Eggoz gets ₹2.5-cr seed funding

Egg producer and agri-tech venture Eggoz has raised ₹2.5 crore in seed funding from Tracxn Labs, Angellist, Tri-Deep Capital, founders of Letstransport and angel investors. Existing investors Narendra

How Germany contained the coronavirus

In addition to a properly funded health system, technological edge and decisive leadership, public trust played a key role.

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

Recovery plans unveiled This WEEK

Tough negotiations start this week on both the EU's recovery fund and its revised long-term budget, which are likely to determine the entire future of the bloc.

Tunnel could lift economy

Replacement of the Massey Tunnel won’t be affected by the pandemic, according to Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon, who says the timeline for the project remains the same.

Polk CARES funding on its way to help small businesses

Help is on the way for small businesses in Polk County, as the first checks for the Polk CARES 2020 funding were mailed out Friday.

100 High Yielders Down Big: These 4 Are Worth Considering

While the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 nears all-time highs, select big dividend stocks remain attractively priced. This report shares data on over 100 high yield stoc

How Redis scratched an itch — and changed databases forever

For decades we were hamstrung by the belief the database was a ‘solved’ problem, until open source developers opened our eyes

What Investors Can Learn From Sears And J. C. Penney

History often does repeat itself. Being innovative matters now more than ever as America reopens. The J. C. Penney and Sears experiences can inform investors lo

In China's auto market, worries grow that cashback deals and gifts presage damaging price war

Cashback offers, up to 10 free oil changes, generous prepaid gasoline cards - these are just some of the giveaways China's auto dealerships are ...

Ports 1961, Safilo Sign Eyewear Pact for China

The 10-year licensing agreement will be limited to the Chinese market.

Roberto Cavalli Company Responds to Unions

The company's strategic plan is to continue to pursue "a mainly commercial vocation" claimed to fit with a move to Milan.

Google Pixel 5 Chose Snapdargon 768G Instead Of Snapdragon 865

To control the price of the Google Pixel 5, Google has decided to gave up the Snapdragon 865 and choose the Snapdraogn 768G instead.

‘Impact investing is going to be the mainstream’

Aavishkaar’s Vineet Rai believes that Covid-19 has forced the world’s richest people into thinking more about resilience than returns

“Pest” Wallabies Could Be Earning Money For NZ

Wallabies given a dishonourable mention in government’s recent budget as a pest needing money to combat them, could be earning valuable local and export dollars money by way of meat and hides says a hunters’ environmental advocacy the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust.

Compression

Risk assets are compressing to Treasuries. Part of this has been the Fear Factor as coronavirus pushed Treasury prices higher as a run towards the safest of hav

Business stands behind government efforts to ease restrictions 

Organised business says economic recovery will require innovation and swift action.

Nigeria’s economy expands 1.87% y/y in Q1

Expected recession could be worst in 40 years -World Bank.

Kotak Mahindra Bank gets shareholder nod to issue 6.5 crore equity shares

Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to raise as much as Rs 7,500 crore by way of issue of 6.5 crore equity shares of Rs 5 each through a private placement, follow-on public offering (FPO), qualified institutions placement (QIP) or a combination thereof

Twins With Different Skin Colors Astonished Their Mom When They Were Born

These 2 kids may not look alike, but they share a unique bond. Even though many may not believe it at first, the boy and girl are actually twins, and despite their differences, their connection seems to be truly delightful.

Cathay General Bancorp: Upcoming CECL Adoption To Hurt Earnings

CATY has deferred the adoption of CECL, the new accounting standard for loan losses, to later this year. The adoption will boost provision expense in the remain

WATCH: Acting Binga District Development Coordinator manhandles journalist

A drunken acting Binga District Development Coordinator Farai Marinyane harassing journalists on Saturday in Binga. He missed an event and sent a representative...

Multinational Force in Sinai Represents ‘An Insurance Policy,’ Says Former Israeli Defense Official

Egyptian-Israeli relations are at their best level since the peace treaty was signed, mostly based on common security interests. But something can always go wrong.

Kiwi start-up gets funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Kiwi start-up gets Government funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Protect bankers’ interest for free flow of credit to small firms: Seshagiri Rao

Banks and their employees are reluctant to extend loans to India Inc unless and until they are given adequate protection from penal action if the loan turns bad at a later stage.Most of the sections o

‘Newcastle Five’ Rangers flop Kevin Mbabu remains baffled over never making Gers appearance

FORMER Rangers loan flop Kevin Mbabu admits he remains baffled why he never got to make a single appearance during his bizarre spell at Ibrox. The Switzerland international cost Wolfsburg £8million…

Skoda Vision IN (Kliq/Kosmiq) Launch Likely Delayed To Next Year

Skoda Vision IN based production mid-size SUV could be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine

S&P 500: The market ended on a positive note in 17 of the past 23 presidential election years – Charles Schwab

Interest in the next presidential election and its potential impact on the market increases exponentially as we approach Election Day. While the outco

60 days, 56-fold growth: India now second largest PPE manufacturer

According to Invest India, the government company, India has become the second largest maker of PPE kits, considered key to fight Covid-19. It has said India achieved this feat in two months.

Trade deal with Europe seems a long way off

The government has confirmed that in the absence of a trade deal with the EU27, the UK is ready to operate on the basis of global World Trade Organisation tariffs.

Werner signs with Klopp’s marketing agency in bid to earn Liverpool switch

The guys at LFC Transfer Room have conducted an excellent interview with Christian Falk, friend of EOTK and the head of sport for Bild in Germany. They discuss a number of topics, but our favourite…

FEC shrugs off market worries over Bourke Street tower

Of eight construction projects in Melbourne given the green light on Monday, four involved crucial amendments to existing permits.

Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe’s currency

Zimbabwe’s currency Before the lockdown on March 30,was trading around ZW$35 to the United States dollar (USD). Within a week, it had raced to ZWS$45

EUR/USD trims losses, looks to regain 1.0900 post-IFO

Following a drop to daily lows in the 1.0870 region, EUR/USD met some fresh buying interest and is now attempting to reclaim the 1.09 neighbourhood. E

British Airways 'to axe thousands of cabin crew workers and rehire them on half the pay'

The airline, which has been slammed by unions over the past 24 hours, is reportedly in talks for a new restructing just weeks after confirming plans to sack 1,130 pilots

What every Canadian investor needs to know today

A look at the morning’s market action

Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?

The idea that Ottawa might take on a specific, permanent responsibility for funding long-term care would mean permanent increases in spending

Instant Karma: Ill-Treated Buffalo Takes Perfect Revenge on Joyriding Youngsters - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a national lockdown since 25 March and all public and private vehicles, except for emergency services, are off the roads....

