning their search for a new striker. The Spanish giants have been hunting for a new forward this month after Luis Suárez was ruled out with an injury. They have been linked to several around Europe as a result, although the club’s financial situation
Pro-business policy critical to achieve $5 trillion economy, says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20 says India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy that unleashes the power of competitive markets to generate
Screen Ireland unveils slate of 40 productions coming to international market
Agency responsible for developing screen industries said sector contributed €357m to economy last year
When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be – but not because of the cost
When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be, learns Gayle MacDonald. Not because of the cost, but because the sticker seems to be a permanent feature of the product
WATCH: 69-tonne footbridge at motorway service station near Bristol taken down
Around 70 people took part in the operation
Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture
A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lay dead on a sidewalk at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would ty
Economic Survey sets the tone for Budget 2020
The Survey's theme is 'Wealth Creation'
US wants to hike NHS drug prices in a Brexit trade deal, top diplomat declares
Sir Kim Darroch, who was our man in Washington, said 'of course' the US wants higher drug prices when it sells to the UK - despite Boris Johnson dismissing the claims as "nonsense"
Manage buy-to-rent risks
The current buyers’ market offers a good opportunity for investors looking for properties to rent out, especially with the prospect of a potential rental-growth recovery in the latter part of 2020.
Coronavirus hits UK as first two cases confirmed
The first two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK and the pair, who are from the same family, are receiving specialist treatment.
Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response
Countries around the world evacuate citizens from the center of the outbreak in China, as the virus continues to spread.
How To Keep Your Company Afloat If You Unexpectedly Lose an Employee
It's too late to do anything about it after it happens -- so here's how to prepare for the unexpected.
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
Suspension of UK’s China flights ‘hits up to 35,000 passengers’
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic grounded flights to mainland China.
New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and 170 deaths in China.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Beavercreek drivers to pay tax increase for street work
Next year, Beavercreek drivers will pay a $5 increase when registering or renewing their motor vehicle licenses.
Charges Dropped Against Pentesters Paid To Break Into Iowa Courthouse
Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against two security professionals who were arrested and jailed last September for breaking into an Iowa courthouse as part of a contract with Iowa's judicial arm. From a report: The dismissal, which was announced on Thursday, is a victory not only for Coalf...
Laura Ashley chief executive steps down after eight years
Retailer Laura Ashley said today its chief executive Kwan Cheong Ng is stepping down after eight years in the role. [...]
Unscrupulous SA security companies abusing Zimbabweans
The Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa (TAPSOSA) has called on authorities to look into the plight of Zimbabwean security officers being abu...
Dickey: San Pasqual longshot leads 5 Saturday price plays
Both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park offer stakes-laden cards Saturday, with the features headlined by some solid favorites. But I'll try to beat a few, or in some instances find some high-priced board hitters, with these five horses.
Another oligarch lie, debunked
BEFORE proceeding, here is again thanking Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, Ramon Lopez, for being our guest during yesterday’s edition of the ‘Meet the Press, Report to the Nation’ media forum at the National Press Club.
3 ASX mining shares with dividend yields over 10%
If you're looking for huge income shares today then Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) and these two mining companies definitely fit the bill.
Bosnians collect donations for quake victims in Turkey
Citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina joined the relief efforts being carried out for the victims of the deadly earthquake that hit eastern Turkey last...
Chocolate has been on the menu for a century at Aunt Charlotte's Candies
Aunt Charlotte's Candies is a South Jersey candy shop celebrating a century of sweetness, going from penny treats to hundreds of mouthwatering options.
€1.6 million in drugs, €700,000 in cash and 'a number of gold bars' seized by gardaí
Two of the searches were by gardaí targeting international crime.
US warns against China travel, as virus death toll hits 213
The United States told its citizens to avoid China after the World Health Organization declared a global coronavirus emergency, as the Chinese death toll rose Friday to 213 and total infections surpassed the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.
Arteta ‘happy’ with Arsenal’s transfer window dealings
LONDON, Jan 31 — Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have emerged stronger from the January transfer window after landing two new signings and keeping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arteta has bolstered his creaky defence by adding Flamengo’s Pablo Mari and Southampton’s Cedric Soares this week. Just...
House Prices, Rent Dip In Nairobi As Landlords Become Less Demanding
House prices and rents in Nairobi dropped marginally for the year 2019, a new study by realtor HassConsult has revealed.According to the study, rents dipped by 2.1 per cent in Nairobi while those
WhatsApp payments to be launched in several countries in next 6 months: Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Pay started as a pilot programme in 2018 wherein a million Indian users participated. Overwhelmed by the response, Facebook is expanding the payments feature to more countries.
CFPB Sues Citizens Bank For Violating Truth In Lending Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Citizens Bank over alleged violations of the Truth In Lending Act (TILA).
Three-bed seaside home in Scotland worth £185k sold for just £45k after £1 auction
A three-bedroom house on offer for just £1 sold at auction for slightly more than that yesterday – going under the hammer for £45,000. Auction House Scotland said a Scottish buyer had snapped up th…
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.
Watch Tracee Ellis Ross Recreate 'The Shining' With A Hilarious Twist In This Super Bowl Commercial
Just try not to LOL watching this video.
Need to address key challenges in farm sector for doubling farmers' income: Survey
Issues such as investment in agriculture, water conservation, improved yields through better farming practices, access to market, availability of institutional credit, increasing the linkages between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors need urgent attention, it said.
Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be priced between Rs 40-45 lakh
The MG Maxus D90 SUV will take on the Fortuner and Endeavour.
Ruth and Eamonn in hysterics convinced they've called same This Morning fan twice
This Morning hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes had an eventful time during the Spin To Win competition
Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old
The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
It is the first time that a state of emergency has been declared in the Australian Capital Territory since 2003, when fires destroyed almost 500 homes.
Made in Dublin: Alternative Dublin shows a different side to the city
“It's really cool that you can do something in college for fun, and it can become your job.”
Britain reports first two cases of new coronavirus
Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England’s chief medical officer said on Friday.
WHO representative says Ukraine able to cope with coronavirus
The death toll in China is now 213 people.
US embassy denies Bishop Oyedepo Visa
Bishop Oyedepo was been denied the US Visa by the Lagos office of the Unites States Embassy on Thursday January 30, 2020. General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo
DOJ Works to Ease Ballooning Immigration Case Backlog
Grappling with an inherited backlog that has ballooned to 1 million deportation cases, a years-long wait for hearings and White House pressure, the Executive Office for Immigration Review is buying real estate for new courts, creating an online filing system, streamlining training and hiring judges. And it still can't keep up.
Demand for Buhari’s resignation a call for us to do more, says Keyamo
Festus Keyamo says there is no need for a furore over calls by some people for President Muhammadu Buhari's resignation.
Rand marks time as China virus, power cuts weigh
Investors clutch at hopes that China can contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump's 6 Words Have Social Security Beneficiaries Terrified
Will the Trump administration cut Social Security spending?
The best Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge deals in February 2020
Pickings are becoming slim if you're looking for deals on this superb Samsung smartphone.
Indian Origin, IIT Kanpur Graduate Arvind Krishna Elected New CEO Of IBM
After a “world-class succession process”, American IT giant International Business Machines (IBM) has named Indian-origin technology executive Arvind Krishna as the new Chief Executive Officer succeeding Virginia Rometty, reports India Today.
The Day Europe Told the U.S. to Cut Out the Threats Over Iran
(Bloomberg) -- European diplomats drew a line in the sand this month, telling U.S. officials their bullying tactics wouldn’t help marshal support for President Donald Trump’s Iran policy.The firm response came in a conference call in early January when a senior State Department official threatened European
Majority of Canadians 'satisfied' with the country's abortion policies: poll
A majority of the Canadian public are satisfied with the country’s abortion policies, a new poll says. The DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada poll released on Friday says 75 per cent of Canadians were “satisfied” with Canada’s abortion policies, with 25 per cent indicating they are not satisfied. Like most countries, Canada’s abortion laws have evolved over …
How to delete your Google location history
Google collects and stores all your location information by default. Here's how to clear everything it has already, and ensure it's turned off for good.
Global tax rules set for overhaul as states seek to avoid new trade war
PARIS (Reuters) - Outdated cross-border tax rules are set to be rewritten after 137 states sought this week to avoid a new trade war over the global multiplication of taxes on digital services.
Gender Minister, UN Women agree to step up fight against GBV
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Women Country representative in Kampala has decried the high cost implications of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and warned that it denies Ugandan communities resources they would have put in much-needed development projects. “Uganda is incurring over Shs77 billion in cost or opportunity costs in managing violence …
Benchmark names Gregg Fracassa General Manager for Snow King Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
THE WOODLANDS (HOUSTON), TEXAS - Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has appointed Gregg Fracassa general manager for Snow King Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Jackson, Wyoming. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president and COO, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Gregg to Benchmark and to Snow King,” said Mr. Champion. “He brings great depth of leadership and operational experience to the property and an important understanding of maximizing the attributes of a resort hotel and its
China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow
China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data released Friday showed, as the country grapples with a new virus that has claimed more than 200 lives.
Top lawyer Barnabas Xulu ordered to pay back R20m in legal fees to fisheries department
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe's lawyer, Barnabas Xulu, must repay the state more than R20m his firm received from the former Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for work performed, the Western Cape High Court has ruled.
SK hynix’s 2019 operating profit plunges 87%
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix’s operating profit in 2019 plummeted 87 percent to 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion), amid the continued fall in memory chip prices and lower demand, according to its earnings report released Friday. The world’s second-biggest memory provider raised 26.9 trillion won in annual sales last year, a 33.3 percent plunge from 2018. The net profit nosedived 87 percent to 2.02 tril...
US consumer spending cooled last month, core prices picked up
Income growth in the US slowed to 0.2%.
Carnoustie residents demand renewables giant moves controversial cable landing site
Carnoustie community leaders have moved to protect local tourism from “huge disruption” caused by controversial plans to bury an electricity cable next to their world-famous golf course.
Official: Barcelona confirm Francisco Trincao capture
Barcelona have confirmed that they have secured the services of Trincao, who will join from SC Braga when the summer transfer window opens. #Barcelona #SCBraga #Trincao
Lavender Economic Survey says growth has bottomed out, pegs GDP for FY21 at 6-6.5%
The pre-Budget Survey said for wealth to be distributed, it first has to be created and called for looking at wealth creators with respect.
Rly passenger volume up by 1.85%, freight loading rose by 5.34% in 2018-2019: Eco Survey
Commenting on the cleanliness parameters of the national transporter, the survey stated that for railways which covers over 8,700 stations and carries around 230 lakh passengers daily with clientele of varied socio-economic backgrounds, cleanliness was a continuous process.
SBI records 41 per cent jump in Q3 net profit at Rs 5,583 crore
The bank says this is the highest ever quarterly net profit recorded by it
Pfizer Misses Target, Soft Guidance, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Pfizer missed Q4 target, offers soft guidance.Surface Onco receives IND.PerkinElmer provides lackluster 2020 guidance.
Rail investment ‘fantastic news’ for Northland, says Reade
January 31, 2020
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city
London is getting yet another cab-hailing app.
Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty subdued as Economic Survey throws fiscal, economic challenge for government
Around 3.15 PM, S&P BSE Sensex was trading 0.51 per cent or 209 points lower at 40,703.84 while broader Nifty 50 index breached the crucial 12,000-mark and was ruling at 11,955 points
Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases
The pair are currently being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak, What Global Travelers Need to Know
With news of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) currently dominating media cycles, many questions have been raised about travel-focused guidance and general safety precautions. The situation related to this outbreak (originating in Hubei province, China) has evolved rapidly – and remains highly fluid – but there are some basic facts that any traveler would do well to know. Symptoms and treatment The novel coronavirus is in a family of coronaviruses that commonly cause fever and symptoms of the upper respiratory system. 2019-nCoV is
Breaking: Red Bull and Aston Martin will part ways at the end of 2020
Aston Martin have announced that they will not extend their contract with Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2020 season. The partnership has been successful but the Formula 1 team are releasing Aston Martin from its Formula One exclusivity clause.
Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.
Government must unleash bold reforms to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21, say experts, industry
The chamber said as the Economic Survey is a precursor to the Union Budget, it expects some of the bold reforms highlighting trust, entrepreneurship and primacy of the market to be reflected in the Budget announcements. Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5% will be challenging.
Nintendo says no new Switch in 2020
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said Friday there would be no fresh model of its hot-selling Switch console this year, dashing the hopes of fans eager for a new version.
We’re emigrating – but our children don’t want to go. What can we do?
Listen to their concerns, says Annalisa Barbieri, but remember that you are the adults
Water level in Periyar dam on Friday (Jan. 31)
MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 117.75 feet (permissible level is 142 ft.), with an inflow of 54 cusecs and a discharge of 444 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 54.46 ft. (71 ft.), with
What next for Tiverton town centre?
The previous Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) Conservative-led administration had agreed to widen an alleyway between Fore Street and the Pannier Market
The EMI waiver is here
In these difficult times for real estate and home loan segment, banks and housing finance companies (HFIs) have found a new method to attract borrowers – home loans with EMI waivers. It does not mean
Top Remainer Tony Blair says the UK must now 'make the best of' Brexit as he blames Britain's departure from the EU on the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour leadership
Tony Blair today said the UK must 'make the best of' Brexit as he blamed Jeremy Corbyn and the 'mind-boggling ineptitude' of the Labour leadership for facilitating Britain's split from Brussels.
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility
The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to fly in conditions requiring pilots to fly using only cockpit instruments, media reports said.
Citizen suffers as wilful defaults take toll on welfare schemes: Eco Survey
According to the Survey, promoters at the helm of defaulting firms pledge almost 50 per cent of their shareholding to lenders on average
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series could be released on 6 March 2020
The next big event this 2020 is none other than Samsung Unpacked 2020 and it's coming earlier than scheduled. However, we got some interesting news that the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is sooner than expected which is 6 March 2020.
Economic Survey 2020 has a clear message for Nirmala Sitharaman
Growth in the current fiscal year would come in at 5 per cent, as per Economic Survey.
Austria’s FMA Warns Against Swissinv24 Ltd
Austria's FMA has published a warning on its website this Friday against Swissinv24 Ltd, an alleged provider of trading platforms.
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Economic Survey
Consumer price inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, there has been an "uptick" in the prices of food items, particularly vegetables, owing to output disruptions and low base
IBM's big bet on cloud computing, AI and open source needs to pay off soon
Although IBM has underwhelmed in recent years, outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty may have planted the seeds for future prosperity.
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Turkey's chief presidential adviser Gülnur Aybet met with foreign policy and strategy advisors of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Friday,...
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Comedienne, Helen Paul, has stated that if a person is not ready to work under anyone, he/she should not bother to borrow money from her. According to her, she also works under people, who work under
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Eurozone Preliminary GDP arrives at 0.1% QoQ in Q4, misses estimates
The Eurozone economy eased its pace of expansion at 0.1% on quarter in the three months to December of 2019, missing +0.2% expected, the first estimat
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.
Musk says Model S to get 400 mile range in the future
Elon Musk mentioned during an investors call that his auto company is still working to improve the range on the Model S and X vehicles.
Brexit Day: Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead
Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level.
Cheap as bread, girls sell sex to survive crisis in Africa
LONDON, Jan 31 — Young girls in southern Africa are selling sex — sometimes for less than the cost of bread — to survive a hunger crisis ensnaring tens of millions, aid agencies said yesterday. In Angola, girls of 12 sell themselves for as little as 40 cents (RM1.64) to feed their families as...
Truth about Trump economy
Trump may be a good president for the top 1% but he has not been good for everyone else COMMENT | JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | As the world’s business elites trekked to Davos for their annual gathering, people should have been asking a simple question: Have they overcome their infatuation with US President Donald Trump? …
Meet Meena, Google's new chatbot that interacts like humans
Google has claimed that Meena is better than any voice assistants right now
Britain prepares to leave EU amid public concerns over uncertainty
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- Amid continuing public concerns over uncertainties, Britain is set to leave the European Union (EU) on Friday after its Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was given final seal of approval in the European Parliament Wednesday.
Don’t have a cow: the simple, sustainable guide to making your own oat milk
Non-dairy milks have never been more popular. Here’s how to make them from oats, nuts and seeds – saving money as well as the planet
The Return of the King: Jeff Bezos Tops World's Billionaires List After Amazon Sales Went up 21%
On Wednesday, the fortune of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk grew by $2.3 billion within an hour following an increase in the total market value of electric vehicle maker Tesla.
Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fear, says govt spokesman
YANGON, Jan 31 — Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board today after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The plane arrived in the commercial...
Coronavirus: 2 cases confirmed in the UK
Two cases of the Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK, the chief medical officer for England has announced. The two cases of the coronavirus in the UK are both members of the same family
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Slides to near 2-month lows, farther below 0.6500 level
The NZD/USD pair added to its recent losses and remained depressed for the sixth consecutive session on Friday, falling to near two-month lows during
Budget process: What CSOs want
The organisations want the public given more time to make recommendations.
Lottery Commission gives new guidelines to operators
ABUJA---THE National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), in furtherance of its efforts to strengthen its regulatory functions in the sect
Non-cash payments under I-T Act: 7 electronic modes get CBDT nod
BHIM, UPI, debit/credit cardsand net banking make the cut
Quality rice through PDS from April 1
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies to supply quality rice in packets under the Public Distribution System (
Upcoming VW A0 (Kia Seltos/Creta Rival) SUV Teased, Debut On 3rd Feb
VW MQB AO IN SUV will become a direct rival of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, it will aim to help the German auto giant gain a stronger grip on the highly competitive local market
President Kenyatta launches construction of Shs1.8bn Naivasha-Njabini Road
NYANDARUA, Kenya, Jan 31 – President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday launched the construction of Shs 1.8 billion Naivasha to Njabini road. The upgrading of the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
The best Vodafone deals in February 2020
Vodafone deals at the best price points around. Compare the UK's best plans, offers and contracts.
Cut in housing prices can clean up banks' balance sheets: Economic Survey
Pitching for correction in property prices, the survey said that housing prices are ruling at a high level, even as the growth in rates has been muted since 2015-16
Facebook to remove Coronavirus fake news after WHO flags global emergency
The move is unusually aggressive for Facebook, which generally limits the distribution of content containing health misinformation through restrictions on search results and advertising
2019 Manila traffic is second worst worldwide
TomTom Traffic Index 2019 says Manila is second only to Indian city for traffic congestion
'Old Slogans and Old Cliches': India's Ex-Finance Minister Slams Gov't Approach to Economic Slide
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy's growth rate witnessed a six-year low in the second quarter (July-September) of 2019; the Reserve Bank of India has cut the year's growth projection to 5 percent from the 6.1 percent projected in October 2019.
Buzzy primary care company One Medica just popped in its stock market debut after raising $245 million in its IPO, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One Medical is set to start trading Friday under the ticker "ONEM." One Medical was founded on the idea of making it easier to get medical care.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Tipperary IFA president says EU 'can't be browbeaten' by Boris Johnson
Irish farmers 'cannot be sold out'
Asia shares try to rally after gut-wrenching week
Asian share markets were praying for a reprieve at the end of a punishing week as investors snatched at hopes the coronavirus could be contained, ...
The Outer Worlds has a release date for Nintendo Switch… but not everyone is happy
If you’ve been holding out for a portable version of last year’s excellent Obsidian RPG, The Outer Worlds, then we finally have a release date for you.
Unclaimed dividends increase from N103b to N130b in 2019, returns to public companies ─SEC
Registrars of public companies in Nigeria have returned all unclaimed dividends, which have been in their custody for 15 months and SEC
Verizon's Adding Subscribers, but Not Profits
Verizon's pricing and promotions are weighing on the bottom line.
Budget 2020: How can FM Nirmala Sitharaman put India back on growth trajectory towards a $5 trillion economy
Union Budget 2020:
What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?
A global health emergency usually means more resources and reporting obligations but states do not always follow WHO's guidance
China car sector to take hefty first-quarter hit from virus but 2020 outlook not necessarily grim
The new coronavirus epidemic is likely to wreak havoc on China auto sales and production in the first quarter, but it is too early to push panic ...
India forecasts faster economic growth, warns of fiscal challenge
The government estimates GDP will grow 5% this fiscal year, which ends on March 31. That would be the slowest growth since the global financial crisis of 2008-09
Curfew imposed in sections of Central Village, St Catherine
Sections of Central Village in St Catherine are now under a curfew. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Saturday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: NORTH: Along the Nelson Mandela...
CMA new boss talks tough against issuing profit warnings late
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 - The Acting Chief Executive of Capital Markets Authority Wycliffe Shamiah has warned companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday
Zelensky thanks Pompeo for continuous support of Ukraine
The officials discussed the progress of reforms in Ukraine and trade relations between two countries.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: $10,000 In Sight, However Bearish Divergence Might Ruin The Bulls Party?
Since Bitcoin broke firmly above the $9K price line last Tuesday, we saw the coin consolidating mostly inside the range of $9300 - $9400. The beautiful
Katie Price vows to stay single 'until she meets someone worth it'
Model Katie Price has vowed to stay single until she finds someone who is worthy of dating her.
Fiscal deficit target may be relaxed to arrest declining growth: Economic Survey
The Medium Term Fiscal Policy (MTFP) statement presented with the Budget 2019-20, pegged the fiscal deficit target for 2019-20 at 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), which was further expected to follow a gradual path of reduction and attain the targeted level of 3 per cent of GDP in 2020-21, and continue at the same level in 2021-22.
Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities
LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and . . .
Not Trump or Obama: This Was America's Worst President Ever
Just terrible.
Zimbabwe players set to receive pay cuts after Sri Lanka Tests
"We will rather make sacrifices today and survive tomorrow," says Zimbabwe Cricket chairman | ESPNcricinfo.com
Bank of Lithuania Looks into Central Bank Digital Currency
Bank of Lithuania may be the next entity to look into Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), after multiple banks worldwide have expressed interest. All
Pvt sector to get 70% of upcoming space projects worth up to $1.6 bn: Isro
In the last 25 years, the space agency has launched more than 50 PSLV rockets, and wants to launch another 50 in the next five years
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai formula is a trump card for the EV revolution
In its Q4 2019 Update Letter, Tesla stated that it can comfortably deliver 500,000 vehicles in 2020, and a lot of this will be due to the Model 3 ramp in Gigafactory Shanghai and the Model Y ramp in Fremont. While Tesla’s revenue, production numbers, and cashflow were in the spotlight in the Q4 Update […]
Lockheed Martin Can Keep Flying Higher in 2020
The defense titan has had a great five-year run, but its year-end earnings results and forecast suggest there is potential for further growth.
Botswana confirms firs suspected Coronavirus case
Botswana's government has confirmed the country's first suspected case of coronavirus, after the virus was declared a global emergency by WHO. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the health and wellness department said that the
This leisure destination in Kerala capital resorts to self-sustenance for its kitchen and ayurveda spa
Estuary Sarovar Portico, located by the serene backwaters at picturesque Poovar on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, has a small kitchen orchard and herbal garden
Uganda Tourism Institute worth Uhs380b to open in July
Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda has said that the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute Application Hotel located in Jinja is nearing completion and will be officially opened in July. The construction of the application hotel is being undertaken under the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project, funded by Government of Uganda (USD. 2.5m), World Bank (USD. 100m) and coordinated by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Former Tourism Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu (Now the Minister of Judiciary and Constitutional Affairs) on April 10th 2018, led a team of Government officials and other partners for a groundbreaking ceremony that kickstarted construction works for the new application hotel for Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Jinja. The construction contract was awarded to Roko Construction Limited under the supervision of Arch Design Limited for a duration of 12 months. Kiwanda who was officiating at the Institute’s Alumni Association launch hosted in Kampala…
‘Need For Wealth Creation’: Lessons From Thirukkural, Arthashastra And Ten New Ideas In Economic Survey 2020
‘Since the wealth cannot be distributed unless created, the wealth creators are India’s wealth’
Is Daniel Levy the cause of or solution to Tottenham’s problems?
It was one of those beautiful days at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground that made the supreme facilities shine that bit more, only for Daniel Levy to notice something that wasn’t beaming. It was
Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year
Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.
USD/CHF slumps to two-week lows near 0.9640
The USD/CHF pair came under renewed bearish pressure in the last hour and slumped to its lowest level since January 16th at 0.9639. As of writing, the
Tax rule changes mean millions of people will get an extra £104 a year from April
31 million people will see some extra cash in their accounts
Triodos Bank CEO: 'Bankers should be eco-warriors'
Presenting at the Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Dr Bevis Watts, chief executive of Triodos Bank UK spoke on the essential role banking must play in driving action on climate change.
Greed, hubris and weak regulation: A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
The banking royal commission was badly needed, but it never went far enough. It was too short, and the terms of reference missed some critical areas.
Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...
A trip through Greece these days is a journey through its rich history and roiling present
Exploring the great deals, and historical complexities, of Europe’s Florida
SMSF trustees need simpler, cheaper regulation
Looking for straightforward advice and getting tied up in paperwork or high fees? Why it's time for change.
There's a bookshop in Canada where kittens up for adoption roam free
Take me to Canada.
UC Berkeley had to apologise for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus
UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.
Markets Recoil as Economic Survey Stokes Fiscal Slippage Fears
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 190.33 points, or 0.47 per cent, lower at 40,723.49. Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty shed 73.70 points, or 0.61 per cent, to finish at 11,962.10.
Hong Kong’s disruption is Sydney’s opportunity
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Millions of workers to get an extra £104 as new tax rules come into effect in April
In addition to increasing the NICs threshold the Government will also end the freeze to working age benefits, which has been in place since 2016.
The great electric pickup production race
GM's Hummer revival is set to compete with Tesla's Cybertruck.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Note 10 beat the Pixel to the February 2020 patch
The February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now — ahead of the Google Pixel.
Proposals on Israel/Palestine are an affront to Palestinians
The Trump administration’s proposals on Israel and Palestine, announced on Tuesday, are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity and have none of the elements of a realistic peace plan. The proposals, launched jointly by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were drawn up by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has extensive business and financial links with Israeli companies.
Canon vs Nikon: which camera should you buy?
We analyse what's on offer and what's best from the current Canon and Nikon DSLR and mirrorless camera ranges.
Officials Have Declared the Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
A newly discovered coronavirus has sickened nearly 9,800 people worldwide. We've rounded up the most vital information that's been released so far.
Xbox One bundle deals offer Black Friday prices with discounts across all models
Pick up a cheap Xbox One S or X from just $149 this week as Walmart and Amazon return to Black Friday prices.
Blackpool council to fund children’s services by cutting up to 75 jobs
Council tax to rise by maximum 4% as local authority tries to address social care failings
Swiping their way higher: Visa, Mastercard could be the next US$1 trillion companies
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Investors get bullish after WHO lauds China's coronavirus response
"For now, the market’s risk lights have shifted from flickering on red to a steady shade of amber."
Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals
The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.
Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans
Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative
Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England
The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land.
Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.
Facebook working to curb fake cures on coronavirus outbreak, misinformation
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus
Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster: WHO
The UN health agency on Thursday declared the outbreak a global health emergency, but said it was not recommending any international trade or travel restrictions and urged the numerous countries already taking such measures to reconsider.Several countries have halted cross-border traffic from China or banned entry from travellers from Wuhan.
US: UoM Consumer Confidence rose to 99.8 in January from 99.3 in December
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment in January improved to 99.8 from 99.3 in December. This
Nirbhaya rape case: Delhi court postpones hanging of death row convicts
Mukesh Kumar Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Kumar Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar (31) were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am
DOMO Chemicals completes acquisition of Solvay’s European polyamides business
DOMO Chemicals (Ghent, Belgium; www.domochemicals.com) has completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. This Business i
Brexit day is here – but does the rest of the world even care?
As the English sparkling wine sits in the Downing Street chillers for tonight's light show, what has Brexit done for our reputation, asks Paul Blanchard
Why businesses need to consider loyalty programmes
Loyalty programmes facilitate the development of a relationship with each customer through multiple touch points in the organisation, says LoyaltyPlus.
U.S. could face difficulties sanctioning Danske over money-laundering: report
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. authorities could face difficulties fining Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) over its involvement in suspected money-laundering in Estonia, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
To fight nCoV, public urged to gargle with warm water and salt
The public was urged to gargle with lukewarm water and salt to help lower the chances of having different viruses, an infectious disease specialist said Friday.
Zuckerberg says he doesn’t need Facebook to be liked. That’s new
Mark Zuckerberg used to want everyone to like Facebook Inc. Now, he doesn’t care anymore.
One Man Made over 6,000 Racist Robocalls, FCC Fining Him Nearly $13 Million
A man looking to gain publicity and notoriety made more than 6,000 robocalls harassing people across six U.S. states, now, the Federal Communications Commission is looking to fine him nearly $13 million.
When It Comes To IQIYI Stock, Investors Should Tune Out
IQIYI has staged a nice rally, but that's likely to fizzle out in the face of tough macroeconomic headwinds.
The New Way of Investing That’s Making Airbnb Hosts a Fortune
Presented by T1 In the past, there has really only been one mainstream way of making money from the investment in…
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
5 ASX growth shares to boost your portfolio performance
Here's why I would pick A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2m) shares and these 4 other ASX shares to boost your portfolio performance.
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of war. The country will slip away an hour before midnight from the club it joined in 1973, moving into the no man’s land of a
Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water
TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.
Economic Survey suggests cutting subsidy to increase fiscal legroom
Cutting the food subsidy can help provide more fiscal room, according to the Economic Survey.
Nintendo confirms there will be no new Switch models this year
Earlier this month, DigitTimes claimed that Nintendo had started volume production for a new Switch that would launch mid-2020. We also heard from an industry analyst who was convinced a Nintendo Switch Pro, which supported 4K resolutions, came with bigger…
How $98 trillion of household wealth in America is distributed
If a pie represented the wealth in the United States, nine pieces, or 90% of the pie, would go to the wealthiest 20% in the country.
Elon Musk is starting to resemble a 'quiet assassin' as the short-seller argument about Tesla disintegrates, an expert says
Tesla has an edge over other automakers in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and autonomous-driving technology, Gene Munster said.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
Sensex drops 190 points; Nifty ends below 12K
All eyes have now turned to the Union Budget, scheduled to be presented on Saturday.
Can Alyx pull VR out of its niche? | Opinion
Half-Life: Alyx is driving headset sales before it's even released -- but it's going to take a lot more to make VR into a viable market for AAA games
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America
The transmission happened in Illinois.
No one considered the cost to Sydney of crushing this vibrant community hub
Corporate profiteering is set to ruin the oldest Indigenous urban settlement in the country.
Tax Political Donations
Here’s a fair way to reduce our obscene $1 trillion federal deficit: Tax political donations. Not that our spineless, money-grubbing Congress would ever do it. They know who their masters are — and it ain’t the folks who elected them.
Tertiary Students equipped with skills for the job market
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Pokémon Sword and Shield to Receive New Phantom Pokémon Alongside New Max Raid Battle Next on February 27
A new Phantom Pokémon will be introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield alongside a new Max Raid Battle, the Pokémon Company has announced.
Economic Survey 2019-20 Tabled in Parliament, Sees Pick up in Growth
For the current fiscal, it projected a GDP growth of 5 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, and worsening job prospects.
London-based Yumpingo raises over €9 million to help restaurants gather real-time feedback
UK startup Yumpingo, a one-minute instant review platform for restaurants, has raised over €9 million. The foodtech startup will use the funds to launch Yumpingo Pay, a new pay-at-table platform, and expand the company’s sales and operations internationally.
Starbucks opens drive-thru location at The Marshes
The first drive-thru Starbucks on Ireland’s east coast has opened at Marshes Shopping Centre and coffee lovers should keep an eye out for promotions throughout the week. The move has been hailed...
Apex Legends Is Coming To Mobile, But Not Before June
EA has always wanted to bring Apex Legends to mobile. In their latest earnings call, EA confirmed that they've found a Chinese partner who will not only be developing the mobile version of the game, but a Chinese-only version of Apex for PC as well....
Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT: more efficient than VW DSGs, >350k km lifetime, meets Volvo standards
Proton has recently confirmed that the locally-assembled 2020 X70 will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ahead of its impending
Imran Khan incapable to run govt, serve people: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Imran Khan incapable to run government, serve people: Marriyum Aurangzeb.
Sega Europe Ditches Plastic Game Boxes On PC, Everyone Else Should Follow
After what I guess was a trial run with Football Manager last year, Sega Europe has made the decision to make all the boxes for its PC releases cardboard. They’ll be made from 100% recycled materials, and will in turn be 100% recyclable themselves....
Three Irish citzens evacuated from China amidst coronavirus
The World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency yesterday. Three citizens have since evacuated china.
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend
TORONTO — Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a troubling trend toward a "service industry" and "massive exodus" of talent.
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights
US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency.
Bilawal urges MQM-P to reconsider alliance with ‘failing’ PTI govt
PPP chairman says his party is ready to work with MQM-P to solve Karachi’s issues despite ideological differences
ViacomCBS names NBC exec to head CBS
ViacomCBS has named George Cheeks as president and CEO of CBS Entertainment group starting March 23.
GST collection crosses Rs 1.1 trn mark in January; in line with the target
In January, domestic GST collection was around Rs 86,453 cr. Around Rs 23,597 cr was collected through IGST and cess
UPDATED: Airlines canceling China flights over Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
As we’ve been blogging here at Boing Boing, the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread, and airlines have begun suspending flights to and from China, where most confirmed cases are located. • …
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
EUR/GBP on the defensive around 0.8400 ahead of Brexit
The continuation of the buying interest around the quid is forcing EUR/GBP to recede further ground and briefly test the area of 2020 lows near 0.8385
Could any closed East Anglian railway lines be reopened as the government seeks to 'reverse Beeching?'
The government has announced it wants to 'reverse Beeching' by reopening long-closed railway lines - and has allocated a £500m to look at possible projects. Two lines in northern England have so far been identified.
