Gold – the solution to a $5,300,000,000,000 money printing problem

Defend your portfolio against inflation with gold.

Cape Town based online retailer gets R100 million investment

Cape Town based e-commerce fashion retailer RunwaySale says it has received an investment of R100 million from international private equity firm, SPEAR Capital.

New push to allow South Africans to access their retirement funds during coronavirus lockdown

Trade federation Cosatu has submitted an urgent request to Finance minister Tito Mboweni, to allow workers to access part of their retirement fund savings for coronavirus financial relief.

South Africa’s richest people recover some lockdown losses

South Africa’s richest people have seen their fortunes recover over the last month – but many are still worse off than before the global coronavirus pandemic hit home, forcing the country into a nine-week high level lockdown.

‘We don’t want to wait’: Sukazi says as he edges closer to buying Celtic status

Tim Sukazi has been in negotiations with owner Max Tshabalala since January over the purchase in a bid to make his TS Galaxy side a top-flight outfit.

SA wine industry still reeling from effects of exports ban

Wine exports were prohibited for five weeks during the strict national lockdown under level 5.

Hubble Space Telescope Observes NGC 3895

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured this vivid image of a barred spiral galaxy called NGC 3895.

Harwell Space Cluster launches 10-year strategy to become UK Gateway to Space

The Harwell Space Cluster, Europe's most concentrated group of space organisations, located at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, has released its 10-year growth strategy. Already recognised internationally as the UK Space Gateway, the strategy supports the cluster's ambition to become the most compelling global gateway to the space sector, making it an even more powerful engine of growth, innovation, and investment for the whole of the UK. The strategy supports the cluster's ambition to reach 200 organisations collectively employing 5,000 people by 2030.

UAVenture Capital spins off FreeFall Aerospace to form FreeFall 5G

UAVenture Capital (UAVC), the Tucson-based firm that invests exclusively in University of Arizona science and technology, and DVI Equity Partners, the technology investment arm of Tucson's Diamond Ventures, has announced that two of their portfolio companies, FreeFall Aerospace and ED2, have come together to create a new company called FreeFall 5G to capitalize on the explosive growth of the 5G market.

Punjab: IIT-Ropar researchers develop new anti-microbial coating material

The team stated that this product has an edge over other similar products available for sanitising and fogging, as it is not made of volatile compounds, nor does it have a pungent smell.

Sofuoglu: "Toprak already had interest from MotoGP™"

WorldSBK.com spoke to five-time World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu about how Toprak Razgatlioglu is catching the eye in Grand Prix

Responding to the Covid economy Part 1: Understanding supply and demand shocks — Ong Kian Ming

MAY 25 — It has been more than 2 months since the 18th of March 2020, which was the start of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia. The full extent of the negative economic impact domestically will not be known for a few months. But as we approach the 9th of June, 2020, and hopefully, the...

Tech revolution: Human touch will be irreplaceable in financial services

With the help of technology and greater access to content Indian financial markets are moving from a push market to a pull market.

iCE3 Exchange gets Callpay Instant Deposits

South African cryptocurrency exchange iCE3 has launched an additional integrated EFT payment gateway on its platform.

Pandemic has increased money anxiety. Therapists hope to cure that

Interest in financial therapy rose after the 2008 recession, as Americans confronted their fears about money. The field has become relevant again, professionals say

'Banking stocks to remain under pressure; ICICI, HDFC Bank & Axis top buys'

Going ahead investors are likely to remain watchful COVID-19 situation in the country, vaccines development, lockdown restrictions with changing economic policies, and crude oil prices movements.

MP Housing Board restarts ongoing construction works in Indore district

MP Housing Board has again started the ongoing construction works in Indore district worth Rs 200 crore. The major Housing board projects which are under construction are Rainbow towers at Snehlataganj which are 15 storey commercial and residential towers which has hundreds of shops and 3 and 4

7.2 lakh migrants have left so far, claims state govt data

Data does not take into account people leaving on foot or by private vehicles

The promise of tomorrow

Thousands of migrant workers wait at Vasai land to board trains; many have given up rented accommodations and have nowhere to go

Holness pledges $750,000 to support NCU students affected by COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew has pledged three quarters of $1 million from his Positive Jamaica Foundation to the Northern Caribbean University's Alumni to fund scholarships and grants for students affected by COVID-19. In a message...