What lockdown? BJP's Manoj Tiwari flouts lockdown norms to play cricket; Watch video

Raymond lays off 100s of employees since February: Report

Bitcoin Miners in Sichuan Province Ordered to Shut Down in ‘Orderly Manner’

The Chinese province is said to be home to roughly 10 percent of Bitcoin's global hash power.

BestChange.com Offers Best Industry Rates on Cryptocurrency Trading

Obtaining the best rate for cryptocurrencies can prove to be a big challenge for crypto traders. Especially, in an industry typically dominated by centralized exchanges, awareness surrounding alternative avenues for trading cryptocurrencies and e-currencies is minimal. Thankfully, BestChange.com solves this problem by offering individuals a solution to swap cryptocurrencies or purchase them with fiat money and other payment mechanisms.

Ukraine new crop wheat prices rise amid fears of smaller harvest

KIEV, May 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian export prices for 2020 wheat harvest have climbed, buoyed by fears over the crop's condition in the Black Sea region and Europe, the APK-Inform consultancy said on Monday.The new crop 12.5% protein wheat bid price rose by as much as $6 per tonne in the past week to $197-201 per tonne FOB Black Sea with delivery in July-August, the consultancy said in a report.Feed wheat prices rose by $5-6 to $185-188 per tonne, it added.

MPs Demand New Laws to Stop State-Owned Companies Investing in UK Infrastructure

A group of Conservative MPs are asking the prime minister to bring forward legislation to limit the involvement of state-owned companies in our national infrastructure, in yet another thinly-veiled attempt to get Huawei out of our future mobile phone networks.

'50 or 60 clubs' - Birmingham City's Championship rivals warn of financial disaster

Birmingham City news | Phil Hodgkinson has warned the game will be destroyed unless it starts to plan for the financial impact of Covid-19

5 charts show how the coronavirus crisis has dwarfed the Great Recession in just 2 months

"It just goes to show you how quickly the current crisis has evolved and how deep it is," said Daniel Zhao, an economist at Glassdoor.

'What would I do with seven days off each week?' Britain's most recognisable police officer is staying on the beat

His face has been used on thousands of cardboard cutouts throughout the country

Pakistan using its ties in Turkey, Qatar to arrange funding for Zakir Naik

India’s relationship with Turkey has been declining over a few years

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden reveals her rescue dog has saved her family during lockdown

AMANDA Holden has revealed her rescue dog has saved her worried family during lockdown. The Britain’s Got Talent judge says she is extremely grateful to pet Rudi over the past 10 weeks. It co…

TECH BREAK: A digital innovation to streamline food aid delivery

The app is designed by Empiris Creative Communication and Fashionnaire Corporation Ltd.

‘It’s given me a new lease of life’: How people are turning to allotments during lockdown

Allotments plots have been snapped up amid the coronavirus pandemic as people seek solace during the lockdown.

Torture, 15-year "sentence" for insulting tweets about Russian-controlled forces in Donbas

Meanwhile, not only have the Russian-controlled forces refused to release her as part of swap efforts, they have not even confirmed the fact they are holding her.

Furious Ruth Langsford reveals she confronted a ‘hairy-armed’ man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket

RUTH Langsford has revealed she confronted a “hairy-armed” man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket. The 60-year-old was left furious when the stranger leaned over her t…

Japan must start drafting an Indo-Pacific charter

After watching dozens of webinars, including one co-hosted by the Canon Institute for Global Studies and the Stimson Center, it seems clear that no one kno

Government advisor warns 'people will die' after PM 'trashes' lockdown to save Cummings

Professor Stephen Reicher, a member of the SAGE group SPI-B, told the Mirror mixed messaging will mean fewer follow the rules adding: "If adherence falls, the infection will rise and people will die"

Blow to Bitcoin as Latest BofA Survey Finds Loopholes in “Bear Market Rally”

Bitcoin's breakneck bounce off its March 13 lows transformed into a full-fledged rally, eking up to 161.25 percent gains in just two months. But the cryptocurre

COVID-19 visa extension: For how long is your UAE visa valid?

Confused about whether your visa is valid till December? Here is how you can check

Interest from Leicester City and Watford makes South American starlet more expensive

Even though it’s been a few years since FIFA banned third party ownership, South American clubs still find a way of keeping percentage of players who they’ve already sold. This is the case of Gonzalo Plata, who’s been showing some good potential for Sporting and was recently linked to the likes of Leicester City and

EPL transfer target Timo Werner edges closer to Chelsea move

Timo Werner urged to move to EPL club Chelsea by Owen Hargreaves

Scientists set new record for data transmission over 75 km of optical fibre

Telecommunication networks use many different frequencies, or colours, to transfer as much information as possible, the researchers said

MCX will now allow crude oil trading in negative, exchange releases API to record prices below zero

A month after settling the crude oil contracts in the negative, India’s largest commodity derivative segment, MCX, has released a new application programming interface which will facilitate a negative price on its software.

India faces worst locust swarm attack in decades: What does it mean for agri economy?

So far, locusts have been controlled in more than 14,000 hectares of land in Rajasthan and Punjab, says Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The end of the New World Order

Coronavirus is provoking anti-globalist paranoia, but real globalism is disintegrating

Bishops round on Boris: Church leaders say CofE may now refuse to work with government on Covid response after PM's 'risible' defence of Dominic Cummings that 'broke trust of nation'

Bishops have reacted with fury on social media, saying Mr Johnson's defence of Cummings is an 'insult' and that he has 'no respect for the people.'

Atwoli: I am Not in Bad Terms With Ruto

Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has appeared to have a change of heart in the ongoing...

Doosan Group struggling to sell assets to tide over credit squeeze

Heavy machinery and power equipment-focused Doosan Group is seeking to ease its severe credit squeeze stemming from its flagship Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. by coming up with a self-rescue plan that centers on sales of assets.  The country's 15th-largest conglomerate said late last month that it will push ahead with a plan to sell its shares and non-core assets in a bid to secure more than 3 ...

Bruno Fernandes undergoing extra training sessions away from Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is taking part in private training sessions in a bid to reach peak fitness in time for the Premier League restart.

HDFC a better play than its peers: Sharekhan

'Q4 stable for the NBFC on asset quality front'

Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

This Deep Dive explores the methods bad actors are leveraging to scam bank customers and the methods FIs are using to stem the tide of fraud.

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate-crime, thousands of pounds worth damage caused

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill regretted the incident: “Very sad to see an attack on any place of worship. Thoughts are with the Derby sangat who have been providing 500 meals a day from Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara”.

British hi-fi brand Leak returns with its first product in 40 years

Please welcome the Stereo 30 to the integrated amplifier market

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 is gorgeous - and you can drive it!

It's available, virtually, in Gran Turismo Sport developed exclusively for PlayStation 4

IBM, HP announce major job cuts

Although exact number of layoffs was not confirmed, reports suggest it could be in the thousands.