EA made nearly a billion Dollars in the last quarter thanks to “Live Services”
Publisher Electronic Arts has reported on its quarterly earnings for the last three months of 2019, and they’ve made an awful lot of money on their “live services” which is a bit of a catchall-term…
Delhi court revives Aircel-Maxis matter against Chidambaram, Karti
Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, appearing for the agencies sought time to file the report, which was allowed
Staff share in €54m payout after US takeover of Decawave
Chipmaker gives new owner access to fast-growing market for Irish group’s technology
Mobile money transactions now at 721 million – Techjaja
Uganda’s mobile financial sector has been growing with increasing number of mobile money subscribers ever since its inception. Uganda Com
Nifty call: Go long on strong rally above 12,050 levels with fixed stop-loss
Nifty 50 February futures (12,025)Following a positive start, the Sensex and Nifty began to decline due to selling interest at higher levels. The Asian markets are displaying mixed cues; the Nikkei 22
AU reiterates resolve to support Somalia
Somalia is facing a drawdown of AMISOM troops.
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Persepolis football club launch official mobile app
TehranTimes – TEHRAN, Persepolis have launched FC PERSEPOLIS, the club’s official mobile app at a ceremony organized by the club and their new business partner. At the ceremony held in Tehran, Mohammadhassan Ansarifard, General Manager of Persepolis, firstly talked about the serious financial challenges that the club face, and then announced Persepolis partnership with knowledge-based company, Atieh Dade Pardaz. Head coach of Persepolis football team, Yahya Golmohammadi, technical manager Afshin Peirovani and all members of the Board of Directors of the club, as well as media representatives, attended the ceremony. The new application is designed to provide the Reds’ fans with unrivaled access to new and exclusive Persepolis content. While Iranian teams are deprived of domestic broadcast revenue, they try to overcome their financial problems through other possible ways. Managers of Persepolis claim that launching the official app is financially a significant one for the club and can increase their income. Persepolis…
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Super Bowl Ads from Trump and Bloomberg
The campaigns of President Donald Trump and Democrat Mike Bloomberg have purchased airtime during the preeminent TV ad event of the year: the Super Bowl. Both scheduled spots make claims that require context or further explanation.
Teachers' strike to close at least 40 more schools than expected
The teachers’ strike on Tuesday is expected to close at least 40 more schools than originally feared.
Coronavirus: Amazon, Microsoft Employ Thousands of China-Born Employees
The huge population of China-born professionals in the United State is prompting many companies to ask them not to travel to China.
Amazon's Q4 revenue takes a 300 bps hit due to Diwali timing, Japanese tax
Firms says large part of impact was felt as Diwali season moved more into third quarter, boosting Q3 sales at the cost of Q4
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While the Economic Survey helps in quantifying the loss, it fails to point out the graver issues at hand
Bozo Instagram influencers are exploiting coronavirus for clout
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Copper Futures: There is still room for further losses
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Hayne's shock treatment worked
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Tongaat shares back to JSE trading on Monday
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Satellite connectivity drives Comtech acquisition of Gilat
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China "confident in, capable of" containing, defeating epidemic: NHC
China is confident in and capable of effectively containing the novel coronavirus epidemic, and eventually defeating it, the National Health Commission said in a statement Friday.
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Economic Survey: 'Counter-cyclical fiscal policy' to boost demand justified
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Manitoba government to end controversial practice of birth alerts in April
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Bitfinex Adds Tether Gold Margin Trading with 5x Leverage
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Coronavirus Isolates China as Countries Shut Borders, Issue Travel Warnings
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Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey
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Pakistan halts flights to and from China as death toll from coronavirus rises
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Explore woodland roads and hidden tracks at Templeton Trail challenge
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Auckland fruit fly response comes to a successful end
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Rebecca Brown: Woman gets donor, becomes mother of baby girl without husband through IVF
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Gold Brexit commemorative 50p coins priced at £945 are a sell-out
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World Bank calls for stronger tax collection to bring 115 million Indonesians into middle class
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Production pattern is not in sync with the demand: The Economic Survey 2019-20
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Property sales catapult American Savings’ earnings | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Week in Review: French diaspora braces for Brexit, Tunisia struggles with sex education and China battles coronavirus
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The Tax Break the IRS Is Begging You to Take
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Tribal leaders make the case for sales tax-sharing deals
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Singapore bans arrivals from mainland China over coronavirus fears
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Telefonica creates new global digital consumer unit
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Airbus agrees to pay record €991m UK fine in €3.6bn global bribery settlement
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While the world is now accustomed to the likes of China challenging the post-WW2 world order, the challenge by smaller actors such as Turkey is something new.Multinationals, ranging from oil and gas p
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PBF Energy: A Mexican Billionaire Can't Get Enough Of This New Jersey Refiner
Billionaire Carlos Slim's fund has indiscriminately bought up over 8 million shares in PBF since May to increase its stake to 17.6%.Slim's involvement in PBF is not immediately clear, though it may be
Top U.S. fund firms split over new limits on shareholder votes
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Lagos okada ban: Motorcycle operators appeal to Sanwo-Olu
OPAY, Gokada, Maxng, and other commercial motorcycle operators on Friday took to the street in Lagos to protest the recent ban on okada
Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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Infor strikes cost-saving partnership with Wellington-Altus
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Rocket Lab kicks off busy year with NRO launch
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In Kyiv, Pompeo emphasizes support for Ukraine
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday reaffirmed the U.S.'s support for Ukraine as the country's top diplomat visited Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,
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Samsung outS Q4, FY 2019 results; to focus on flagship, foldables
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The U.S. State Department has issued a "do not travel" warning to China as concerns grow over the coronavirus.
Core sector output shows growth after contracting for four months
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53% of Older Americans Make This Miscalculation That Could Destroy Their Retirement
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Luxury Resort Chain Purchases Mattei's Tavern
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Katie Price vows to stay single until she meets someone 'worth it' and promises to become 'private'
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Royal Enfield Bullet 500, Classic 500, Thunderbird 500 to be discontinued in India from March 31
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Myanmar generates about 3,200 megawatts of electricity now
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Trump supporters speak out about 2020 policy concerns at New Jersey rally
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NSW strikes ‘landmark’ energy deal with Federal Government, Greens call it ‘climate criminality’
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What these eight business leaders learned from their biggest failures
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Google says govt needs to allay fears before mandating sharing of non-personal data
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SBI profit jumps 41% to ₹6,797crore in Q3 on lower provisioning
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Coronavirus arrives in UK as two people test positive for deadly disease
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The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail
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Senator Gideon sues Daily Nation for defamation
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Air New Zealand update on Shanghai services
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Business as usual at PBA Holdings despite criminal case on shareholder
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Wetherspoons is hosting a 17-day nationwide gin festival this February
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Vine successor Byte will share all its ad revenue to lure early creators
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Apple is a top three PC vendor for enterprise, report claims
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First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK
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Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears: government spokesman
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Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar Rate Risks Correction as RBNZ Shifts into "Neutral" Gear
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Wipro CEO And MD Abidali Z Neemuchwala To Step Down Due To Family Commitment
The Wipro Board of Directors has also initiated a search to identify the next Chief Executive Officer
Coronavirus Latest Updates: 6 suspected cases in Delhi’s RML; Indians to be evacuated from China
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Increased funding to help schools reorganisation
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tZero to Launch Broker-Dealer, Seeks Fund from External Sources
tZero, the blockchain subsidiary Overstock, is planning to launch its retail broker-dealer platform called tZero Markets.
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Luxury labels are itching to grow their retail presence in Las Vegas as big spenders among tourists and millennials propel the luxury retail market.
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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$344 million over pelvic mesh claims
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Coronavirus: 400 Indians to be airlifted from Virus-hit China
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What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?
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These are the most Irish metropolitan areas in the US
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WHO declares virus global emergency
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UN warns world may pay ‘terrible price’ if it fails Sudan
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Here are a few nuggets from Economic Survey in order to prevent frauds
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Three companies to process seaweed produced by farmers of Palk Bay region
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FCA Flags Capital International Management Company
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Brussels warns of tussle ahead as Britain prepares to leave the EU
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ExxonMobil and Chevron report fourth-quarter earnings declines
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US tourism & leisure industry sees a drop of 10.3% in deal activity in December 2019
The US tourism & leisure industry saw a drop of 10.3% in overall deal activity during December 2019, when compared with the last 12-month average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total of 35 deals worth $415.18m were announced in December 2019, compared to the 12-month average of 39 deals. M&A was the leading category in the month in terms of volume with 19 deals which accounted for 54.3% of all deals. In second place was venture financing with 11 deals, followed by
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Kate Middleton and Prince William to play key role in royal diplomacy after Brexit
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Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
India's GDP growth neither over- nor underestimated, says Economic Survey
Recently, Arvind Subramanian, the Narendra Modi government's former chief economic adviser, had said India's economic growth rate has been overestimated by around 2.5 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2016-17 due to a change in methodology for calculating GDP.
VP Chiwenga Slammed By Judge For False Accusations Against Marry
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Activists demand voice for Northern Ireland in Europe as ‘fight goes on’
Campaign group Border Communities Against Brexit unveiled a new billboard as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
Tech Mahindra Q3 net profit slips 5% YoY to Rs 1,146 crore, revenue up 8%
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Coronavirus disruption could spread to Apple's Indian manufacturing base
A report has suggested that disruption to Apple's supply chain caused by the coronavirus outbreak could extend beyond China to Apple's India manufacturing base, in part due to its reliance on China for parts.
Australian Open day 12: Thiem books final place, Britons taste doubles success
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NCT tests resume at six centres as lift checks continue
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Bitfinex Users Can Now Trade Tether Gold Stablecoin Against Bitcoin
After launching trading of gold-pegged stablecoin Tether Gold last week, Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange now allows users to trade Tether Gold against Bitcoin.
Dec core sector growth recovers to 1.3% on higher coal, fertiliser output
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East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus
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France agrees to end Airbus corruption probe in £3bn deal
Courts in the US and the UK are considering their own parts of the deal.
Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities
Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Nissan Titan Becomes Snarling Beast With Sweet-Sounding Exhaust
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Russia finalizes plans to set up naval base in Somaliland
Russia is stepping up plans to set up a military base in the Somaliland Port of Berbera according to reports from the United States Defense Department officials. This comes amid reports that Russia has also held talks with Eritrea with an interest to build a naval logistics centre. Should this materialize, Russia will join China and the United States who have bases in Djibouti along the Suez Canal. The Russian government says it is closely monitoring the port city of Berbera in Somaliland as a military base. A publication by The New-York Times this week stated that Russia’s continued interest in Africa is worrying many in the West.
Texas Gets the Green Light to Limit Family Planning Services for Poor Women
The Trump administration approved millions in Medicaid funding despite the fact that Texas bars women from seeking care from their provider of choice.
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India's share in global commercial services exports up at 3.5 per cent
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Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter
Goldman Sachs warned on Friday that Wuhan coronavirus is likely to hit US economic growth.
Economic Survey's Thalinomics suggests meal more affordable for common man
The survey states that across India and also the four regions -- North, South, East and West -- it is found that the absolute prices of a vegetarian thali have decreased significantly since 2015-16 though the price has increased in 2019.
‘Buying a gun easier than opening a restaurant in Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor’
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Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert
A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Victoria Line, while a signal failure disrupted the Piccadilly Line.
Ask a travel expert: How can I tell if my hotel room has bedbugs?
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Use big data, AI to detect fraud at PSU banks
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No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears
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Takeaway fined for 'lamb' curry which was actually more than half beef
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Lai: Nigerians in Chinese town hit by coronavirus unwilling to return home
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the federal government is in touch with 16 Nigerians living in Wuhan, China. Coronavirus disease broke out in that part of the Asian country,
Sask. volunteers, staff reflect on fair trade store
"I also have to think of the positive things. When I started you could not find fair trade coffee in the grocery store, and you can now."
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U.S. sanctions Iran's atomic power chief for nuclear violations
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury has imposed fiscal sanctions against Iran's nuclear energy chief and ordered his U.S.-linked assets frozen, amid ongoing tensions between the Washington, D.C., and Tehran.
Trudeau and Trump talk new NAFTA, China, and coronavirus in latest call
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump today discussed ongoing efforts to ratify the new North American Free Trade Agreement, frayed relations with China, and coronavirus concerns.
Households saved Rs 11K per year due to increasing affordability of thalis: Survey
Eco Survey finds that cost of vegetarian thali reduced significantly since 2015-16 though the price rose in 2019.
Hlophe’s lawyer Barnabas Xulu ordered to pay back R20m to fisheries dept
Judge Rogers this week found BXI had received the payments for work done based on invalid writs of execution and notices of attachment.
Multibillion-dollar tax breaks for movie production are getting bad reviews, and some states are walking out
More and more states and cities are souring on the breaks they gave Hollywood production companies in hopes of becoming movie meccas.
Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme
An international task force of French, Belgian and Israeli investigators brought down a fraud scheme responsible for stealing €6 million from French and Belgian citizens.
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America
The transmission happened in Illinois.
Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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GE2020: Munster ‘completely refutes’ FF claims that SF manifesto will cost jobs in Louth
SF TD Imelda Munster responds to claims made by FF Cllr James Byrne
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Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Bitcoin Price Pulls Back to $9.2K, BTC Realized Cap Hits All-Time High
Bitcoin price hitting a 3-month high on rising volume hints at a bullish trend that puts $10K within reach.
BSNL set to revamp; half the employees are retrenched today
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EU vote could now force Apple to ditch Lightning for USB-C
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Opinion: Is Enmax paying its fair share into City of Calgary coffers?
For Calgary’s economy, 2019 was a terrible year, marked by ongoing troubles in the energy sector and a downturn in construction. Not surprisingly, the city’s weak economic performance h…
India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak
India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.
Crude Oil Futures: The negative view remains unchanged
Open interest increased by around 14.2K contracts on Thursday, reaching the second build in a row as per advanced readings from CME Group. In the same
YSRCP MP seeks to breakthe ice with Amaravati ryots
‘Govt. ready to talk;’ his ‘silence’ on the key demand draws flak
PETA Claims The NFL Wouldn’t Air This Colin Kaepernick Super Bowl Ad
PETA claimed that the NFL pressured FOX into turning down a commercial that used Colin Kaepernick's protest.
QSL: Al Khor snatch point against Al Ahli as Umm Salal hold Al Arabi
Al Khor snatched their second equaliser right at the death to hold Al Ahli to a 2-2 draw in Week 14 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League at the Al Ahli Stadium yesterday.
AI: from experimentation to adoption
IBM commissioned a survey of 4,500 technology decision-makers and found that AI is being successfully adopted by the mainstream business world.
Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
Burger King says it never promised Impossible Whoppers were vegan
Burger King said plaintiff Phillip Williams should have asked how Impossible Whoppers were cooked before ordering one
Haj cost for Muassasah pilgrims remains RM9,980, says Mujahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The cost for each Muassasah Haj pilgrim to perform the Haj this year will remain at only RM9,980 from the actual cost of RM22,900, Minister in the Prime Minister Department Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa. He said the remaining cost of RM12,920 for each of the 31,600...
5 healthy dips for your Super Bowl party
Opt for dips with beans or nuts as the base and you'll instantly up the nutrition factor of your Super Bowl spread.
Economic survey predicts GDP to be between 6 and 6.5%, wants government to deliver expeditiously on reforms to revive growth
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in the parliament on Friday predicted the GDP growth between 6% and 6.5% in the fiscal year starting 1 April.
Lebanon central bank chief says $1bn sent abroad
Protesters have accused bankers of complicity with the political class and suspect politicians of transferring funds abroad despite the restrictions and a prolonged local bank closure when protests first broke out.
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of The Concord Grape
In 1849, Ephraim Wales Bull strolled through rows of wild grapes in his Concord, Massachusetts, yard, each plant’s bare limbs spread out as if shrugging. After more than a decade experimenting with Isabella grapes that wouldn’t ripen outdoors and musty-tasting wild grapes that ripened too late, most people...
Coronavirus: SEAMATA urges traders to avoid business trips to China
southeast Amalgamated Market Traders Association, SEAMATA, has urged traders to shelve all business trips to China
Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests
The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Earn up to 100,000 miles on these new limited-time offers from Delta
Delta has just launched a new limited-time offer on four of its consumer credit cards that can earn flyers up to 100,000 miles.
Thieves target non profit
For decades Venture Training has been assisting people with a variety of developmental challenges, so the loss of $800 is a huge blow to the non-profit group.
A warning about 'ghost' tax preparers
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Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs runs deep
Italy cabinet to discuss declaring coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed
ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s government is set to discuss declaring a state of national emergency after confirming the first two cases of the new coronavirus in the country since the outbreak in China, a cabinet statement said on Friday.
A little-known trucking company surges nearly 58% after Volkswagen unit makes a surprise offer to buy (NAV)
US truck manufacturer Navistar's shares shot up in pre-market trading Friday, after a Volkswagen unit said Thursday it could buy the company in ...
Five things to see and do at Esports BAR
The event returns to Cannes for its seventh show
Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs
CAIRO (Reuters) - Sitting in her sister’s apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt’s population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month.
Monetary Authority Of Singapore: What It Will Take To Win Digital Banking Licenses
The Merchants Guide To Navigating Global Payments Regulations examines how financial and data regulations are changing across different markets like Singapore.
Straight talk with Faye D’Souza
Faye D’Souza doesn’t shy away from straight talk or sticky subjects, something that’s resonating with post-millennials. The independent journalist discusses the ‘second phase’ of her career and what young India needs
Macy's tech workers are afraid of losing their jobs as office closings remain unclear
A spokesperson for Macy's told Business Insider that it plans to share details of its three-year strategic plan at an investor day in early February.
Tractor Supply's Shopper Trends Turn Negative
The retailer blamed unusually warm winter weather for a sharp growth slowdown over the holiday season.
People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight
A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to at least 20 countries worldwide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Balthazar is a bottle-green bar beneath a market in Kiev
Rina Lovko Studio has combined bottle-green surfaces with low lighting to create the moody interior of this drinks bar at the heart of Kiev's city centre.
Can the Fed heavily pressure the USD? – Rabobank
"While the DXY dollar index turned lower following the dovish leaning of the FOMC on January 29, it remains above its January 21 level," note Rabobank
New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada as confirmed cases in China climb
An expert says Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of a new coronavirus that is infecting humans and raising global alarm.
Chinese city of Wuhan says it should have acted sooner to contain virus
BEIJING (Reuters) - Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus that has quickly spread beyond China’s borders in recent days, should have taken measures sooner to contain it, the city’s Communist Party chief said on Friday.
Brexit Day 2020 latest news LIVE – Brexit Party MEP outlines the UK’s future after the EU
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Nintendo says Ring Fit Adventure sales continue to soar in Asia, with massive shortages
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Nintendo denies reports of new Switch model coming this year
Nintendo says it's not releasing a new Switch model in 2020.
Cambodia's health minister is ridiculed for saying that the country is too HOT for a coronavirus outbreak - as governments send mixed messages about whether to wear masks
Mam Bunheng claimed to a Phnom Penh newspaper that the virus cannot spread in temperatures higher than 86F (30C), but the human body temperature is higher.
Too soon to tell economic impact of Wuhan coronavirus on China: IMF chief
It is still too soon to gauge the economic impact of the virus outbreak on China's economy, beyond the first three months of the year, ...
'Brexit' number plate set to make Bristol man thousands of pounds
He bought the plate from the DVLA for £400
Thalinomics versus Dosanomics: a tale of two chief economic advisers
An average household that eats two vegetarian Thalis a day gained around ₹10,887 on average.The price of a vegetarian thali increased last year after falling ‘significantly’ for five years
GDP growth neither over nor underestimated, data woes baseless: Eco Survey
The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday said the level and growth of a country's GDP informs several critical policy initiatives as it is a barometer of the economy's size and health
Smart City Mission: 5,151 projects at various stages of implementation, says Survey
Talking about achievements of 'Smart Cities Mission' (SCM), the Survey said all 100 cities under the mission have incorporated SPVs, City Level Advisory Forums (CLAFs) and appointed Project Management Consultants (PMCs). "Since the launch of the mission, 5,151 projects worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore are at various stages of implementation in the 100 cities," it added.
Blibli.com Debuts Cashierless Store; Nordstrom Pilots Resale Concept
News: eCommerce merchants are tapping into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening cashless and cashierless stores.
Highlights of the day: TSMC, UMC maintain normal production in China despite outbreak, but IC design houses worried about business
Many Taiwan-based IT firms are feeling the heat from the coronavirus outbreak that is delaying their production from returning normal following Lunar New Year. But have revealed that their fabs in China have been running as usual. Despite the foundry houses' reassuring revelations, many Taiwanese ...
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
Dunne seeking US injunction against son, court hears
Developer seeking to prevent son accessing €14m from sale of Walford
VN-Index plummets further amidst coronavirus crisis - VnExpress International
The benchmark VN-Index plunged 22.96 points, or 2.39 percent, to 936.62 Friday to reach its lowest level since February 11 last year.
Eurozone Preliminary CPI rises 1.4% YoY in Jan, meets estimates
According to Eurostat’s flash reading of Eurozone CPI report, the annual reading came in at +1.4% in October, meeting expectations of +1.4% and +1.3%
Mayor Pete’s South Bend Awarded No Major Contracts to Black-Owned Firms for Three Years
DES MOINES, Iowa—Of the many pledges that Pete Buttigieg has made in his as-yet unfruitful quest to earn the support of black voters, his guarantee that a quarter out of every federal contracting dollar will be awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses is one of his most ambitious. “Look at what
New GCC Secretary-General Stresses Gulf System Cohesion
The new Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, has vowed to maintain the Council’s path and to translate the GCC leaders’ directives on the ground to achieve further progress and prosperity. During a handover ce
Osinbajo, LCCI discuss economy, Apapa gridlock, others
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday received a delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), led by its President, Mrs Toki Mabogunje at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Farmers demand setting up of DPC at Sikkal
RAMANATHAPURAMA section of farmers from Sikkal in Kadaladi union submitted a petition to Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao demanding that a direct purchase centre be opened in the area.They said that far
Neemuchwala quits Wipro, analysts say it’s good for tech giant
‘His tenure was fraught with struggles’
Greece convenes National Council of Public Health after Coronavirus global emergency
Greek City Times Article
Warren Buffett’s $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay’s priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn’t happened.
Warren Buffett’s $4.6 million charity lunch was the biggest purchase on eBay in 2019. The eye-wateringly expensive meal still hasn’t taken place.
Nintendo boss shuts down Switch Pro rumours: “We have no plans”
Despite rumours of Switch Pro mass production starting soon, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa claims it's not happening in 2020
Facebook to remove false contents on coronavirus
Facebook, US social media platform, says it will start removing false contents aimed at misinforming people about the spread of coronavirus.
Microsoft Offers $20,000 Bug Bounty for Xbox Live
Microsoft has just launched a brand new bug bounty offering $20,000 to people who can find major security flaws in Xbox Live.
30 years later, Economic Survey lays down the ground for Liberalisation 2.0
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Macy's: An Iconic Brand Is Trading At A Discount
When an icon is on sale, you buy it.Macy's offers a dividend yield above 8%. The dividend is well covered with a payout ratio below 50%.Macy's online strategy is paying off. The iconic name helps both
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Economic Survey
The Survey has recommended measures to safeguard farmers through procurement under Price Stabilization Fund to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities and also added that MSP needs to be made more effective. For the current financial year so far, food and beverages emerged as the main contributor to retail inflation.
Economic Survey: Take a cue from China to create 40 million jobs by 2025
Economic Survey: Take a cue from China to create 40 million jobs by 2025 Survey suggests integration of Assembling in India into Make in India
Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free
Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?
Indonesia offers reward for plucking tyre off giant croc's neck
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can rescue a saltwater crocodile with a motorbike tyre stuck around its neck – and survive.
Eurozone economic growth in 2019 was slowest in 6 years
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Economic growth last year for the eurozone was the lowest it's been in six years, mainly hampered by slowdowns in France and Italy, the European Commission said Friday.
Work at state-owned banks affected as employee unions go on 3-day strike
Private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were working as usual.
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The overarching theme of the Economic Survey 2019-20 is creation of wealth over time and the implementation of policies that act as enablers in creation of this wealth
Google launches SOS Alerts for coronavirus
The search engine giant has also donated a sum of 250,000 dollars -- through its charitable arm Google.org -- to the Chinese branch of Red Cross to aid the coronavirus relief work
Verizon outages impact much of North Carolina
According to outage maps on Down Detector, there are widespread service outages for Verizon customers. Some US Cellular customers appear to be experiencing an outage as well.
Economic Survey 2020: How privatisation helps CPSEs unlock growth potential
Economic Survey 2020: The analysis showed that these privatised CPSEs, on an average, perform better post privatisation than their peers in terms of their net worth, net profit, return on assets
NRSA provides free training to high-risked drivers at Nkawkaw
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Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass qua
GMC could have used Jeep's prized grille design on its born-again Hummer
The GMC Hummer EV due out in 2021 could have launched with the seven-slot grille design prized by Jeep. The two off-road experts have a common heritage.
Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber
As it broadens its competition with Uber, Indian ridesharing firm Ola plans to official start operations in London in February.
This globetrotting Lake Stevens bartender is aiming high
Macara “Mac” Hinds tended bar in Germany and traveled in Norway and Thailand. Now she is training to fly airplanes.
Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be called Gloster in India
MG Gloster will be priced aggressively at Rs 40-45 lakh and come with a new diesel engine. The Gloster will compete with the likes of the Alturas G4, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour but match much more premium cars like the Land Cruiser Prado and Jeep Grand Cherokee in terms of features and performance.Â
Delta, American, and Several Other Airlines Worldwide Suspend Flights To and From China Amid Coronavirus Fears
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Friday that they will suspend all U.S.-China flights for at least several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Delta on Friday said its China service suspension will begin Feb. 6 and last through April 30, but it will continue to operate the service un...
CBR preview: Dealing with more uncertainties – Nordea
Analysts at Nordea Markets expect the Central Bank of Russia to leave its key rate unchanged at 6.25% at its meeting next Friday but maintained their
Mourinho remains striker-light as Spurs hunt comes up short
Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.
Turkey's 2-year benchmark bond yield drops to single digits
The two-year benchmark bond yield has fallen to single digits for the first time since November 2016
3 Big Things Today, January 31, 2020
Corn and soybean futures were little changed amid concerns about the coronavirus.
Holiday spots in southern Thailand face hard times after coronavirus outbreak
PHANG NGA (Thailand), Jan 31 — Thai tourist boat company “Love Andaman” is facing a bleak February after China banned all outbound group tours this week to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak. China is Thailand’s biggest source of foreign tourists, accounting for 28 per cent of the 39.8...
IHG debuts upscale brand, voco in Africa with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed voco The Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the next 10 years, across IHG’s portfolio of brands in midscale, upscale and luxury segments. This is the first signing under the MDA and adds
The EU’s Risky Green Taxonomy
European Union member states and the European Parliament are soon expected to adopt a so-called “taxonomy” for classifying green investments, after reaching an agreement last month on a list of “sustainable” economic activities. Once the new system enters into force, most likely this year, the European Commission will use this list to determine which financial assets and products are sustainable. This taxonomy is the backbone of the Commission’s regulatory package on sustainable finance, which has the ambitious goal of “reorient[ing] capital flows towards sustainable investment, in order to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.” The Commission hopes that the new labelling scheme will address the problem of market players “greenwashing” non-sustainable financial products and serve as the basis for policy incentives to promote sustainable investment. To be fit for purpose, however, the taxonomy must address three important questions. Unfortunately, the EU’s one-dimensional approach disregards two of the three…
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters.
MMDA extends free Pasig River ferry rides
The ferry service runs from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Escolta in Manila, with 11 stations: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin and Maybunga in Pasig City; Guadalupe, Valenzuela in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; and Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta in Manila City.
Limerick students hurt by 'insensitive' reminder of bus crash during pre-Leaving Cert exam
Students have been left shocked and upset by an “insensitive” reminder of a bus crash in a pre-Leaving Cert exam.
Q&A: The plant-based battle is in your supply chain
For the food industry, whether it's seafood, meat or produce, plant-based alternatives are offering a unique challenge for supply chains to operate in a complex market. Joe Scioscia looks at the issues.
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations
Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $US1 trillion for the first time since July.
Google Search now features an SOS alert for the coronavirus outbreak
In partnership with WHO, Google on Thursday launched a new SOS alert on Search to help users find accurate information about the coronavirus.
OPEC's oil output in January declined 640K bpd to 28.35 million bpd
The crude oil output of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell 640,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January to 28.35 million bp
Economic Survey Projects India's GDP Growth at 6-6.5 Per Cent for 2020-2021
New Delhi (Sputnik): Amid the widespread slowdown in the Indian economy, the government lowered its national income growth forecast for the current fiscal year from April 2019-March 2020 to 5 per cent against the earlier projections of 7 per cent.
Re-Markle-ble resemblance: Meghan and Harry lookalikes offer royal services
A Welsh man and an American woman whose photos have gone viral for their resemblance to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they would fill in as royal substitutes for Harry and Meghan.
UN warns world may pay ‘terrible price’ if it fails Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | A top UN official has warned that the international community would “pay a terrible price” if it fails to help rebuild Sudan’s dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule. “The story of Sudan in year 2020 is not the story of the previous government,” United Nations Development Programme …
Akua GMB’s husband, Dr Kweku Oteng allegedly marries 5th wife in a private ceremony
The CEO of Angel Group of companies Dr Kweku Oteng per the rumours on social media is that he has added to his four wives a fifth. It is not well known when the millionaire went in for another wife as his last wife known to the public is former Ghana Most Beautiful contestant Sally […]
Economic Survey 2020 forecasts India GDP growth at 6-6.5% for FY21
Economic Survey 2020: According to the survey, uncertainties, although declining, are still elevated due to protectionist tendencies of China and USA and rising USA-Iran geo-political tensions
PAL suspends charter flights to China
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has started suspending charter flights between Kalibo and parts of China but will maintain its scheduled flights between Manila and Beijing, Pudong Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Economic Survey 2020: Theme, Colour, Significance | All You Need to Know
"As PM Narendra Modi said wealth can't be distributed unless it's created," said the CEA explaining why wealth creation has been chosen as the theme of this year's economic survey
When It Comes To Cannabis Plays, Stay Away From Aurora Stock
Without a clear strategic plan to lower Aurora Cannabis's debt pile, a bet on Aurora stock would be nothing more than a gamble.
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Allocation between OWN, LOAN and RESERVE Super Classes will determine the bulk of your investment returns.Age or retirement target date Allocation Glide Path provides guide to OWN and LOAN allocation
President appoints Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka Deputy Public Protector
Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka has been appointed the Deputy Public Protector for a period of seven years from February 1, 2020.
Thalinomics and the improved affordability of a plate of food
Move over the Big Mac Index! The Economic Survey 2020 has made a unique attempt to quantify the cost incurred in putting together one complete home-made meal — the healthy Indian thali.A trend of coin
Abidali Neemuchwala resigns as Wipro CEO, to hold position till successor is found
The company has not specified any time frame to find the successor.
Non-Vegetarians Saving More Under Indian Prime Minister Modi, Government Data Shows
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s federal Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey – a snapshot of the state of economy of the country during 2019-20, has a new chapter titled “Thalinomics: The Economics of a Plate of Food in India”. The government claimed it was an attempt to quantify what an average person pays for a Thali (Plate) of food.
LifeLabs data breach update
New evidence shows 4.7 million people in B.C. may have had their privacy breached following a hack at LifeLabs.
Vegans can feel the love this Valentine's Day with a new heart-shaped burger on sale at Asda
You'll fall head over heels for Peck's Ultimate Vegan Burger
Facebook To Curb Spread Of Fake News About Novel Coronavirus With Health Ministries Worldwide
The World Health Organisation has deemed the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. And it doesn't help that, as
You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.
A Chinese airline is offering travellers a rare deal – a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $US200.
Jacqueline Jossa's drops new In The Style edit and it's in the 50% off sale
Reigning queen of the jungle Jacqueline Jossa has updated her gorgeous In The Style edit and, not only has she added some new pieces – they're also in the up to 50% off pay day sale.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Survey is also marked by quotes from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Rig Veda, Adam Smith's 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations', Kautilya's Arthashastra, and Tamil saint and philosopher Thiruvalluvar's treatise The Thirukural.
Facebook walks back digital currency project Libra
Libra, Facebook’s digital currency initiative, has been faltering since late last year as partners started backing out after regulators opposed the plan. In a post-earnings conference call this week, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said work on the Libra initiative is being handled by the Libra Foundation, stressing the separation between the foundation and the social…
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The results page will display top stories from major news sites, as well as links to World Health Organisation advisory information and FAQs about the coronavirus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
FP Dealmakers: Foreign firms gobbled up record number of Canadian companies in 2019
A number of Canadian companies were bought out by rivals or private equity firms last year
It Grows
Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $1 trillion (£761 billion) and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $13.2 billion (£9 billion) in a matter of minutes.
Abdul Jalil succeeds Hamzah Bakar as Sapura Energy's chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has appointed Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed as its non-independent non-executive chairman, succeeding Datuk Hamzah Bakar, effective February 1.
US issues 'Do Not Travel' advisory to China over Coronavirus
The State Department's advisory also suggested Americans in China to departing using commercial means
Chance to support this community and its annual wood chop event
KEEN COMPETITORS from across the region will descend on the tiny town of Lyonville for its annual woodchop competition this weekend. Choppers of all ages and...
'Saaf Bath' initiative to set up portable public toilets catering especially to women
During the first phase of the project by February 2020, portable public toilets will be set up in Lahore and Karachi.
Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities
The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.