Students doing Oxford exams on videolink from their bedrooms complain that invigilators and tutors should NOT be allowed to see their ‘private space’

Oxford University's Faculty of Classics confirmed that exams would be taken over Microsoft Teams. All invigilators will undergo a mandatory 'camera sweep of the room' before the test starts.

OMCs’ profits seen diving 88% to Rs 3,600 crore in FY20

Analysts expect these firms’ profits to remain lower than FY19 levels, in both FY21 and FY22, due to muted marketing margins and stagnant volumes.

The big growth leap: Covid gives India the opportunity to get growth without massive investment

Covid gives India the opportunity to remove a 70-year incubus and get growth without having to invest massively.

Sovereign rating: Economists shrug off downgrade fear amid Covid crisis

Unprecedented crises, they stress, warrant elevated government spending to rekindle growth impulses fast and protect both lives and livelihood, while fiscal hawkishness is best reserved for normal times.

Dr Reddy’s Rating: Neutral — A strong performance in the quarter

FY21/22e EPS up 2/5%; TP raised to Rs 3,775 from Rs 3,490; ‘Neutral’ retained as valuations capture positives

Invest time and energy in your handwriting—it’s worth the effort.

Griffonage, or poor handwriting, by doctors may be responsible for 7,000 deaths every year.

Bajaj Finance Rating: Buy — BAF will cement its dominance once the dust settles

FY21/22e earnings cut by ~8% due to present crisis; TP lowered to Rs 3,500; growth story is intact; ‘Buy’ retained

London-based Thriva raises €4.4 million Series A extension for its home blood tests

British startup Thriva, the ‘proactive health’ startup, has secured a €4.4 million extension to its Series A funding round from Target Global’s new Early Stage Fund II, which will top up the €6.7 million Series A raised in 2019.  Thriva, founded in 2015, is rapidly becoming the go-to brand in the

10 food delivery startups smashing it in 2020

Online food ordering has been soaring the last two months all across Europe. Customers aren’t just dabbling in grocery delivery from online supermarkets – they are sampling direct-to-consumer meal kits and prepared meals more than ever before too. While some food delivery companies are having tur

US plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

The project will compress what is typically 10 years of vaccine development and testing into a matter of months, testimony to the urgency to halt a pandemic that has infected more than 5 million people

Slideshow | Reliance Securities bets on these 5 stocks for 11-68% returns

Reliance Securities bet on Bharti Airtel, Granules India, Aurobindo Pharma, Escorts and Alembic Pharma with an upside of 11-68 percent.

India sharply cuts exposure to US govt securities to $156.5 billion in March

In April last year, the same stood at $155.3 billion, according to data from the US Treasury Department.

Corporate governance: SBI weighed down by its own laws, says IiAS

The immediate reaction from Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) is the invite that SBI has sent out to shareholders for an EGM on June 17 amidst COVID-19 pandemic, as the State Bank of India Act of 1955, which created it, does not envisage or allow it to hold the extra-ordinary general meeting digitally/electronically or even an e-voting.

Rock-bottom interest rates may be here to stay

Once the labour market begins to recover, the Federal Reserve’s experience in the pre-pandemic, record-long economic expansion is likely to influence when its raises rates

ITA estimates Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss for tea industry in Assam and West Bengal during Mar-May

The Indian Tea Association (ITA) has pegged a revenue loss of Rs 2,100 crore for the industry in Assam and West Bengal during March, April and May.

Avoid low-interest COVID-19 personal loans, unless strapped for cash

This is the time to utilize your emergency fund. If you don’t have one, partially use investments meant for your long-term goals

'Need more stimulus with focus on GST cut, wage support, higher MNREGA spend'

With more rate cuts expected, we expect bond yields to remain soft in the near term.

RIL Rights Entitlement: An opportunity for retail shareholders and arbitragers

The overall risk profile to the trade is similar as was before which is exposure to Reliance Industries equity and its price movements.

Govt thrust on infrastructure boost to help transmission tower companies: Ind-Ra

According to the ratings agency, the prolonged nationwide lockdown would impact the revenue growth of transmission tower suppliers in the near term, however, the companies that supply T&D equipment are expected to be more resilient than the traditional steel industry players.