Almonty Shares Begin Trading on Xetra in Germany

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX:AII) (“Almonty”) announces the start of trading of Almonty shares on Xetra, the electronic trading system of Deutsche Börse AG in Germany (WKN: A1JSSD, ISIN: CA0203981034, Ticker-Symbol: 1MR).

Makerere University training staff on e-learning

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has started teaching academic staff on how they can develop online learning materials that can be shared with students. This is for purposes of sustaining learning during the lockdown period since education institutions might stay closed. Recently, Makerere top management met during a virtual meeting and resolved to …

Deep Space Nine: The Trek spinoff that saved the day by staying put

You can’t get further from a global pandemic than a wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant.

The coronavirus pandemic highlights the need for a surveillance debate beyond 'privacy'

The coronavirus pandemic has stirred up a surveillance storm. Researchers rush to develop new forms of public health monitoring and tracking, but releasing personal data to private companies and governments ...

Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

(CNN) — At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia,...

Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Digital chief Bill Ruh appointed chair.

Manchester United offers to waive off loan sums owed by 3 EFL clubs to prevent financial strain on them

Manchester United offers to waive off loan sums owed by 3 EFL clubs to prevent financial strain on them posed by the pandemic.Manchester United have decided to waive off the loan sums of three EFL clubs- Hearts, Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion that they owed for taking players on loan.According to a report by the Daily Mail, the decision of reprieving the loan fee will save the trio of cash-strapped clubs a combined fee of £130,000. The Premier League side has told Hearts, who had taken goalkeeper Joel Pereira, Bolton Wanderers, who had borrowed midfielder Ethan Hamilton, and Burton Albion, who had brought in keeper Kieran O’Hara, that fee owed will not be called in.The report further states that Manchester United felt it would be exploitative to seek the amount from the clubs already struggling during the pandemic and decided to swallow the six figures amount. The decision to waive off this amount comes after the update that Manchester United’s debts have increased astronomically, however the club ensured…

New Mercedes Steering Wheel Is A High-Tech Wonder

Mercedes-Benz continues to tease its updated Mercedes E-Class coupe and convertible, both of which are slat...

‘Wits Signed A Broken Player’

After spending almost an entire season on the sidelines at SuperSport United, Cole Alexander has found a new lease on life at Bidvest Wits. The midfielder opened up on his rejuvenation at the Clever Boys.

Image: Hubble sees stellar glitter in a cosmic void

Unlike a spiral or elliptical galaxy, the galaxy KK 246 looks like glitter spilled across a black velvet sheet. KK 246, also known as ESO 461-036, is a dwarf irregular galaxy residing within the Local ...

DigiTimes: AirPods with health monitoring features allegedly due in the coming 1-2 years

The trade publication has reiterated that Apple is working on AirPods that should carry health monitoring functions, and they're supposedly arriving in the coming 1-2 years.

Energy-recovery linear accelerator proposed for next-generation physics research

As physicists developed plans for building an electron-ion collider (EIC)—a next-generation nuclear physics facility to be built at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory for ...

Study decodes the complex autotetraploid cultivated alfalfa genome

Improvement of cultivated alfalfa (Medicago sativa), a perennial herbaceous legume and one of the most important forage crops, might be accelerated if agronomically beneficial mutations could be easily ...

Researchers demonstrate high-efficiency emission of dispersive wave in gas-filled hollow-core photonic crystal fibers

In the past decade, anti-resonant, hollow-core photonic crystal fibers (HC-PCFs) have become excellent platforms for studying ultrafast nonlinear optics such as ultrashort pulse compression to the single-cycle ...

Dr. Dre Blames Social Media For Ruining Artists Mystique As His Business Partner, Jimmy Iovine, Says It Could Have Saved The Life Of A Legendary Music Star

Social media is an excellent tool for many people, but critics say it has changed society for the worse. The effects of this new technology on the

Hero Cork man saves 12-year-old boy stranded at sea

"He told me he thought he was going to die but I just reassured him and told him he was going to be fine"

Beijing seeks to reassure business over Hong Kong security law

But investors fret about threat to city’s autonomy from law that has sparked new pro-democracy protests

Madagascar: Sahofika hydropower BOOT scheme to get 4 million Euro loan

The Sahofika hydropower project entails the construction of a 205MW hydroelectric power plant on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer basis.

S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA

South Korea said Tuesday it will hold the seventh round of talks with China this week to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to better cover the service and investment sectors. The two countries will begin a four-day virtual meeting Tuesday to "speed up" the progress amid the new coronavirus pandemic that has virtually frozen global travel and economic activities, acco...

Monday’s Insider Report: Executive chair invests over $4-million in REIT yielding over 9%

SmartCentres, SNC and Telus see insider buying

Turkey fears Armenia is preparing to reunite with Artsakh

Armenians have elected a new president for the unrecognised Republic of Artsakh by holding democratic elections up to international standards and norms, and

Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of 'no result'

The University of Oxford last week announced that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK

Boost for zero-emission sources as global capital backs Indian solar power

The tumbling tariffs of solar power, however, have slashed the expectations of returns by investors from 14 per cent to 12 per cent

Unexpected policy timing, expected outcome: These measures could help RBI disinfect the economy 

RBI’s relief measures round-three restates the intention to ease the functioning of the financial markets and easing the market risks brewing in the economy amidst the deteriorating economic outlook.

Uganda starts exporting mobile phones

The company, which employs 400 workers, is currently assembling and manufacturing 2,500 phones per day but has plans to double its capacity and recruit more workers....

Vendors evicted from Mulungu landing site

The increased water levels in Lake Victoria left the market submerged, posing a health challenge to traders.

How to Drift in GTA 5

GTA 5 also features drifting, much like other games that involve racing.

Power Ledger Expands Digital Energy Trading Business to Thailand

Australian energy trading software firm and blockchain project Power Ledger has inked a deal with the Thai Digital Energy Development (TDED) to launch a digital energy trading business in Thailand. This, according to a report by iTWire, May 25, 2020.

Forlorn presidential palace as virus mutes Eid celebrations in Bangladesh

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the regular Eid celebrations at the Bangabhaban, the residence of the president.

Arsenal 'may be forced to extend Henrikh Mkhitaryan deal'

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Arsenal contract may be extended by a further year until the end of 2021-22, according to a report.

Liverpool to offload Wales international and former Cardiff City star to fund massive £52m move for Timo Werner - reports

The Welshman's future at Liverpool is looking increasingly uncertain

Indonesia looks to domestic innovations to tackle COVID-19

Indonesia is striving to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak with domestically produced innovations, but researchers say the government may face roadblocks in the mass production of such products because of the absence of pro-innovation policies.