The Bubble: Bigger, Fatter, Uglier
Reflecting on presidential debate proclamations past.What progress has been made in addressing the big, fat, ugly bubble identified in September 2016?What are the implications of the bigger, fatter, u
Google is trying to steal Amazon's protesting employees
The irony of the whole situation was that Google is also in the middle of a crackdown on labor activism
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
Ripple Price Analysis: Following 8% Weekly Gains, Did XRP Finally Find The 2020 Bottom Against Bitcoin?
TL;DR XRP increased by a further 1.33% over the past 24 hours, resulting in a weekly increase of over 8%. Against Bitcoin, XRP rebounded from the support
Local automakers face difficulties sourcing auto parts from China
South Korean automakers are struggling to operate manufacturing lines here following difficulties in sourcing components from China due to the suspension of factory operations in the mainland. According to Hyundai Motor Group, the automaker has decided to cancel extra working hours at its Ulsan and Jeonju plants this week, following the temporary shutdown of the two partnering factories in China that are respo...
A Much Better Alternative To Dollar-Cost Averaging
Warren Buffett himself seems to like the dollar-cost average approach to investing in stocks, but I am skeptical.Today, I test a simple alternative to DCA that has produced higher absolute returns and
Coronavirus: Air India's special flight to depart from Delhi for Wuhan on Friday for evacuation of Indians
The government on Thursday reached out to over 600 Indians living in China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Sustainable living: After Air New Zealand’s edible cups, French pastry chef serves sugary receipts
French pastry chef Ludovik Gerboin in Bavaria has started printing edible sales receipts made of sugar and surmounted them on every pastry.
Racing Point F1 team renamed Aston Martin from 2021
LONDON, Jan 31 — The Racing Point Formula One team will be rebranded Aston Martin from the 2021 season, James Bond’s favourite carmaker announced today after securing a sizeable investment deal. Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, whose son Lance Stroll drives for Racing Point, has agreed to...
Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory
The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Drug Price Control Order led medicines to become costlier: Economic Survey
Survey urges government to opt for bulk procurement to provide affordable drugs
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend
TORONTO - Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a tro
What to look for in earnings season
The savage market reaction to a number of startling share downgrades this week is a reminder that hefty price gains may not reflect earnings prospects.
Focus on development of municipality: Harish Rao
‘Any laxity on the part of officials will not be tolerated’
After 213 deaths, WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency
WHO has declared novel coronavirus (nCoV) a public health emergency, following the record of 213 deaths and over 7,000 confirmed cases.
Two patients in England test positive for coronavirus
The cases were confirmed by Public Health England on Friday morning
Samsung's Next Foldable Phone Might Be 4G Only
Samsung's next foldable phone might skip out on 5G altogether, with US FCC filings pointing only to the existence of an LTE model....
WHO says countries should keep borders open, trade & people moving despite coronavirus
GENEVA (Reuters) - Borders should be kept open and people and trade flowing in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, although countries have a sovereign right to take measures to try to protect their citizens, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Explained: What is Economic Survey’s strategy for boosting wealth creation?
Economic Survey reiterates PM Narendra Modi's call for increasing “wealth creators” in the economy.
Risky Time For A Valero Investment
VLO beat earnings estimates for 4Q19.But market conditions have since deteriorated.Product stocks are oversupplied and refinery margins have dropped.The virus in China is a headwind of unknown depth a
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs is deep - Federated Farmers
Farmers are feeling slightly more positive than they were six months ago but very few believe general economic conditions will improve in the year ahead, the Federated Farmers Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey shows.
Fiscal deficit hits 132% of estimate till Dec on slow revenue collection
The government aims to restrict the gap at 3.3 per cent of the GDP or Rs 7,03,760 crore in the year ending March 2020
Mobvoi Ticpods Free review: Impressive, but not the perfect set of earbuds
They're aesthetically appealing, versatile and easy to use; the trouble is the sound output
Rural students spend more in books, uniform, stationery than urban: Survey
Among those who were enrolled, drop-out rate was as high as 10 per cent at primary level, 17.5 per cent at upper primary/middle, and 19.8 per cent at secondary level, the survey added.
Economic slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards: CEA K V Subramanian after Economic Survey
Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian on Friday said India's GDP is expected to grow at 6-6.5 per cent next fiscal as the economic slowdown has bottomed out.
Buyer Payments And Seller Payouts In A Changing Sharing Economy
Here's a look at the evolution of buyer payments and seller payouts in the changing sharing economy.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
'A joke': Palestinians slam Trump's proposal for new capital
Abu Dis, occupied West Bank – Just outside of Jerusalem lies Abu Dis, a small village which US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan has earmarked as the new capital of a future Palestinian state.
More Myanmar workers return to Myanmar after Chinese New Year
More Myanmar migrant workers are returned to Myanmar after Chinese New Year due to Novel Coronavirus, sources said.
Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot
Privacy scandal news saw share price fall off a cliff.
Chakli on wheels to give Arya Vysyas a lift
The Karnataka Arya-Vysya Community Development Corporation has proposed a new self-employment scheme under which affordable loans of Rs 5-10 lakh will be given to members of the community wishing to start snacks-on-wheels business.
Aisha Buhari meets Patience Jonathan as late Maryam Babangida is celebrated
An exciting moment was captured in a set of photographs showing the moments Aisha, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Patience, wife of past leader of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, met at event to celebrate Maryam Babangida.
Delhi polls: BJP releases manifesto, promises to invest Rs 10K cr in infra
The manifesto said if it forms the government, the party will give wheat flour to the poor at Rs 2 per kg.
Public Mutual declares distributions of more than RM64m for five funds
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Public Mutual, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Bank, today declared distributions amounting to more than RM64 million for five funds for the financial year ended January 31, 2020. The gross distributions include 5.0 sen per unit for Public Money Market Fund, 4.25 sen...
Ford 'baby Bronco' to be called Maverick?
The evidence is thin, but Ford may be planning to resurrect the nameplate from its early '70s compact for the upcoming "baby Bronco".
GAN expects earnings to beat market expectations
Gambling software company anticipates earnings of between £7m and £8m
Pensioner demands R37K refund after builder 'ran away with money'
A Lotus River pensioner is demanding her money back after a builder allegedly “ran away” with her money.
Survey doesn’t address ground realities: Cong.
‘It’s an exercise in obfuscation’
Qatar Airways to host 2nd CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
DOHA, QATAR – Following the success of last year’s CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit, the first summit of its kind held in the Middle East, Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming industry leaders, national regulatory authorities, international and regional aviation organisations, and air transport executives from around the world to Doha next month for the second edition. This important summit will see senior aviation decision-makers from across the public and private sector gather for two days, from 5-6 February
Guard poisons Nyambirai’s 544 cattle
Businessman Mr Tawanda Nyambirai lost 123 cattle worth nearly $1,4 million after his security guard allegedly laced stockfeeds with a poisonous herbicide, for undisclosed reasons.
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day
Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.
Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'
In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets
Bats a breeding ground for viruses, but unlikely cause for concern in Canada
SASKATOON - Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat exper
Russia: Hundreds of fishermen stranded on gigantic ice floe
People tried using smaller pieces of ice as rafts to row back to shore.
Coronavirus Outbreak Sends European Stock Markets Into Tailspin
On Monday, US stocks posted their biggest downturn since October 2019 due to fears of the economic impacts of the new SARS-related virus that recently emerged in central China.
Windows 10 Allegedly Crosses 1 Billion Active Installs Globally
When we last visited Windows 10 adoption numbers, the company reported 900 million active installations in September 2019.
Stryker Humming Along, But Seems To Be Straining The Sell-Side
Stryker's fourth quarter was operationally excellent but more mixed next to ever-higher Street expectations.Mako continues to drive impressive growth in knees, and I expected a better year from the sp
Successful end to fruit fly operation in Auckland
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
Al Gharafa target victory over Qatar SC
After a stunning victory over Al Rayyan last week, Al Gharafa – boosted by the arrival of striker Jonathan Kodjia - are confident of giving a good show against any opposition they face at the QNB Stars League (QSL). The Slavisa Jokanovic-coached side will host Qatar SC with the same approach, eyeing victory in their Round 14 clash today.
Uber Stock: A 2020 Survival Guide
The leading ridesharing service is revving up this year after a dud rookie season. Let's see what needs to happen for things to stay that way.
African Economic Outlook indicates steady growth through 2021
AfDB's 2020 African Economic Outlook shows that growth remained stable in 2019 at 3.4% and is on course to pick up to 3.9% in 2020, and 4.1% in 2021.
Hong Kong stocks close lower
HONG KONG, Jan 31 — Hong Kong shares closed down today, shedding their earlier gains and adding to a dismal week on one of Asia’s biggest bourses. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 0.52 per cent, or 136.50 points, to close at 26,312.63. Mainland Chinese markets were still closed for the...
OmiseGo-Backed Exchange Shuts Down
Go, the exchange powered by OmiseGo technology, has closed after months of negligible volumes and regulatory difficulties. Go Exchange Closes on Low
The EU has voted overwhelmingly in favor of standardized charging
The European Parliament has voted resoundingly to urge the law-making body to create regulations that would force phone makers to adopt a single charging standard. All major Android manufacturers use the common USB standard, so this move primarily targets Apple.
Amazon's latest milestone: 150 million Prime members
Amazon had another prime holiday season.
To Amazon Or Not Amazon? An Eyeglass Retailer Faces The Question
David Roger of eyewear seller Felix Gray discusses the downside of the buy button, and what retailers must consider before building a relationship with Amazon.
The little-known Buffett quote that guides my investing
The simple secret to evaluating winning businesses like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
Japanese company NEC confirms 2016 security breach
NEC needed seven months to discover the hack, did not disclose it publicly.
New study pulls back veil on Everett’s coronavirus patient
A New England Journal of Medicine article with local expert insight is guiding officials worldwide.
Economist who counted $40 billion cost from SARS predicts far bigger hit from new coronavirus
The global cost of the coronavirus could be three or four times that of the 2003 SARS outbreak, which sapped the world's economy by $40 billion, according
Coronavirus a public health emergency; what does WHO declaration mean?
India has reported its first case of coronavirus infection on Thursday when a student of Wuhan University tested positive for the virus after she returned to the country. The WHO has declared it as a global emergency. But what does that mean?
3 exciting ASX small cap tech shares on my watchlist
Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) and two other ASX small cap tech shares could be great long term investments...
JUST IN: Downtown Dayton to get a new hotel with rooftop bar
The developer who opened downtown Dayton’s first newly constructed hotel in decades wants to build another one nearby by Day Air Ballpark, where the Dayton Dragons play.
Free bandwidth for office parks – Accelerit Business Solutions
Accelerit is offering the first five clients to sign up on its feasible office parks free Internet based on a needs analysis conducted with the client.
NCDMB, Rungas to establish cooking gas cylinder plant in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, yesterday, said it has entered into partnership with Rungas Prime Industries
The Pokemon Company is revealing a new mythical Pokemon for the Sword and Shield era next month
So there's a lot of Pokemon news coming up. A hell of a lot. We already got news! How much more news could there be!? Well when it comes to Pokemon, a lot a lot. Despite the season pass announcement (which is actually two giant expansions),...
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
M’sians Find Note About a Dead Body Inside House Known to Have Paranormal Activities
Yesterday (30th January), a photo of a piece of cardboard went viral on Twitter as it contained a message about a dead body. The note was found tucked in a mailbox of a surau in Tanjong Karang. The note reads "30.1.2020 Please handle a human body in late teacher Jumbri's…
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
More trains to foreign cities in new NS schedule
The NS timetable for 2021 will entail hardly any changes for most domestic travelers. The changes are mainly on a regional and international level. The biggest change is a new night train to the
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather
The Island Express Helicopters, the charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven
Buy the Bloodshed in Twitter Stock After the Q4 Earnings Release
Twitter stock tumbled badly following the underlying company’s Q3 earnings report and unfortunately, Q4 may not be so hot either. But there are enough positives in this story to warrant a contrarian mindset.
Cloudwalker 4K UHD Smart screen review: Feature-rich, yet incomplete
Its USP is that it works both as a smart TV and a computer; and while it has a decent price tag, the big let-down is sound quality
Teachers unlikely to face penalties for strike next week
‘Not constructive’ to talk about penalising teachers, says Government spokeswoman
Talking points ahead of Wales’ opening Six Nations clash against Italy
The defending champions get the tournament under way on Saturday.
Little surfer rides the wave to victory
The event was a friendly competition as the French Groms surfers were in training and children were picked from all around the country.
Northern farmers ask Johnson for £300m to replace CAP payments
Estimates suggest that the majority of farmers rely on EU payments for at least 60% of farm income
China has confidence and capability to win the war against coronavirus: foreign ministry
China has confidence and capability to win the war against the new coronavirus, said the country’s foreign ministry spokeswoman in responding to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s decision to declare the virus outbreak in China as a global emergency.
Busing fees could double
It could cost parents in the Central Okanagan twice as much to get their student a seat on a school bus.
Municipalities approve Eneco takeover by Mitsubishi despite WWII history
A majority of Eneco's shareholders approved the sale of the energy company to Japanese companies Mitsubishi and Chubu. Now that the municipality of Rotterdam has given the green light, the holders of
Dargaville pontoon to be upgraded
Rt Hon Winston Peters
Simon Coveney on Brexit: "Everybody loses here"
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he feels "sadness" as Britain leaves the European Union.The UK ...
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket expected to reach major launch milestone in 2020
Hours after SpaceX launched its 240th new Starlink satellite into orbit, Elon Musk took to Twitter to cryptically reveal that the company’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket could “reach triple digits this year” if everything goes according to plan. Designed and built by SpaceX in the late 2000s, the Falcon 9 rocket launched for the first […]
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
Understanding ‘Thalinomics’, or the economics of a plate of food in India
Analysing this data, the survey found that since 2015-16, there was a change in the dynamics of ‘thali’ prices.
Billionaire F1 owner leads rescue deal for 007 sport car maker Aston Martin: reaction
Luxury sports car maker Aston Martin Lagonda has agreed to sell a £182 million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire as part of a major fundraiser to protect the future of the British manufacturer.
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the U.K.'s departure marks “a new dawn for Europe.
Gas goes up, gas goes down
The price of petrol continues to yo-yo in the North Okanagan.
Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know living with HIV is manageable 'in the way that diabetes is', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Speaking to Insider, the "Queer Eye" star said many people are surprised that "it's a chronic illness and that it's not a terminal one.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Senate probes NNPC over $396m spent on refineries’ maintenance
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the sum of $396 million expended on..
Cott to sell S&D Coffee business for US$405 million
The sale is part of Cott's plan to focus on its water business.
Govt debuts pesticide to fight sweet potato pests
Reports indicate that some farmers have started slashing the vines to get rid of the pests
Shareholder Capitalism Isn't Dead, It Just Changed Its Name to Stakeholder Capitalism
In our headlong search for what comes after shareholder capitalism, we have at long last discovered that stakeholder capitalism is still the same capitalism. And that's good news.
Impossible Burgers Aren't Healthy, And That's The Whole Point
When you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, do you think to yourself, “Ah, yes, this meal will be so nutritious”? Or do you try to ignore the kilojoule count while thinking, “I want the greasy sandwich that will taste so good but make me feel so bad”? I’m guessing it’s closer to the latter. So why...
Royal Navy Officer Takes Command Of Gulf Maritime Security Mission
Commodore James Parkin takes over from the US Navy's Rear Admiral Alvin Holsey.
Michael Gove admits post-Brexit trade with the EU will NOT be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson 'prepares to ask Brussels for an "off-the-shelf" Canada-style deal'
Michael Gove today admitted UK trade with the EU after Brexit will not be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson prepares to ask Brussels for an 'off-the-shelf' future partnership agreement.
Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year.
Coronavirus threat: Student shifted to hospital in Karachi after returning from China
Coronavirus threat: Student shifted to hospital in Karachi after returning from China.
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate
The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $US3,816,835 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to a report by the real-estate listing platform, StreetEasy.
USD/CHF drops below 0.9700 as markets remain risk-averse
The USD/CHF pair erased nearly 40 pips on Thursday and seems to be having a difficult time staging a recovery on Friday. After touching a daily high o
Coronavirus Outbreak: Mongolia Bars Entries From China
The ban will be enforced from Saturday until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be prohibited from travelling to China for the same period of time.
Union Budget 2020: How, When and Where To Watch Live Streaming Of Union Budget
Union Budget 2020: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present Budget 2020 in Parliament on Saturday at 11 a.m.
CEAC supports Northland $100 million for rail restoration
Friday 31st January 2020
McDonald's launches much-loved Shamrock Shake ahead of St Patrick's Day
The festive milkshake will be sold at all of its outlets in Ireland
Profit jumps at Hargreaves Lansdown despite Woodford scandal
Profit before tax at investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown climbed 12 per cent in the first half of its financial year [...]
Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable, says Eco Survey
Calling it 'Thalinomics', Krishnamurthy V Subramanian compared price of standard veg and non-veg meal plates across the country to say that affordability as a factor of daily wage has improved overtime, indicating improved welfare of the common person.
FCC: Wireless Carriers Violated Federal Law by Sharing Consumer Location Data
One or more wireless carriers violated federal law by failing to protect sensitive customer information like real-time data location, FCC Chairman...
Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually
They are burdened by student loans, but new data shows they have saved more for retirement than Gen Xers did at the same age.
Flush With $4.5M Funding, Haus Launches Monthly Wine Subscriptions
Haus has secured $4.5 million in financing for its subscription-based aperitifs. Haus members can choose from three monthly subscriptions, costing $35 to $144.
Asia shares fight for footing after turbulent week
Asian share markets battled to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of ever more cases and mounting deaths.
Pakistan suspends direct flights to and from China over virus fears
According to sources, direct flights to and from China will remain suspended till February 2.
Budget Session: Economic Survey 2019-20 To Be Presented In Parliament Today
The budget session of the Parliament is set to commence from Friday (31 January) with an address by President Ram Nath Kovind to joint sitting of both the houses, reports India Today.
Veteran BBC Journalist Who Was Born and Bred in Kenya
As Kenya might experience her fair share of problems, the country has however managed to produce talents that have...
Christina Ricci Turns on the Magic, Levi’s Shuts Down Stores Due to Coronavirus
It's Friday. You've earned two minutes of fun and frivolity. Behold: Roger Vivier's campy, glamorous new campaign starring Christina Ricci!
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the "Valley that Changed a Nation"
One of the founders of Wellington’s beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life, and his new book ZEALANDIA: The Valley that Changed a Nation.
Burlescombe produce market "overwhelmed" by optimism and support
The new monthly produce market got underway at Burlescombe and Westleigh Community Hall on Sunday, January 26
US GDP reverses rout ahead of gap risk
Higher than expected US GDP growth helped turn a European share rout into a US rally overnight. However a weaker inflation component to the national accounts spurred bonds higher. Industrial commodities fell further, and gold held higher ground, in clear signs of concern. Cautious Asia Pacific trading is possible ahead of key event risk over the weekend.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday. PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park has sealed off its nickel mining
Extreme Volatility Inbound: Why Today Is Critical For the Crypto Market
The crypto market has risen over 40% since the start of 2020, thanks to gains from Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other altcoins.
NBI advises personnel to take precautions against nCoV
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has advised its personnel to take necessary measures to avoid getting infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
Hanoians take action against Wuhan pneumonia - VnExpress International
Families across Hanoi are sending their children to the countryside, disinfecting their homes, and cancelling holidays to counter the coronavirus threat.
Fanuc Still Under Pressure From The Automation Slowdown
Fanuc didn't report a strong fiscal third quarter, but it was relatively in line and that comes as a relief.Orders continue to decline at a double-digit rate, and a sequential bump in FA orders is lik
Corporation tax cut to benefit 1% firms, SMEs paying lower tax: Eco Survey
With economic slowdown resulting in slippages in direct and indirect tax collections, the Survey said the next financial year is expected to pose challenges on the fiscal front
Govt plans to sell 15% take in HAL via offer for sale
The government is planning to sell 15 per cent stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) through an offer for sale, which could fetch about Rs 4,000 crore to the exchequer.
Airbnb and The Bahamas sign a MoU to promote tourism to the country and launch global Sabbatical campaign
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Government of The Bahamas and Airbnb signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a framework of mutual collaboration and cooperation on areas of common interest, including marketing promotion and good faith engagement. Airbnb spotlighted a suite of projects designed to help drive tourism to the country, commencing with today's announcement of The Bahamas Sabbatical - a global initiative that offers five participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live like an islander while joining Bahamians in welcoming travelers back
Coronavirus test negative, CS says
CS Kariuki says results sent to SA for validation are negative.
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Volkswagen truck unit makes offer to buy Navistar in $2.9B deal
— Volkswagen AG’s Traton SE unit has offered to buy "the rest of" Navistar in a $2.9 billion bid, according to national media reports from Bloomberg and other outlets.
Economic Survey 2020 pitches divestment in public sector undertakings
Economic Survey says public sector units performed better than peers after privatisation
More documents needed to open a restaurant than to buy a pistol, says Economic Survey 2019-20
36 approvals are required to open a restaurant in Bengaluru, Delhi requires 26, and Mumbai 22.
It's That Time Of Year: No, The NFL Can't Stop Every Business From Using 'Super Bowl' In Every Instance
It's an annual tradition here at Techdirt, something like our deranged version of Christmas. Whenever the start of February rolls...
Deficit at $11.8 billion
The federal government ran a deficit of $11.8 billion over seven months of its 2019-20 fiscal year compared with a deficit of $2.1 billion in the same period last year.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Charli D'Amelio Stars in Sabra Super Bowl 2020 Commercial - Watch!
Charli D’Amelio is starring in her first commercial!
What royal events could feature in The Crown’s upcoming series?
The programme is expected to cover the aftermath of Diana’s death.
Coronavirus confirmed in UK as patients tested positive
Two patients - members of the same family - have tested positive for the illness
Submarine jobs poised to go west
The Morrison government is leaning towards sending ASC's submarine maintenance blue collar jobs to Perth, risking its relationship with key senator Rex Patrick.
Global smartphone sales of 2019 revealed, with Apple taking top spot in Q4 2019
With 2019 over, it was only a matter of time before analysts shared the big numbers for 2019. Research organisations have provided a few interesting facts to chew on, such as how Samsung still holds the largest smartphone market share, Huawei overtaking Apple for the overall second spot, and Apple managing to snag a top spot for Q4 2019.
WTI pares back gains below $53 ahead of US drilling data
WTI (oil futures on NYMEX) reverses half the Thursday’s recovery rally and surrenders the $53 mark in European session this Friday. The black gold ext
Next-gen Mini is on hold over Brexit and cost-cutting
Mini reportedly has delayed the development of its next-generation Cooper, due to cost pressures and Brexit uncertainty. Most Minis are built in the UK.
First two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom. In a statement on Friday, Chris Witty, chief medical officer for England, said the patients are members of the
Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free
Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?
Union Budget 2020: 5 movies to get you in the mood for the big day
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is gearing up to present the Union Budget 2020 on Saturday (February 1, 2020). The government is expected to roll out schemes aimed at infusing new life into
Property of the Week: Old or new? Take your pick on Portobello Road
It may be home to the world’s largest antiques market; but Portobello Road in Notting Hill is surely just as renowned for its property.
Chinese visitors to Vietnam hit record high in Jan - VnExpress International
January saw tourists from China to Vietnam post record high growth though new coronavirus fears prompted the country to clamp down on Chinese arrivals 10 days prior.
With Bellbrook-Sugarcreek deficit looming, state proposes drastic cuts
BELLBROOK — With a deficit looming for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools, representatives from the Ohio Auditor’s Office shared a dozen recommendations to cut district spending.
Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England
First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land
$1.1 million California Chrome sibling up for claim at Aqueduct
Fort McHenry, the $1.1 million half-brother of the popular champion California Chrome, has been gelded and will run Sunday for a $50,000 claiming price at Aqueduct.
Queen promotes the work of minor royals post Megxit: Her Majesty’s Instagram account shares a rare photo of her cousin the Duchess of Gloucester at an engagement
The royal family Instagram account shared a rare photo of the Duchess of Gloucester, 73, wife of the Queen's cousin the Duke of Gloucester, 75, at a military engagement in the UK this week.
NY Fed's GDP Nowcast fell to 1.5% for first quarter of 2020 from 1.7%
"Yesterday’s advance estimate from the Commerce Department of real GDP growth for 2019:Q4 was 2.1%. The latest New York Fed Staff Nowcast was 1.2%," n
DepEd to work closely with DOH on nCoV
Following the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed readiness to “contribute to the overall Philippine government efforts for the management of this public health situation.”
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Motorists, are you Brexit-ready to drive abroad? Here's six things you need to consider after 31 January
From validity of UK licences to green cards and preparing for overseas low emission zones, here's everything drivers need to know for life after 31 January.
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Stroll acquires stake in Aston Martin
A consortium that includes Quebec billionaires Lawrence Stroll and Andre Desmarais is taking a significant stake in British car manufacturer Aston Martin — a move expected to have repercussions in the Formula One world.
OYO Hotels & Homes selects Sabre as its long-term strategic partner
SINGAPORE and ATHENS – Sabre Corporation has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. With this partnership, OYO will be connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative SynXis platform, that will help OYO generate increased bookings and open up additional revenue opportunities for its asset owners worldwide. Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer, OYO Hotels & Homes said, “At OYO Hotels & Homes, we have built
Ukraine sunseed, rapeseed harvest rises in 2019
KIEV, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sunflower harvest in Ukraine, the world's biggest sunflower oil exporter, rose by 7.7 percent to 15.3 million tonnes in 2019, the state statistics service said on Friday.Ukraine has increased its sunoil exports by around 60% so far in the September 2019 to August 2020 season, to 1.96 million tonnes. It exported 6.063 million tonnes in the 2018/19 season, according to the Ukrainian sunoil producers' association.
Woman's Deliveroo order goes viral after she spots something unexpected in her basket
Tanyah Boman only wanted to order a milkshake, but she got a lot more than she bargained for
MG Hector BS6 petrol priced from Rs 12.74 lakh
Move to BS6 sees prices hiked by about Rs 26,000 across all MG Hector petrol variants. Click for more details.
EA's tepid forecast overshadows quarterly beat, shares slip
Amid rising competition from console, mobile developers.
EEP Africa: grant financing for early-stage clean power projects
EEP Africa has opened a call for proposals aimed at applicants in need of grant financing to implement innovative early-stage clean energy projects in Southern and East Africa.
Many regional reasons to say yay to Northwest chardonnay
Wineries are making more food-friendly versions of the white Burgundy wine than ever before.
Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities
The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.
Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened.
Warren Buffett’s $US4.6 million charity lunch was the biggest purchase on eBay in 2019. The eye-wateringly expensive meal still hasn’t taken place.
I've been using this eye cream for 5 years and it's the closest thing to a miracle for getting rid of dark circles and depuffing, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is the best under-eye brightening treatment I've tried. It's been in my skin-care routine for 5 years, and I recommend it to everyone.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
GDP growth expected to rebound to 6-6.5 per cent in 2020-21: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament said there are tentative signs of bottoming out of slowdown in manufacturing activity and global trade, which will have a positive impact on growth in the next fiscal.
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, recently there has been an "uptick
Thalinomics suggests meal more affordable for common man
The survey states that across India and also the four regions -- North, South, East and West -- it is found that the absolute prices of a vegetarian thali have decreased significantly since 2015-16 though the price has increased in 2019.
The joy of reading
To inculcate reading habit among all age groups, a unique mission involving 4,000 college students from 500 colleges of Tamil Nadu is set for a launch this Sunday
Arista Networks - Is This A Phoenix And The Implications Of The Apparent Big Switch Acquisition
Arista shares have bounced sharply since their nadir after the release of quarterly earnings and disastrous guidance.Some of the upside relates to the apparent acquisition of Big Switch by Arista afte
U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group
(Bloomberg) -- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s chief of staff is leaving the agency to work for the nation’s top coal mining trade group.Ryan Jackson is stepping down after three years at the Environmental Protection Agency to become the National Mining Association’s senior vice president of government
How individuals decide between self-interest and commitment to a group
In conflicts that occur simultaneously within and between groups, who would, when and why put aside their own interest to stand up for the interest of the social group he or she belongs to? Recent findings ...
MPs question UGX 744m budget for model village
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked the committee on the presidential affairs to explain why establishing one model village per region which will cost shillings 744 million. The MPs were reacting to the presentation of the committee chairperson, Jessica Ababiku who urged the budget committee to consider allocating funds to roll …
For start-up ecosystem to flourish, liquidity is the need of the hour
Tanuj Choudhry, Chief Business Officer, HomeLane India’s economic growth has been sluggish over the last few years and the impact has been concerning.
Rockwell Automation Puts Up A Decent Quarter In A Challenging Macro Environment
Rockwell did miss at the segment profit line, but revenue was better than expected and full-year guidance was maintained.Rockwell's digital efforts seem to be gaining some traction, and it looks like
Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes
Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.
Aldi wants to open a new, bigger Newport store next to Sainsbury's - but the council will try to stop it
Sainsbury's have objected to Aldi's plans to open a new supermarket next door
Council to set aside million for survivors of child abuse
£2million has been set aside to support those who suffered historical abuse.
Here’s The List Of Top Ten Most Expensive Bank Accounts In Kenya
It will cost you at least Ksh17,750 per year to maintain the most expensive bank account in Kenya, a new study by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) has found.The study found that Standard Chartered
Managing investment, trade deficit: Are omnibus laws panacea for growth?
Two omnibus laws on job creation and taxation seem to be Jokowi’s new silver bullets to simplify Indonesia’s jungle of red tape. But are these laws the panaceas we have been looking for?
Where are the best places to live in Suffolk and Essex?
Districts across Suffolk and Essex have been named among the best places to live in the UK in the annual Halifax Quality of Life Survey for stunning wildlife, vibrant economies and hot spot locations.
Big Fizzle: MoviePass Passes Away
And so it all ends in disappointment, like the umpteenth installment of a Stallone or Schwarzenegger franchise. For MoviePass and its parent company, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this week means that what promised to disrupt an industry that has been around for more than a century – the movie business, of course – has itself been disrupted, and had been since the service was shut down in September. The filing means the companies will be sold, and the funds distributed to creditors. Those creditors include a list of more than 12,000 subscribers, and as the math works out, each of them may get about $100 in liquidation – if they get paid at all. The final shuttering comes after at least some subscribers complained that their cards were still being charged, even when the MoviePass service had gone dormant. Turns out the movie ticket subscription business has relatively low barriers to entry. MoviePass launched in 2011, was famed for its $10 monthly subscription service that allowed
Nirmala Sitharaman’s bahi khata: More for aam adami?
The buzz is that she will be addressing the demand side of economy — giving consumers more money to spend without cutting back on government expenditure on social schemes
POLITICO Global Translations: Corona spreads, Britain retreats as the planet heats
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Indian Migrants, Smuggler Arrested After Crossing Canadian Border into NY
Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three Indian nationals in New York near the Canadian border.
France Agrees to End Airbus Corruption Probe in $4B Deal
A French court has approved an agreement with Airbus that would see the planemaker pay up to $4 billion to end years of corruption investigations by three countries.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) CEO Horacio Rozanski on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Nick Veasey - Vice President of Investor Relations Horacio Rozansk
ICYMI: Adoke secures N50m bail over alleged $1.1bn Malabu scam
A High Court of FCT sitting at Gwagwalada, on Thursday, granted bail to Mohammed Adoke to the tune of N50million with one surety in like sum.
Apple Supplier Japan Display Reaches $930 Million Bailout Agreement With Ichigo
Struggling Apple supplier Japan Display has reached a deal with Ichigo Asset Management to receive up to 100.8 billion yen ($930 million USD) in bailout funding.
The outbreaks of both the Wuhan coronavirus and SARS likely started in Chinese wet markets. Photos show what the markets look like.
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak likely started in a Chinese wet market, where livestock and poultry are sold alongside animals like dogs and civets.
Save on an Amazon Fire TV Cube in time for the Super Bowl
Your only option for watching the game in 4K HDR resolution
Gold steadies around $1,580, looks to post highest monthly close since April 2013
After closing the previous day with small losses near $1,570, the XAU/USD pair edged higher on Friday and remains on track to register its highest mon
Do I need an executive coach?
Geoff Lawrence, MD, Vistage UK, discusses the benefits of having an executive coach in the workplace. Read more at Open Access Government
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
Status Yellow warning in place for five counties as we're set for a very windy weekend
After the windy weekend, next week looks set to be dry and settled across the country.
These 16 Instant Pot Soup Recipes Are Perfect For Winter Family Dinners
If the idea of a cozy soup sounds good but the prep and cooking time doesn't, we've got the solution: Instant Pot soups! You don't need hours of simmering to
Romania's Transgaz signs MoU on development of natural gas networks in Eastern Europe
Romania's Transgaz national natural gas transmission corporation signed on January 28 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Partnership...
Coronavirus: US stocks lose one per cent and Brits land back in UK
Wall Street has now fallen over one per cent as fears over the coronavirus outbreak continue to damage markets around the world.
Coronavirus UK: How will health authorities react and what steps can I take?
The first two cases of the coronavirus in the UK were confirmed earlier today by Public Health England. Read the latest advice here.
Stocks decline as coronavirus keeps traders on edge
Stocks fell broadly Friday, the final day of the month, as traders tried to assess the potential economic impact of China’s fast-spreading coronavirus while weighing earnings from Caterpillar and Amazon.
Turkey appreciates Bulgaria's approach to bilateral ties, FM Çavuşoğlu says
Turkey appreciates Bulgaria's attitude toward the country, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Friday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, highlighting the...
Premarket: World shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week
Oil and copper prices set for worst month since May
Lambert on deadline day deals, being priced out of the market, Downes and Woolfenden and a loan for Dobra
Ipswich Town boss Paul Lambert hasn't ruled out a late move before tonight's transfer deadline but admitted he has been priced out of adding to his squad during the January window.