HomeCapital gets fresh funding from Varanium NexGen, others

Startup helps homebuyers with a down payment assistance programme

Rally likely in oil prices but upside may be capped on uncertain demand outlook

We expect Nymex Crude prices to face stiff resistance around $40-$42 per barrel. We expect prices to average near $28 per barrel during the year.

Prices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory

N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit and after the advisory by the the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), prices have been cut.

If you invested R100 in these companies on 1 January 2020, here is how much you would have today

Sasfin Securities deputy chairman David Shapiro has revealed the biggest winners and losers on the JSE, NYSE, and the NASDAQ exchange this year.

Almost 90 jobs go from Invercargill licensing trust

Eighty-seven of ILT's 606 workforce will be made redundant after staff restructuring due to Covid-19 impacting the hospitality sector. ILT chief...

Redundancies pitting workers against each other

New Zealand and immigrant workers are being pitted against each other as South Island businesses wield the axe over thousands of jobs. Unions say...

StockBeat: Vamos a la Playa (Lockdown is Over)

StockBeat: Vamos a la Playa (Lockdown is Over)

French public lender raises 4.2 billion euros for fund to boost French firms

French public lender raises 4.2 billion euros for fund to boost French firms

Canada's banks to cement status as solid investments in a crisis

Canada's banks to cement status as solid investments in a crisis

Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy

Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy

Earnings Estimates Decline Further, Pushing Stock Market Valuations Even Higher

Stocks Analysis by Michael Kramer covering: S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, SPDR S&P 500, Apple Inc. Read Michael Kramer's latest article on Investing.com

Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister

Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister

Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday, May 25th

Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday, May 25th

Bitcoin Has Upside Potential: Building Successful Investing Strategy

Market Analysis by Korbinian Koller covering: Investing.com Bitcoin Index. Read Korbinian Koller's Market Analysis on Investing.com

UBS announces global financing team

UBS announces global financing team

China says to take action if U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong

China says to take action if U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong

Guyana received $4.9 million in royalties in first quarter: finance ministry

Guyana received $4.9 million in royalties in first quarter: finance ministry

Cash-Strapped Liberia Mired in Elections Quagmire in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

Monrovia – At the height of the deadly Ebola virus epidemic, Liberia had all the reasons in the world not to hold crucial Senatorial Mid-Term elections. Despite appeals from several international partners, who, at the time, advised against holding elections, pressure from the opposition, coupled with the holistic commitment by the regime of former President […]

Private Stress, Public Stress

What can we do about gaining strength to recognize how stress is situational?

Stretching the Expertise Bubble

Experts make claims all the time. How do you know when you should trust them?

What Do The Latest PMI Surveys Suggest About The State Of The Economy?

Is the economy contracting at a slower pace than in April? Is more coronavirus relief on the way for Europe? The latest on equity market performance.

Stock Market Boost: Unemployment Outlook Shifts To Positive

The unemployment trend, no longer rising, now looks ready to decline

Apple Leaks Reveal Radical New MacBook Pro

As Apple prepares to move the MacBook from Intel to ARM, how do you market and sell such a radical laptop?

Southern Company: Still A Stock To Own?

In March 2008, Southern Company announced construction of new nuclear reactors. A dozen years later, Southern’s pair of 1.1 gigawatt capacity reactors are still under construction. And the company’s projected startup date has slid from 2016 to 2022.

Who Wins In Recessions? The Rich And The Lucky

While virtually everyone else has been struggling through the COVID-19 recession, billionaires added more than $400 billion to their wealth.

Honeywell Sales Down 7% But Stock Up 60%; Why?

Honeywell’s stock gained over 60% in 3 years, with the stock price rising from $108 at the end of 2016 to about $176 at the end of 2019. Though the stock price dropped in 2020 to $136 as of 18th May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the stock has still registered a cumulative return of 25%...

Pandemic Receding, Investors Review The Fallout

But if we are dealing with this come July, markets are going to reassess big time.

Is It The Right Time To Buy Raytheon Technologies After A 55% Fall In 2020?

Raytheon Technologies, best known for its missiles and other aerospace and defense products, has seen its stock fall more than 50% year-to-date, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a significant impact on its aerospace business. Raytheon’s stock also remains down by about 45% from...

Mental Wellness Social Media App Wisdo Connects College Students For Free

America’s graduating class of 2020 got a very raw deal three times over from the Coronavirus.