LPG filling station approved

Councillors approved a planning application to convert a vacant car sales yard into a liquid petroleum gas filling station.

Trust to take over special school

An academy trust hopes to turn a special school around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.

AP govt to disburse financial aid of Rs. 5000 to Priests, Pastors and Imams tomorrow

Andhra Pradesh: With the coronavirus taking the toll of mankind throughout the world, people are confined to homes amid lockdown without income.

Pedro Pascal talks The Mandalorian season 2 and Baby Yoda's secret

We speak to The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal about what's coming up in the next set of episodes.

3 Travel and Tourism Stocks Poised for a Bull Run

The coronavirus pandemic has smashed the tourism industry, but these companies seem ready for a massive rally.

Euro zone bond yields steady; focus remains on recovery fund

LONDON — Euro zone bond yields were steady on Monday, as the market overlooked a paper from Austria, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands opposing the EU’s planned grants-based recovery fund and awaited the European Commission’s own release later this week.

Kings miss out on Swys for head coach job

The Southern Kings have missed out on the services of revered coach Swys de Bruin for their vacant head coach position.

Mpengesi has long-term plans for Mokwena

Chippa United are hopeful of keeping coach Rhulani Mokwena beyond his current loan spell at the club.

U.S calls for probe against AfDB president

The intervention by the Treasury, the AfDB’s biggest non-African shareholder, comes two weeks after the ethics committee found no evidence to support allegations of favoritism by Adesina. The 60-yea

Lithium Miners News For The Month Of May 2020

Lithium prices were slightly lower for the month, but look to have bottomed. Lithium market news - Higher demand boosts China's battery material output. Posco C

Is Jio Platforms looking to raise more funds?

Jio Platforms, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is reportedly scouting for more funds, with the firm in talks with two more investors.The company controlled by Asia’s rich

Migrant woman delivers in bus in UP, twins fail to survive

The woman, her husband, and 42 others had collectively paid Rs 1.2 lakh to return to their home in West Bengal in a private bus where she delivered the twins.

Novel LED irradiation system aims to kill microorganisms with UVC light

A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-short wave UV light - without side effects. Prototype handed over to the Charité for initial testing.

NZD/USD fluctuates in tight range near 0.6100

The NZD/USD capitalized on the upbeat market mood last week and gained more than 150 pips. In the absence of significant fundamental drivers at the st

Dodge closes Caravan order books at the end of this month

FCA will close the order books on the long-serving Dodge Grand Caravan minivan at the end of the month, with production set to end shortly thereafter.

Telstra CEO wants NBN upgrade paths reflected in govt policy

Calls for telcos to be unshackled from past policy and decisions.

USD/JPY: Downside potential is limited

The USD/JPY pair trades around 107.70, unable to attract investors after Japan announced it will lift the state of emergency in all the country, Valer

Perthshire men’s support group ‘delighted’ to secure £10k funding support

A Perthshire support group for men has secured £10,000 in National Lottery funding.

COVID-19 reduces developing, advanced countries to same level – Buhari

Our Reporters  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said on Sunday that he observed the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at his State House residence because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic...

Telford care home receives dose of #KindleKindness

Kindles have been donated to a care home in Telford, after a council funding campaign to tackle loneliness and isolation during lockdown.

How Kenyan employers are supporting their employees to navigate COVID stress

The coronavirus pandemic is a health crisis and human tragedy which has affected thousands across the globe. As a result, economies are charged with providing a response to the pandemic. Some of the challenges countries are faced with include debt increase, oil demand decline, and rising unemployment. In this light, Mercer, a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investment held a webinar to discuss what this pandemic could mean for Kenya’s economic landscape. According to Francis Omanyala, Associate Consultant at Mercer, Africa has unique challenges in its fight against COVID-19. However, it is crucial that organizations better understand some of these issues and redirect their energies to unlocking some of the available opportunities.

Monday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

Raymond James slashes target on CAE

US farmers worried as crop prices dip

Market disruptions have been caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

How illegal miners hurt economy - The Nation Nigeria

International investors’ interest in the mining sector is growing and the Federal Government is recognising the sector as a potential job ...

Got $5,000? Then Invest It in These Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks.

These top-tier businesses boast sustainable yields ranging from 6.8% to 9.9%.

Chennai Woman Eats Once A Day So She Can Feed Her 13 Pet Dogs Amid Lockdown

Meena, a 39-year-old woman living in Chennai eats just once a day and saves the rest of the food to feed her 13 pet dogs.

UK may remove Huawei from its 5G infrastructure by 2023

Earlier this year, we had reported on the UK government allowing Huawei to work on bringing 5G networking to the country, albeit in a limited capacity and non-core areas. But now, it seems like the government is working towards phasing out the Chinese tech giant’s equipment by 2023, as conservative members have pressured the UK …

Fitch downgrades JSW Steel, Tata Steel to BB- from BB; outlook negative

The Indian Steel Association has forecast an 8 per cent drop in domestic demand in FY21

From Germany to Detroit and back: how Kraftwerk forged an industrial exchange

Kraftwerk’s robotic rhythms resonated loudest in deindustrialising 1970s Detroit and gave rise to techno – starting a cultural feedback loop that continues today

From Germany to Detroit and back: how Kraftwerk forged an industrial exchange

Kraftwerk’s robotic rhythms resonated loudest in deindustrialising 1970s Detroit and gave rise to techno – starting a cultural feedback loop that continues today

Coronavirus impact: Time for employers to up skill employees

For the quantum growth of the economy, investments in education and skilling of informal workers are key, especially because a huge share of population has very little skills

Bushfire-hit areas in Australia showing signs of recovery

The bushfire crisis had a devastating impact on Australia's unique flora and fauna

Love Island star Olivia Buckland's presenting gig on hold because of coronavirus

Olivia was gearing up for a new career path.

iSignthis to End Contract with Visa, Criticises Proposed Rule Changes

iSignthis (ASX: ISX) said that it will be ending its contractual relationship with Visa as a principal member in approximately 90 days.

Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Scindia and others extend Eid wishes via twitter

BOK's rate cut in the offing, but 'when' still being debated

The Bank of Korea (BOK) will be prodded to further slash its key rate to support the virus-stricken economy, experts said Monday, but when it will push down the base rate to an unknown territory remains to be seen. In a poll conducted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news arm of Yonhap News Agency, 12 out of 18 experts surveyed anticipated to see a rate cut this month. But all but one expected the BOK to cut the rat...

‘Digital India’ Provides Hope For Poor And Developing Nations: Commonwealth S-G

"India is developing these things at scale and at a cost which looks accessible to so many. That brings hope."

Regular parliamentary committee meetings likely to take place soon

The issue had stirred a controversy as the parliamentary panel meetings are held in-camera and the issues discussed are not made public. Holding such meetings through video conference would have compromised the secrecy clause.