Canberra-Sydney high-speed rail bid was always too expensive
Cabinet documents have revealed the real story behind the Speedrail bid, which came so close to reality 20 years ago.
You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.
Wuhan, a city in central China, is at the epicenter of a global coronavirus outbreak that has infected almost 10,000 people and killed over 200.
Coronavirus: Spurt in fertiliser import costs seen due to plant closure
Exporters not to worried for now, say concerns may kick in only if virus spread isn't controlled; leather sector stand to gain.
7,000 passengers detained on liner in Italy due to false coronavirus alarm
Woman from Macau detected fever when ship paused at Civitavecchia, north-west of Rome
Role of IR professionals more challenging, says N. Srinivasan
“You should have empathy, be fair and transparent in your approach and must earn the trust and confidence of trade unions and workforce.”
Could Britain ever rejoin the European Union after Brexit?
Is there any going back after January 31?
American Airlines, mechanics union reach tentative US$4.2 billion contract deal
American Airlines Holdings Inc and its mechanics union announced tentative joint collective bargaining agreements on Thursday covering five ...
Highlights of CEA Subramanian press meet on Economic Survey: from 'wealth creation' to ‘Thalinomics'
Mr. Subramanian stressed that India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy and moving away from “pro-crony” policy.
Pvt sector share in National Infra Pipeline to hit 30% by 2025: Eco Survey
Two-thirds of the pipeline is already firmed up; projects of certain states likely to be added to in due course
Zweli Mkhize says SA on 'High Alert' as Coronavirus spreads
While Mkhize has announced that South Africa will be on “high alert”, Mkhize confirms that at least 35 South Africans are still in Wuhan China.
3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Lyft, HD Supply, and Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Friday's big stock charts feature three stocks with the potential for longer-term rebounds — and shorter-term upside.
Cork's Montenotte is on the move, boy
With a sunroom, a C3 energy rating, and a price drop in the order of €30,000, No 6 Montenotte Grove sounds like an healthy option for anyone looking for a fine family home, in a settled suburb on the up and up - with the Montenotte Hotel now a standard bearer.
A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
What Are Open Innovation Companies Really Looking For?
A longterm relationship with product developers who take the time to understand their business.
Revitalize Wellness bags best spa award for Africa
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Delta just suspended China flights for longer than any other airline, a red flag as the unprecedented coronavirus wreaks havoc on the airline industry
Delta Air Lines said on Friday that it was suspending all its flights to China, becoming the first US airline to suspend all its routes to the country.
Revival in sight: Economic Survey pegs FY21 GDP growth at 6-6.5%
Fiscal targets may have to be relaxed for the current year
Wealthy are to be offered huge tax breaks by Uruguay’s new president to lure them to the country’s coastal resorts and help boost the economy as other South American countries crumble
Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to offer residency to up to 200,000 by slashing the minimum amount of property foreigners need to buy to qualify.
Ramaphosa orders SIU to probe IFMS project
President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly instructs the Special Investigating Unit to investigate the bungled National Treasury IT project.
CVS Stock Is a Long-Term Hold, but It’s not a Buy Ahead of Earnings
CVS Health's 2018 acquisition of Aetna will likely boost CVS stock in 2020, but volatiity around earnings date is possible.
Too expensive to run, EV car sharing schemes in London are shutting down
All-electric vehicle sharing services in London are being scrapped after their operators say they is no longer economically viable.
CCI dismisses complaint against Naspers-owned PayU Payments, Wibmo
The Competition Commission of India has dismissed allegations of unfair business practices against PayU Payments and Wibmo. It was alleged that PayU has intentionally foreclosed the market for other competitors by denying them proper access to Wibmo in the downstream market and has substantially created entry barriers for new market players.
Animal welfare organisations not coming forward for ABC programme: BBMP
Civic body to apprise Animal Welfare Board of India of the same
Virus poses stark challenges to Abe's tourism goals as Tokyo Olympics loom
The coronavirus outbreak is posing myriad challenges for the Japanese economy, including a key Abe administration policy initiative — the promotion of inbo
Economic Survey calls for USD 1.4 trillion spending on infrastructure
Finance minister notes that investment in infrastructure is necessary, as it affects the overall growth
Bitcoin’s System is The Only Way to Build Cryptocurrency: Investment Firm Exec
Founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko, believes Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) consensus is the only viable protocol on which to build a digital
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’s Disruption—and Gave Me Hope for Journalism
Clay Christensen’s insights helped illuminate a path by which the field can survive, even thrive.
OLED TVs could replace LG's mid-range LCD televisions entirely
LG Display is shutting down domestic LCD production, as sales of OLED TVs help to compensate for company losses.
Genesco: Relatively Cheap And Aggressively Shrinking The Share Count
Shares of Genesco have greatly trailed the market over the last 12 months in spite of strong EPS growth.Comps have been relatively solid across the company's various brands.However, EPS growth is prim
Champagne discusses coronavirus response, evacuation with China counterpart
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Chinese counterpart about the coronavirus outbreak, a day after the World Health Organization called it a global health emergency.
Leprosy: Top Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding The Condition, Busted For You
Regardless of the high prevalence of leprosy globally, there are a few myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we burst some of them for you.
Thessaloniki man who presented with symptoms of Coronavirus, is discharged from hospital
Greek City Times Article
2020 Corvette Has Popular Option Removed From Configurator
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette begins production soon, but the company has to adjust the availability of an option.
What patients hope to hear from the Finance Minister
High on the aam aadmi’s Budget hopes is some govt help to meet treatment costs
Greece still records highest youth unemployment in Europe
Greek City Times Article
Get the Pokémon you want by trading through wooloo.farm
Looking for a specific Shiny or Gigantamax Pokémon? Then you should try setting up a trade through wooloo.farm, a new social network for Pokémon Sword and Shield players.
US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears
US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.
Huawei 5G role being capped in the UK will cost £500 million: British Telecom
BT (British Telecom) has stated that Britain’s decision to limit Huawei‘s involvement in building 5G infrastructure would have increased the cost of its gigabit-communications plan by about 500 million pounds over five years. British Telecom is the largest mobile broadband network provider and its Chief Executive, Philip Jansen, said he welcomed the use of vendors …
Outflows lead to restrictions on Aviva property funds
Investors in two Aviva Life and Pensions commercial property funds have been told they cannot withdraw their money for six months because of recent net outflows.
What can you do if a potential employer ‘ghosts’ you?
Ghosting is on the rise in workplace circles too, experts say, as technology is making it easy to both apply for jobs and ignore communication efforts
Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Huawei overtakes Apple to get 2nd place in CY 2019
Despite the challenges that they are facing, Huawei still seems to be doing well in terms of smartphone shipment and in 2019, they have slightly overtaken Apple to become the 2nd top brand. This is…
Privatisation pitch: BPCL’s short-term price rally not a convincing argument
What really matters for long-term wealth creation is true reforms and free market
Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable
Following an emergency investment, Aston Martin says it likely won't make any EVs until after 2025.
Bharti Airtel removed from DGFT’s Denied Entry List
Telecom major submits
Auto industry slowdown temporary: Economic Survey
The survey said that the “temporary auto slowdown may be attributable to certain other reasons such as lack of credit, base effect (as in last few years auto sector has grown rapidly), and structural changes like adoption of newer fuel standards from BS-IV to BS-VI from April 20 etc.”
eBay's Payday Sale Nets You up to 20% off up Until Midnight Tonight
It's payday! So time to fritter all those pennies away immediately, and eBay's going to help you do it.
Nokia smartphone and feature phone shipments were down in 2019 (+ Q4 2019 results)
Counterpoint Research released their full year and 4th quarter analysis of the mobile market of 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Apple regained the title of the biggest smartphone vendor after …
Champagne discusses coronavirus response, evacuation with China counterpart
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Chinese counterpart about the coronavirus outbreak, a day after the World Health Organization called it a global health emergency.
Helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash wasn’t certified for instruments-only flight
Ara Zobayan was licensed to fly using instruments alone, but the operating certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration limited Island Express Helicopters’ pilots to fly only under visual
Robocall block: Now US wants to fine man $12.9m for making 'harmful' robocalls
The man made thousands of calls to US households in the hope of boosting the profile of his podcast.
Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
Hundreds of schools face closure on Tuesday due to teacher strike
Meeting between TUI and public service oversight group ends without breakthrough
Amazon's Jeff Bezos, already the wealthiest person on the planet, just got billions richer
Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person, got billions richer in minutes Thursday as Amazon shares soared in extended trading on news of a killer quarter driven by strong holiday sales.
Economic Survey 2020 calls for better efficiency at public sector banks
For FY19, PSBs had made a collective loss of Rs 66,000.
They’re earning shed loads! Ex-PMs David Cameron and Theresa May rake in hundreds of thousands of pounds for media appearances after leaving office - and Boris Johnson is not doing too badly either
Mr Cameron earned £150,000 before quitting over his failure to see off Brexit, but that was small fry compared to his current income. And Mrs May has made almost £400,000 since leaving No10 in July.
VC Deals: AbbVie Joins $50M For Inflammatory Disease Treatments
Welcome to Seeking Alpha’s Venture Capital Deals of the Week. Follow this account and turn on the e-mail alert to receive VCDeals in your inbox on Friday afternoons. AbbVie Ventures (NYSE:ABBV) partic
India must focus on network products to export like China: Economic Survey
Among the major Asian countries, India and Indonesia are the only ones with a trade deficit in such products
Nintendo says no new Switch in 2020
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said Friday there would be no fresh model of its hot-selling Switch console this year, dashing the hopes of fans ...
Coronavirus: 58 Telugu techies stranded in Wuhan want to return home
The parents of youths are asking the state and the Centre to bring their wards back home at earliest
Coinmetrics Study Unveils Shocking Tether (USDT) Fact
The team at Coinmetrics has just released their latest findings on Tether, and its new all-time high velocity is not the only interesting thing they've
What To Expect At Airport Screenings For Coronavirus
As you travel for business, here's what you may want to be aware of.
Cebu Pacific reduces flights to China
Cebu Pacific will be reducing flights between the Philippines and mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau from February 5 to March 29, 2020.
Microsoft NieRly Stopped Platinum from Developing on PS4
Xbox was looking to buy Japanese dev
Railway allows armed escorts in cargo trains to secure goods prone to theft
Armed escorts have been initially approved in the Eastern Railway zone and will be reviewed after a period of six months
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus
SASKATOON — Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.
Economic Survey: Need to address challenges in farm sector to double income
The food processing sector is growing at an average annual growth rate of more than 5 per cent over the last six years ended 2017-18, it added
Coronavirus outbreak: Britons fly out of Wuhan as death toll passes 200
Flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals will land in the UK on Friday as US tells citizens ‘don’t go to China’
Apple suppliers mixed over threat from China's Coronavirus
Supply chain sources say that while fabrication firms TSMC and UMC report no change in operations, Taiwanese chip design firms are expecting an impact on demand because of the Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
A US spy satellite just launched from NZ. Here's what you need to know
The controversial mission, 'Birds of a Feather', is the first launch for a US spy agency from NZ. Ollie Neas explains what we know – and even more importantly, what we don’t. Last May, The Spinoff reported that New Zealand Space Agency staff had met with officials from a major US intelligence ag
Upmarket Mistake: Mercedes-Benz X-Class Ends Production in May
After a short and troubled life, a Mercedes-Benz pickup that's mostly a Nissan will cease to exist come May.
Brookman: A smash in the face shouldn't keep us down for long
There is a quote from boxer Mike Tyson that reads, “Everyone has a strategy until they get smashed in the face.”There are very few people in Alberta who do not relate to that quote at t…
What will Brexit change for Scots? Everything you need to know about what happens next?
The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm tonight.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
Franco-British trade: Brexit and the uncertain future of the Entente Cordiale
Right now, the European Union is the UK's largest trading partner, with France and Britain in particular enjoying extremely close economic ties. But can that continue post-Brexit? With the nature of…
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry said it will send charter flights to bring home residents of Hubei from overseas.
Indonesia: Year in review 2019
Indonesia recorded year-on-year (yoy) growth of 5.02 percent in the third quarter of 2019, slightly down on earlier projections of 5.1 percent, as well as on second quarter levels of 5.05 percent yoy. This figure was the lowest rate of growth since mid-2017, as investment, household spending and government spending all saw subdued growth.
Economic Survey 2020: Why CEA Refers to Band Baaja Baaraat Movie
"Even our South Indian audience can relate to this. The same situation was there in Tamil movie Aaha Kalyanam," the CEA said
Rand tumbles to 11-week low as coronavirus, power cuts weigh
The rand fell by nearly 4% over the week.
Trendy new Barbican pier restaurant will be THE place to be seen
Funding was approved by the city council last year for the wharf repairs and restoration of the building so it can be leased for commercial use
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you’re facing a small cold or the coronavirus
With the outbreak of coronavirus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases in the workplace. Contagious diseases are particularly troublesome subjects for companies, as there’s a wide variety of circumstances and cultures on the wisdom of working through a sickness. Some managers reward employees who “tough it out” and show up under the weather, while other company cultures encourage sick employees to work from home or stay away altogether.
It's a cob! Nottingham man 'sabotages' Greggs bacon roll advert
That settles it then
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization's declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.
Amazon rejoins $1tn club on back of blockbuster earnings
Bezos empire alongside Apple and Microsoft after further share price gains
Government welcomes Fonterra’s boiler move
A move by Fonterra to end its use of coal at its Te Awamutu site and use wood pellets to fuel its boiler illustrates how industry can play a major role in decarbonising the economy, says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.
Bitfinex Exchange Launches Tether Gold (XAUT) Margin Trading with 5x Leverage
Bitfinex crypto exchange has announced the launch of its Tether Gold margin trading service. Traders on the platform can now trade various pairs of Tether Gold, including XAUt/USD, XAU/USDt and XAUt/BTC with up to 5x leverage, according to a press release on January 30, 2020.
LVMH banked $59 billion in revenue last year — here are 17 of the most iconic brands the French luxury giant owns
LVMH remains the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, with revenue reaching $59 billion last year, as reported by Chantal Fernandez at Business of Fashion. Fashion and leather good sales reached $24.5 billion, which is up 17% year-over-year. Across all sectors, the company’s total revenue was up 10% year-over-year.
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Unilever sales growth stagnates amid sluggish household consumption
The Anglo-Dutch company booked a 2.7 percent year-on-year (yoy) growth in sales to Rp 42.9 trillion (US$3.15 billion) in 2019, the company said in a statement obtained by The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
BofA sees Eskom among risks to spoil brief SA rally
'Investors are getting impatient and are looking for opportunities elsewhere' – investment strategist.
South Sudan refugees demand audience with Kiir, Machar
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudan nationals living in refugee camps in Uganda have appealed to President Salvar Kiir and armed opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar to visit them and get their views towards achieving a lasting peace in the war-ravaged country. There are over one million refugees from South Sudan, 80 percent of …
Parliament asks gov’t to avail UGX 10.3b for UNESCO conference, Dubai expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has directed government to avail additional funding of 10.3 billion shillings to the Tourism Sector to among others enable the hosting of the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Conference. This followed the adopted of the Budget Committee report on the financial year 2020/2021 budget framework paper …
A positive, but cautious outlook for M&A activity in 2020
After recent surges in activity in 2018 and 2019, New Zealand’s M&A activity is expected to slow down in 2020, with processes taking longer, and some deals failing to complete.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Australia on standby for ongoing fire threat
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital. The chief...
BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games
The increasing threat of cyber-attacks has prodded the Bank of England
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Why Africa can no longer be ignored - AfDB - Premium Times Nigeria
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has said that Africa can no longer be ignored because it has a huge market...
Number of foreign workers in Japan totals record 1.66 million
Chinese accounted for a quarter of the total with 418,327, followed by 401,326 Vietnamese and 179,685 Filipinos, the labor ministry says.
Union Budget 2020: Economic Survey Introduces 'Thalinomics'; Here Is What It Entails
Dubbed as an attempt to quantify what a common person pays for a Thali, a new concept called ‘Thalinomics’ has been introduced in Economic Survey 2019-20.
Nintendo says it’s not planning to launch a new Switch model in 2020
Your wallet can rest easy, kind of
Okada Ban: Gokada, Max riders stage protest in Lagos, demand ban regulation
Lagos motorbike hailing service company, Gokada and Max Okada riders came out to protest the ban by the government, asking that it is regulated. The Lagos state government gave an ultimatum that by February 1st, 2020,
Russia's consumer safety watchdog, after reporting two cases, says virus won't spread
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said on Friday, after the country reported two coronavirus cases, that there was no risk of the virus spreading further in the country.
Toyota Corolla Quest: more details revealed
Yesterday we announced that the Toyota Corolla Quest had been revealed and would replace the outgoing model with the 11th-generation’s platform.
Ibrahimovic and Eriksen transfers highlight Italy's market
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to AC Milan and Christian Eriksen’s move to Inter Milan were the most high-profile signings in Italy during the transfer window.
Parliament approves additional UGX 164b for health sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved an additional budget of 164.05 billion shillings to the health sector in the financial year 2020/2021. This followed the adoption of the Budget Committee report on the National Budget Framework Paper in which Members of Parliament recommended additional funds for different activities under the health sector. The …
SA wine industry promotes sober drinking habits through new code
The South African wine industry on Friday announced that it has joined other liquor industries in introducing a new code ...
Economic Survey: Time to scrap Essential Commodities Act?
‘Government intervention in agriculture market doing more harm than good’
'Trump to add new names to sanctions list' - splendid, please add Chamisa Mthuli Ncube!
"Trump to add more names on Zimbabwe sanctions list!" screamed the headlines in Bulawayo 24!YES! YES! I scream back, static ecstatic with in delight!The sanctio...
Kogan's Back With Their NBN 100 Unlimited Bargains
Australia's internet is famously expensive as all hell, so why pay more for NBN 100 than you have to? That's Kogan's argument, and they're back today with one of the most affordable NBN 100 deals around....
HCL top employer across Europe, South Africa
HCL Technologies said it has been named Top Employer 2020 in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, France and South Africa.As well as achieving status as a Top Employer in mult
Work underway to build 29 new homes in Bedminster
The development is set to be completed early next year
US warns citizens to avoid China amid WHO's global virus emergency
Tedros said travel and trade restrictions involving China were unnecessary, but authorities and businesses around the world were taking matters into their own hands.
5 Reasons Why The Genesis GV80 Has A Best-In-Class Interior
CarBuzz was invited down to Miami, Florida for the US debut of the 2021 Genesis GV80, the company's first S...
Cutting down waste: Jakarta's traditional markets to drop single-use plastic bags by July
As an alternative, vendors are expected to educate and provide their customers with ecofriendly bags.
NYSC members jubilate as they receive N33k monthly allowance
NYSC members have taken to social media in excitement over their ‘allawee’ increment. The happy corps members were seen on Twitter with hilarious memes about how they intend to spend their money.
USD/JPY stays under pressure and targets 108.40 – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group keep the negative view on USD/JPY and still see a potential move to 108.40 in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Th
USD/CNH now eyes the 7.04 area – UOB
Following the recent price action, FX Strategists at UOB now see USD/CNH attempting a move to the 7.04 region in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour vi
NBFCs: Survey’s new diagnostic tool ‘Health Score’ may help avert liquidity crisis
The recent funding crunch in the economy caused by the blowouts in the NBFC sector (IL&FS, DHFL etc) over the last two years has clearly prompted the Government to look at the problems of fina
Pakistan halts flights to and from China amid virus outbreak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday halted flights to and from China with immediate effect, a civil aviation official said, as the death toll from a virus outbreak spreading in China mounted and the World H
Billionaire F1 owner leads major rescue deal for sport car maker Aston Martin
Luxury sports car maker Aston Martin Lagonda has agreed to sell a £182 million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire as part of a major fundraiser to protect the future of the British manufacturer.
Economic Survey 2020: The thali, India's own Big Mac Index
What Subramanian has done is somewhat similar to the Big Mac index, but at a national level. He has mapped out what a regular thali costs at a regional level and at the state level from 2007/08 to 2019/20
Bold reforms needed to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21: Experts, industry
Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5 per cent will be challenging
Mikel Arteta ‘happy’ with Arsenal’s business in January
The Gunners boss has more options in defence after the club made two signings this week.
Eurozone economy barely grows in Q4 as France, Italy shrink
BRUSSELS — The eurozone economy, made up of the 19 countries that use the euro, barely grew in the final quarter of 2019 as both France and Italy contracted, official figures showed Friday. In its first estimate for the quarter, statistics agency Eurostat said the eurozone grew by only 0.1% from the previous three-month period. …
Railways Approaches Finance Ministry to Relieve it of Pension Burden
This is not the first time that the railways has begged off its pension responsibilities, which eat into its earnings.
EU warns Britain about the price of Brexit
Von der Leyen says best possible future relationship will ‘never be as good’ as membership
IGR: 36 States, FCT record N986.29bn in 9months
The 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N986.29 billion in...
Manchester United: What to expect on transfer deadline day
Manchester United could yet conduct more deals in the January transfer window with their pursuit of a striker still ongoing. Here's what to expect. It is t...
Call for ‘vacancy control’ to curb Vancouver rental rates
Housing advocates are concerned that the trend toward jacking up rents once units vacate will result in further displacement
Brazilians sent to Mexico by US say they don’t understand why
Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.
UN Urges Int'l Community to Rebuild Sudan Economy
A top UN official has warned that the international community would "pay a terrible price" if it fails to help rebuild Sudan's dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule. "The story of Sudan in year 2020 is not the story
ITC Q3 pre-tax profit rises 4.5% to Rs 5049 cr on hotels, agro businesses
The company said that the macro-economic environment continues to be adversely impacted as reflected in GDP growth, and persistent weakness in consumption demand and investments
Economic Survey 2020: Red-tape still strangles Indian manufacturing
Economic Survey 2020 updates: Ease of doing business in India seems like a far fetched dream as of now due to the huge number of licenses and approvals needed to run a business. Here's all you need to know
Amazon Makes Fresh Pitch to Continue Improving Customer, Seller Experience
Since its arrival in India in 2013, Amazon has created over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs and announced plans to create additional one million jobs in India by 2025.
Realme Fitness Band First Look is Here! Official Launch Next Month - Gizchina.com
Realme is working on its first fitness band that will launch in the month of February 2020. Here is the first look at the fitness tracker.
ABC suspends reporter for inaccurate report on Kobe Bryant | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> ABC says it has suspended reporter Matt Gutman for incorrectly reporting that all four of Kobe Bryant’s children were with him in the helicopter crash north of Los Angeles on Sunday that killed the basketball star and eight others.
How Turkey can gain the edge in esports: An interview with Meriç Eryürek
From how to get into a career in the esports industry and advice for parents of game-crazy kids to what the future holds for Turkey, here's the 'GIST' of all things gaming
EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks
A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.
Taiwan revokes Far Eastern Air Transport’s operating license
Compensation arrangement for ticket holders will be worked out early February.The Ministry of Transportation announced Friday (Jan. 31) it was revoking the operating license for Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT), the airline which suspended its flights last December 13 amid financial troubles.
Rail passengers in East Suffolk face weeks of bus trips during track work
Rail passengers in east Suffolk face three weeks of disruption from Monday when Network Rail starts a major resignalling programme on the lines between Lowestoft and Norwich.
Always detached, Britain has now forced a complete break from Brussels
Past prime ministers put head before heart on Europe. Not any more
Editor’s note: Cheering failure might sound preposterous – but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it
There’s no shame in admitting defeat. To prove it, the February issue of Report on Business magazine features eight inspiring leaders telling us what they learned from their biggest mistakes
Watch: Brexit Party MEPs leave Brussels for the last time
Britain officially departs the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday, midnight in Brussels.
Pakistan Suspends Flights to China a Day After WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
New Delhi (Sputnik): Airlines around the world have been suspending all flights to China following the outbreak of the virus which has already claimed the lives of over 200 people.
Woman wins appeal over family home possession order
Heather Cody alleges mortgage fraud against her husband and Bank of Ireland
Gold futures fall Rs 319 to Rs 40,656 per 10 gm
Gold prices on Friday fell by Rs 319 to Rs 40,656 per 10 gram in futures trade as participants cut down their positions in line with a weak trend overseas. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer
Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.
Digital companies, liable to tax under new Finance Act — Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo says multinational digital companies operating abroad with significant economic presence in Nigeria will be sub
What If the Coronavirus and China's Quarantines Caused a Global Recession?
That would be bad.
Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala decides to step down
Neemuchwala has served as the CEO and MD of Wipro since February 2016. Prior to that, he was the CEO of the BPO division of Tata Consultancy Services Limited
ABN Amro signs cloud and DevOps deals with Indian vendors Infosys and TCS
Infosys has signed a multi-year, multi-million euro contract with ABN Amro Bank to accelerate its cloud and DevOps transformation journey. The Dutch bank has also signed a separate cloud migration and DevOps deal with fellow Indian vendor Tata Consultancy Services.
Myanmar earns US$310 M from fishery exports in 2020
Myanmar earned about US$310 million from fishery export from October 1 to January 17 in this fiscal year and it is more US$45 million compared with the amount of fishery export in the same period in the last fiscal year, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce.
United Business Solutions’ successful green printer offering
The remanufactured line is carefully handpicked from thousands of low-usage, off-lease and demo printers in Europe and around the world.
Cover brief for The Oklahoman's Business section on Jan. 31, 2020
WOODWARD Chemical plant evacuated in gas leak No injuries were reported as part of a hydrogen chloride leak at a chemicals plant that forced an emergency evacuation Thursday afternoon. Erin Hatfield, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, said the agency was informed by the City of Woodward/Woodward County Office of Emergency Management that no one had been hurt. Hatfield said local emergency management officials told the agency the leak was caused by a valve malfunction at Deepwater Chemicals. Hatfield said DEQ was informed that the valve released the colorless gas into the plant's stack, prompting an evacuation order issued about 2:35 p.m. The gas, when exposed to
Mourinho remains striker-light as Spurs hunt comes up short
Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.
Kevin Greenard: Decline in the value of your cash savings
The average life expectancy for females and males in Canada is 84 and 80, respectively. Many people are living well into their 90’s, resulting in many retirees having to update financial plans . . .
It's official: too much banking is bad for you
The "financialisation" of an economy can exacerbate inequality, and undermine stability.
Coronavirus arrives to the UK after two cases confirmed by health bosses
They are members of the same family
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow stands at 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
The real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States is expected to expand by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atl
UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Confused and honestly very angry about this Instagram post from an official UC Berkeley Instagram account," one former student said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Helping prepare medium business for 2020
Medium businesses don’t have the same resources as larger businesses to pursue new technology improvements, says Brad Pulford, GM – Channel & Distribution at Dell Technologies Africa.
Social Media Can’t Get Enough Of Mom Blogger Who Could Be Meghan Markle’s Twin
Missouri mom blogger and influencer Akeisha Land sparked an online frenzy this week after sharing a snap of herself with her adorable daughter Greyson. Land became the talk of social media due to her being the spitting image of Meghan Markle. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B71PThrHLV4/[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B7oWlDJn1P1/[/embed] RELATED: Meghan Markle Shares Pictures Of Her Charity Work Before Marriage To…
Economic Survey outlines strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi
In a social media post, PM Modi said that the Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament today, highlights the government's strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy.
Amazon Echo Buds are under $100 in limited-time deal this weekend
Grab the Amazon Echo Buds for $40 off right now, cheap wireless earbuds on sale for the first time.
Musk says Tesla is closing in on the 400-mile range mark
According to Musk, Tesla's battery cell technology has improved and is improving at such a rate, that it won't be much longer until it launches a 400-mile range Model S
Budget 2020: PPF limit may increase to Rs 2.5 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh
Budget 2020: The ministry is also planning to permit tax exemptions of up to Rs 2.5 lakh for savings under Section 80 C (of the Income Tax Act)
Women are the single largest exclusion in India’s farmer suicides data: P Sainath
Delivering his valedictorian address at the XVI National Conference of Indian Association for Women's Studies (IAWS) here, Sainath, 63, said climate change was going to affect women more as they are the providers of water, food, fodder and fuels.
SiteMinder-backed research reveals an increasingly tech-savvy independent hotelier on the rise
LONDON, UK – New research backed by SiteMinder reveals that today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies. According to eHotelier’s Marketing & Distribution 2020 Journal, 68.4 percent of independent hotels already have a digital marketing strategy implemented for their business and a further 24.4 percent intend to implement their strategy over the coming year. Only 7.2 percent of independent hoteliers do not understand the relevance of a digital marketing
FM holds dinner talks with EU diplomats on fight against coronavirus, bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a dinner meeting with Seoul-based diplomats from the European Union this week to discuss efforts to stem the spread of a new coronavirus, bilateral ties and other issues, the foreign ministry said Friday. On Thursday, Kang hosted the gathering with more than two dozen diplomats, including EU Ambassador to South Korea Michael Reiterer, and voiced hope for close cooperation between...
Chinatown to ghost town: How coronavirus has struck fear at the heart of London
One person was shoved in the supermarket and told: 'Why are you here? Go back to your country, we don’t want your virus here.'
Brexit is a ‘sea change’ for Europe, says Merkel spokesman
BERLIN, Jan 31 — Britain’s EU departure today marks a “sea change” for the bloc, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said. “It is clearly a sea change for Europe because the UK was an important member of the EU for 47 years — nearly half a century,” said Steffen Seibert said at a...
LG lost over $850 million through its Mobile Division as sales fall in 2019
LG has recently revealed its financial report for the Q4 of 2019. In the final quarter, the company saw a massive loss as its mobile division continues to deteriorate in the smartphone industry. According to the report, the South Korean tech giant saw a loss of over $850 million in Q4 of 2019 as sales …
Govt spend on social services up by 1.5% in six years: Eco Survey
According to the Survey, as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP), the expenditure on social services has registered an increase of 1.5 percentage points during the period 2014-15 to 2019-20 from 6.2% to 7.7%, it said.
German fund acquires planned office space on former PJ Carroll’s site
Deal sees Union Investment forward fund property which US group Hines is developing
Household lending grows for third consecutive year - Central Bank
Home lending drove growth in the figures but private sector lending fell
Mindless vandals will not stop ransacking this Stockport charity shop
"It is difficult to believe that someone could be so cruel as to target a charity shop again and again"
Jihadists struggle to hold ground as Syrian troops score new advance in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their push in the southwestern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Friday as they scored a new advance near the Rashiddeen 5 sector. READ ALSO: Syrian Army storms key sector inside southwest Aleppo Led by the 4th Armored Division and Division 30 of the Republican Guard, the Syrian military began their attack on Friday morning by storming several sites around the Rashiddeen 5 sector and recently captured town of Khan Touman. According to a field report from southwestern Aleppo, the Syrian Army was able to take control of Talat Hizmar, Al-Khalidiyah, and Khirbat Khares this afternoon, following a fierce battle with the jihadist rebel forces. At the same time, the Syrian Army is also attempting to advance at the western outskirts of Aleppo city, as their units continue to attack the jihadist defenses near the Al-Zahra’a Association Quarter.
Stock markets fall
Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit decline in late-morning trading as the heavyweight financial, energy and industrial sectors moved lower.
Court strikes out MTN Nigeria’s suit against AGF, as FIRS, Customs take over tax probe
The Federal High Court has struck out MTN Nigeria's lawsuit against the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Cuts in India’s education budget have meant fewer scholarships for students from marginalised groups
In charts: An analysis of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships disbursed from 2015-’16 and 2019-’20.
Eco Survey gives positive outlook for steel, oil and gas sectors: Pradhan
The sector achieved a growth of 5.2 per cent during April-November period of the ongoing financial year as compared to 3.6 per cent in the year-ago period, it added
Terry Crews says sorry to Gabrielle Union for his remarks
LOS ANGELES — Terry Crews apologized for his comments about Gabrielle Union’s claims of mistreatment on “America’s Got Talent,” saying he didn’t mean to “invalidate” her experience and regrets letting down other black women. On the “Today” show last week, Crews said that Union’s allegations of racism on the production didn’t reflect his experience as …
What could derail the long-awaited property market recovery?
PROPERTY experts are hopeful 2020 will be the year the Perth market returns to growth.
Corporate clients could provide a lower-cost path to electric vehicles
A U.K. startup landed a $400 million order for 10,000 electric UPS trucks.
The daily business briefing: January 31, 2020
Brexit day arrives, Amazon shares surge, and more
Three arrests as €1.6m worth of drugs seized by gardaí
Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €1.6 million worth of heroin and cocaine, as well as €700,000 in cash, during a number of searches in the Leinster area.
Delta's credit card revamp makes its cards better than ever, and you can earn up to 100,000 miles with the current welcome bonuses — but only until April 1, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Delta revamped its lineup of co-branded Amex credit cards, and you can currently earn up to 100,000 miles with the limited-time welcome bonuses.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
It’s Brexit day – now comes the really hard stuff
After more than three years of often acrimonious politicking, the UK will finally leave the EU at 23:00 GMT this evening, but that’s by no means the end of the matter.
French press asks whether Brexit ‘divorce’ means adieu or just au revoir for UK
Some commentators suggested little would change just for now while others predicted the UK exit could regalvanise Europe.
How to become a millionaire – Anyone can do it
Here’s how to become a millionaire, anyone can do it! Including you. You just have to put your money and mind to it.
Invest or develop at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct - Colliers
A superbly located property at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct is for sale with vacant possession, providing multiple options for developers or add-value investors.
Consequential train accidents decreased in 2018-19: Economic Survey
Stating that steps are being taken on a regular basis to prevent rail accidents, the Economic Survey on Friday said consequential train accidents registered a decline in 2018-19.
Norton Motorcycles faces financial trouble
Last-minute attempts to save the Norton appear to have failed as the brand has failed to secure the backing it needs to continue trading. Click for more.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:
The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) - For the British government, a successful Brexit means re-asserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe. Trawler captain Stephane Fait and his fellow French fisherman could sink that plan.