Jamaica Leads The Way In Profiling Post-Pandemic Travel And Travelers

Jamaica, and all of its famous resorts, leads the way in establishing COVID-19 protocols for 2020 travel.

WWE Raw Results: News, Notes As WWE’s Live Crowd Upstages AEW’s; Mysterio To Retire

WWE Raw results, news, notes and business analysis on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020.

Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign

Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign

Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse

Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse

Business leaders urge caution on return-to-workplace approach

SOME business leaders are urging companies to examine their individual situation, and hav...

To axe or not?

WHILE some companies have moved to cut staff amidst COVID-19's crushing impact on their o...

ORC drafting policy online

During the next two months, Otago Regional Council staff will be developing the regional authority’s most significant policy document with input...

Smiths City votes to go into receivership to hasten sale

Furniture and electronics retailer Smiths City has been placed into receivership to allow a quick sale to Polar Capital, a private investment...

Chocolate company adapts to new normal

A restructure in the wake of Covid-19 has put Jim O’Malley back at the helm of Dunedin chocolate-maker Ocho. Before the outbreak, Ocho was...

Chicago Mayor Launches Police Raid to Stop Black Church’s Sunday Services

On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mounted a raid on a black church for holding services in defiance of her coronavirus lockdown orders.

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India. 'Post the pandemic, when India is turning a new leaf in its economic policy with an eye on foreign capital and global supply chains that are likely to leave China, heightened tensions on the India-China border creates an atmosphere of uncertainty,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Robertet enters hemp extract JV for Swiss market: ‘Switzerland is well regulated for CBD, but there is more flexibility’

The joint venture sees French flavours and fragrances manufacturer Robertet team with US hemp cultivation and extraction firm Klersun and Swiss CBD producer Alponics.

Linux-creator Linus Torvalds joins Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips in embracing AMD over Intel

I have long been an AMD

Zimnat launches novel inflation linked funeral cover

HARARE-One of the oldest financial institutions in the country, Zimnat Life Assurance has launched an inflation linked funeral policy, Gadziriro/Lungiselelo ZWL$ Funeral Plan the first of its kind in Zimbabwe, which provides for regular review of covers and premiums on a regular basis.

Cassava Fintech unveils voice and video conferencing service platform

CASSAVA Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of Econet Global, has announced the release of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’, a voice and video conferencing service that takes up to 20 people on one call.

Zimbabwe fuel crisis set to worsen

DESPERATE motorists are set to endure more anguish at fuel pumps, after authorities admitted at the weekend that they were struggling to get foreign currency to import petrol and diesel.

Zimbabwe govt makes policy shift on cannabis farming

The government of Zimbabwe has announced a change in the policy that governs the investment and production of medicinal cannabis in the country.

Covid-19 gulps EABL profits down by all of $28.7m

The brewer issued a profit warning following Covid-19 regulations to close bars.

Looming fiscal crisis and wisdom of Awolowo

Economic Statecraft by Obadiah Mailafia obmailafia@gmail.com In terms of financial wizardry and sheer genius in economic statecraft, the only master I bow to is the legendary sage, Chief Obafemi A...

Ferronova secures $3.5m funding for cancer trials

Ferronova has developed technology to help surgeons detect if cancer causing a solid tumour has spread to surrounding cells, it has raised VC funding to prove it works.

Alleged Witchcraft: Man Attacked For 'Stealing Destinies' In Imo Community

"The man was alleged to have engaged in some occult activities that had hampered the progress and development of people in the community. A photo that was circulating on social media showed an elderly man, probably in his seventies, surrounded by a charging mob.”

Is It Really THAT Complicated?

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How to Create An Event Worth Going To

Since the shut down, the absence of events has either been a blessing or a curse. One thing is for sure, it’s made us rethink the ones we do by default. When we are allowed to gather once more, in small or bigger groups, events will need careful consideration.

How To Improve Your Finances When You’re Stuck At Home

Here are 6 tips to manage your finances during COVID-19.

Japan Economy Minister Nishimura: State of emergency no longer needed in any region of country

As noted, Japan is seeking to end its state of emergency this week and in recent headlines, Japan Economy Minister Nishimura is on the verge of making

Making roads biker-friendly

"Other countries have bicycle lanes to lower their carbon footprint, reduce pollution and promote a healthy lifestyle."   It seems the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority had beaten the Department of Transportation to the draw in making major roads in Metro Manila friendlier to bikers.