Creating safe space: 'Cosy cocoons' for special schools

So-called "cosy cocoons" have been fitted out in a number of schools around Galway to create safe spaces for children, ahead of reopening later this year.

Unique WWII 'James Bond Style Gadgets' Go Under Hammer in UK for $20,000

All of the items were collected by the late Arthur Muggeridge, a former Royal Artillery soldier, for more than forty years.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: How much did state pay out in fraudulent unemployment claims?

Oklahoma may have paid out tens in millions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims since the start of the pandemic, records show. In a blunt email, the state's chief information officer, Jerry Moore, blames the loss on a disconnect in culture at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, the state agency responsible for processing claims. "Fraud is certainly a crime, but I feel it is just as criminal an act to not perform the civic responsibilities of the services entrusted to us," Moore wrote in the email Thursday to the director of another state agency, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. "I do not know how to move forward and help Oklahomans without business process and leadership change.

Phishing emails disguised as Covid-19 reports

Phishing emails are ingenious and bank upon users' ignorance about safety precautions

NRL 2020: NZ Warriors' Jazz Tevaga targets early return from injury

The 24-year-old believes he'll be ready to go against the Cowboys in round five.

The new normal: How coronavirus pandemic is changing consumer behaviour

Feedback Insights, a Bangalore-based research firm, conducted a survey that brings to light the consumer behaviour patterns that will reshape the economy in the post-Covid-19 world.The survey in which

Kotak Mahindra Bank shareholders approve plan to raise capital

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday said it has received shareholder approval for its capital raising plans.“We would like to inform you that the above mentioned special resolution has been passed by the me

Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media

Beijing, China | AFP | The Chinese virology institute at the centre of US allegations it may have been the source of the COVID-19 pandemic has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site, but none match the new global contagion, its director has said. Scientists think COVID-19 — which first emerged in the central Chinese city …

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

China: Fiscal stimulus to add 3.2ppt to GDP growth in 2020 – Standard Chartered

Economists at Standard Chartered Bank quantify the impact of the Chinese fiscal stimulus as the 2020 budget amounts to a fiscal stimulus of 5.2% of GD

Copper: The pace of long positions to slow down – TDS

Copper continued to benefit from surging risk appetite as speculators once again added to their long positions, strategists at TD Securities report. C

No Pixel 4a release date? Google, you’re ceding a major win to iPhone SE 2020

Delaying the Google Pixel 4a could allow the iPhone SE 2020 to steal the crown for the year's best mid-range phone.

GBP/USD: No reasons for sterling to spring back up

While Brits are enjoying their spring bank holiday – albeit under lockdown restrictions – sterling may continue suffering, according to FXStreet’s ana

Premier digs in on rent as UK restrictions bite

The 139 Smiggle stores in Britain and Ireland remain shut because of government restrictions, and Premier is also applying its rent ban.

Directors get six-month reprieve on disclosure

Companies providing profit guidance will be relieved from continuous disclosure rules for the next six months, because of the economic uncertainty fuelled by the coronavirus.

Investors are underestimating Beijing's response to the pandemic

Beijing has little choice but to support the Chinese economy, even if it is reluctant to go as far as it did during the financial crisis.

Medicom Toy Channels Aliens from 'Toy Story' in New BE@RBRICK

Reimagining the three-eyed extraterrestrial.

Bernard McNally expects ‘difficult’ Shrewsbury Town contract talks

Contract negotiations between star Shrewsbury turns could become 'like cat and mouse', believes former Town man Bernard McNally.

Nation Media Issues Profit Warning As Covid-19 Effects Eat Into Revenues

The Nation Media Group (NMG) on Friday issued a profit warning to its investors, citing reduced revenues due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.In a statement to shareholders, NMG chairman Wilfre

JobKeeper blunder may have forced up debt costs by $180m

The Morrison government may have overpaid in a bond market that was anticipating a $130 billion JobKeeper program.

NHS worker helping coronavirus patients was ‘ripped off’ over a bike from Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser

AN NHS physio helping Covid-19 patients claims she was ripped off over a bike bought from ex-Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser. Marie Gregory ordered a £250 Muddy Fox model — but wh…

PH to benefit from US-China trade tension

He said this situation explains why the country is among the least affected economy to the ongoing trade tension between the world’s largest economies and “supports IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) view that the country’s low participation in global trade as well as in global value chains relative-to-peers seems to explain why the Philippines has not been negatively impacted by the US-China trade war”.

ABS-CBN to get due process

THE leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday assured fairness and due process as the House committees on legislative franchises and on good government and public accountability will hold a joint hearing this Tuesday afternoon on the franchise application of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Survey shows majority of youths agree Covid-19 stimulus package can boost economy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The majority of youths feel the Economic Stimulus Package will counter the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and boost the national economy. A survey conducted by the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) from April 14 to 24 found that 97. 2 per cent of the 2,928...

Gorakhpur teacher suspended over ‘pro-Pak lines’ during online class

Shadab Khanam was trying to explain nouns to students of Class IV when she posted the alleged “pro-Pak” sentences on a WhatsApp group.

$49b loans of COVID-19 affected borrowers get preferential rates

(The Vietnam News/ANN)----Banks cut interest rates for loans worth more than VND1.12 quadrillion (US$49 billion) of nearly 322,190 borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as of May 11, a State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) report showed. The banks also extended debt payment deadlines for another 215,136 borrowers with total loans of nearly VND137.94 trillion. New outstanding loans totalling nearly VND600 trillion with interest rate reductions of 0.5-2.5 percentage points per year were also offered to nearly 190,000 borrowers.

Coca Cola considers building Indonesian recycling plant, slashing 25,000 tons of plastic

(The Jakarta Post/ANN)---Soft drinks manufacturer Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia (Amatil) is looking into developing a plastic bottle recycling facility in one of the world’s top plastic polluting countries. The company said on Friday it had signed a deal with plastic packaging maker Dynapack Asia to conduct a feasibility study on developing the facility. The soft drinks maker also said it aimed to cut consumption of new plastic resin by up to 25,000 tons a year by 2022 by using recycled plastic.

Hungary's 2021 budget to contain nearly $9.3 bln anti-pandemic fund

BUDAPEST — Hungary’s 2021 budget will contain a nearly 3 trillion forint ($9.34 billion) anti-pandemic fund, Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday, adding that he would submit the budget to parliament on Tuesday.

Emerging technology could solve 'ludicrous' fish loss from irrigation

Millions of dollars are poured into keeping endangered native fish alive each year, yet many millions perish in irrigation. Now, there's a possible solution.

Adriaan Basson: Ramaphosa wins the day but it's up to us to keep the economy open

On Sunday night, Ramaphosa took charge of the crisis and showed the authoritarians in Cabinet that he is still the boss, writes Adriaan Basson.