OIL: Buy The Bottom In Crude
Oil demand is the only part of the balance where the bears can make a potentially compelling case to sell oil – but the supply variables win out.Supply is currently being constrained by market partici
Nearly 1,000 students, staff on leave of absence after returning from China, says MOE
SINGAPORE: A total of 967 students and employees from schools in Singapore have been placed on a leave of absence because of their recent travel ...
Brexit day in pictures: The final countdown
Boris Johnson hosted a Cabinet meeting in Sunderland, while campaigners flocked to Parliament Square.
‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus
A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.
Ireland's Varadkar: Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal
Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal, the Irish PM Leo Varadkar reacted to the UK Cabinet minister Michael Gove's comments. It i
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Sports tech company Kitman scores with first acquisition
Irish start-up snaps up The Sports Office to boost its offerings to professional teams
EA Video Game Publisher To Focus On Subscriptions, Services In 2020
News: The Electronic Arts gaming company intends to expand its business in 2020 by focusing on live services and subscriptions.
Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged up 0.1 per cent in November, reversing most of the decline experienced in October.
Economic Survey 2020: FTAs have been beneficial, insecurities over trade deals misplaced
Last year, India backed out of the proposed free trade agreement under RCEP that comprises 16 countries in the larger South East Asian region after some of its key concerns were not addressed
FTSE 100 stumbles as coronavirus spreads to the UK
The FTSE 100 has fallen this morning after the Bank of England left interest rates on hold, boosting the pound and hurting British stocks.
How are UK businesses coping with Brexit uncertainty?
Two businesses, two very different perspectives on how to cope with the lack of clarity around the EU-UK's future trading relationship.
Work starts on funky shipping container village set to open soon
The containers will be occupied by street food vendors, shops and startups
GDP edges up 0.1 per cent
The Canadian economy edged higher in November, reversing most the decline seen in October, as cold weather helped boost the utilities sector and the construction and retail sectors also gained ground.
Link to buy Pepper European Servicing unit for up to €200m
Pepper Ireland unit manages €18bn of assets, including 60,000 residential mortgages
Economic Survey: Free medicines not really free for most patients
More than 60% of the patients are still forced to pay for some of the medicines they receive
Travellers beat China virus lockdown via bridge over the Yangtze
JIUJIANG, Jan 31 — People are leaving and entering China’s Hubei province on foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, despite a virtual lockdown on vehicle traffic due to a coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people. The Yangtze divides Jiujiang in Jiangxi province and...
The best HTC U11 deals in February 2020
Find and compare the best deals on HTC's brand new U11 flagship smartphone. We'll help you find the cheapest price on the HTC U11.
Dutch extracted from China can be quarantined in their own homes
The Dutch people who will be extracted from the Chinese city of Wuhan over the weekend will be allowed to spend the two weeks long quarantine period - to make sure they are not infected with the new
CFTC Chairman: We Could See Ethereum Futures Launching Soon
Ethereum Futures might be the next significant product coming to the cryptocurrency scene, said the CFTC Charmain, Heath Tarbert. Furthermore, he
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
"If trade negotiations fail and the UK ends up with a delayed hard exit we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," said one analyst.
Talking points ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Scotland are aiming for their first win in Ireland since 2010 on Saturday.
Govt Revises GDP Growth For 2018-19 to 6.1 Per Cent From 6.8 Per Cent
Earlier in the day, the Economic Survey presented by chief economic advisor (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian projected revival of economic growth to 6-6.5 per cent in the next fiscal starting April 1, 2020.
Nottingham families wanted for Channel 4's money saving programme Supershoppers
The hidden secrets of big brands will be revealed
Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International
Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
U.S. commerce secretary says coronavirus will help bring jobs to North America
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday he believed the coronavirus outbreak that has left millions under lockdown in China will help return jobs to the U.S. and Mexico.
Pound Sterling Powers into Month-End Against Euro and Dollar
The British Pound heads into month end with momentum owing to a decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates unchanged
Two loan products launched by Indian Bank
Indian Bank on Thursday announced the launch of two products - Surya Shakthi, for roof top solar set up for captive consumption and Corporate Loan, a finance product in aid of units under stress for w
U.S to quarantine all 195 American evacuees from China
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
Internet Users Talk About Their Bosses Whose Middle Names are Greed and Arrogance
Relationships between employers and employees are traditionally considered complicated. For some unknown reason, employers sincerely believe that employees are: obligated to work 24/7 for a tiny salary, work overtime without extra pay, do tasks that are outside of their actual duties, and generally be thankful for having a great opportunity to be working at “such a serious and respectable company.”
Measures, evacuation as Turkey confronts coronavirus threat
Authorities continue to assure the public all measures are in place amid hoaxes of coronavirus cases in Turkey, while a military cargo plane left for China to evacuate citizens from the virus's epicenter, Wuhan
Warren Buffett’s lesson for companies: keep candid
Apple, Facebook and Microsoft are among the groups depriving investors of information
GBP/USD keeps the mixed outlook unaltered – UOB
Cable is expected to extend the broader consolidative mood amidst the prevailing mixed outlook, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-h
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:
50 Cent inducted into Hollywood Walk of fame
Eminem paid tribute to 50 Cent during a ceremony on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Woman seeks to strike out suit over Nora Anne Quoirin’s death
SEREMBAN, Jan 31 — A woman has applied to strike out a suit against her filed by the family of Nora Anne Quoirin over the death of the Irish teenager while on holiday with her family at a resort here last year. In her defence, Helen Marion Todd, 77, denied that she is the proprietor of the...
Luckin Coffee Should Perk Up Your Portfolio
Luckin is growing at a breakneck pace.Profitability is on the horizon.The business and growth plan seem solid.The recent price drop provides a good entry point.
Universities wrong-footed by fires, a deadly virus and Brexit
Still reeling from the bushfires, Australia's universities are now facing threats from the coronavirus and aggressive competition from a post-Brexit Britain.
Aston Martin shares leap as Lawrence Stroll leads rescue deal
Shares in Aston Martin rose 20 per cent today as it was announced that Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll would take a 20 per cent stake in the carmaker.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Note 11) Release Date, Price & Spec Rumours
King of the phablets is not down yet. Here's what to expect from a potential Samsung Galaxy Note 20, successor to the flagship Note 10.
Spread some of the infrastructure spending wider
An increase in central government’s contribution to local authority roading costs should be a priority for some of the $4 billion in unallocated infrastructure spending the Government still has up its sleeve, Federated Farmers says.
Gamboa to Cagayan Valley cops: Get more HVTs
PHILIPPINE National Police chief, General Archie Francisco F. Gamboa, yesterday called on the Cagayan Valley police force to focus their effort in getting more ‘high-value drug targets’ or the so-called ‘big fishes’ in the illegal drugs industry in order to make a major contribution in the PNP’s stepped-up war on drugs.
Altria's Profit Just Got Vaporized
Controversy surrounding the e-cigarette industry is costing the tobacco giant billions of dollars.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Franzese on Owning Helicopter, Comments on Kobe's Helicopter
In this flashback, Michael Franzese spoke about having $100 million buried at one time, which led to a conversation about the perks of being ultra-...
Boots 70 per cent off sale - what are the best bargains?
Better than half price bargains to be had - but be quick!
Genesis Crypto Lending Firm Hits New Record in Loan Originations in Q4 2019
Over-the-counter digital currency trading and lending firm Genesis has closed the fourth quarter of 2019 with record high loan originations since its inception.
Credit rating agency S&P expected to keep Turkey's outlook unchanged
The U.S.-based international credit rating agency Standard & Poor's S&P is expected to keep Turkey's credit ratings and the overall outlook...
The great Baillieu stockbroking sting
Should two Melbourne brothers have picked up on the signals coming from a mysterious Arab financier that he was part of an elaborate entrapment?
Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
Army establishes coronavirus quarantine facility for students returning from China
The quarantine facility consists of accommodation barracks for the students, administrative areas and medical facility area.
Crisil upgrades Jindal Steel's NCD ratings to positive on restart of plant
Upgrade reflects improvement in JSPL's business risk profile over medium term
Bitcoin Actually Declines Off of Political Uncertainty, Bombshell Study Finds
It might not be a good idea to purchase bitcoin as an insurance asset against this year's nailbiting US presidential election. That is according to a new
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day
Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.
IKEA customers can now pay someone to build flatpacks in their homes
It's available for Nottingham customers
Ginni Rometty to step down as IBM chief executive
Tech giant has struggled to grow as it moves into new fields like cloud computing and artificial intelligence
Solitary splendour in Maldives
For those who want to get away from it all, there’s always the Maldives
Bayer considers new tactic in Roundup settlement talks
(Reuters) - As Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) tries to settle U.S. lawsuits claiming that its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, the company is considering a proposal that would bar plaintiffs’ lawyers involved in the litigation from advertising for new clients, according to a person familiar with the matter.
How to Sustain Your Pace and Performance at Work by Paying Attention to Your Burnout Cycle
How often you feel depleted reveals more than you might think.
Carolina Panthers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Can't Catch Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Bowl commercial spins in
Kobe Bryant crash: Helicopter owner Island Express suspending tours, other flight operations
Island Express, the company that owns the helicopter involved in the fatal crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, has suspended its other helicopter operations.
Election 2020: Rebuilding Ireland has failed, says Fianna Fáil
Party says Fine Gael has displayed lack of understanding about housing crisis
MP applauded for leading the process to revive dormant market
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HUL to increase soap prices by 5-6 pc
According to HUL Chief Financial Officer Srinivas Phatak, prices of palm oil in the last six months have gone up by 25 to 30 per cent. "We would take the prices up in the soap part of our portfolio. We would be looking to price up between 5 to 6 per cent and they would come in a phased manner," Phatak said in a post-earnings conference call.
Assemble in India for world can raise export market by 6 per cent by 2030: Economic Survey
India must focus on a group of industries, referred to as “network products”, where production processes are globally fragmented and controlled by leading multi-national enterprises (MNEs) within thei
EUR/JPY flirts with the 100-day SMA near 121.30
The better tone surrounding the European currency is sustaining the uptick in EUR/JPY to the 120.30 region, where sits the initial barrier at the 100-
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘We should be investing in blockchain, says Andrew Yang’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day.
Apple chipmaker TSMC says production has not been affected by coronavirus
Apple chipmaker TSMC says its production remains unnaffected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Need new mechanism for revising fuel prices: South India Motor Transport Association
A revision once in three/six months can lift the mood of the transport sector that is battling many challenges, says SIMTA
TCG BDC: The Case Of The Unattractive High Yield
Sporting a high dividend yield of 12.40%, TCG BDC stock may be on many investors’ watch list.The company regularly pays dividends and repurchases shares every quarter, but funds for these activities a
Market wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney
Sydney's inner south shines during leasing activity.
Russia Wants a New Trade Deal with the UK
Russia wants to conclude a new trade agreement with the UK after the country leaves the European Union, said Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin, quoted by BGNES. Russia and the UK must sign agreements in the fields of aviation, transport, trade in nuclear materials, etc.
Morrisons could be moving to redundant car dealership site
The John Grose Ford dealership in Framlingham is set to shut up shop today - as rumours circulate that Morrisons could be taking over the site.
Amazon blows past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations (AMZN)
Amazon shares soared as much as 11% in early Friday trading, driving the company's market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since J...
Economic Survey: India skids on ranking for protecting minority shareholders
The economic survey also patted the back of the government, stating that implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has helped India in improving the ease of doing business.
Sale of.Org Domain Registry Delayed By California Attorney General
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) demanding more information about the private equity takeover of the .org domain registry. The attorney general is seeking answers to 35 questions concerning the sale as well as...
Nations should avoid overreacting on coronavirus, says China as WHO declares global emergency
China informed the WHO about the coronavirus cases in late December. The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak on Friday climbed to 213 with the number of confirmed cases totalling to 9,692.
Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears
Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.
Economic Survey 2020 Brings Out ‘Thalinomics’ To Quantify What A Common Man Pays For Thali Across India
Thalinomics attempts to answer whether a thali has become more or less affordable.
Hwy 1 to close overnight
UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. Avalanche control work on the Trans-Canada Highway will close the route overnight between Revelstoke and Golden.
9 reasons you need to upgrade your pedalboard power supply
If you run more than a few pedals, a pedalboard power supply is an essential purchase. Don't believe us? Here's 9 reasons that should convince you.
3 Straight Quarters Of 2%, And Yet Each One Very Different
For the year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) puts total real output at $19.07 trillion, or annual growth of 2.33% and down from 2.93% in 2018.Imports are down so sharply because the domestic pa
Portal Leisure Centre fails to boost town centre footfall as empty shops pile up
Retail vacancy rates above the national average, new report shows.
Motorola Has Started Shipping Some razr Pre-Orders Early
Motorola is apparently shipping some pre-orders of its much anticipated folding razr smartphone early. The Motorola razr was not expected to start
Years of red ink before Sargon's downfall
The holding company of high-powered fintech superannuation group Sargon Capital lost nearly $25 in the two years before it tumbled into receivership, and it is yet to file accounts for last financial year.
Fused entity to have enough cash to loan private players: PFC on REC merger
PFC and REC can separately lend up to 25 per cent of their net worth to a single borrower/ project, and lending to a group borrower could be 40 per cent, PFC informed the BSE
Record 31.19 million foreign nationals entered Japan in 2019
The number of foreign nationals who entered Japan in 2019 came to 31.19 million, logging a record high for the seventh consecutive year, the Immigration Se
Big share sale target in FY21? AI, BPCL, CCRI plus some more
Dalal Street analysts expect disinvestment proceeds to touch Rs 50,000 crore in FY20.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
How to improve crop insurance coverage
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana must undergo a cost-benefit audit and be updated to allow for income stabilisation for farmers
US raises USD 7.6 billion in auction of 37, 39, 47 GHz bands for 5G
The US FCC announced it's completed the auction of the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz bands, which started on 10 December 2019. The auction of 5G spectrum attracted total bids of USD 7.56 billion, and bidders won 99.9 percent of the licences on offer.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.
Explained: The ugly truth about India’s adherence to the FRBM Act
By completely ignoring Revenue Deficit, and only focusing on containing Fiscal Deficit, the government has ensured that the FRBM Act now hurts growth – which is exactly opposite of what fiscal consolidation was supposed to do.
Spend Valentine’s Day in one of Ireland’s beautiful castles
Once upon a time, a box of chocolates, a dozen roses, or a bottle of Champagne were the standard-bearers of a Valentine’s Day gift. But if you’re looking for a truly impressive token for your sweetheart this year, a stay at an Irish castle will create a really lasting impression and have you both feeling like royalty.
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and ...
Opinion: Why Canada should end our unfair birth-tourism policies
Several countries have changed their citizenship laws to end the practice and it’s long past time that we follow suit
Tourism Vancouver strengthens Asia Pacific expertise appointing GAO Group as new agency
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA - Tourism Vancouver announced the appointment of a new agency, GAO Group International, to support regional sales efforts in Asia Pacific. Effective January 2020, GAO Group will be Tourism Vancouver’s official agency offering their services to support the organization’s Asia Pacific corporate incentive business development programs. From GAO Group’s head office in Melbourne and their regional office in Shanghai, they are perfectly positioned to promote Vancouver as a must visit Incentive Travel destination across the broader region. GAO Group
UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus
Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.
Ford Stock Is a Neutral Play in 2020
The automaker has an opportunity for growth in China but it’s got to deliver in a market not favoring light vehicles.
Hamilton decision clears next hurdle for proposed $11M YWCA facility
HAMILTON — City Council unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that allows the Hamilton Parks Conservancy to manage the two municipal golf courses. The officials also unanimously approved a zoning change that makes it possible for YWCA Hamilton to build more apartments combined with a larger office complex along Grand Boulevard.
Marico slips 6%, hits 52-week low on disappointing December quarter results
In Q3FY20, consolidated revenue from operations declined 2 per cent YoY at Rs 1,824 crore.
SSE on course despite slight lag in renewables
Energy giant SSE marked its first quarter out of the household energy sector by saying that it is on course to deliver on its earnings target for the year.
Eco Survey calls for pro-business policies, strengthening invisible hand of markets
The invisible hand needs to be strengthened by promoting pro-business policies to provide equal opportunities for new entrants, enable fair competition and ease doing business, eliminate policies that undermine markets through government intervention even where it is not necessary, it said.
SBI Q3 result: Lender logs 41% YoY rise in profit at Rs 5,583 cr; NPAs dip
During the quarter under review, the bank's credit book grew 6.79% YoY to Rs 23.01 trillion, up from Rs 21.55 trillion. The retail loans have jumped 17.49% YoY, while corporate loans slipped 0.48%
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply
NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri
Budget 2020: Why focus on wealth creation is good news for Indian economy
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has managed to hit the bullseye by focusing on wealth creation. It now remains to be seen whether the government provides the tools and environment required for the same.
5 Business Travel Trends to Watch in 2020
Be aware of this travel forecast to help you get the most out of your travels.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order beats EA's expectations, aiming to sell 10 million copies by March
During Electronic Arts' Q3 earnings call, the company noted that its predictions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order had been beaten. The game is now expected to sell 10 million copies by March 2020.
Man lies dead in the street in crisis-hit coronavirus city of Wuhan
At least 213 people have died from the virus, with more than 10,000 infected.
New York pension fund to review investments in coal companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has announced its plan to review investments for 27 thermal coal mining companies.
DHFL account classified as ‘red-flagged’ by State Bank of India
State Bank of India has classified the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) account as a red-flagged account (RFA) and said it would scrutinise the home loan pools purchased from the trouble
Economic Survey advocates further ‘economic freedom’
While it does makes a case for further reform, it falls short on prescriptions and sector-specific insights
Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway
Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person
WHO Orders Countries Not to Engage in “Stigma” or Discrimination” in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Mass movement of people more important than preventing a global pandemic.
At least 19M Americans sickened by flu so far this season, CDC says
The numbers remain below the threshold to qualify as an epidemic, and most strains respond to antiviral treatment, the agency said
Economic Survey 2020: GDP Growth Projected At 6-6.5 Per Cent In FY21; Growth Resurgence From Second Half Of FY20
The Economic Survey 2019-20 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the parliament today (31 January). The survey projects the Indian Economy to grow at a rate of 6 to 6.5 per cent in the upcoming Financial Year 2020-21.
Progress in state on potato value chain should be replicated: PepsiCo Asia head
“How can industry and farmers win together? We follow contract farming or collaborative farming, where we put farmers at the centre,” he said.
Acid attack survivor is left horrified to learn how 'ethical' candelilla wax is sourced for the beauty industry by Mexican workers on minumum wage who handle sulphuric acid with no safety equipment
Appearing on BBC Three documentary Beauty Laid Bare, Resham Khan, from Manchester, who relies on make-up to cover her scars, travels to Mexico to explore the secrets of the beauty industry.
Nokia 8 receiving the January security patch
The owners of the Nokia 8 in Vietnam reported that the January security patch is available for their phone.
6 of the best things to buy at Costco, from someone who used to hate it
Much as it pains me to admit, I've become a Costco connoisseur of sorts. I even have a few lesser-known items I almost exclusively purchase at Costco.
Factbox: Bayer faces lengthy Roundup appeals and settlement talks continue
(Reuters) - Bayer AG’s (BAYGn.DE) shares have taken a hit since three consecutive U.S. juries awarded more than $2 billion in damages to cancer patients alleging that the company’s glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, caused their disease.
Schuh closes its Liverpool store for good
The store opened more than two decades ago
WHO Declares Global Virus Emergency, Countries Warn Against China Travel
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat pos
Digital Nomads: 7 Reasons Why the Future of Work is Remote
Perceptions about the workforce of the future are changing as fast as the technology powering it.
Greta Thunberg seeks to trademark her name to stem misuse
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in 2018, which has gone global and catapulted her to international fame.
Economic Survey: IBC reduces resolution time to 340 days from 4.3 years
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets
GRAINS-Soybeans extend losing streak on coronavirus fears; corn firm, wheat weak
(Recasts, updates with U.S. trading, adds new analyst quote, changes byline/dateline; pvs PARIS/SYDNEY)By Mark WeinraubCHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Friday, on track for their ninth straight day of losses, as concerns about the coronavirus cutting into Chinese demand beat back any attempts at a bargain-buying bounce, traders said.
FINRA’s Executive VP for Regulatory Policy to Retire
FINRA announced this week that its Executive Vice President for Regulatory Policy and Legal Compliance Officer, Tom Selman, will be retiring.
Aldi hack will change how you pack your shopping forever
It could be a lifesaver
Eskom CEO appoints board for planned division into three units
Eskom seeks to drive harder bargain on funding costs-CEO
Fed's Clarida: Yield curve inversion reflects global uncertainty rather than US outlook
Commenting on the recent inversion of the yield curve, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said that he was not worried about it and argued
Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit
Brexit: Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs in Britain see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level
How To Choose A Portable Air Conditioner
During Australia's particularly hotter months, those living without air conditioning can't just rely on a cold change to sweep through before bedtime, making broken sleep in hot muggy bedrooms annoyingly regular....
Outa, Saapa want Dudu Myeni to be declared delinquent director for life
Dudu Myeni must be declared a delinquent director for the rest of her life for allegedly plunging SAA into financial chaos ...
HBC board backs bid
The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
Full text: President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to joint sitting of Parliament
"The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of our founding fathers including Mahatma Gandhi," President ram Nath Kovind said.
Sasol expects earnings to collapse 69%
Oil price, softer global margins and Lake Charles project weighs on first-half earnings
India's annual growth slows to 5% as New Delhi vows revival
India needs to create jobs for the 1.2 million new entrants to the labor market every month but unemployment levels have hit a four-decade high.
Overstock’s tZERO to Launch Broker Dealer in First Half of 2020
Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO aims to launch a cryptocurrency market broker dealer service in the first half of 2020.
Ledger Wallet Co-Opts Controversial Pro-Brexit Slogan for Cryptocurrencies
On the eve of the U.K.’s exit from the EU, French crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger has attempted to co-opt the notorious pro-Brexit “Take Back Control” mantra for crypto.
85% of Older Adults Are Setting Themselves Up to Fail in Retirement
Retirement could be a challenging time for the majority of older Americans -- but it is possible to change course.
One case of coronavirus symptoms among French evacuated: minister
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - One of the French people evacuated from China by plane showed symptoms of the coronavirus infection, France’s Health Minister Agnes Buzyn told reporters on Friday.
Airlines curb or cancel China flights
A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.
'Not being used properly': MYOB, Xero look to invoice finance amid supply chain scrutiny
The industry built around speeding up payment times for small business looks set to grow.
Hey! Pat Shortt brings his latest show to Roscrea
Racket Hall Country House Hotel, Roscrea are excited to welcome Pat Shortt with his latest show Hey! on Friday, February 7, 2020. Tickets are available from the hotel reception on 0505 21748 or from T...
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
What to do when you want to apply for an internal position at your company
When applying for an internal role try to resist the temptation to treat the process more informally than you might an external role.
Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213
Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.
Volatility In SmileDirectClub Likely To Continue So Waiting To Buy May Be Best
SmileDirectClub, Inc went public in September 2019 as a unicorn, being valued at over $5B.While margins are showing improvement, net margin is still negative mainly due to high customer acquisition co
Wipro CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala steps down
Neemuchwala cited ‘family commitments’ as the reason for his resignation.
These 3 Numbers Explain Why Amazon Is Dominating Everything Right Now
Amazon's best-ever quarter is about these three things.
India on track to meet NDC goals under Paris Agreement: Survey
Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) was launched in 2014 with twin objectives of ensuring 100 per cent scientific solid waste management and making urban India open defecation free (ODF) to achieve total environmental improvement, the Finance Ministry said in a release.
U.S. consumer, factory data suggest economy losing momentum
WASHINGTON (Reuters - U.S. consumer spending rose steadily in December, but tepid income gains pointed to moderate consumption growth this year, which together with slumping business investment likely set the economy on a slower growth path this year.
'I suffer through it': how US workers cope without paid sick leave
The US is one of just a few high-income countries globally that do not guarantee sick leave, forcing many to work when they are not medically fit to do so
Emmerdale's Charley Webb admits they are 'getting help' for sleep struggles
Charley has three children with husband and co-star Matthew
Fueling future Kiwi generations' fuel needs - Hiringa and Waitomo
Innovative Kiwi energy companies Waitomo Group and Hiringa Energy have announced their intentions to work in partnership to develop New Zealand’s first nationwide hydrogen refueling stations network.
Construction boss jailed after illegal migrants found working on Midland Metropolitan Hospital
Illegal migrants were found working on the crisis-hit Midland Metropolitan Hospital site after a Home Office-led investigation.
Racing Point and Aston Martin set to work together in 2021
Racing Point will become Aston Martin's Formula 1 team at the start of the 2021 season thanks to a deal that has been done with the company and Lawrence Stroll. It is believed that Stroll has bought a stake in the British car company and the news comes after it was announced earlier that Red Bull and Aston Martin would part ways at the end of 2020.
MagicLab billionaire Andreev to launch new mobile app business
Move follows sale of stake in $3bn company to Blackstone
Other countries should avoid 'overreaction' over coronavirus, says China
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, China has said all countries should behave in a 'responsible' manner and avoid overreaction that may result in more negative spillover effects.
Crisis-hit Thyssenkrupp mulls sale of elevators units worth 15 billion euro
According to the Financial Times, Thyssenkrupp has attracted at least four bids for its crown jewel, including from Finnish lift maker Kone
Oh! GDP grew only 6.1% - not 6.8% - last fiscal, says MOSPI
GDP figures for financial year 2017-18 were also revised downwards to 7 per cent, from 7.17 per cent reported earlier
Masks, donations, and online salsa classes: Canadians worry, cope amid coronavirus outbreak
From self-quarantine to donating health supplies, Canadians who are in China or have relatives there are finding ways to cope amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak.
Bad weather leaves 602 towns and villages in Ukraine without power
Regional energy distribution companies have deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.
How to Buy Bitcoin 2020: Complete Guide to The Best Options
Our Ultimate Guide to buying Bitcoin in 2020 - Fresh update with all the best options to purchase with Debit, Credit Card & Bank Transfer
Ferry contract awarded to Polish shipbuilder that built Salish-class vessels
B.C. Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding of Gdansk, Poland, a $92.3-million contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas-fuelled ferry to be delivered in 2022.The new vessel, which . . .
India must follow China's growth model to create jobs, suggests Economic Survey 2020
Economic Survey 2019-20: India can create 4 crore well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crore by 2030 by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India
Consumers relatively upbeat in latest confidence index
Low interest rates and a stronger housing market are keeping consumers relatively buoyant. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, sitting around its best level in more than a year. Consumers were slightly less optimistic about their current position but are slightly more upbeat about the longer term, and more think it's a good time to buy a big-ticket item. "New Zealand consumers are feeling pretty alright about things at the moment - the labour market remains tight, interest rates are low and the housing market is lifting again," ANZ's chief economist Sharon Zollner said. She said the lift in the housing market was likely behind the rise in those thinking its a good time to buy a major household item, which in turn would support the retail sector.
Coronavirus-hit girl better; report if you have returned from China: Govt
She was initially admitted and kept under isolation at the Thrissur General Hospital
Prime Minister Johnson Poised for Canada-Style UK-EU Free Trade Deal After Brexit – Report
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Friday will be followed by an 11-month transition period, during which Britain will remain committed to the existing trade deals with the bloc, but will be able to negotiate new such agreements with EU members and other countries.
60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: President
Last year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) for providing assured minimum pension of Rs 3,000 per month.
Shakespeare North Playhouse appoints new chair
Max Steinberg has been chosen as the new chair of Shakespeare North Trust
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Company Involved in Lakers Star's Death Suspends Operations
Island Express Helicopters — the company that owned the aircraft that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers were on when it crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday — has temporarily suspended its operations. A statement on the company's website revealed that all [...]
Legoland Windsor Resort unveil new rollercoaster and annual pass under £50
The pass also offers ten per cent discount in the shops and 20 per cent across restaurants
Airtel and Telkom Appeal over Merger Conditions Set By Competition Authority
Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya have filed a review of their proposed merger to the Competition Authority of Kenya over merger conditions. In a review case no CT/005/2020 filed on 10th January 2020, the two entities want a review of the merger terms that were stipulated by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) as conditions […]
Auto Expo 2020 To Host Over 30 Participants – Confirmed List
As compared to 37 participants at the previous edition of the Auto Expo, the 2020 edition of the biennial auto show will host a total of 31 manufacturers
Mercedes-Benz X-Class production to end in May 2020?
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class was officially revealed in July 2017 and since its official launch it has sold 15 300 units worldwide.
Rishad Premji writes to employees, lauds Abidali Neemuchwala’s contributions
Wipro announced this morning that its CEO and MD Neemuchwala has resigned due to family commitments and he would stay on until a successor was appointed.
From passports to driving to mobile phone roaming: What will change now that the UK had left the European Union?
The United Kingdom left the European Union at 2300 on Friday January 31 - 'Brexit Day'. It marked the end of more than four decades of partnership, and the start of an 11 month-long transition period which will see a new deal thrashed out. Much is set to change once that transition period comes to a close at the end of December 2020 - but what about between now and then?
Brexit day: All change on January 31?
At the stroke of midnight, the UK enters into an 11-month transition period
Xpel Inc: Racing With Exceptional Risk/Reward
Near term catalyst with Team Penske sponsorship.Longer term catalyst partnering with Roger Penske’s dealership network & trucking companies.Xpel's 10-year record is on par with some of the greatest st
Economic Survey: Sales of over 1.7k mfg firms contracted by 7.7% in Q2
Net profit for the manufacturing sector contracted in Q1 (June quarter) of 2019-20, mainly due to a production slowdown, it added
Economic Survey 2019-20 sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.Besides Wikipedia, the Survey has also relied on data from other private
Amazon’s latest milestone: 150 million Prime members
Amazon said part of the reason for the jump in Prime members is its promise to deliver more of its goods in one day instead of the two.
USD/CAD eases from tops, still well bid near 200-DMA post-US/Canadian data
The USD/CAD pair trimmed a part of its early gains to seven-week tops, albeit still managed to hold with modest daily gains above the 1.3200 mark post
'Feel good' Budget may see cut in tax rate, sops for social sectors
FM is expected to pull out all stops to spur demand and investment, govt sources and economists said.
‘Sesame Street’ Is Opening Up to Syrian Refugees
What happens when the people who invented educational television try to reinvent humanitarian aid?
Major Overhaul In External Affairs Ministry: New Verticals On Trade, Technology & Economy, Strategic Projects To Get More Attention
This is the first major overhaul in the ministry in nearly five decades.
Coca-Cola announcement fails to fizz
Yesterday Coca-Cola New Zealand announced a sugar reduction goal of 20% across its portfolio by 2025.
Two Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in UK - England's Chief Medical Officer
Earlier in the day, the UK Foreign Office stated that a plane carrying 83 UK and 27 foreign nationals had left the Chinese city of Wuhan.
ANZ NZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, a solid level. Households aren’t gung ho, but are feeling resilient.
World governments 'moving fast' to overhaul taxes for tech giants
A consortium of 137 countries has agreed to revamp tax rules to close decades-old loopholes for multinational corporations. It's prompted by the rise of digital firms but Apple, for one, has been a vocal supporter of reform.
Lipper U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Funds Suffer Net Outflows For The First Week In Six
Money market funds suffered net outflows of $11.6 billion.Fixed income funds took in $6.1 billion of net new money.Equity funds had net negative flows of $6.6 billion.
Galaxy S20 series to cost roughly the same as the S10 in Europe
With the number of leaks and rumors flying around lately, there seems to be very little about the Galaxy S20 series that we don't know. Pricing is one of those details that remain subject to change, b
Watch | How sustainable T-shirts from Tirupur are being used at Australian Open 2020
A video on how t-shirts from Tirupur are being used at Australian Open 2020
National Statistical Office revises growth down to 6.1% for 2018-19
“Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for the years 2018-19 and 2017-18 stand at ₹139.81 lakh crore and ₹131.75 lakh crore, respectively.”
Robocalls: How common are they?
— From October to December 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 19.5 million do not call complaints in the United States.
Tesla Management Talks Cybertruck, Model Y, Coronavirus, and More
Don't miss these must-read quotes from the electric-car company's fourth-quarter earnings call.
Economic Survey 'disappointing', Modi govt selling dreams to people: Mayawati
In a series of tweets, BSP president Mayawati said: "Because of the wrong policies and programmes of the centre, rising poverty, inflation, unemployment etc. have led to constant shrinking of the per capita/family income of the people, yet the BJP government is selling dreams to them.
MWC 2020: Nokia Starts Sending Out Invites For February 23 Launch Event
HMD Global, the company that owns the license to use the Nokia brand name for smartphones, has started sending out invitations for their launch event scheduled to be held later next month. According ...
‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.
A Few Short-Term Challenges Don't Cancel Ingersoll-Rand's Strong HVAC Results
Ingersoll-Rand's fourth quarter results were not strong as reported, with a $0.06/share miss at the operating line, but underlying HVAC performance was very good.Thermo King is going through its cycli
Microbiologist Afolabi explains why she declined job with great benefits
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to recount how she turned down a great job offer. Identified as Opeyemi Afolabi, she revealed it was due to the fact that she was attracted to the boss who was her friend.
Climate change activists block Shell headquarters, 30 detained
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Environmental activists chanting “keep it in the ground” blocked the entrance to Shell’s headquarters in The Hague on Friday, protesting at the energy company’s role in climate change, until police dragged them away, detaining 30.