Local Roundup: Save OFWs

Save OFWs Curb test cost SAP zapped A committee in the House of Representatives has approved a bill for the implementation of P5 billion worth of projects aimed at alleviating the plight of overseas Filipino workers who were adversely affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Young people form NGO to inspire other youth

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Aspirar JA, a non-governmental organisation based in Manch...

Call for financial safety net for vulnerable workers

WITH thousands left reeling from sudden layoffs and redundancies in Jamaica and across th...

Farmers use technology to boost sales

SCORES of farmers in Clarendon have been using locally developed technology platform

Student nurses detail struggles amid COVID-19

STUDENT nurses and midwives from the Caribbean School of Nursing (CSON), University of Te...

Why COVID-19 has not ravaged Miramar

THOUGH he had followed early news reports of a potentially dangerous virus affecting the ...

Dashed Hopes: How Nigerian Research Agencies Spent N500m On Clinical Trials Of Local Drugs With No Commercial Output

The Civic Media Lab found that Nigerian government budgeted for a total of eight human-related clinical trials of locally produced drugs between 2015 and 2019 with no evidence of commercial output.

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.

When Bruce’s audacious plan flopped

In today’s world, where football has turned itself into a multi-billion dollar industry, it’s normal for Neymar to arrive at a Brazil training session in a chartered US$15 million helicopter.

Campari: Stock Is Too Expensive As Restaurants Remain Closed

First impact from COVID-19 could be seen in Q1 results, where profit halved compared with the same period last year. Further drop in sales and profit is expecte

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 …

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

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

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

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.

Central set to resume flights

Central Mountain Air will resume commercial flights starting July 6.

Route cleared for GasLink

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

‘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."

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...

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

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.

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.

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

Olivia was gearing up for a new career path.

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

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

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

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 …

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.

Bushfire-hit areas in Australia showing signs of recovery

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

Phishing emails disguised as Covid-19 reports

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Reimagining the three-eyed extraterrestrial.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 »

Tea farmers to get lower bonuses

Kanyago says tea prices at Mombasa auction have gone down.

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...

Jurgen Klopp holds virtual meeting with £55m Liverpool transfer target

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has held a virtual transfer meeting with Bundesliga ace

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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.”

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

Global oil demand is not heading for a permanent decline

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

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.

Huawei could still be removed from UK 5G networks

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

Facebook Workplace announces 'drop-in' video rooms

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

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%.

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

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 ...

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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 ...

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

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.

Flight resumption paves way for Parliamentary committee meetings in June

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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...

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 […]

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

AfDB: U.S. govt demands fresh probe into allegations against Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, still has another big hurdle to cross in his bid for re-election into office.

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

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 ...

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.

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.

First patient dosed in pivotal Phase 3 trial for novel antifungal for both treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing long-acting therapeutics to transform the standard of care for patients facing serious fungal or viral infections, and Mundipharma announced that the first patient has been dosed in its ReSPECT pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the company’s lead antifungal candidate, rezafungin, for the …

Business excellence noms

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards are slated for the fall.

Business Live: Domestic flights to resume from today; Jiomart goes live to take on Amazon, Flipkart

Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance

Foxtel left floundering by streaming rivals

Roy Morgan has released new data showing explosive growth across Australia’s subscription television market from all providers except Foxtel:

Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.

Credit Suisse: JobKeeper on the way out

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

‘Never waste a crisis’: inside Saudi Arabia’s shopping spree

The $325bn Public Investment Fund has spent billions on overseas deals this year even as the kingdom’s economy struggles

Group alleges fresh evidence of N25 billion spending on imaginary road repairs by NDDC

Fresh allegation of extra-budgetary spending is rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a group has accused the agency of spending N25 billion on regional contingency road repairs not appropriated for in the 2019 fiscal framework.

Kia planning a tiny, affordable, short-range electric car

Kia's Europe boss says the car will be a response to people's increasing avoidance of public transport.

Why House of Representatives resolved to probe Chinese loans 

A Peep into the mindset of House of Representatives’ member, Hon. Ben Rollands Igbakpa offers an insight as to why the lower legislative chamber resolved

Pharma emerges as most preferred sector among MFs

Earnings downgrade in the sector is likely to be the lowest among all sectors.