People Realise That Maggi Is Pronounced ‘Madge-y’ In Australia, Say “Our Life’s A Lie”

Noooo

Eavesdropper: The reality is much different

Time’s come for alternate reality tech to take off; companies must work on innovation and pricing

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

Policy Watch: What Aatma Nirbhar Bharat could learn from the USDA

Chinese Congress Reviews National Blockchain Fund Bill

A bill to create a specialized national blockchain fund was submitted to China's congress during the annual 'Two Sessions'.

‘Remdesivir has become standard for COVID-19 treatment’

Remdesivir, an investigational malaria treatment by US-based Gilead Sciences that is increasingly being pursued as as an effective COVID-19 treatment globally, has now become the barometer for all future coronavirus treatments, according to Seoul National University Hospital on Monday. SNU Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, are two clinical trial sites for remdesivir in Korea included 73 sites ...

KB named best financial company in 2019: survey

KB Kookmin Bank was named the best financial company last year in the overall corporate assessment, a survey showed Monday.  According to local corporate tracker CEO Score, the South Korea lender topped the list of the country’s top 108 financial companies with assets over 2 trillion won in six categories -- financial group, commercial bank, insurer, brokerage house, credit card company and savings bank. ...

Huawei announces CableFree, a new breakthrough in 5G Antenna technology

Earlier this week, Huawei announced a new breakthrough in its 5G networking field. The company unveiled CableFree, which is a new antenna design for its 5G base stations. The new development has improved various aspects regarding the 5G base station antennas. Its radiation efficiency, integration, and power capacity have been upgraded, marking a new stage …

IOOF class action dropped but legal woes remain

IOOF has reached a settlement to end the Supreme Court case commenced by Quinn Emanuel on behalf of IOOF shareholders but separate proceedings initiated by Shine Lawyers are ramping up.

Tony Bellew Jokes About Stealing A Car To Become SAS Who Dares Wins Best Recruit Ever

“We may have been captured by the police, but we would not have been caught by the Staff.”

Cash for new homes the key to saving jobs, says industry

On the HIA's analysis, the equivalent of as many as 100,000 jobs are already at risk in the property sector.

Customized BIZ tax, non-tax perks to lure right investors

Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III is pushing a more proactive, targeted investment promotion strategy of directly approaching the kind of foreign investors that the government wants to relocate here and offering them a set of tax and non-tax incentives tailor-fit to their needs, as part of the efforts to reenergize the economy and create more jobs under a post-quarantine environment.

Michael Pascoe: The grants scandal vastly bigger than #sportsrorts

Call #sportsrorts a scandal? The Community Development Grants program is 11 times the size of #sportsrorts and a more blatant bias towards Coalition seats.

20 Cheeky Pets Who Look So Excited About Their Crimes, It’s Hard to Be Angry With Them

There are times when pets really test our nerves. However, if we see their faces and notice how content they are, it becomes difficult to scold them about it. It appears to be their trick to win us over and save themselves, so we end up powerless and even wear a smile on our faces.

Japan eyes fresh stimulus plan worth over US$929b to battle COVID-19

TOKYO: Japan is considering a fresh stimulus package worth over US$929 billion that will consist mostly of financial aid programmes for companies ...

PDI: I Can't Get Excited At A 10% Premium

PDI has been hit hard during the market turmoil, although it has seen a nice rebound in the short term. Despite its drop since my last review, PDI still trades

Commentary: The biggest restructuring exercise facing Singapore businesses has just begun

From F&B to retail and fitness, winning Singapore businesses know they must shift gears and rethink their business models to thrive in a pandemic ...

'We have to ration our meals': Malaysians share their struggles after COVID-19 left them jobless

CNA spoke to five Malaysians who were left unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a daunting experience having no income to make ...

Rich, but household debt is growing: A time bomb for South Korea?

South Korean households are piling up debt for various reasons, from overspending on credit cards to unemployment to gambling losses. The ...

Groupe Arnault Takes Stake in Lagardère

The media company, focused on books and travel retail, had been fending off an activist investor.

British Flairjet to pay N1 million penalty for Nigeria's airport violation - Official

FlairJet, a British private charter company, which is also an affiliate of Flexjet, is to pay N1 million for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria.

Taiwan receipt lottery numbers for March, April announced

Taiwan's winning uniform invoice numbers for March-April round announced

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.

Klopp holds ‘virtual meeting’ with Werner as marquee deal for Sunday’s hat-trick hero ramps up – Honigstein

Jurgen Klopp has spoken to Timo Werner on either Zoom, FaceTime or Skype during the past few weeks – and perhaps more than once. This is according to Bundesliga expert Raphael Honigstein, who…

Best month for Brent in 21 years overshadows US-China feud

Investors will be relying on a rebound in global demand for crude to support prices, as US-China tensions threaten to derail the oil market's recovery.

German Businesses Bet on Gradual Rebound From Virus Hit

German businesses are counting on an improvement in the economy in the second half after the coronavirus pandemic depressed private spending and investment and plunged the economy into a recession.Companies surveyed by Ifo showed cautious optimism in May, with a gauge of expectations rising after the previous month’s plunge. A full-fledged recovery though is still a long way off as consumers wary of infections keep away from shops and restaurants, and firms struggling with subdued demand cut jobs.

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

PATIENTS seeking admission to public and private hospitals are now required to produce coronavirus test results before being taken in under a new policy likely ...

Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading

Vietnamese Coast Guard stated on May 25, that CG ship detained tanker SIAM VARICH with some 1,700 tons of fuel on board, in South China sea some 90 nm off Con Dao island, southernmost Vietnam. The …

Suncor - Immediate Action Will Mean Stronger Returns

Suncor Energy is an incredibly well positioned Canadian oil major. The company's FFO / share is better than most oil majors. The company's financial health is q

Whether To Give Up Dumpster Diving

I discuss the news that Tuesday Morning could file for bankruptcy this week. I reflect on the prospect of quitting 'dumpster diving.' I share a painful lesson o

Nissan Considering 20,000 Job Cuts, Mainly In Europe And Developing Nations: Report

The possible job cuts come as Nissan prepares to announce its updated mid-term strategy this week. Profits at the automaker … Nissan Considering 20,000 Job Cuts, Mainly In Europe And Developing Nations: Report Read More »

SpaceX’s first Starship hop on hold for historic Crew Dragon astronaut launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that he’s “redirected SpaceX’s priorities” to be almost entirely focused on Crew Dragon’s imminent astronaut launch debut, delaying Starship’s own hop test debut by at least a week or two as a result. As of now, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft remains on track to lift off with NASA astronauts for […]

Eir sells its towers for €300m

Eir, the country’s largest telecoms provider, has sold its tower infrastructure company to Phoenix Tower International for €300m.