Coronavirus: China starts repatriating people to Wuhan as death toll hits 213 – media
Of the newly reported deaths, 30 were in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, where the virus was first reported, according to the Hubei health commission.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Intel Corp’s legal compliance counsel joins software firm Splunk
Basu started her career as an associate attorney at Ramfry & Sagar and then moved to K&S Partners. In the year 2008, she had joined countrys largest pure-play consumer company Hindustan Unilever as legal a manager from where she moved to GE HealthCare as legal counsel for South Asia in the year 2010.
Katie Price is ‘focusing on rebuilding her empire’ rather than men
She's also changing her number for a fresh start.
Massively popular K-pop artist Seungri has been indicted on charges of prostitution and gambling, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The investigation against Seungri, which began in March, led him to resign from the entertainment industry.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Deribit to Offer Daily Bitcoin Options
Crypto derivatives platform Deribit will offer a daily Bitcoin index options to its client base.
Watchdog probes jump in sterling before Bank of England rate decision
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into the jump in the value of the pound shortly [...]
US envoy Khalilzad discusses ongoing Afghan peace process with army chief
Matters of mutual interest, including regional security discussed during the meeting
Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK hot tea sales are on a downward trend
Following on from the recent news (30th Jan 2020) of Unilever looking to sell their PG Tips and Lipton brands, Arian Bassari, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offers his view on these developments.
WHO declares global health emergency as coronavirus death toll climbs to 213
Many nations have already urged their citizens not to visit China, while some have banned entry for travellers from Wuhan
Your guide to the February ASX reporting season
Investors are bracing themselves for what could be a volatile February reporting season. Here are some stocks and secotors you should watch.
No fresh investment, redemption for mutual fund investors on Budget day
Mutual funds investors will not be able to make a fresh investment or sell their units on the Budget day because subscription and redemption are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, industry officials
Indian economy has hit ‘a trough’, hope to achieve 6-6.5% in 2020-’21, says chief economic advisor
The chief economic advisor pointed out that firms that had borrowed a lot of funds between 2008 and 2012 had invested less during the 2013-’17 period.
Market Highlights: Sensex slips 190 points, Nifty ends below 12,000 ahead of Budget 2020
Share Market, Stock Market Highlights: Everything that happened in the markets.
#JOM! STAY: Value, added. At Dorsett Grand Subang.
A hospitality group’s global initiatives deliver delightful additions to enhance the guest experience, writes
Amazon shares surge on strong earnings update
Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations.
Is this the most expensive bottle of liqueur in the world?
Suffolk auctioneers are toasting what they believe may be a record price for a single bottle of liqueur.
Lcal digital spending to grow 2.7 times in a market worth US$9.1 bil locally
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital spending in Malaysia is expected to grow 2.7 times in 2025 in a market estimated to be worth US$9.1 billion.
Tokyo stocks close higher after WHO virus ruling
TOKYO, Jan 31 — Tokyo stocks closed higher today after the World Health Organisation declared the new coronavirus an international emergency but held off on recommending restrictions on the movement of people. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.99 per cent, or 227.43 points, to end at...
NEW RESTAURANT: Deg’s Chicken now open in Fairfield Commons mall
BEAVERCREEK — Deg’s Flame Grilled Chicken — which is on hiatus at The Greene — has opened a new location in the Mall at Fairfield Commons food court.
Budget Session 2020 Highlights: GDP growth rate for 2018-19 revised downwards to 6.1 per cent
Parliament Budget Session 2020, Economic Survey 2020 Highlights: The Economic Survey 2019-2020, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projected the economic growth of 6 to 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year starting April 1.
Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients
Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss called Kobe Bryant 'family' in an emotional tribute and said he inspired her to be a strong female leader in the NBA
Jeanie Buss recalled a 2013 lunch with Bryant and his daughter Gianna — also killed in Sunday's crash — that she said still gave her strength.
HUL reshuffles top management team
Narasimhan would replace Priya Nair, currently Executive Director - Home Care who moved as Executive Director - Beauty and Personal Care
Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan
An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.
Birkenstock comes to India
With its new store at the Delhi airport, the all-German brand comes at a time of economic downturn, when we need stolid, long-lasting shoes
“Every Choice Has a Consequence” Say EU leaders in Open Letter
The three presidents of the main EU institutions say that five decades worth of interconnected policies between their economic bloc and the UK will have to be dismantled and then reconstructed in order to chart a “new way forward as allies, partners and friends”.
Buy local products for 'better tomorrow'; efforts on to make India $5 tn economy: Prez Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday exhorted people to use locally manufactured products for a "better tomorrow" as he reiterated the government's commitment to make India a USD 5 trillion economy.
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts’ earnings expectations
Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since July.
US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200
BEIJING — The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.
Africa pushes ahead on the world’s largest free-trade zone
The African Union is backing the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
NZD/USD finds support near 0.6450, stages modest recovery
The NZD/USD pair closed the fifth straight trading day in the negative territory on Thursday and extended its slide on Friday to touch its lowest leve
HBC board unanimously backs Baker offer in amended and stated circular
The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
How to file and pay your taxes online
Pay your taxes and get your refund asap
SAMA launches licenses for non-bank financial institutions
The SAMA has licensed the Saudi Digital Payments Company (STCPay) as an Electronic Wallet Company, and GEIDEA Technology Company as a payment services company following the success of the trial period in an experimental environment.
Starmer’s vision of a federal country
Letters: Christopher Rainger says a federal Britain can resolve the anomalous status of Northern Ireland and reduce the pressure for Scotland to break away. Peter J Diggle thinks Starmer’s plan does not go far enough
Brexit finally happens: UK officially ends 47-year EU membership
Following more than three years of political divisiveness fueled by a long stint of uncertainty, two general elections and countless furious protests in...
BT to charge customers for unreturned routers
BT says changes will improve sustainability and bottom line
Apple sale at Best Buy: Buy an Apple Watch and save $50 on Powerbeats Pro
Best Buy's Apple sale gives you a $50 price cut on the Powerbeats Pro when you purchase and Apple Watch.
Eco Survey focuses on wealth creation, says PM
After the release of Economic Survey 2019-20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his Twitter handle and said it focuses on wealth-creation for 130 crore Indians. It outlines a multi-faceted strategy to achieve a $5 trillion economy through enterprise, exports, ease of doing business and more.
China says has full confidence, capability to control epidemic
BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- China has full confidence and capability to win the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Koo Stark in behind-closed-doors High Court fight over money with ex-partner
A judge overseeing a trial in London has relaxed a reporting bar and allowed some detail to be revealed.
Canada needs more doctors
Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.
4 Smart Ways to Win Back Your Disengaged Email Subscribers
If a customer hasn't opened one of your emails in months, how can you win back their attention?
Farmers stuck with pineapples as prices drop to Shs 700
agriculture
US: Annual core PCE Price Index ticked up to 1.6% in December as expected
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, rose 0.3% on a monthly basis in December follo
‘Big four’ banks turn into ‘big two’ - VietNamNet
With Vietcombank making up 40 percent of total profit of four state-owned banks, the competition among the ‘big four’ banks has been reduced to the ‘big two’.
137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach
Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech ...
11 Ways to Communicate So Employees Understand Their Benefits
Here's how to share useful information that engages employees
‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day
As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness
Letter of the Day: Income guarantees save money, lives
A guaranteed livable income gives everyone the ability to afford a place to live and purchase adequate groceries, writes Maria Rose Lewans.
Even Better Than The Real Thing
Just when you thought the 22B was the ultimate street legal Subaru, Junya Matsushita brings out his ex-works 1998 Impreza WRC.
Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight
Nakate, joined by Ayakha Melithafa and Ndoni Mcunu of South Africa and Makenna Muigai of Kenya, then spent the next hour answering journalists' questions.
Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey
India produces as many as 95 minerals which include 4 hydrocarbon energy minerals, including coal and lignite; 5 atomic minerals, 10 metallic, 21 non-metallic and 55 minor minerals.
Rangers icon Ally McCoist heading to South America to catch rare Golden Dorado which can grow to 4ft and attack anglers
RANGERS legend Ally McCoist is travelling to the South American wilderness on a fishing trip in a bid to land his biggest ever catch. The former Ibrox player and manager revealed he is going to Pat…
'I tested my new name at the coffee shop'
For young trans people, giving their new names to the barista can be the start of self-acceptance.
McPeek seeks a Holy Bull double; Harvey Wallbanger returning
With a long-term commitment to Florida, having opened Summerfield Training Center in Marion County, the conditioner is slated to saddle Mayberry Deputy for a start in Saturday’s Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park.
Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tron chief Justin Sun bought the charity meal with Berkshire Hathaway's boss but bailed at the last minute, sparking conspiracies.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Jakarta stock index slips 1.5 percent as Wuhan virus spreads
The JCI concluded morning trade at 5,966.87 before lunch break, breaking below the 6,000 level for the first time this year.
Bitcoin Will Be $8 Trillion Economy by 2030, Top Wealth Manager Explains Why
Bitcoin could become an $8 trillion asset by 2030, according to Andy Edstrom of California-based WESCAP Group. The wealth manager said the cryptocurrency
Mining sector's GDP share sees decline due to disruptions in Goa, Karnataka
Closure of mines and disruptions due to changes in legislations has thrown the sector out of gear, curtailing production and endangering jobs
Barneys in Legal Battle With Ex-Employees Over Severance Claims
The company calling them "improperly classified claims."
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
Three major trade unions to jointly fight for enhancement of minimum wages
‘State government dilly-dallying over release of order on the issue’
Avast (and AVG) busted for selling personal data, kills responsible subsidiary
A company that millions trust to protect their PCs from external threats has just been busted selling their confidential data to advertisers
Details of scheme for mica affected homes confirmed
A Government grant scheme, expected to cost at least hundreds of millions of euro to rebuild houses affected by defective concrete blocks due to the mineral mica in Donegal, will give up to €275,000 to owners forced to demolish and rebuild the worst affected homes, RTÉ's Prime Time has learned.
Short-term labour shortages on cards for Suffolk and Norfolk farms post-Brexit
East Anglia's farmers are set to count the cost of Brexit with a labour squeeze and higher costs - although there will be opportunities to develop stronger domestic supply chains, a report suggests.
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate
The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.
Mischievous people twisting Buhari’s comments on insecurity ― Presidency
Presidency yesterday lamented over what it described as mischievous twisting of President Muhammadu Buhari's comments
French and Italian economies shrink as Eurozone slows
The French and Italian economies both unexpectedly contracted in the final quarter of the year as the struggling Eurozone caps off a year of weak growth.
China virus causes scare for India's smartphone makers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak in China could start to disrupt India’s production of smartphones if it continues to spread in February, as it could delay component shipments, industry executives said.
123 China tourists fly home via chartered flight from KK
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 31 — A total 123 tourists from Hubei, China flew home on a Xiamen Airlines chartered flight from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) today at 6.30pm. They boarded the chartered flight at the initiative of the government of China after the government cancelled all...
Gig Workers Have Nowhere to Pee
"We’re spending more money at restaurants than a customer would spend on the same order, and many of us would just like to wash our hands when we pick up food."
Toll fares on PLUS highways reduced by 18% from Feb 1 – no change in rates until concession ends in 2058
As agreed under the terms of its concession extension, PLUS has announced that it will implement the 18% reduction in toll rates as defined by the
Kenya travel agents urge public to postpone non-essential travel to China
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents urged travellers to put off non-essential travel to parts of China in the face of the deadly coronavirus.
Zameen.com synergises data, technology and expertise to reboot Pakistan's property sector
The game-changing tool Property Bank aims to make unaddressed property listings approachable
More curbs on travel to China as coronavirus fatalities continue to rise
The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organizat…
Wizards of The Coast studio led by former Bioware devs is making a sci-fi RPG
Archetype Entertainment, an autonomous division of Wizards of the Coast and made up of former Bioware developers, is creating a sci-fi RPG.
Suncorp Says 'Unprecedented' Catastrophes Will Drive Reinsurance Recoveries
Australian primary insurance giant Suncorp has referred to an unprecedented start to the season for catastrophe losses this morning, saying that it now expects to make recoveries across its reinsuranc
Space sector can hit $50 bn by 2024, needs policy support: Antrix-PwC study
Calls for unhindered access to capital for start-ups, govt support in the form of buyback arrangements or schemes to incentivise investors
Economic Survey launches 'Health Score' to detect liquidity issues in NBFCs
A sudden payment default without any prior warning by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) in August 2018 had triggered panic and caused liquidity crisis in the NBFC sector
Is India's GDP growth overstated? Economic Survey counters Arvind Subramanian, others
Beginning from Arvind Subramanian, several economists and international agencies have raised doubts over India's GDP growth rate figures in past one year. The Economic Survey 2020-21 rejects the charge.
All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership with joint venture agreement
Strategic partnership aimed at providing customers with enhanced flight connectivity and access to a wider network.
Barclays introduces video games tax relief loans
Developers able to claim 90% of their tax credit before it is fully processed
Moscow Wants New Trade Deal With London After Brexit - Russian Ambassador
In August 2019, Russia's trade representative in London Boris Abramov pointed out that clinching a new trade agreement between Moscow and London “would be beneficial to both parties”.
House supports reform thrust
HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez yesterday said the leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is relentless in its work to help the administration institutionalize the crucial reforms that are vital to delivering the “campaign promises” of President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte and sustain economic growth.
DAR exceeds 2019 targets in training, supporting farmer beneficiaries
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) trained 467,890 agrarian reform beneficiaries last year, greatly exceeding its targets for the enhancement of their human, financial, and physical capital.
The Light From The Gods Still Shines Bright - Raytheon Company Delivers In Q4
Raytheon Company just posted its Q4 numbers. 2019 was a great year, with strong growth at every level. Backlog is growing faster than bookings, bookings faster than revenue - so revenue growth can ac
Wilbur Ross Sees a Bright Side to Chinese Virus
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross suggested Thursday that the viral outbreak in China might offer an unexpected benefit for the U.S. economy: It could encourage American manufacturers in China to return to the United States.
Listed companies in Taiwan required to disclose info in English starting July
The move signals Taiwan’s bid to draw foreign investors, which hold a combined 40 percent stake in local equity market
Do Not Put Ocean Power Technologies Stock in Your 401k
The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition just launched. As a result, is Ocean Power Technologies and OPTT stock worth a look?
Swedish Media Bosses Publish Open Letter in Protest Against 'Chinese Pressure'
Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou compared Sweden's criticism of China to an 48-kilogram lightweight boxer picking a fight with an 86 kg heavyweight.
Hospitals create awareness of coronavirus
Private hospitals in the city are not keen on setting up isolation ward but some have started awareness of symptoms of the infection. Two days after the first positive case of coronavirus was confirme
Treasury Wine Estates shareholders back company's US presence
Long-term Treasury Wine Estates shareholder Tribeca wants the company to maintain a presence in the US but would like to see its commercial business divested.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
November GDP beats expectations, but... – RBC
According to Josh Nye, Senior Economist at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Economics, a modest upside surprise in November GDP does little to change the na
How to wear a gold chain
Thanks to Succession’s Shiv Roy, bling is now taking pride of place
Watching TV in South Africa in 2020 just got a whole lot more complicated
South African TV critic Thinus Ferreira takes a closer look at SA's streaming wars and how viewers' appetite for choice might cost them a lot more than they thought.
Indian Government Bans Exporting All Types of Respiratory Masks
New Delhi (Sputnik): The novel Coronavirus is spreading fast in China and causing health scares in many other countries with the World Health Organisation declaring it a global emergency. The death toll has swelled to 230, with 9,692 infected cases in China alone. As a precaution, health experts suggest wearing face masks in public places.
Survey suggests scrapping of 'anachronistic' Essential Commodites Act 1955
"As the conviction rate, however, is abysmally low and raids have no impact on prices, the ECA only seems to enable rent-seeking and harassment. The Survey provides clear evidence that the case for jettisoning this anachronistic legislation is strong," the document said.
‘Life-threatening’: Airport staff demand halt to flights from China
Staff at airports across Australia are threatening to walk off the job unless they are allowed to do more to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus.
Foundation of welfare state laid: PM Imran
Premier launches Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme; every poor woman to get Rs2,000 monthly stipend, smart phone
Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) CEO Marty Birmingham on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) Q4 2019 Results Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Shelly Doran - Director, Investor and External Relations, EVP and General C
To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 February community event calendar confirmed
EA has confirmed what kind of content Star Wars Battlefront II players can expect to get throughout the month of February, with the first part actually kicking off today. From today, January 31st, the
UK and EU prepare for next Brexit phase - a trade deal
As London hopes for a "zero-tariff, zero-quota trade agreement" post-Brexit, Brussels is insisting on a "level playing field". Meanwhile, British bankers are counting on maintaining their access to E…
Tax rule changes will see millions handed an extra £104 from April
31million people will see a cash boost - this is why
HUL reports 12.95% rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,631 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,444 crore in the October-December period of the previous fiscal
Coveney claims Brexit will 'dominate Irish politics' as UK prepares to leave the EU tonight
He also said there will be no discussions on a trade deal if there is not a ‘level playing field’.
Canada: Real GDP edged up 0.1% in November vs. 0% expected
The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.1% on a monthly basis in November following October's 0.1% contraction, the data published by Stat
Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch
“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”
Big corporates opt for WeWork shared office tenancy
The economic downturn and a trend towards flexible office environments see WeWork become home to large enterprises, says WeWork SA GM Stafford Masie.
WWE stock plunges after Vince McMahon ousts top execs
WWE shares plunged off the top rope Friday after head honcho Vince McMahon booted two longtime executives at the pro wrestling giant. The firm’s stock tumbled 21.5 percent to $48.88 — its
Blow for Tottenham as sensational swoop for £500k-a-week superstar ruled out
Mourinho could still pursue alternative reinforcement...
Extinction Rebellion stage climate protest at McKinsey's London office
LONDON (Reuters) - Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change.
Monks, models and a McDonald's party: Friday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world
Silk Road Marketplace Senior Adviser Pleads Guilty in US Federal Court
The senior adviser to Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht had pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute narcotics in a Manhattan Federal Court.
Meghan Markle Is “Actively Looking” for a Manager or an Agent Right Now
Meghan Markle is actively looking for an agent now that she and Prince Harry have stepped away from royal duties—find out more here.
2020 Portrait of American International Travelers Survey shows no sign of travel slow down
KANSAS CITY, MO – The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and travel-focused, integrated marketing agency MMGY Global, have partnered to conduct the 2020 Portrait of the American International Traveler Survey ,which captures the underlying motivations and future intentions that influence travelers’ behavior. According to the survey, the outlook for 2020 is promising with American international travelers intending to take 2.2 international vacations in the next 12 months, and most notably, 37% wanting to travel more this year than last. The
A Full-Picture Approach To Thwarting Debit Fraud
Debit payments have a $960 million fraud problem — and reliance on analyzing customers' behaviors doesn't go far enough. Modern security measures must examine the behavioral patterns of all transactional participants (including the ATM), says FICO Vice President Doug Clare. In the inaugural Next-Gen Debit Tracker, he discusses how financial institutions (FIs) can expand their application of fraud-fighting tools to secure debit transactions.
Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station
The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them
February 2020 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 8 sen
Another Friday, and another round of the weekly fuel price update. More good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the price of the fuel has dropped
Privatised CPSEs reported better profit, sales after transition: Eco Survey
The survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday, examined the change in performance for each individual central public sector enterprises (CPSE)
Acceleron Reignites Pipeline After Latest Trial Success With PAH Drug
Acceleron achieves primary endpoint in phase 2 PULSAR study using sotatercept to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.Top-line results from the phase 2b PULSAR study are going to be rel
How your apartment block can self-finance a revamp
A little-known law change means the majority in a building can require other owners to allow extensions and additions to pay for an upgrade.
3 Warren Buffett Picks That Most Investors Missed
Even many Buffett followers haven't picked up on some of these winners. Did you?
Delta, American airlines halt flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The two largest US airlines plan to suspend all flights to China amid the country’s mushrooming coronavirus crisis. American Airlines is halting trips to and from mainland China on Friday
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK on Friday, according to a statement of the chief medical officer Chris Whitty. "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried-and-tested infection-control procedures to prevent fur...
Facebook’s trust problem isn’t about being understood
Mark Zuckerberg says people need to understand what the company stands for. The problem is that they already do
What a 5-Step Checklist at Johns Hopkins Can Teach You About Life and Business
Often the simplest steps -- ones we repeat all the time -- are an opportunity to slip up and create costly errors.
Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake
It's one that could cost you big-time for the rest of your life.
Aston Martin delays electric car plans after raising emergency funds
The British automaker’s awful 2019 put it in a tough spot
Market Pulse on January 30th
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Malaysia Is Donating 18 Million Medical Gloves To China Amidst The Wuhan Virus Epidemic
2.3 million gloves have already been dispatched to Wuhan.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.
Coronavirus: How Worried Should I Be About The Shortage Of Face Masks? Or Can I Just Use A Scarf?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern....
Economic Survey 2019-20: Competition, low tariffs led to financial stress in telecom sector
The data price in the country came down by over 99% during 2016-2019, making it among the lowest tariff in the world, according to the survey.
What are the obstacles to Bayer settling Roundup lawsuits?
(Reuters) - Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) is in mediation to potentially settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer, but some legal experts said the cases raises novel questions that may prevent an easy settlement.
Travel warning: Israelis in China should consider leaving
Israel's Foreign Ministry warns against traveling to China, says Israelis currently in the country should consider leaving.
Shoe Zone to close town centre store
A budget shoe retailer is to pull out of a west Suffolk town after reporting a slump in profits last year.
Economic Survey maintains $5 trillion aim, but can’t avoid references to Great Indian Slowdown
The annual document barely seems to acknowledge that the Indian economy is in the doldrums.
PACCAR: Tech Shift Can Prove Lucrative
PACCAR is a leading trucking manufacturer which is working on new technological solutions for the trucking industry.With electric-powered trucks and autonomous driving being all the hype these days, t
Law Firm Dumps Maduro Official After Outcry
A U.S. law firm that was hired for $12.5 million by a top official in Nicolás Maduro's government has decided to dump the controversial Venezuelan client amid an outcry by critics who accused it of carrying water for a socialist "dictator."
Telecom sector is bleeding! Will Modi govt offer relief in Budget 2020?
Budget 2020: Telecom industry has also demanded a reduction in levies, both licence fee and Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC). It has also asked the Centre to create an infrastructure bank that would raise tax-free bonds, the proceeds of which can be used to lend to the companies at lower rates.
Bank strike paralyses work
Bank employees owing allegiance to various constituent unions of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) boycotted work in the erstwhile composite Khammam district on Friday, the first day of the two-d
SBI invests $20m in core banking-API integration firm OpenLegacy
Japan's SBI Holdings has invested $20 million in OpenLegacy Technologies, an American software firm that smooths API integration of core banking systems.
Retail, residential sectors under reporting season spotlight
Performance of the retail and residential owners and developers will be under the spotlight in the upcoming earnings reporting season.
Amazon Sees Upgrades All Around Wall Street Following Solid Cash Flow, Operating Income
Web hosting services seller and online retailer Amazon.com, Inc is seeing fresh optimism from Wall Street following strong revenue growth.
Economic Survey highlights: FY20 fiscal deficit target may need relaxation
GDP growth pegged at 6-6.5 per cent in financial year starting April 1, up from 5 per cent in current fisca
Mexico returns migrants heading to US
Mexico foreign ministry deports migrant 'troublemakers' heading to US.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Plastics ban can't be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA — Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics, their association says, but they want the government to leave time for them to adapt to a . . .
Fallen Order has already sold more than EA were expecting for the whole financial year
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has already surpassed the sales EA were hoping to see for the fiscal year. In their earnings call, the company praises the success of both Fallen Order and Battlefront II, as well as Apex Legends.
ITC Q3 net profit rises 29% to Rs 4,047.87 cr; net sales up 5.71%
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,136.95 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal
Boris Johnson hints at desire for HS2 to go ahead
Prime minister tells 10-year-old interviewer ‘the only thing to do is keep digging’
Fans confused whether f(x)'s Victoria is still signed under SM Entertainment
Fans are confused whether f(x)'s Victoria is still signed under SM Entertainment following an Instagram post from the label.Ahead of her bir…
Budget 2020: Will govt increase investment limit under Section 80C?
Budget 2020: The limit of deduction available under Section 80C is Rs 1.5 lakh. Taxpayers expect FM Sitharaman to increase the limit to Rs 2.5 lakh
It Grows
Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $US1 ($1) trillion and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $US13.2 ($20) billion in a matter of...
Americans spent at slowest pace in 3 years in 2019, threatening powerhouse of US economy
Consumer spending is closely watched because it drives about two-thirds of gross domestic product. But there are signs that households are start...
Crypto Tax in 2020: A Comprehensive Guide
Paying crypto taxes is becoming increasingly difficult in 2020, as government tax authorities around the world continue to change their minds on how
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold over 8 million copies so far, beating EA’s expectations
EA is very happy with how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order performed.
KK airport rep: 117 flights from China affected by Sabah govt’s temporary suspension over coronavirus outbreak
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 31 — A total of 117 weekly flights from 15 cities in China, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong, have been affected following the Sabah government’s decision to temporary suspend all scheduled and charter flights from China to the state, effective yesterday. The 117 flights do...
Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal
Government must use its strong mandate to deliver expeditiously on reforms, it says
Plague Big Opportunity, Rat Says
U.S. Commerce Department ghoul Wilbur Ross gloated about his belief the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China is good for JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! in an appearance on Fox Business on Thursday morning, even as the confirmed number of cases and deaths keep rising and experts worry of sustained global spread....
We are comfortable buying retail: Newmark plays against flow
Property fund veteran and former Hawthorn footballer Chris Langford is playing against the real estate flow and buying retail assets.
Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
ServiceNow aims to court CEOs, expand use cases beyond IT
CEO Bill McDermott said he has all he needs to expand ServiceNow into a company producing $10 billion in revenue a year.
UK Bankers Would Like a Lie-In in the Mornings
People who make their money from other people losing theirs would like to be allowed to do so during more sociable hours, with those who ply trades on the UK's stock exchanges petitioning for a later start to their working days.
Zendaya wore a dress with daring cutouts, giant pockets, and a split sleeve on the red carpet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Zendaya's latest outfit is further proof that she's one of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Tims seeks to reclaim roots
Tim Hortons franchisees gathered in Calgary earlier this week and erupted into applause after corporate executives promised to help reframe the public's understanding that the chain is a Canadian company.
Economic Survey 2020 to give roadmap for $5 tn economy
Coming at a time when India's nominal economic growth, not adjusted for inflation, has been the worst in 42 years, the Economic Survey, to be presented in parliament by around 12.30 pm, is hugely
Oklahoma business briefs for Jan. 31, 2020
OERB hits training milestone The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board has trained 17,000 teachers to use free energy curricula the organization offers to promote oil and gas-related science, technology, engineering, math and arts skills to their students, it has announced. Officials said the organization celebrated reaching that milestone as part of a workshop it held this month for more than 100 teachers at Cushing High School. The organization hosts 14 workshops to train teachers interested in using its curricula annually. Participating teachers receive free supplies associated with each course, plus a $50 stipend for attending the workshop.
France cracks down on plastic waste, destruction of unsold clothes
PARIS, Jan 31 — The French parliament yesterday passed a law forbidding retailers from destroying unsold clothes and banning single-use plastic containers by 2040, part of the government’s efforts to reduce waste. The bill adopted by the Senate, after being cleared by the lower house National...
Vedanta implements resolution plan to bag Ferro Alloys via NCLT route
Company's foray into ferro alloy business to strengthen its steel business portfolio
Economic Survey 2020: CEA Subramanian sees fiscal slippage in FY20
Subramanian said the country might have hit the trough in growth and expressed his confidence in achieving 6-6.5 per cent growth in fiscal year 2020-21
Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory
The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.
Google issues coronavirus ‘SOS Alert’ in Search, here’s what that means
When you search for coronavirus on Google, you will get quick access to safety tips, info, resources & Twitter updates from WHO.
United to slash asking price for Paul Pogba?
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to slash their £150m asking price for Paul Pogba this summer.
Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year
Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.
What will happen to the Pound after Brexit?
Just what will happen to the exchange rate?
I visited London's famous Borough Market, and the food was so diverse that supermarkets now seem boring, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's one of the largest and most famous food markets in Europe, and you might recognize it from films like "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
PM's climate fix puts taxpayer dollars at risk
The bilateral energy agreement with NSW is by a long way the second best, more costly and higher risk climate solution.
Coronavirus: WHO declares global health emergency
Despite the urgency, the medical expert wants business as usual for commerce and travel
Turkey has what it takes to gain competitive edge in esports, gaming expert says
From how to get into a career in the esports industry and advice for parents of game-crazy kids to what the future holds for Turkey, here's the 'GIST' of all things gaming
On Day 1, Central Railway's first AC local train delayed after stampede-like scene at Thane station
Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.
7 Lessons Learned from Rebranding Gone Wrong
Don't let your company's rebranding efforts go sideways: Heed these valuable lessons.
NSE: All-Share Index closes trading for January at 28,843.53
The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday closed trading for the month of January below 29,000 mark following the dominance of the bears.
GDP growth for FY19 revised downwards to 6.1% from 6.8% estimated earlier
"Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for the years 2018-19 and 2017-18 stand at Rs 139.81 trillion and Rs 131.75 trillion, respectively
Push for micro-irrigation says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey say that through government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which was launched in 2015 the area under micro-irrigation was increasing.
Apple supplier Japan Display secures $936M bailout from Ichigo
Japan Display has been given a much-needed bailout, agreeing on Friday to an investment of up to 100.8 billion yen ($926 million) from Ichigo Asset Management, funds that will help keep the beleaguered Apple supplier in operation.
IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down
Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.
EUR/USD comes under pressure below 1.1030 ahead of data
After moving to the 1.1030/35 band, or daily highs, EUR/USD appears to have met some sellers and is now giving away part of those earlier gains. EUR/U
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company previously touted $1 trillion valuations in September 2018 and July 2019, though the milestones were quickly lost as shares tumbled.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Realme C3 seemingly spotted on Geekbench with Helio G70
Realme India has recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Realme C3 smartphone in the country on Feb. 6. The smartphone will be arriving as the successor of the Realme C2 from last year. The Chinese firm has revealed that the Helio G70 will be the driving force of the smartphone. The SoC was …
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
LONDON: Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change. At least 30 protesters gathered outside the building holding banners emblazoned with slogans such as “Business As Usual = Death”
How ‘Embedded’ Payment Providers are Transforming Fintech
Behind-the-scenes payments providers could be moving Big Tech further toward financial services.
Economic survey: Slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards, says CEA
The Economic Survey 2019-20, prepared by a team lead by Subramanian, has projected the GDP to expand in the range of 6-6.5 per cent during 2020-21
Hong Kong-based Digital Asset Exchange Bitfinex Introduces Margin Trading for Tether’s New Gold-backed Stablecoin
Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange Bitfinex has introduced margin trading for Tether gold (XAU₮). Beginning on January 30, 2020, the exchange has confi
Citi Unveils Digital Investment Platform “Citi Wealth Builder”
Citi announced on Thursday the launch of its new tool Citi Wealth Builder, which is described as a digital investing platform with professionally managed portfo
Alleged Forgery: Court admits publisher to N2m bail
An Ikeja Special Offence Court on Friday granted a N2 million bail the publisher of The Interview magazine, Azubuike Ishiekwene, accused of forgery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Galaxy S20 Series Prices Leaked; Will Be Approximately the Same As the Galaxy S10
A Polish website claims to have found out about the Galaxy S20 series' price. Read on to find out more about how much each device will cost.
Council leader dismisses quality of life table putting Dundee 29th out of 32 Scottish districts
New figures ranking Scottish local authority areas based on quality of life have been dismissed as “not necessarily robust”.
Volkswagen offers to buy all of Navistar for $2.9 bn
German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it wants to buy the part of American truck maker Navistar that it does not already own for $2.9 billion.
Southwest flew millions of passengers on planes that were missing maintenance records, according to a new report
More than 17 million passengers flew on planes that were missing required documentation over roughly two years, the report claims.
Economic Survey 2020: 60% women in world's fastest growing economy do housework
Women's participation in labour force reduced to 25.3 per cent in 2017-18 from 33.1 per cent in 2011-12, Economic Survey found
Mikel Arteta ‘happy’ with Arsenal’s business in January
The Gunners boss has more options in defence after the club made two signings this week.
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
SYDNEY: Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Over 200 DP&L customers still without power in Montgomery County
— There are now over 200 Dayton Power & Light customers without power in Montgomery County.
Amazon sees sales hit €79.2bn as Prime memberships rise
The online retailer Amazon has reported a 21% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of last ye...
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Miners Gaming the Network Amid Low Transaction Volume
Despite attempts to improve the difficulty adjustment protocol for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), miners are still able to ‘game’ the network while transaction volumes remain significantly low.
Turkey, Lithuania ink economic protocol for greater trade, investment ties
Turkey and Lithuania on Friday signed a protocol for the Economic and Trade Committee JETCO that will pave the way for further expansion of bilateral...
Sebi disposes of insider trading case against SpiceJet's former independent director
It had been alleged that he traded in SpiceJet while in possession of unpublished price information
Just In: Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus
Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the...
U.S. lawsuits targeting Canadian growers up in the air
It's unlikely they'll ever get to court but they will garner public sympathy from consumers not at all happy with legalization – or the product
Here’s what the P/E Ratio really tells us about an ASX share
Do you know what an ASX share's P/E ratio really tells us? The answer might surprise you!
Canada's first P2P consumer lender preps launch
Canadian regulators have given the greenlight for the country's first peer-to-peer lending platform for consumer loans.
Meath winners at the ITBA awards
There was very much a Royal flavour to the National Breeding & Racing Awards at the Heritage Killinard Laois last week with three Meath people Paddy Kelly, Ken Parkhill and Joanne Lavery picking up awards.
Amazon Crushes Earnings, and Here's the Most Impressive Part
Amazon’s retail sales took flight even in soft consumer spending environment.