How coronavirus impacts buyers in real estate market

Notwithstanding the positive outlook for the Nigerian property market in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted negatively on the market, leaving property investments in disarray.

One wound-up Franklin scheme ‘erroneously’ sold ICICI debt

The fund house said it has compensated the scheme for the erroneous trade.

Okowa greets Edwin Clark at 93, says he is a fearless, patriotic leader

Describing Clark as a fearless and patriotic leader, who cares for the interests of his people and the peaceful co-existence of Nigerians, said that Clark had worked hard to place his name in the annals of history as a great fighter of the Niger Delta course.

Oil price rebound improves investors’ patronage, lifts index by 5.59%

The rebalancing in the oil market, which has resulted in a 94 per cent rebound in crude prices, added to enhanced institutional investors’ patronage in the Nigerian bourse buoyed equities transactions last week, as the All-Share Index...

[Newsmaker] Recycling centers face desperate battle to survive

The global coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of plastic recycling in South Korea, as major recycling centers are incurring mounting losses amid a collapse in global demand. Many are being forced to cut costs, work hours and head counts just to stay afloat, but a quick turnaround appears unlikely, industry insiders and government officials said. “(Local) recycling centers are largely dependent o...

Developer O’Flynn calls for task force to deal with housing crisis

Michael O’Flynn also wants help-to-buy scheme extended to 2025

Player Wills site: Hines and APG to seek permission for 416 homes

Fast-track planning application will be made to An Bord Pleanala in the first phase of redevelopment at the seven-acre site

Firms beg for social distancing guidelines to be eased

The Government is under mounting pressure to relax social distancing guidelines as the retail and hospitality sectors warn of thousands of permanent job losses unless the two-metre rule is changed.

LETTER: State Democrats go mum over Steven Horsford transgression

Imagine if it were a Republican.

Development of electrode material improving the efficiency of salinity gradient energy

Dr. Jeong Nam-Jo of Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) Marine Energy Convergence and Integration Research Team developed synthesis technologies of electrode material that can directly synthesize molybdenum disulfide thin films on the electrode current collector surface to contribute improving the efficiency and economic feasibility of salt gradient power generation using reverse electrodialysis.

We need a new approach to UK resilience -- leading Cranfield academics

Leading academics from across Cranfield University are calling for a new approach to UK resilience. Writing in today's Financial Times, the academics believe that as well as lessons learnt from the response to COVID-19 there is a much wider lesson to be learnt about how the UK identifies, prepares and responds to threats and risks, such as to our safety, our national security and from climate change.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says She Self-Censors Comments About Trump to Continue Receiving Federal Funds

Recently, the Democratic governor has been repeatedly criticized by US President Donald Trump and his supporters over her insistence that any lifting of the COVID-19...

Hertz files for bankruptcy after rental-car demand vanishes

Drop in used-car sales compounds financial woes.

Digicel Foundation pumps $42m in humanitarian project

DIGICEL FOUNDATION has announced a significant investment in Jamaica’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of its $42-million islandwide humanitarian project, Operation SAFE, (Sanitising, Advocating, Feeding, and Enabling) in the fight...

Ranveer Singh REVEALS the ruthless side of Deepika Padukone in Instagram live chat and her reaction is unmissable!

Ranveer Singh indulged in an Instgram live chat with Sunil Chetri on Sunday and spilled some interesting deets. Sunil Chetri quoted Deepika Padukone s

Receivers appointed to Mayfair 101 companies, with more than $85m investor funds at risk

Move on owner of Dunk Island comes after company failed to make $3m in loan repayments to IPO Wealth Fund

Bank OZK: Further Margin Attrition And Elevated Provision Expense To Hurt Earnings

OZK will most likely need to increase its loan loss reserves in the second quarter, leading to another quarter with high provision expense. The rate-sensitive n

Amphan cyclone: IRDAI asks insurers to hasten settlement of claims

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurers to hasten settlement of claims pertaining to the cyclone Amphan. In a circular, it said there were reports of

Visa Is Gaining Momentum

Visa has been one of the best-performing, large-cap stocks over the last decade. The stock is currently rebounding from the Covid-19 low levels. Free cash flow

In $16 Billion Push To Expand Broadband, America Is Flying Through a Fog

Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, federal policy makers are pushing to spend billions of dollars to close gaps in America's high-speed internet network. From a report: There is one big obstacle: Government officials say they don't have a clear picture of where service gaps exist, meaning parts of...