Agent of Dominik Kruzliak claims Everton asked about availability

The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.The Slovakian played against Everton in the Europa League back in 2017.

Coronavirus could cost Mexico a million jobs: President

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that the novel coronavirus could cost as many as a million jobs in the country as ...

Asian shares tick up, eyes on China-US trade relations

Asian shares started cautiously on Monday as central bank largesse globally boosted sentiment but rising trade tensions between the world's two ...

Tea farmers to get lower bonuses

Kanyago says tea prices at Mombasa auction have gone down.

Homes needed for thousands of 'spare' Cadbury's Easter Eggs in massive giveaway

The National Trust for Scotland has already donated around 15,000 Easter Eggs to hospitals, food banks and community groups around the country

Coir, coir product exports weather Covid disruptions

India’s coir and coir product exports seem to have weathered the Covid-19 crisis, even as several other sectors have taken a hit in the global markets.“Coir and coir products could fetch an export r

AgriMin Oros to announce economic measures to relaunch agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adrian Oros is to hold a press conference on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry, to...

Oil jumps as coronavirus lockdowns ease, boosting hopes for demand pickup; rising Sino-US tensions likely to cap gains

Amid quiet trading, with financial centres Singapore, London and New York all closed for holidays, Brent was up 6 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $35.19 a barrel.

AUD/NZD: The key 1.10 resistance looms on the horizon – Westpac

The AUD/NZD recovery is backed by Australia’s stronger external position. Economists at Westpac Institutional believes a test of the 1.10 key resistan

Gold trades with modest losses, holds above $1722 support zone

Gold met with some fresh supply on Monday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through selling and was last seen trading with only modest losses, just bel

GBP/USD: Bad news on all fronts – Rabobank

Sterling is facing pressure on a variety of fronts. The prospect of more monetary policy stimulus, a deep recession and political uncertainty is set t

COVID-19 Delivers Unprecedented Hit To Kiwis’ Financial Resilience

The first survey in a major new series commissioned by the Financial Services Council has revealed that COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented hit to New Zealanders’ financial resilience and wellbeing.

COVID-19: We don’t have money to import food, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria no longer has money to import food due to the impact of the COVID-19 on the nation’s economy...

Middle-aged consumers emerge as major digital content subscribers

Subscription-based streaming services and e-books are no longer the preserve of the tech-savvy younger generation. People in their 50s and 60s are fast becoming a major consumer base in the digital content market, at least among the better off, a survey showed Monday. From 2016 to 2019, the amount that people in this age group spent on digital content increased 160 percent while the number of online payments soare...

Workplace bullying costs economy €239m per year

NUI Galway study finds that bullying is more prevalent in public sector than the private

Facebook Workplace announces 'drop-in' video rooms

Facebook takes another step in its push to provide enterprise services.

Huawei could still be removed from UK 5G networks

Huawei 5G kit under scrutiny again, but Chinese giant fights back.

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and other rumored XT CPUs could see an impressive clock speed boost

AMD’s potential answer to Intel’s Comet Lake CPUs could boast sizeable base and boost clock speed gains.

Global oil demand is not heading for a permanent decline

Videoconferencing will not solve our energy and climate challenges, says IEA chief

Sportscar brand Aston Martin could see AMG chief come in as CEO

Incumbent CEO Andy Palmer has had an indifferent run as CEO for some time

EU ‘Green’ Agenda Calls For Eating Bugs To Save the Planet

Urges that environmental goals “will not happen without a shift in people’s diets.”

BDO tops initial list of top taxpayers in 2019

A subsidiary of embattled ABS-CBN also makes it to the initial list of the top 500 taxpayers

Chelsea: Armando Broja is a better option than Joshua King

Joshua King is rumored to be drawing interest from some of the Premier League's elites, but Chelsea has a group just as talented. King is reportedly gettin...

My working week: 'If I take a patient to hospital, it could save them. But it might kill them'

As a paramedic I’m working harder than ever, and constantly double-guessing whether to risk exposing patients to Covid-19

Devotees, religious groups up in arms against TTD on decision to sell away Lord Balaji's assets

The decision to sell immovable assets of India's richest Lord Venkateswara temple on Tirumala hill shrine not only triggered political storm but also drew protests from devotees and religious groups. Even ruling YSR Congress Party MP Raghuramakrishna Raju opposed the move saying selling the God's assets is belittling the donors.

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), FD to GoI Bonds: Top investment options for senior citizens

Best investment options for senior citizens during Coronavirus pandemic: Check out investments that can be done online without having to go out.

Crack in fashion! Tesco stocks white eggs for the first time in more than 40 years after huge rise in demand

The eggs - which are used in McDonald's breakfast McMuffins - will cost the same as the brown free-range equivalent, starting from 89p for a box of six medium eggs.

HDFC Bank Credit Card, Debit Card Offer: Save up to Rs 2000 on buying AC, refrigerators, coolers online

As part of the offer, HDFC Bank is providing 10 percent Instant Discount with HDFC Bank Credit Cards and Credit/Debit EMI Transactions.

Volkswagen mulls launch of entry-level Jetta brand in emerging markets

A fresh report suggests Volkswagen is considering launching its entry-level Jetta sub-brand in emerging markets outside of China.

At least 23 million migrants are returning to India’s villages. Can the rural economy keep up?

The country’s villages are already grappling with hidden unemployment.

‘It’s very worrying’: Jobs axed and fears for tourism industry in Perthshire town as hotel permanently closes

The closure of a landmark Perthshire hotel has sparked fears for the local economy as the coronavirus lockdown takes its toll on tourism in the area.

Covid-19 drives up global mobile app data consumption

Global data consumption has increased in the wake of the Covid-19 related lockdowns and shuttering of businesses

Perthshire bus drivers latest key workers to receive hand sanitisers from local distillery

Perthshire bus drivers have become the latest key workers to receive donations of hand sanitiser from a local distillery.

Rental market hit by student exodus: Gurner

Tim Gurner says the treatment of foreign students by state and federal governments 'was incredibly poor' and its impact on the rental market will be huge.

Greyscale is Buying Bitcoin At Record Rates: $29.9M Per Week, & Growing

Greyscale is thought to have purchased "2/3rd of all supply of newly minted Bitcoin" in the 100 days before May 17th.

Coronavirus: Maharashtra seeks 50 doctors, 100 nurses from Kerala as its cases continue to rise

The state government has offered to pay and provide accommodation to the medical and paramedical personnel.

Call for Government to change 'blunt' road map to reopening Ireland

Some aspects of the road map don’t make sense, said Prof Morgenroth. Books can be bought in supermarkets, but book shops cannot open and petrol stations were selling potted plants before garden centres could reopen

Deficit monetisation: Is it really as simple as RBI printing more money?