Bitcoin Is Up 32% This Month – On Track for $152,000 Year-End?
As Jan 2020 ends, bitcoin is up 32% this month. As one analyst points out, if this continues every month, BTC will reach $152,000 by Dec.
Newspaper review for Friday, January 31: Buhari ignores call to sack service chiefs
Nigeria's security is rapidly deteriorating and the pressure is on President Buhari to fire his service chiefs. This is the focus of the country's major newspapers published on Friday, January 31.
UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a ‘normal reaction’ to the coronavirus
UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.
Earnings Look Good Enough for PayPal Stock
PayPal stock is down modestly after its Q4 report, due to perceptions that its guidance was soft. But its guidance actually looks solid.
PIC: Three Injured As 7 Gas Cylinders Explode At Chinhoyi Shopping Centre
Chinhoyi Shopping Center Gas Explosion.. 3 People Injured. Three people were injured, one of them seriously when seven gas cylinders exploded at Chinhoyi
Entry screening not yet on cards for Irish airports as coronavirus spreads
Low level of exposure to Chinese tourists in Ireland, tourism bosses say
Sun Met: Top international jockey to ride defending champ Rainbow Ridge
The 2020 Sun Met will have a touch of international flavour as Ryan Moore is riding defending champion Rainbow Bridge.
Rs 7,000 crore worth of transactions hit due to bank strike in Tamil Nadu
All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) general secretary CH Venkatachalam told Express that nine lakh cheques worth Rs 7,000 crore in the state could not be processed due to the bank strike.
Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
Global Run On Virus Masks Leaves US & Europe With No Supply
Global panic growing as virus spreads
We will replace one district, one factory with staple processing zones - Mahama
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I Found a Blazer That Is Machine Washable and Looks Like It Should Be 10x the Price
A blazer is a piece of clothing that makes me feel put-together and powerful, like I can take on the world, so I'm always stocking my closet with the wardrobe
US government kept submarine crash at Titanic site a secret
A $35 million submarine vessel, operated by British company EYOS Expeditions, crashed into the famous wreckage of the RMS Titanic, in July 2019, according to legal papers seen in the Telegraph. Rob McCallum, the expedition leader admitted earlier this week that the Triton submersible crashed into the sunken ocean...
Chinese tourists cancelling
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
Be The Spark – PUMA Unleash The Spark Pack
Sports company PUMA unveil the electrifying SPARK PACK. Featuring the PUMA FUTURE 5.1 in striking Ultra Yellow – PUMA Black and the PUMA ONE 20.1 in the Ultra Yellow – PUMA Black – Orange Alert colourway.
Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November
The Canadian economy edged higher in November, reversing most the decline seen in October, as cold weather helped boost the utilities sector and the construction and retail sectors also gained ground.
Racing Point F1 team renamed Aston Martin from 2021
The Racing Point F1 team will be rebranded Aston Martin from 2021, James Bond's favourite carmaker confirmed after securing a large cash injection to get back on track.
Amazon’s 2019 Transparency Report Shows Slight Decline in Government Requests
Amazon’s 2019 transparency report says it received 1,841 subpoenas, 440 search warrants, and 114 other requests in the second half of 2019.
Dead man lies in empty street in China's Wuhan amid emergency over coronavirus
A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what...
Qatar Petroleum announces fuel prices for February
Doha - Qatar Petroleum (QP) today announced the petrol and diesel prices for February.
USD/JPY pares early gains, turns flat below 109 ahead of US data
The USD/JPY pair struggles to make a meaningful recovery on Friday as investors continue to stay close to safe-haven assets such as the JPY amid heigh
Re-Markle-ble resemblance: Meghan lookalike offers to be royal substitute
An Instagram account by an American woman who bears a resemblance to the Duchess of Sussex has gone viral and she has jokingly offered to fill in as a royal substitute for Meghan.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
USD/CAD moves back closer to multi-week tops/200-DMA
The USD/CAD pair reversed an early dip to sub-1.3200 levels and moved back closer to seven-week tops set in the previous session. Having touched an in
Mikel Arteta "happy" with Arsenal's January transfer business
The Gunners boss has more options in defence after the club made two signings this week.
Chesapeake Energy Bulls Are Asking the Wrong Question
From logical deduction, the environment must be pressured beyond belief. Thus, I can’t see CHK stock doing anything but eroding in the long run.
The worst start to a new year since 2016 – Rabobank
The CEEMEA currencies are on track to end January on the back foot marking the worst start to a new year since January 2016, writes Piotr Matys – Seni
Funding boost gives impetus to critical child healthcare
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Vedanta profit rises 49% to Rs 2,348 cr in Q3 on the back of lower expenses
In a statement, the company said "attributable PAT (was) at Rs 2,348 crore, up 49 per cent y-o-y (year-on-year)"
American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
DALLAS >>The pilots’ union at American Airlines sued today to stop the carrier from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
Anti-Virus Companies Are Sticking With Windows 7 (For Now)
The vast majority of antivirus companies have confirmed that they will be continuing support on Windows 7 for the foreseeable future.
New Temtem update out now, full patch notes here
Following its early access launch last week, creature battler MMO Temtem has received a new title update.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXB4pETtzI&feature=emb_titlePatch 0.5.10 is now li
There won’t be a Nintendo Switch Pro coming out in 2020
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has put a dampener on hopes of a new and more powerful Nintendo Switch coming out any time soon, stating that the company has "no plans to launch a new Nintendo Sw
Turkish tourism revenues jump 17% to $34.5 billion in 2019
2019 saw a booming tourism sector in Turkey with a 17% surge in revenues and a 14.1% rise in the number of visitors as the country is focused on further expanding the sector this year
As Trade Tensions Ebb and Chip Prices Recover MU Stock Is a Buy
After being battered by market forces and a trade war for over a year, Micron is positioned for growth, and that should propel MU stock.
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
Aqueduct's Empire 6 jackpot to pay out on bi-weekly basis
The New York Racing Association announced Friday a series of bi-weekly mandatory payouts for the Empire 6 wager beginning on Sunday, Feb. 9.
GE2020: Fianna Fáil's Byrne claims SF tax plans 'will cost jobs in Louth'
Fianna Fáil Councillor James Byrne slates Sinn Féin tax plans
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
Daily Sabah chosen as 'Best Foreign-Language Newspaper' of the year
Daily Sabah won 'Best Foreign-Language Newspaper' in Turkey from the Anatolia Publishers' Association AYD. The award was presented at a ceremony held in...
Stage set for gradual recovery in broader markets over next year: Sunil Subramaniam, Sundaram MF
Things are not going to recover right from tomorrow but over the next three to six months, one can definitely see the underpins of an economic recovery, says Sunil Subramaniam, MD & CEO, Sundaram Mutual Fund.
Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
Budget 2020: The inclusive growth of the country
Sunil Khosla Head Digital Business, India Transact Services Limited "Considering the current ecosystem in the country, the annual financial budget 2020 is much awaited and expected to relieve most of the financial segments."
WTI drops below $52.00 and challenges 2020 lows
Prices of the barrel of WTI are losing further ground at the end of the week and are trading at shouting distance from yearly lows in sub-$52.00 level
ICBC adjuster charged
A North Vancouver ICBC claims adjuster has been charged with defrauding and stealing from the Crown corporation.
U.S. lifts sanctions on unit of China's biggest shipping company
In September, restrictions were placed on the Dalian units of China COSCO Shipping Corp., sending freight rates soaring as traders cancelled charters linked to the parent company.
Ziopharm Stands Out, But Still Riskier Than Cellectis
Ziopharm’s TCR approach targets solid tumors by recognizing neoantigens unique to each patient's cancer.The Sleeping Beauty solid tumor treatment is still autologous and doesn’t address cost issues pl
An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - JoJo Diaz boxed well over 12 rounds despite the wound, winning the IBF super featherweight world title from Tevin Farmer on a DAZN show in Miami.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?
LONDON (Reuters) - Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to have lost their power to spook markets for any length of time.
LOOK: Durban's new R300m promenade 'already cracking'
Less than two months after being opened amid fanfare, the newly extended section of the promenade is already cracking and ...
Economic Survey: Wilful defaulters owe Rs 1.4 trillion to lenders
The Economic Survey, tabled in the parliament on Friday, has revealed that the wilful defaulters owe a whopping sum Rs 1.4 lakh crore. As of 2018, wilful defaulters owed their respective lenders
As we head out, can you cash in? Old 50p coins marking Britain JOINING the EU can sell for up to £100 thanks to Brexit
Since the 1970s, the Royal Mint has released a number of seven sided coins marking our membership in the bloc. One of them from 1992 is rare and worth a mint.
Dow plunges 500 points amid coronavirus fears after outbreak is declared a global health emergency and death toll reaches 213
The World Health Organization declared the epidemic a global emergency on Thursday after the fast-spreading virus killed more than 200 people in China and infected thousands.
Betelgeuse Update: Dimmest Magnitude Recorded In 125 Years
Last week, the extreme dimming of the red supergiant knocked it out of the Top 20 brightest stars. However, there was worse news to come for the star as ne
8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting
These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.
Non-food credit growth slides to 7% in Dec 19 from 12.8% a year ago
All four categories - agriculture, industry, services and retail - segments showed deceleration in credit growth
Will house prices drop after Brexit?
What will the impact be?
Let’s talk shopping; At the Go Glam Shopping exhibition in Coimbatore
Entrepreneurs from the region make a good show at the ongoing Go Glam Shopping exhibition
Slowdown bottomed out, GDP expected to grow at 6.5 per cent: Chief Economic Adviser
The Economic Survey has projected the GDP to expand by 6-6.5 per cent
Pace of road construction less than half that of 2018-19: Economic Survey
Per-day construction drops from 29.7 km in FY19 to 12.7 km in first six months of current fiscal
Krachi East Assembly urged to complete abandoned market project
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Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
The Co-operative Bank accredited as a living wage employer
The Co-operative Bank has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in Aston Martin
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take an up to 20 percent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$$263 million) as the ailing carmaker raises funds after a sales drop put pressure on its finances, Reuters reports. Famed for being fictional secret agent James Bond’s car of choice, the 107-year-old company’s share price…
GM brings Hummer back to life – as an EV truck
GMC Hummer EV will make its official debut at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant in May.
Telecoms operators fined N2.9 billion over infractions
Four major telecommunications companies in Nigeria have been fined for various actions that contravene the rules and regulations of the NCC.
Pope Francis promises to help Argentina in debt crisis, president says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said Pope Francis had promised him in a meeting to do everything he could to help with his homeland’s debt crisis.
This weekend only, you can get cups of Pick 'n' Mix from Wilko for just £1
Weekend plans sorted.
Steel & Tube expecting large first half loss
One of the the country's largest steel manufacturers says adverse trading conditions will result in a large first half loss. Steel & Tube warned in November that its first half result would be less than last year's profit, but conditions were worse than expected, further impacting sales revenue and volumes. It was now forecasting a loss in underlying EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of between $36 million and $37m in the six months to December, compared with a $9.8m underlying profit the year earlier. The result included non-cash charges of $37m related to a write-down in the company's goodwill, as well as $2m in restructuring costs and $2m in debt write-offs. The bottom line would be further affected by another $2m to $3m charge resulting from changes in tax accounting.
I would have classified the banks into three Tiers - Mahama
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Seven steps to improving your company culture
Avoid the perils of a toxic culture by building one on passion, creativity and empowerment
Rewane outlines sectors to drive economy in 2020
Bismarck Rewane says Nigeria’s economic growth will be dependent on three sectors going into 2020.
'Budget 2020 must focus on Digital India, Nasscom, IT'
Dr Amit Nagpal, President, Bloggers Alliance The first priority of Budget 2020 should be Digital India.
Travelers at Entebbe Airport ignorant of coronavirus
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Passengers traveling in and out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport are ignorant about novel coronavirus, a new strain of zoonotic diseases that had not been previously identified in humans. The deadly virus, said to have originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has so far killed 213 people in …
Global thermal coal prices to fall following coronavirus outburst in China
Thermal coal imports into China are also likely to slow for a time. Already there are reports of Indonesian coal producers being asked to delay loadings. As the largest supplier of coal to China, Indonesia has the most to lose if the situation worsens and electricity demand weakens.
Motorola Is Cutting Samsung's Grass
If Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Lite doesn't light your fire, perhaps an even cheaper Motorola stylus-based handset will. Leaks suggest Motorola's next G series phone will go all-in on the stylus, but also bring multi-cameras and hefty battery support too....
9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I lost about $20,000 until I turned a corner. I didn't change anything or get smarter — I just got better by showing up every day.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213
"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.
Air India flight with Indians from Wuhan to leave for home on Saturday
While Friday's flight is scheduled to take mostly those stranded in Wuhan, Saturday's flight is expected to take those held up in Hubei province
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite & Note 10 Lite Malaysia: Everything you need to know
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Galaxy Note 10 Lite have finally arrived in Malaysia. These are the latest “budget” variants of the Galaxy 10 series which offers a large screen and huge battery.
Penplusbytes empowers editors to champion the cause of PWDs
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This TV Actor’s DIRTY WAYS Forced His Wife To End Her Marriage!
This TV Couple headed their separate ways after the man forced his wife to sleep with other men in exchange for money
Bafta Awards ditch goody bags and serve vegan food in bid to be more sustainable
Organisers of the Bafta Awards have announced that this year’s ceremony will be “carbon neutral”. As is the same with many industries, awards shows which are renowned for flying in guests from afar
Core Sector Growth Recovers To 1.3% In December
The growth was, however, lower than 2.1 percent recorded in December 2018.
What will actually change after the UK leaves the EU on Brexit day?
The UK is leaving the EU this evening after three-and-a-half years of political upheaval. Here's what will actually change.
Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year
Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.
Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK
Bitcoin Price Pulls Back to $9.2K, BTC Realized Cap Hits All-Time High
Bitcoin price hitting a 3-month high on rising volume hints at a bullish trend that puts $10K within reach.
Quibi tries to explain what Quibi is in a new Super Bowl commercial
Quibi is using the Super Bowl to make its first major mainstream marketing push
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to become Mercedes F1 sponsor
Business tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos will become a sponsor of Mercedes' Formula One (F1) team in time for the new F1 season in March.
House panel chair admits helplessness in scheduling ABS-CBN hearing
Despite the desire to quickly resolve the ABS-CBN franchise issue, the chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises has admitted that his hands remain tied and could not schedule congressional hearings to decide the fate of the network giant.
Chinese envoy to UN: Confirmed coronavirus cases in China at 9,809 with 213 deaths
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China stands at 9.809 with a death toll of 213, China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Zhang J
GDP growth for 2018-’19 revised downwards to 6.1%
Earlier it was estimated to be 6.8%. However, slowdown in mining, manufacturing and farm sectors forced the National Statistical Office to change the figures.
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
Ride-hailing firm Ola to start in London on Feb 10 with over 20,000 drivers
Will be fully operational from day one, firm aims to offer a differentiated experience with features such as 24/7 helplines for drivers and customers and in-app emergency button
Ariston Thermo Group visits Little Saints Orphanage to show support
A team from Ariston thermo, a global leader in the thermal comfort industry with its Origin from Italy, recently visited Little Saints Orphanage at Ogudu GRA, Lagos State during the Christmas holiday to show support and care.
Fearing spread of virus, Singapore bars arrivals from China
Singapore has atleast 13 confirmed infections of coronavirus
Unilever Plans to Dump PG Tips as Tea Sales Fall
Enormous international conglomerate Unilever has had enough of selling tea bags to British people, and is trying to offload its PG Tips and Lipton brands in the face of falling overall sales of tea products. It probably should've kept that to itself before trying to negotiate a price.
Canada’s economy bucks forecasts, posts surprise gain
Statistics Canada says GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in November despite impact of rail strike, pipeline disruption; economists had expected no increase for the month
Bank Negara says sentiments in global financial markets positive in Dec
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Sentiments in the global financial markets in December were positive amid prospects of easing global trade tensions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. The central bank said investor’s risk appetite improved following the announcement and subsequent signing of a phase...
Motorola gearing up to release a Note 10 rival
Freshly leaked images show a new phone from the company, which packs four cameras and apparently has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the | Trusted Reviews
Keep New Zealand Beautiful welcomes Wellington branch
Not-for-profit organisation Keep New Zealand Beautiful will now have a Wellington City based branch, Keep Wellington Beautiful.
Panic in markets: If Coronavirus is not tamed, trade with China may slump
The real impact of trade can be gauged after February 8 when the Chinese New Year holidays end
Fintech Become Tops $200 Million in Loans Matched between Online Lenders and SMEs
Become, formerly known as Lending Express, has surpassed $200 million in matching online lending to SMEs in need of growth capital. The news was revealed in a r
Apple supplier LG Display posts fourth quarterly loss in a row
Loss smaller than expected.
Shehbaz files defamation suit against British newspaper, reporter David Rose
The PML-N president said that the allegations leveled against him were baseless.
China - One Problem Ends And Another Begins
Trade had been a problem for the Chinese economy.Hong Kong issues are ongoing.African Swine Fever caused a meat shortage.Did ASF lead to coronavirus?Commodities will move with the state of China's eco
I Tried On Almost Everything at Banana Republic, and These Are the 19 Items I'd Buy
I walked into Banana Republic to pick up one thing — it was supposed to be a quick trip, I swear! But, my shopping editor senses went off as soon as I
Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra
Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states
Racing Point to become Aston Martin team from F1 2021
Racing Point will be renamed as Aston Martin from the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Phone Hacks Can Happen to Anyone. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Start by knowing what could expose you to an attack, like vacation clues, hotel Wi-Fi and inadequate verification procedures.
How Business Travelers Can Maximize Hotel Loyalty Programs
Get the most out of hotel loyalty programs with these tips.
How to get one of 7000 first home grants
Those eligible can purchase with as little as 5 per cent of the property’s value, saving up to $26,000 in not buying insurance, but it's 'complicated’.
Pricing Your Apartment in a Slow Market
For sellers with high hopes, the reality of the current market can be deflating.
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US
Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.
Stranded French visitors get v-room with a view thanks to Paisley cabbie who rescued them
Taxi driver Mark Watson spotted the family wandering about in the rain
Buy Now, Pay Later Platform Klarna Launches In Australia, Takes Swipe At Afterpay
There's another service that lets you buy products and pay for them later. Klarna launched on Thursday in Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank – and it's not shy in telling retailers why they should adopt it rather than Afterpay....
Liverpool’s quiet window down to forward planning in summer – Klopp
Liverpool have signed only Takumi Minamino this month.
Bethesda selling Fallout t-shirt for Aussie bushfire relief
Bethesda is the latest to sell physical gear in efforts to fundraise for Aussie bushfire relief, offering a Fallout-themed First Responders t-shirt.
Watch | Highlights of Economic Survey 2019-20
A video on India's Economic Survey 2019-20 which was tabled on January 31, 2020
Amazon tops $1trillion valuation on strong results
Amazon.com is back in fashion with investors. Concern about the cost of Amazon’s one-day delivery pledge lingered after a busy holiday period
No restrictions on food imports from China, says agriculture minister
MARANG, Jan 31 — There are no restrictions on the import of food from China so far, although the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency following global concerns over the 2019 novel coronavirus infection. Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri...
CBOT Trends - Corn, soybeans, wheat steady-down 2 cents per bushel
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Steady to down 2 cents per bushel* Wheat futures mostly lower on risk-off trading ahead of the weekend.* Most-active CBOT March soft red winter wheat futures contract hit resistance at its 20-day moving average during overnight trading session. Consolidation was noted at the 30-day moving average.
Ezekiel Mutua Splashes Millions on His Barber
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss opened up on the heart-melting story of how he worked with the struggling youth to...
Hawaiian Airlines posts earnings jump while keeping eye on China virus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaiian Airlines’ earnings soared 57.2% in the fourth quarter despite increased capacity that included additional competition from newcomer Southwest Airlines.
Nigeria has poorest cancer care, control system — Akeredolu
Wife of the Ondo State governor has lamented that the country ranked among countries with the poorest cancer care and control system.
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) CEO Tim Gokey on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Edings Thibault - Head of Investor Relations Tim Gokey - Chief Executi
Chainlink Boosts Ethereum DeFi with New Price Reference Data Networks
Chainlink’s Price Reference Data oracle networks vastly expand the amount of secure and reliable data accessible to Ethereum Dapps
RON97 price drops 8 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged for week of Feb 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The retail price of RON97 petrol dropped 8 sen to RM2.41 a litre, while RON95 and diesel are maintained at RM2.08 and RM2.18 a litre, respectively, effective midnight until February 7. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, announced that based on the calculations...
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...
As Coronavirus death toll rises, countries tighten curbs on travel to China
The US and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China.
Shell and TransDiesel to Partner in NZ
31 January 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 release date officially confirmed - Gizchina.com
Samsung Galaxy S20 release date officially confirmed. it is said that deliveries will start on March 6. a few weeks after the official presentation.
Nintendo Shares Plummet After Mixed Earnings, Plans for New Switch Axed
Nintendo was down nearly 5% after it reported earnings, and the worst is likely yet to come.
The Super Bowl's massive audience is a huge draw for advertisers. Here are 10 brands running Super Bowl commercials for the first time in 2020., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Bud Light Seltzer, Facebook, Little Caesars, Sabra, are among the brands airing Super Bowl ads for the first time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Britain reports first case of coronavirus infection in two from same family
The two were transferred to a specialist infectious disease unit in Newcastle, northeast England.
Wall Street opens in red as coronavirus headlines continue to dominate
Wall Street's n indexes started the last day of January in the negative territory as investors continue to react to heightened concerns over the coron
Report: Family farm bankruptcies jumped 20% in 2019
2019 was a tough year for American farmers. U.S. farm bankruptcies jumped 20 percent last year.
Prenty calls for 'runaway inter-county GAA expenses train' to be derailed
CONNAUGHT GAA Council secretary John Prenty has issued a stark and very strong warning over the costs of running senior inter-county football teams which is running out of control.
SBI Q3 results: Profit jumps 41% to Rs 5,583 crore; asset quality shows big improvement
Percentage of net NPAs stood at 2.65 per cent compared with 3.95 per cent last year.
Eco Survey: Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable
Using the annual earnings of an average industrial worker, it is found that affordability of vegetarian thalis improved 29 per cent from 2006-07 to 2019-20 while that for non-vegetarian thalis improved by 18 per cent.
Omo-Pick-A-Box Host Lorna Irungu; Where Is She Now?
The show was one of the most-watched every Sunday. Lorna Irungu was one of the hosts and...
A little-known trucking company surges nearly 58% after Volkswagen makes a surprise offer to buy
Hardly a household name, truck manufacturer Navistar’s stock rose to sudden popularity Thursday, continuing into Friday’s pre-market trading. Shares surged as much as 57.7% Friday after Volkswagen’s trucking arm, Traton, made an unsolicited offer to buy the company for $US2.9 billion, or $US35 per share, Thursday. Volkswagen, which already owns a 16.76% stake in Navistar, said it would pay entirely in cash. The two companies are some of the biggest in the truck-making industry. But to make the acquisition, Volkswagen will have to get the blessing of activist investor Carl Icahn: The billionaire’s fund owns about 17% of Navistar’s outstanding stock, making Icahn Navistar’s single largest shareholder. The offer comes at a time when the broader trucking manufacturing industry is in a slump, with new orders in decline, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. In its most recent earnings, Navistar’s fourth quarter revenue declined versus the year prior. The stock started the year sliding downwards after it trailed…
Coronavirus shadow overseafood exports to China
MPEDA Chairman, however says the impact is minimal
Australia fires: timelapse shows huge smoke cloud rising near Canberra – video
Huge clouds of smoke rising over houses south of the Australian capital can be seen in a timelapse video as a new state of emergency is declared
David Cameron has made £1.6m since Brexit vote in 2016
Former prime minister’s company accounts are made public on UK’s final day in EU
Glossier's London Pop-Up Just Got An Extended Residence, Thank Goodness
If you're a fan of Glossier (and let's be real, who isn't?!), you'll be fully aware that in Autumn 2019, the brand opened a pop-up store in London's Covent Garden. The store was unsurprisingly an instant success, so it comes as zero surprise that…
‘We apologize for this failure.’ A judge said a couple missed a chance at a $7,000 tax refund — but now he says they deserved it
The court-ordered refund caps the couple’s four-year quest for the money.
Hindustan Unilever Q3: Steady performance amidst the slowdown
Despite the ongoing consumption slowdown, Hindustan Unilever has been able to maintain the same 5 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes in each of the last three quarters. It has been able to hold v
Pakistan keen to join International North-South Transport Corridor: Ambassador Saeed Khan Mohmand
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Saeed Khan Mohmand and the Military Attache of the Embassy for Azerbaijan and Georgia Nadeem Yaqoob Chaudhry were the guests of honour at the headquarter of International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF). Being pleased from the long-time friendly relations between the organisation and the Embassy, the envoy expressed his deepest gratitude to the head of organisation as well as the Eurasia Diary’s Editorial for holding close cooperation with them. The Ambassador and the President of IEPF Umud Mirzayev discussed furthering this cooperation as well as touching on role of unbiased media in spread of truth in the world. During the meeting, the ambassador and IEPF president spoke of many issues including Kashmir and Garabagh problems. In his exclusive interview to Eurasia Diary, the Ambassador Saeed Khan Mohmand also answered several questions related to the roles of both countries in the development of economies, trades, tourisms and militaries of each other. 2019…
Brexit Day: The End? Or Just the Beginning of More Battles with Brussels?
Britain is officially leaving the EU -- but will still be wedded to many EU institutions during the "transition period" until December.
The real estate industry hopes for favorable financial decisions in budget 2020
Ashish Sarin, CEO, AlphaCorp Considering the role of the sector in economy, there is intense speculation and simultaneous optimism that the government would announce some growth measures for the segment.
Exclusive: Expercom Offers MacRumors Readers Best Prices on Custom 16-Inch MacBook Pros (Up to $409 Off), Apple TV 4K, and Apple Watch Series 5
MacRumors readers have a chance to save up to $409 on a collection of custom configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro models this week, thanks to our...
SBI profit jumps 41 per cent to Rs 6,797 crore in Q3 on lower provisioning
On a standalone basis, SBI's net profit jumped 41.2 per cent to Rs 5,583.36 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 3,954.81 crore during the corresponding October-December period in the same period a year ago.
5 Things You Can Do in a Single Work Week to Show Your Employees You Care
Got a few minutes? Because that's all it takes to prevent great talent from walking out the door.
NCG joins Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme
'Realising the potential of the North through investment in skills is a huge opportunity – and NCG will lead the way'
Gold 50p Brexit coins sell out in hours
The 50p coin to commemorate Brexit has been beset by problems and repeated delays.
68% of Middle-Aged and Older Workers Share This Retirement-Planning Regret
Here's a chance to learn a valuable lesson.
Ultrasound firm suspended by health bosses goes into voluntary liquidation - leaving several members of staff unpaid
'Obviously we are very upset'
US stocks fall amid virus fears despite Amazon surge
NEW YORK, Jan 31 — Wall Street stocks dropped early today amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak and despite a blowout Amazon earnings report that lifted the e-commerce giant’s value back above US$1 trillion (RM4.1 trillion). Britain confirmed its first cases of the virus, the US upgraded...
EUR/USD clinches weekly highs above 1.1050
The buying pressure around the shared currency is now picking up extra pace and lifting EUR/USD to fresh weekly tops above 1.1050. EUR/USD in multi-da
Mandryk: Sask. Party gov't must account for Moe travel, less disclosure
Moe, cabinet minsters and staff may be forgetting they work for us and — as their bosses and employers — we have a right to accountability.
Zombies and Bears Beware, BABA Stock Will Defeat You!
Waiting on a healthier pullback in BABA stock is advised in order to avoid the headlines ailing today’s market.
Nigerian embassy in China still lists Jonathan as president five years out of office
Despite Nigeria’s strong ties with China, Nigeria’s embassy website in China meant for information source and consular services is replete with outdated information. In fact, the embassy website still lists former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigerian leader after five years after he was voted out of the office. Also, Aminu Wali still appears as Minister […]
How to Trade Boeing Stock After Its Nasty Earnings Report
Boeing's earnings were abysmal thanks to the grounded 737 Max, but the stock shrugged it off. Here's how to trade BA stock moving forward.
It would be a mistake for Malaysia to raise locally assembled vehicle prices – German ambassador
BMW Malaysia exports the G30 520i to the Philippines Last week, the automotive industry received confirmation from the finance ministry that there will be
French Pres. Macron: Brexit was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that will never come
"The 2016 Brexit campaign was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that were promised but will never come," French President Emanuel Macron said o
Samsung’s plan for 2020? Release even more high-end phones
Samsung believes foldable and "premium" products will lead the way in 2020 - helping the company to peform better commercially.
The True Number Of Coronavirus Victims Is Far Larger Than You Are Being Told
It is becoming exceedingly clear that the number of confirmed cases is also much lower than it should be
Government savaged over handling of coronavirus amid growing toll of infections and deaths
The federal Health Minister has savaged Queensland's premier for claiming a lack of communication from the federal government could hamper local containment efforts.
Canada: GDP bounced back in November – NFB
According to a report released on Friday, Canada’s real GDP rose 0.1% in November and 1.5% compared to a year earlier. Krishen Rangasamy, analyst at t
Corona virus: BMW extends factory vacation in China
The current plant vacation to celebrate the New Year will be extended by one week until February 9 in all three BMW Group plants in China
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you're facing a small cold or the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Generally, an employer can require a sick employee to leave work — but those employees won't always be required to get paid.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
DTA tweaks IT contracting rules to help government get on with agile
Changes also put supplier performance under the spotlight.
City suppliers to wait longer for pay
EACC asks Treasury to suspend payments for an investigation into fraud claims.
WHO declares global virus emergency
The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.
Take Profit on USDCAD Long – TDS
Following Friday’s release of the Canadian monthly GDP growth figures, Mazen Issa, Senior FX Strategist at TD Securities (TDS), suggests taking profit
Economic Survey links infrastructure with social reforms to boost growth
The Survey suggested interlinking electricity supply with health and education
Boris Johnson to host Downing Street party to celebrate Brexit
Ministers and advisers will toast departure with English wine and British-sourced food
Watch Tom Brady and more NFL stars read horribly mean tweets about themselves on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The latest round of the segment aired on the ABC talk show on Thursday and featured athletes like Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Poland signs $4.6 billion deal for F-35 fighter jets
Poland signed a $4.6 billion deal with the United States on Friday for the purchase of 32 of its advanced F-35 fighter jets to enhance air defense on...
Tauranga hospo investment and redevelopment site up for auction - Colliers
An investment property at the heart of Tauranga’s waterfront hospitality district and a CBD fringe redevelopment opportunity will go under the hammer next month.
Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances
KIEV, Jan 31 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was to meet with Ukraine’s leader today on his first trip to the country that is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, was...
Lilly posts higher-than-expected profit as new drugs lift outlook
Eli Lilly has posted higher-than-expected profit on the back of increasing demand for its newly launched drugs, despite fighting continued price erosion and pressure in the US.
7 European ETFs to Buy as the Continent Begins Its Rebound
European equity markets have long lagged the U.S. But these European ETFs are worth a second look with nice valuations and yields.
Aston Martin director explains why they will become a constructor in 2021
Following the announcement this morning Racing Point will be rebranded, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has explained why the carmaker wants to become a constructor and a works team in Formula 1.
Economic Survey's GDP growth forecast for FY20 wide off projection
It is for the second consecutive time that NSO's GDP estimate is significantly lower than the projection made in the survey prepared by the finance ministry
The Explainer: How worried should we be about the coronavirus in Ireland?
On this week’s podcast, our experts fill you in on everything you need to know.
US airlines halt flights between US, China due to virus
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
These engineers left their jobs to develop a sex education curriculum
'That mate' talks about topics not taught in school from puberty, sexual, mental and emotional health to financial literacy. The start-up has tie-up with over 100 schools and already provides content in form of comics, games etc. They are now moving towards a mobile-based app and a chat-bot.
Pasteurised camembert? French cheesemakers vote ‘Non’
PARIS, Jan 31 — A battle over the future of camembert, one of France’s most emblematic cheeses, came to a head today after producers voted against allowing pasteurised versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks. A narrow majority of dairy executives — 53 per cent — rejected a plan that would...
F&O: Over to Budget; banking stocks only hope as bears rule
India VIX moved up 3.38 per cent to 17.36 level.
Deep Dive: Giving ATMs Next-Gen Upgrades For Security, Cardless Functionality And More
This Deep Dive examines how next-generation ATMs are boosting customers' experiences and helping brick-and-mortar financial institutions (FIs) remain current.
EU warns UK there is no strength in ‘splendid isolation’
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 — The European Union’s three top officials gathered today to promise a new dawn for their bloc and warn Britain that it would lose the benefits of close ties after Brexit. “We want to have the best possible relationship with the United Kingdom, but it will never be as good as...
Motorola celebrates selling 100 million Moto G phones by offering discounts
Motorola is celebrating reaching 100 million sales of the Moto G series, by offering a wide range of discounts and buy one get one free offers.
Switch Online reaches 15 million paid accounts as Nintendo worries about 'those who do not renew their memberships'
In the most recent corporate management policy briefing for the fiscal year ending in March 2020, we get a tiny little update from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa on the state of the Switch Online service. Surprisingly, it's a lit...
Did Walmart Waste $3.3 Billion on Jet.com?
The e-commerce site is a shell of what it was when the retailer purchased it.
Upswing expected in SA’s ICT spending in 2020
Despite SA’s subdued economic outlook, technology has a massive part to play in the country’s growth in the future, with ICT spending to reach R393 billion in 2020, says the IDC.