Kyoto hotels hit by 89% slump in foreign stays as pandemic takes toll

Visitors from East Asia, where the virus took hold from the start of the year, plummeted even further.

Eid in lockdown: Jama Masjid to remain closed for devotees

In the presence of existing restrictions, the usual hustle-bustle seen during Eid is missing in markets.People in Ranchi said that they will celebrate Eid keeping in mind all lockdown guidelines and norms

Japan government considers further pandemic relief of more than ¥100 trillion, report says

The package would be funded by a second extra budget for fiscal 2020 and follow the record ¥117 trillion spending plan deployed last month.

Insider Trading? OmiseGo (OMG) Surges 200% Just 15 Minutes after Coinbase Listing, but then Crashes Immediately

San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase began supporting trading with OmiseGo (OMG) on May 21, 2020. The OMG token price surged 200% in only 15

Owner-occupier mortgages still OK but…

Vir CoreLogic’s leading indicators:

Master Parasites demand $40,000 new home subsidy

Last week, the Property Council of Australia (PCA) demanded a $50,000 new home boost to “kickstart the economy” by stimulating the construction of 50,000 dwellings, alongside a massive ramp-up in immigration.

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

The world’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive outbreak with some 17,000 infections and 825 deaths so far; however, the epidemic has tipped it into a recession and plunged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s popularity to multi-year lows.

South China Sea Watch

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. China’s foreign minister is dismissing claims that the country is exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to expand its footprint

Never let a good crisis go to waste: How our food sector can save NZ's economy

The world will always need food, and New Zealand is enviably positioned to capitalise on this, writes future foods expert Rosie Bosworth – but we need to take a few big steps first.  It’s a bittersweet moment for New Zealand. As a nation we’ve collectively worked hard to successfully flatten the

Demand for budget-friendly homes surges amid layoffs, pay cuts

As the Nigerian economy falters due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, businesses are worst off, prompting pay cuts in many companies, search by people living in rented houses for budget-friendly homes across cities and towns to reduce costs.

Virgin Media to offer free TV ads for SMEs under €1m support scheme

Broadband and pay-TV operator to showcase how businesses are responding to pandemic

Gold rates today hikes in Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai - 25 May 2020

Gold rates today on 25 May 2020: Gold rates have increased by a slight margin on Monday. These gold rates have been on rise after a fall for the last couple of days.

Irish agribusiness ClonBio reports €95m pretax profit for 2019

Ethanol prices rose last year, but Covid-19 impact means transport use has declined this year

Globalfoundries to implement ITAR and strict security assurances at New York fab

Globalfoundries has announced plans to implement export control security measures at its most advanced manufacturing facility, Fab 8, in Malta, New York. GF will bring its Fab 8 facility into compliance with both the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) standards and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), making the company the most advanced ITAR foundry in the country.

FRSC to Ogun: Relocate Ota toll gate motor park, market

The Unit Commander of FRSC, Akeem Ganiya, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota.

48-year-old sucks private parts, engages in sex with his daughters aged nine and six

According to Ayuba, medical reports revealed that the two kids have lost their hymen and their private parts deeply opened

Delhi govt asks departments not to issue global tenders up to Rs 200 cr

In an order, the Delhi Finance Department forwarded the Central government's amendment for "information and necessary action"

Assam: Foreigners’ Tribunal member discharged over controversial letter on Tablighi Jamaat

The Indian Express had in April reported about the letter -- dated April 7 and signed by Gupta -- addressed to state Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gupta had said that he had withdrawn the letter and that it was never actually sent to the government.

Moody’s: Pressure keeps rising for Apac companies as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Moody’s Investors Service said about 22 per cent of 476 rated non-financial companies in Asia Pacific (Apac) have high exposure to coronavirus disruptions, up from 20 per cent in March, as the effects of the pandemic on companies’ credit quality have...

Seven questions with Stuart Welch

Alphinity's Stuart Welch talks about why Cochlear has been disproportionately hurt during COVID-19, and why he prefers Transurban to Sydney Airport.