India has a comfortable foreign exchange reserves of $487 billion currently.

Real Madrid 'want to sign Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies'

Real Madrid are interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, according to a report.

Virgin Media Ireland announce €1 Million fund to help businesses nationwide

Virgin Media has today launched a  €1 Million support fund as part of its #BackingBusiness initiative to boost Irish businesses nationwide.

Fmr. Finance Minister calls massive financial support for Air France-KLM 'risky'

Former Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem is critical of the Dutch and French governments' plans to provide Air France-KLM with billions of euros in emergency support. It is very risky to extent

Adam Gent nommé Head of Intermediated Business chez Artemis

Adam intègrera Artemis début août en provenance d’Allianz Global Investors où il était Managing Director et Head of Northern European Retail / Wholesale Distribution depuis mars 2017.

Supply disruption in China a great opportunity for India: USIBC's Nisha Biswal

The amount of new spending in the economic relief package is relatively low, about 1-2% of India’s GDP, which is far lower than the stimulus packages announced in the US and other major economies

Real Madrid pounce on Barcelona target by paying 25 million to his agent

Real Madrid are flexing their financial superiority over Barcelona again. Barcelona and Real Madrid will once again be active customers in the transfer mar...

2 senators facor easing quarantine in Metro

AT LEAST two senators were in favor of easing the quarantine measures implemented in Metro Manila and allow more establishments to resume operations.

Route cleared for GasLink

Clearing for the first two spreads of Coastal GasLink pipeline construction through the Peace region is nearly complete.

Central set to resume flights

Central Mountain Air will resume commercial flights starting July 6.

Beef trade: Data backs up expanding influence of the dairy sector on the beef industry

While putting this week’s report together different factory agents used different analogies to describe how they now see trade.

In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, first doesn’t mean best

A vaccine is seen as the Holy Grail of coronavirus research, but the first vaccine out to market may not be the one you want to take.

Lockdown Hits Indian Airlines Hard, Many May Find Survival Difficult: Ex-Aviation Regulator Member

New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation business in India contributed $72 billion to the nation's GDP registering an overall growth trend of around 11 percent per annum over...

Tencent is buying 20% stake in Marvelous

News has emerged this morning from Bloomberg that Chinese firm Tencent is buying a 20 percent stake in Japanese developer Marvelous. Marvelous is behind recent hits like Daemon X Machina and Story …

Coronavirus impact: Exporters face cash crunch as buyers demand double the credit to 120 days

Trade body advises members to only export to countries which have announced stimulus

‘We can get it done here’: Africa’s tech scene tackles coronavirus

Watching from afar as much of the world was brought to its knees by the coronavirus, Africa's scientists, engineers and innovators.

Technology start-ups that fail fast succeed faster

Failure rates of new technology-based companies are shockingly high. It is estimated that 75% of technology start-ups do not generate profits. Other data suggest upwards of 90% of new technology enterprises completely fail. However, some failures of products or technologies have been positive and lead to success. It took Thomas Edison thousands of attempts before […]

Hong Kong stocks close slightly higher

HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong stocks finished today with small gains, reversing a morning sell-off, but investors remain on edge after a weekend of protests in the city against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing. The Hang Seng Index added 0.10 per cent, or 22.10 points, to...

Revealed: the other woman in Thami Ndala’s life, Lerato’s Ex-Husband

Lerato Kganyago's ex-husband haunted by former lover Nokulunga Shabangu,25, who allegedly dragged him to cver assets at their love nest in Fourways suburb.

Fujifilm prepares for ‘normal times’ with X-T4 launch

The X-T4 brings in many new features, including a shutter unit developed keeping in mind the demands to be fast, durable and quiet, a new algorithm and in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

Mastercard sees 200% jump in contactless payments, says it is healthiest option now

During the pandemic, Indians have started rethinking how to handle the cash, as many fear currency notes might be an easy vehicle in spreading the infectious disease.

Alive Or Just Breathing: how Killswitch Engage saved metal from itself

With Alive Or Just Breathing and The End Of Heartache, Killswitch Engage buried nu metal and sparked the metalcore revolution

From a talking horse to the Dark Knight: Will Arnett ranks his own roles

Ahead of his appearance in new BBC sitcom The First Team, the star of Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman takes a look back at his favourite roles

Flight resumption paves way for Parliamentary committee meetings in June

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be on schedule, though social distancing challenges remain

Hot-smoked salmon, beetroot and grains with preserved lemon crème fraîche recipe

Most supermarkets do own-label bags of cooked mixed grains (sometimes with lentils), but I prefer a mixture of spelt and barley for this.

MMGY global Travel Safety Barometer to track U.S. travelers’ perceptions of safety throughout reopening phase of pandemic

KANSAS CITY, MO – MMGY Global announces the launch of its new Travel Safety Barometer, a sentiment tracking tool created for the travel and tourism industry to monitor American travelers’ perceptions of how safe it is to engage in specific travel behaviors as the country embarks on its reopening and recovery efforts. The Barometer, designed by MMGY’s Travel Intelligence research and insights division is a valuable informational resource for both business and leisure travelers and the industry as the coronavirus

INCON launches COVID-19 resource page

INCON has created a COVID-19 resource page, which provides tips and advice on creating online and virtual events and conferences. Its 10 Global Partners have contributed their latest recommendations and best practice advice on how to create, manage and market events or conferences during COVID-19. It is a stressful time to be working on events, we are offering this guide to help anyone trying to organise an event. Patrizia Buongiorno, INCON Co-Chair and VP at AIM Group International remarked “we

Brand loyalty no more? Regional brands take larger pie in times of Covid

Local products gain market share as bigger FMCG companies struggle with supply chain issues

QF member’s fast track-research funding program boosts Qatar’s fight against COVID-19

Research projects designed to help children with Autism learn from home, enforce quarantine measures, and safeguard the mental health of healthcare workers are among those to be supported through a new, streamlined funding call launched by Qatar National Research Fund to help Qatar combat COVID-19.

Cartels are hemorrhaging millions of dollars with traffickers forced to take more risks to move cocaine and cash across the US during coronavirus lockdown

From March 1 to May 8, the amount of cash seized by the DEA in the Los Angeles area more than doubled from $4.5 million last year to $10 million in 2020.

MIKE DONACHIE: ‘I never liked humans before – now they can be threatening just by breathing!’

There’s a lot of passion right now about how we live our lives, bringing me to an interesting new phrase: re-entry anxiety.

Fiscal reforms: State's borrowing to be difficult

With more stipulations to adopt several reforms, it seems to be difficult for the State Government to opt for additional market borrowing in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the State Government has been undertaking several reforms on continuous basis, asking the State during Covid-19