The 10 most dangerous US states to work in, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Some states have more dangerous jobs than others. We took a look at fatal workplace injury rates across the US.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Forget Legalization: CBD Is Good Enough for CRON Stock
Cronos’ acquisition of Lord Jones is perfect because the American consumer wants CBD, not marijuana.
Supreme Court business rates hearing on ATM charges to be heard on Budget day
It comes on March 11, the day the Chancellor will unveil plans to help the high street.
Companies' Sensex tenure pared by 80% post liberalisation: Economic Survey
Higher dynamism has helped the emergence of new firms which have challenged the old order, survey notes
In Q4 2019 Nokia smartphone shipment crashed to 2.8 mi, declined YoY too
As per the report shared with us by CounterPoint Research, Nokia smartphone shipments crashed to only 2.8 million in Q4 2019 resulting in a 41% decline as compared to Q4 2018 shipments. The smartphone shipments declined by 27% on a Year-over-Year basis.
1% Bitcoin No Longer ‘Crazy’ for Portfolios, Says Morgan Creek CEO
Morgan Creek founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin is one of the most asymmetric assets he has ever seen in his career as a fund manager.
Balanced growth is essential for democracy
Economic development is uneven across State lines and social classes. A consensual approach is needed to move India forward
This amazing ‘Kindergarten Crew’ are still the best of friends in their 70s
A group of old men all in their late 70s have been buddies since childhood and have been getting together at least once a month for the past 30 years. After the members who went away to the military returned in 1988, the group made a commitment to get together, every month, on the second...
Italy's Gualtieri: Government expects GDP to bounce back in Q1 after disappointing Q4
The Italian government expects the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to bounce back in the first quarter of 2020 following the disappointing growth recorde
Someone Talk Me Out of Spending $900 on Some Keyboard Caps
I need your help. When I get anxious, I like to buy things. I’ve been good about it for the last few years. I buy a couch—because I need a couch. Or I buy a new computer case because my old one is too big for the space where I’m putting the computer. Sometimes, I’ll blow money on a much pricier and more useless item. Keycaps. I love to spend more money than I should on the caps that go on a keyboard, and right now there’s a set of keycaps I would very much like to own.
Trudeau predicts orderly Brexit with minimal trade, investment disruption
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
$12M funding boost - regional water storage and use project
12M funding boost - regional water storage and use project
Economic Survey raises more questions than answers for pharma industry
Economic Survey 2019-20: The pharma industry is left in a fix after the Economic Survey 2020 came out today. Here's all you need to know
Finance minister: 18pc discount for PLUS toll charges starts tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The 18 per cent Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) toll highway discount begins tonight, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today. Lim reiterated Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement that the Cabinet has decided to restructure PLUS’ concession...
Cases Involving Rs 1.58 Lakh Crore Resolved By IBC Till December; Resolution Time Slashed By 340 Per Cent
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has resolved cases worth Rs 1.58 lakh crore till December 2019 and the resolution time for each case has reduced from 4.3 years to less that a year, the Economic Survey 2019-20 has noted [PDF].
ITI further extends FPO to Feb 5; issue subscribed 58% so far
Services of public sector banks were impacted as employee unions went on a two-day nationwide strike from Friday to press for wage revision.
‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day
As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness
Amazon set to break record for one-day gain in market cap
Amazon could set a new mark for the biggest single-day gain on record for a US company.
Spread some of the infrastructure spending wider, Feds urges
An increase in central government’s contribution to local authority roading costs should be a priority for some of the $4 billion in unallocated infrastructure spending the Government still has up its sleeve, Federated Farmers says.
Ukraine court puts freeze on Ferrexpo unit's shareholding – media
Ferrexpo's operations remain unaffected and continue as normal.
Woodford Income Focus fund to reopen in February
£268m fund was frozen in October after stockpicker’s business imploded
Play Casino Stocks with a Bearish Put on Las Vegas Sands
My indicators turned bearish last Friday, and I am recommending a bearish put option on Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS).
EA is happy with Jedi: Fallen Order's sales
EA had high hopes for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but its expectations have been surpassed. Respawn's singleplayer narrative-driven Star Wars game has already outperformed its sales targets. In EA's recent third quarter financial ear...
Wipro stocks fall over two per cent after CEO Neemuchwala steps down
MD Abidali Z Neemuchwala will continue to hold the office of the CEO and Managing Director, until a successor is appointed for a smooth transition.
Needed: fewer regulations for start-ups, says CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian
“With a rank of 163 of the 190 nations in enforcing contracts, only a few countries like Afghanistan, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe perform worse than India.”
Richa Chadha On Pay Disparity In Bollywood: “It’s Really The Number Of Bums You Put On The Seats”
Actress Richa Chadha as spoken on pay disparity in the Hindi film industry and said that the day all actors are able to bring in equal business at the box-office, the problem will cease to exist."I
Raising funds for infrastructure will be "challenge": Economic Survey
States that well prepared projects might attract investors
What other tourist darlings can learn from the sudden end of Iceland’s ‘miraculous’ tourism growth
For much of the past decade, Iceland welcomed tourists in record-breaking numbers. But to the relief of locals, growth has slowed. Here’s what other tourist darlings can learn from the sudden end of Iceland’s ‘miraculous’ tourism growth
Trade unions to back Bord na Móna worker protest tomorrow
A protest march which will be held by Bord na Móna workers tomorrow has been backed by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Retailers call for two hours free parking in Perth city centre to bring back shoppers
Retailers have called for two hours of free parking to be introduced in Perth city centre to help bring shoppers from the outskirts and beyond back to the high street.
Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025
Investment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Survey
These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week
The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...
PIC:King & Queen… Robert Mugabe Jnr’s New Model Bae Reveals She’s Still A Virgin & More Details About Their Relationship
Robert Mugabe Jnr's New Girlfriend Reveals She's Still A Virgin. Things seem to be looking up for the late former president Robert Mugabe's son Robert Jnr
‘Sad’ veterans send Brexit Day love letter to EU on White Cliffs of Dover
The emotional video message was projected on to the Kent landmark which provided a welcoming sight for soldiers returning from Dunkirk in 1940.
Indiabulls Real Estate to merge certain Embassy Property projects with self
Embassy is in discussions with financial investors such as The Blackstone Group Inc. and others to raise up to $200 million before the said merger. This equity investment of $200 million will bring significant cash in the merged entity for expanding its business operations.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G pays a visit to GeekBench - Gizchina.com
The upcoming Galaxy A51 5G has been spotted at GeekBench database. It boasts Exynos 980 5G SoC with 6GB of RAM and Android 10.
Post-fire losses darken days for light bulb maker - VnExpress International
Light bulb maker Rang Dong, whose Hanoi warehouse was gutted by a fire, has reported Q4 losses of almost VND36 billion ($1.5 million).
Aston Martin bailed out by Canadian F1 billionaire
Aston Martin has been rescued from collapse by a US$656 million bailout led by a Canadian Formula 1 billionaire.
Amazon sees face mask sales surge amid coronavirus fears
Packs of 50 disposable masks have been selling fast on the website.
Illumination's Mario Movie Is "Moving Along Smoothly", Aiming For 2022 Release
Nintendo is "proactively involved"
Here Are the Most Common Airbnb Scams Worldwide
Nearly 1,000 people flooded our inbox with their stories. We found some patterns.
SLEX to close lanes and exits for Skyway extension
SLEX, Skyway sections and exits will be closed starting Feb 16. Motorists advised to take alternate routes
Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China
Mongolia said Friday it will ban Chinese nationals and foreigners coming from China by plane, train or road to prevent the spread of a deadly virus.
Vote no on Arlington schools bond and levy
For the fourth time in two years, the Arlington School District is proposing a bond ($91 million) to be repaid over 21 years.
Bank of Ghana keeps policy rate unchanged at 16 percent
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adidas Shares the Love With Stan Smith & Continental 80 Valentine's Day Pack
Featuring a Trefoil love heart and gold foil detailing.
Stylish Outfit Ideas for Every Type of Hike
Into the wild … and how to look good doing it.
MARINA on the alert against nCov
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has started implementing strict precautionary measures to prevent the entry of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) into the country.
Lyft Stock Is An Intriguing Trade for Market Bulls Ahead of Earnings
The long-term debate over Lyft won't be resolved by a single quarterly report, but a risk-loving market could bid LYFT stock up next month.
Weekend Surface Pro deals can save you $200 on Pro X and Pro 7 laptops
These brand new Surface Pro X deals are offering $200 off the latest Microsoft tablet, with extra savings on Surface Pro 7 to boot.
Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes
Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.
Poland Signs $4.6-Billion Contract For U.S. Fighter Jets
Poland signed a $4.6 billion deal with the United States on January 31 for the purchase of 32 of its advanced F-35 fighter jets to enhance air defense on NATO's eastern flank at a time of increased Russian military activity.
Singapore bans China travelers to keep out coronavirus
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore said on Friday it was banning entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in some of the most far-reaching moves worldwide to deter the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Optus cops hefty penalty for spamming customers
The communications watchdog has slugged Optus with its second-largest fine ever after the telco spammed consumers when they unsubscribed.
Intermittent Fasting Helped This Guy Lose 120 Pounds and Get Healthy
I felt the only thing I had control of was what I ate, says Baldric Shyer, a 33-year-old screenwriter from Los Angeles, CA. Hes struggled with weight most of his life, coming from an obese families; like a lot of people, hes had ups and downs. At one point he was down to 170 pounds, but he didnt like himself or his relationship, and so hed stay up late gorging: a half-gallon of ice cream, pizza, or fast food. Hed write screenplays and eat.
Coronavirus to hit Galaxy S20 accessories supply chain
Seoul - The deadly Coronavirus outbreak that has already killed 213 people in China could lead to delay in the accessories for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 series that are coming out of the country.
Possible disruption to water supply in Tallanstown on Monday - Talk of the Town
Homeowners and businesses in Tallanstown may suffer disruption to their water supply this Monday. This is due to mains repair works due to be carried out in the Rathbrist area of the village from 10.30am to 6pm on the day. Irish Water has advised that those affected may experience low pressure or a water outage...Read More→
Do government budget cuts mean austerity isn't over yet?
Sajid Javid, chancellor of the exchequer, had promised before the general election that he would end austerity
Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false
On Facebook and Instagram, the company will focus on claims that discourage treatment or make false claims about prevention.
Opposition lingers in Shinhan’s Orange Life merger
Shinhan Financial Group’s plans to merge Orange Life Insurance with its wholly owned life insurance unit seemed to have been working out smoothly. However, trouble persists as minority shareholders continue to demand an increase in their dividend payouts. Small shareholders of Orange began making the demand after teaming up with civic activist group the Korea Stockholders Alliance in November, but Shinhan refu...
New tax rules mean millions will get an extra £104 from April
It will affect around 31 million full-time workers
5 Cases Where The Wuhan Coronavirus Was Used To Discriminate Against Chinese
Some restaurants in Japan and South Korea are rejecting Chinese customers.
Group hails Okowa for hosting NEXIM bank forum
President of Delta Progressives, Mr Ogagaoghene Otikpo, has commended Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the ongoing South-South Enlightenment
Macy’s is launching a new store concept that’s masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story
Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.
You don’t have to hit a six in every ball, wait for market to throw you a loose ball: Madhusudan Kela
As the markets have amply proven in the last four, six months, the loose ball is coming. Meanwhile, pharma could provide great opportunities, says market expert Madhusudan Kela.
Domestic milk intake down 5.7% in December
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 243.8 million litres for December 2019, according to the CSO.
Core industries output rise 1.3% in December after four months of decline
The growth came on the back of rise in output in coal, fertiliser and refinery products sectors. However, production of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity contracted during December
Paris-based AssoConnect raises €7 million to transform the non-profit sector
The French startup AssoConnect, whose technology is transforming how the non-profit sector is managed, has completed a second round of funding of €7 million, led by XAnge, ISAI and several business angels.
First Canadian coronavirus patient discharged from Toronto hospital
A man who was diagnosed as Canada’s first coronavirus patient was discharged from a Toronto hospital Friday morning, officials said.
MTN Group to sell 14% of its Nigerian business
MTN Group says it is looking to reduce its majority shareholding in its Nigerian subsidiary by 14%, hoping to raise $4 billion from the sale.
Shrinking French and Italian economies hamper euro zone growth
Spectre of recession likely to mean more monetary easing by ECB
Research: How to Build Trust with Business Partners from Other Cultures
Understanding cultural differences helps us navigate them respectfully.
Manchester United won’t do any more business – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rules out Joshua King move
Joshua King had been linked with a return to Old Trafford, but Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it is unlikely.
How analytics can help expand market share and generate revenue
Fintech players have captured the marketplace with efficient customer experience and proven that mass-market growth is achievable, without branches and with mobile-based applications. What sets new financial entrants apart is that they are adaptable and can provide customers with financial advice in a way that suits them.
Roscrea ‘early years’ workers to join protest
Early Years Professionals at Little Learners community childcare service and First Steps Roscrea are supporting protest on February 5 organised by SIPTU
Correction directions issued over claims of Singaporeans contracting Wuhan coronavirus, shortage of masks
SINGAPORE: Several correction directions have been issued over false claims to do with the Wuhan coronavirus situation in Singapore, the ...
Coronavirus patient moved to Thrissur medical college, more quarantined in Kerala
Thrissur medical college has been equipped with isolation ward with all facilities where 24 patients can be treated at a time
Multiple cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty has announced that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in England
Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on Friday that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden.
Pimentel: Temporary travel ban on trips from China ‘reasonable’ amid nCoV threat
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Collapse of Kabul Bank Analyzed in New Book
A book detailing the key factors in the collapse of Kabul Bank was released in Afghanistan on Thursday, and the event triggered fresh criticism against the Afghan government for failing to
Contraction in domestic revenue growth softened IT-BPM sector growth in FY19: Survey
Of the total $135.5 billion of exports of the IT-BPM sector in 2018-19, IT services accounted for 55%, and BPM and software products & engineering services for the remaining 45 per cent (with each accounting for almost half of the share). The survey termed the Indian IT-BPM industry as the flag-bearer of India's exports over the past two decades.
Banking services affected as employees strike
The nationwide strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for a 20% wage hike and a charter of other demands
Dead man lies on an empty street at China's virus ground zero
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.
Brexit: EU warns it will fight hard for its interests in trade talks
The EU has warned it will fight hard for its interests in trade talks on the day the UK leaves the bloc, with the Commission President insisting the new relationship will never be as close as it was.
Study Reports First Case of Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Person
A woman from China infected a person in Germany before she began displaying symptoms
Barli Asmara enters ready-to-wear market with latest collection
Barli Asmara may be known to you for his delicate and ultra-feminine bridal offerings, but the designer has now set foot into the world of affordable ready-to-wear clothes with his latest collection.
Eurozone economy records worst year since 2013
The growth recorded was lower than the 0.2% anticipated in the markets and was largely due to the fact that two of the eurozone's biggest economies, France and Italy, both contracted.
Denmark’s Smart Payment Card Issuer Pleo Introduces New Credit Card by Partnering with Mastercard, JPMorgan
Denmark-headquartered Pleo, a smart payment card issuer, has confirmed that it’s introducing a new credit card by teaming up with Mastercard and J.P. Morgan,
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
Hanjin heiress partners with KCGI, Bando for group's management control
The heiress of South Korean airline-focused conglomerate Hanjin Group, widely known for the "nut rage" incident in 2014, has joined hands with a local fund and a builder for the group's management control ahead of a shareholders meeting in March. In a joint statement with local activist fund Korea Corporate Governance Improvement (KCGI) and midsized builder Bando Engineering & Construction, Cho Hyun-ah,...
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert
Google on Friday (Jan 31) made looking for reliable information about the Wuhan coronavirus a little bit easier by activating an SOS alert that shows you resources and the latest updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Universities seek new markets after triple-blow
The UK's highly competitive visas for foreign students, along with the bushfires and coronavirus, threaten Australia's $38 billion higher education market.
Coronavirus: NZ businesses exporting to China take a hit
New Zealand exporters are nervously waiting to see how big an impact the deadly coronavirus will have on their businesses. The disease is spreading across the globe and has killed at least 171 people and infected thousands. Restrictions in China on travel and public gatherings to try to contain the outbreak are putting the squeeze on New Zealand firms doing business in the country. New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council chief executive Mark Edwards said the live lobster export business had ceased after a huge drop in demand. He said the timing - during Chinese New Year, a peak period for demand and goods prices - was unfortunate.
China's factory activity falls in January as Wuhan coronavirus fears grow
BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data showed on Friday (Jan 31), as the country grapples with a new virus that ...
General Motors to revive Hummer as an electric off-road titan
Hummer had been killed off in 2010, though the nameplate will be brought under the GMC brand for an electric revival
Eco Survey flags disproportionate dwarfism of banks, calls to be efficient
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that despite nationalisation a significant portion of the poor remained unbanked till 2014
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) CEO Chad Abraham on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Chad Abraham - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Deb Schoneman - President T
Are Harry and Meghan planning a move to Hollywood?
Could Harry and Meghan potentially move to Los Angeles?
This Billionaire Bitcoin Investor Gives 3 Catalysts That Could Send Price Flying
Bitcoin has undoubtedly been on a tear over the past 45 or so days. Since hitting $6,400 in December, BTC has surged by almost 50%, hitting a local high
Billie Eilish dragged a YouTuber who dressed up like her in public, saying: 'You make me look bad', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The YouTuber Jordan Matter, who created a video showing someone posing as Eilish, said she "had absolutely no intention of disrespecting Billie.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Russian journalist predicts "fierce Stalinism" or transformations after Putin's regime
According to the journalist, there will be shifts in the country even if the new leader of Russia belongs to Putin's entourage.
General Electric Slams It Out Of The Park
Contrary to fears from many market participants, General Electric appears to be turning a corner.The company's latest release reveals strong performance when it comes to cash flow and good results mov
Eurozone economy records worst year since 2013
The eurozone economy, which is made up of the 19 countries that use the euro currency, ended 2019 with a whimper and recorded its worst year of growth since it was mired in a debt crisis in 2013.
Katie Price cuddles Junior and Princess while visiting terminally-ill mum Amy
They jetted off to Spain earlier this week.
Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Inside the Market’s roundup of some of today’s key analyst actions
Irish in Wuhan: ‘In 24 hours, everything changed’
Wuhan and its people have shown tremendous spirit in response to coronavirus crisis
Shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week
World share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes that China could contain the coronavirus, even as ...
Boeing Credit Rating Slashed Amid Plane Maker’s Ongoing 737 MAX Fiasco
Moody's warns Boeing also remains
Two-day PSU bank strike over wage revision impacts services across country
However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were operational.
No end in sight to Kangai estate wrangle
Hearing in the disputed estate of late national hero Kumbirai Kangai did not commence yesterday after one of the lawyers failed to turn up.
ET View: Economic Survey revives an old tale about Microsoft
Microsoft has come a long way since then and even became the worlds most valued company. The Survey does not hold out a happy story.
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
General Motors to revive Hummer as an electric off-road titan
Hummer had been killed off in 2010, though the nameplate will be brought under the GMC brand for an electric revival
Enphase: Promising Growth Vision
Enphase is widening its addressable market by integrating technologies like storage and energy monitoring.Enphase's IQ 8 microinverter will be a building block for the company's larger energy product
Surge pricing for taxis to be proposed in NY City Council
Changes could be on the way for taxi drivers and passengers in New York City if a proposal being introduced in New York City Council Friday becomes law.
4 Things Investors Must Consider Before Buying Aurora Cannabis
Aurora stock is currently one of the worst-performing Canadian cannabis companies. Here are a few things to know before investing.
ITC Q3 net profit grows 29% to Rs 4,048 crore
Net sales increased 5.71 per cent during the December quarter this fiscal to Rs 13,220.30 crore, as opposed to Rs 12,506.05 crore in the corresponding period a year ago
Nonprofit Receives Grant to Help Prevent Local Oil Production
Santa Barbara County faces a tripling of onshore oil production. Three oil companies are proposing to drill and operate over 700 new wells in Cat Canyon Oil Field, posing dangerous threats to clean air, clean water, public safety, and our climate. What’s more, these oil companies are not proposing conventional oil drilling, which is risky enough, but rather they are seeking permits for extreme, enhanced oil extraction processes known as cyclic steam injection and steam flooding, which are far riskier and more energy intensive than traditional drilling. The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) has just received $10,000 in grant funding from the Fund for Santa Barbara to help confront this major threat.
Coronavirus: 14 students who returned from Wuhan to Maharashtra tests negative
Fourteen students who were studying at the epicenter of novel coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan in China, have returned to Akola district in Maharashtra in the last two weeks and the health officials said on Friday none of them had symptoms of coronavirus.
Australian Open day 12: Thiem into final while Britons taste doubles success
The story of the 12th day of action from Melbourne Park.
IBM-Backed Hyperledger Fabric Releases Version 2.0
Hyperledger Fabric had a major release with version 2.0, which significantly improves performance while adding some decentralization aspects for data sharing.
American optimism toward economy surges to 9-month high as job market hums
American households were more optimistic about the economy this month. The University of Michigan said its index of consumer sentiment jumped to...
East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus
NAIROBI/KIGALI - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.
Top ASX stock picks for February 2020
We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in February 2020. Here is what they came up with…
IBM Chief To Exit Role After Sluggish Growth
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is stepping down after eight years in which the tech giant struggled to keep up with its competition. Arvind Krishna will be the new CEO.
SK Hynix to make deep capex cut; virus spread may threaten chip output
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said it would sharply reduce annual investment after posting a steep fall in quarterly profit.
UK will be more welcoming to Indonesians after Brexit, ambassador says
“To Indonesians who are interested in traveling or studying in the UK, [the country] will be an even more open, welcoming and positive place for Indonesians than it has been in the past,” he said on Friday.
Coin hoard is a world record breaker – and that’s official
A HOARD of almost 70,000 Iron Age coins found in Jersey has been officially recognised as a world record – although its value and whether it will stay in Jersey still remain unclear.
Beyond Brexit: What will change after the UK leaves the European Union?
ITV News' experts and special correspondents have been thinking about how the landscape could change in their respective fields post-Brexit. From the difficulties of securing a "deep and meaningful" trade deal to potential staffing shortages in the NHS, life outside the Brussels club will present many challenges.
Economic Survey: New firm creation higher in services sector than mfg, agri
The survey also said that there is a need to invest in ramping up India's statistical infrastructure. It also said that India has made impressive improvements in several social development indicators
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joy-Con And Switch Dock To Be Sold Separately In Japan
Fingers crossed for a western release
When is the monthly Canadian GDP report and how could it affect USD/CAD?
Friday's economic docket highlights the release of monthly Canadian GDP growth figures for November, scheduled to be published at 13:30 GMT by Statist
Israel conducts second missile test in 2 months
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Israeli defense officials conducted a missile test Friday in the skies over the central part of the country, the second in two months.
Chief Medical Officer Confirms Wuhan Coronavirus Has Spread to UK
England's chief medical officer has confirmed the Wuhan coronavirus has spread to Britain, with two people from the same family infected.
Turning Into Virgin: Famous ‘Porn Oscars’ Venue in Las Vegas Closes Down With a Bang
The hotel is expected to open its doors again later this year as Virgin Hotels after an extensive renovation period.
Economic Survey 2020 explains why the rich are good for economy
Economic Survey 2020: Survey says wealth created by entrepreneurs correlate strongly with wealth created by employees, and that greater wealth creation in a market economy enhances welfare for all
Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story
Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.
Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 9 receive February 2020 security patch
Samsung has become quite proactive these days in rolling out new security patches for its devices even before Google puts up the release notes. We have seen the company do this consistently over the p
Why imported onions are rotting? Economic Survey 2020 has an answer
Economic Survey 2020 latest: Imported onions are rotting as there are no takers. Here's what the Economic Survey 2019-20 has to say about the onion crisis
ViacomCBS Names George Cheeks to Replace Joe Ianniello as Head of CBS
Cheeks, who most recently worked at NBCUniversal but previously was at Viacom, starts in late March.
Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban
The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Is Becoming a Big Topic in Asia
An official at Japan's central bank has signaled a willingness to embrace a digital yen & Cambodia is pushing ahead with it's own blockchain-powered currency
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
As new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are reported across the globe, online bootleggers are cashing in on another opportunity to sell a dangerous bleach cocktail that they claim can cure malaria, cancer, the flu, and even autism. Now proponents are claiming the chlorine dioxide treatment can also cure or protect against the coronavirus.
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is due to open February 3, and the Leishenshan Hospital is due to open February 5.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China
The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Blow to Kenyan farmers as agency bans avocado export
Traders accused of shipping immature crop due to high demand.
Top headlines: Eco Survey 2019-20, Wipro's Abidali Neemuchwala steps down
Economic Survey for 2019-20 was tabled in Parliament on Friday and projected the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow between 6 - 6.5 per cent in financial 2020-21 (FY21)
Solskjaer does not expect any deadline day arrivals amid King rumours
Eddie Howe did not rule out an exit for King.
Aston Martin Sells Part of Itself and Pivots to F1
Aston Martin is no longer cash-strapped and in peril, as car enthusiast billionaire Lawrence Stroll has smashed into the office and handed over £182m in return for him and his car-loving businessmates taking a 16.7 per cent ownership stake in the company. It's Dragon's Den for real.
Google-Backed 1Life Healthcare Surges 58% in Trading Debut
1Life Healthcare Inc., a provider of tech-driven primary care clinics under the One Medical brand, closed its first day of trading up 58% after raising $245 million in an initial public offering.
Nigeria under serious security threat now than ever – Archbishop
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has raised alarm over
Sales of over 1.7k listed manufacturing firms contracted by 7.7 per cent in Q2: Survey
The Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said demand conditions for the manufacturing sector weakened in September quarter of 2019-20 with a contraction in nominal sales, citing RBI studies on corporate performance.
Uber Officially Bans Drivers From Carrying Firearms, But Company's Business Model Prevents Enforcement
Iwastheone shares a report from The Atlantic, written by Sidney Fussell: Uber has banned guns in cars, for both drivers and passengers, since 2015. But over email and Facebook Messenger, four current and four former drivers told me they carry firearms on the job. In explaining why, they each cited ...
Stubble burning, construction waste still a major concern: Economic Survey
About 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels and deterioration of air quality
The Compass camera
Compact, clever and too complicated the Compass was a challenge, as John Wade discovers
Coronavirus Emergency: Indian Army Sets Up Quarantine Facility In Haryana For Indians Returning From China
A quarantine facility has been created by Indian Army near Manesar, Haryana which will house approximately 300 Indians who will be arriving from Wuhan amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, reports News18.
Atari to open eight video game-themed hotels
The company that pioneered video games in the 1980s is opening eight video game-themed hotels.At...
CAA 'historic', it has fulfilled Gandhi ji's wish: President Ram Nath Kovind
'The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi,' he said.
Airbus Agrees to Pay $10Mln Fine for Violating US Arms Export Control Act - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has agreed to pay a $10 million fine for allegedly violating the US Arms Export Control Act by providing false information about its compliance with existing rules on arms sales overseas, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.
Eco Survey flags 'disproportionate dwarfism' of Indian banks, calls upon PSBs to become efficient
Flagging 'disproportionate dwarfism' of banks, Economic Survey called upon PSBs to become efficient.
Govt will foot hospital bills for locals who have contracted the coronavirus
Govt will foot hospital bills for locals who have contracted the coronavirus
Budget 2020: Allow tax exemption on health insurance premium
Animesh Das Head of Product Strategy - ACKO General Insurance It would be a welcome move, if the government will remove the current limits and allow tax exemption on actual/full health insurance premium paid by the taxpayer.
Canadian Nov. GDP will be in focus on Friday – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities (TDS) offered a brief preview on Thursday's release of Canadian monthly GDP print for November and also the near-term outloo
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 24-31
This week featured a shake-up in markets that took center stage. Aside from markets, news about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule gained traction after a new definition was released. John Deere, the EPA, and Brazil’s soybean harvest all also popped up in this week’s news. To catch up on last week's hot topics, follow the Successful Farming staff's work in the previous recap.
Fewer than 1 in 5 Employees Is Highly Engaged. Here's Why This is a Problem--and How to Fix It
In today's competitive hiring market, it's easier to keep your current employees engaged that to start the hiring process from scratch.
Economic Survey 2020 draws heavy references from Kautilya's Arthashashtra
Economic Survey 2020: The document also defends Kautilya and says that he is often misrepresented because of impartial reading of Arthshashtra
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
Bank of Ghana’s corporate guidelines pushes some board chairs and CEOs out of office
The Bank of Ghana has revealed that several board chairs and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of banks in Ghana have left their positions.
Nokia 8 receiving the January Security update 2020 now
Nokia 8 has started to receive the January Security update 2020 now. Check below for the update size, list of markets and the update changelog.
DOH considers extending travel ban to cover other Chinese provinces
After its recommendation to implement a travel restriction on travelers coming from Hubei province, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is looking at expanding the recommendation to other provinces of China.
Vedanta profit rises 49% to ₹2,348 crore
Revenue, however, drops 10% to to ₹21,126 crore
Here’s how to commence your Manaslu trek experience
Trekking, as an adventurous activity, need not require a formal introduction. Millions of tourists from across the globe flock to Manaslu every year in the hunt of adrenaline boost that here bestow. However, if it’s your first time planning to explore a prominent trek like Manaslu, things can get overwhelming. Do you want to experience the jaw-dropping view of some of the highest peaks in the world? Welcome to Kathmandu. Manaslu Circuit Trek is the answer; the view alone will make
Horrific footage of a yelping dog being barbecued alive at a Chinese market is shared by activists calling for an end to the barbaric trade in dog meat
A video shared by campaign group No To Dog Meat shows a dog in searing pain as it tries to open its battered jaw to yelp while being cooked on a barbecue at a meat market in Yulin, China.
Gemma Collins goes wedding dress shopping and buys dreamy gown
She looks a vision in white.
Mahumapelo, Zwane in court gallery to support Bongani Bongo in corruption case
ANC MP Bongani Bongo's corruption case at Cape Town Magistrate's Court will be transferred to the Western Cape High Court.
10,000 Chinese tourists cancel trips to Bali over coronavirus fears: Travel group
The chairwoman of Indonesia Travel Agent Association, Elly Hutabarat, said on Thursday that there were cancellations both ways, from China to Indonesia and Indonesia to China.
Red-Hot Uber Stock Might Just Prove Its Bull Case in 2020
At the start of 2020 Uber stock is looking pretty hot. Investors should keep a close eye on the name as the year unfolds.
CFTC Chairman Heath P. Tarbert Wants US to Take the Lead in Adopting Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
Dr. Heath P. Tarbert, chairman and chief executive at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently stated that he would like to see the United S
How to remove a big obstacle to buying a house: debt
It’s not impossible to buy a house if you’re in debt, it’s just more challenging. Here are some steps to take.
Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start
Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc
Indiabulls to exit realty biz, merge with entity led by Embassy, Blackstone
In the past two years, IBREL has sold commercial assets to Blackstone for around Rs 12,250 crore
‘Fill vacancies in revenue, health,education wings on priority basis’
Recruitment should be need-based, says Jagan
Eastern EU states threaten lawsuit over looming trucking reform
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Poland, Bulgaria and other eastern European Union states are mulling a legal challenge to new road transport rules that would force their trucks to return home every eight weeks, a change they say would harm their trucking companies, diplomats said.
China virus may cause delays of anti-pollution equipment retrofits on ships
TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shipping companies may face delivery delays of vessels fitted with exhaust gas filtering equipment that complies with anti-pollution rules that kicked in this year due to the impact from the virus outbreak in China, shipping sources said on Friday.
HUL volume growth surprises, profit before tax up 14% in December quarter
The company's volume growth is also ahead of the overall FMCG sector's
Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus
Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief medical officer said on Friday.
Germany wants to conclude Brexit talks by year's end: minister
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany wants to do all it can to conclude outstanding negotiations with Britain on its future ties with the European Union by the end of this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Friday.
Indian-origin Arvind Krishna Replaces Virginia Rometty As New IBM CEO
Indian-origin Arvind Krishna has been elected as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBM, the American IT giant, succeeding Virginia Rometty on Jan 30.
BREXIT DAY: Scotch pies and general indifference – how Britain’s entry into Europe was reported in 1973
On January 1 1973, following years of negotiations, Prime Minister Edward "Ted" Heath realised his dream of taking the UK into the European Communities.
Eco Survey sees growth at 6.5% in FY21, calls for easing of deficit target
For the current fiscal, it projected a GDP growth of 5 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, and worsening job prospects
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Business Development Ministry is uselessly needless – Mahama
Former President of Ghana, John Dramni Mahama says it’s needless to have set up the Business Development Ministry. Akufo-Addo in his tenure has set up the Business Development Ministry to promote the private sector in Ghana. But speaking to a section of the media in a Facebook Livestream event, the former President noted that it was needless setting up that Ministry. “I don’t think that you need a Business Development Ministry to promote Private Sector Growth. We had the Ministry of Trade that was handling aspects of it, Finance was handling aspects of it and all that and I think that that is sufficient.” The flagbearer of the NDC indicated that he hasn’t seen anything that the Business Development Ministry since it was set up has done to boost the private sector.
Samsung to send donations to China
Samsung on Friday announced a donation of 10,000 articles of anti-contamination clothing, as well as 30 million yuan ($4.3 million) to support China’s response to the novel coronavirus, the company announced Friday. The donations will be sent to the Red Cross Society of China, via Samsung’s Chinese headquarters, it added. By Shim Woo-hyun (ws@heraldcorp.com)
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
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Govt must support pro-business policies to be a $5-trn economy: Eco Survey
The survey said the exponential rise in India's GDP and GDP per capita post liberalisation coincides with wealth generation in the stock market
Sterling extends gains after BoE keeps rates on hold
LONDON, Jan 31 — The British pound extended its rally today for a second consecutive day following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates steady on signs of a post-election pick-up in growth. But analysts said the rally may be short lived. The United Kingdom exits the European...