Gold sees next leg higher towards $2000/oz – Citibank

Analysts at Citibank offer key insights on why is gold’s next move higher, as the bulls look towards $2000/oz. Key quotes “Drivers of money flow into

Taiwan mulls ‘spend NT$1,000, get NT$3,000’ stimulus measure

Spending incentive aimed to boost economic activity amid coronavirus fallout

Retail investors throng capital markets during lockdown period, says Reliance Securities CEO

While Covid-19 has been a painful period for all and the lockdown a pressure for most who have been busy and active, it seems to have drawn people to the capital market.Lav Chaturvedi, Executive Direc

‘LBDI Has Implicit Confidence in Our Suspended Compliance Officer’—A Senior Executive

Monrovia – An executive of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) has told FrontPageAfrica that the bank has implicit confidence in their suspended Vice President for Compliance and Investments, Mr. Oday G. Vaye. By Alaskai Moore Johnson, alaskaijohnson@gmail.com According to this senior executive, who asked not to be named, Mr. Vaye has worked […]

Israeli plane lands in Turkey for first time in 13 years, says El Al

On Sunday, El Al's Dreamliner aircraft, converted to carry cargo, landed in Istanbul. It was loaded there with 24 tonnes of humanitarian coronavirus equipment, destined for Israel and the US

How investment in nature can help the North's economy recover after lockdown

Natural assets are one of the North's greatest strengths, says IPPR North

China's 'hermit' investors fill doubled oil storage with crude bet

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI — Chinese financial investors betting on a rebound in oil prices are filling commercial storage tanks held by the Shanghai futures exchange just as fast as the exchange can find them.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

Within three months.

Taiwan receipt lottery numbers for March, April announced

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

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.

Groupe Arnault Takes Stake in Lagardère

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

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 ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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

Noooo

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 …

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

COVID-19 presents opportunity to boost African economies, says Elumelu

The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the coronavirus pandemic  presents an opportunity to reset the....

Coronavirus Will Stretch, Not Break, Global Supply Chains

Here’s a vision of how coronavirus might change the world. Governments devastated by the pandemic and the costs of supporting locked-down and unemployed workers will reverse decades of retreat to take a more muscular role in their economies. Business

Shropshire village shop marks 10th birthday but 'lifeline' service continues

Set up following the 2008 recession to support a small village between Newport and Market Drayton, the Cheswardine Community Shop marked its 10th anniversary under lockdown, when the lifeline it provides to villagers is more clear than ever before.

Five-hour VE Day busk by Telford veteran helps raise thousands for Severn Hospice

A guitarist has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity with a five-hour sponsored busk on VE Day.

MP's plea to help Young Farmers

An MP has called on the Government to give a share of a new £150 million fund for charities to Young Farmers' clubs in Shropshire, saying they are on course to lose £50,000 this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Woodside, Cheung Kong pitch for green hydrogen funds

Hydrogen production ventures seeking government funding are expected to cost easily more than double the stretch target of $2 a kilogram in the federal government's technology road map.

Bloodied Mayfair tries recruiting investors against ASIC

The upstart investment outfit, which owns Dunk Island, also claims the appointment of receivers to one entity is "premature and imprudent".

Westpac's lagging view of credit risk 'challenging'

Controversial review of Westpac systems found its inability to generate timely and granular commercial property risk data a particular problem.

Spend the $60b windfall on bigger stimulus

If the Treasury still thinks we are headed for a recession, the JobKeeper underspend should be used to pump-prime the economy.

Tim Wilson wants fresh inquiry into Hostplus conflicts

The federal MP has asked regulators to investigate 'vertical integration' in the industry superannuation sector.

Big Short in U.S. Stocks Needs Watching, Says One Market Veteran

A large bearish position in U.S. equities that’s been amassed by trend-following funds may prove vital to the next move for stocks, according to a strategist who’s been analyzing markets since the early 1990s.

Ab ki baar, Atmanirbhar: Modi’s mega package is an economic masterstroke

Pandemics, in the past, were notorious for taking away lives. But, coronavirus, or Covid-19, has snatched away livelihood too. With the global economy suffering from an unprecedented crisis, India, which is under lockdown from the last week of March, is no exception. Continue Reading →

Senior markets operative jumps ship to MST Financial

Gerard Satur's MST Financial has made another high-profile hire. 

Natural Gas Price: Futures point to further correction

In light of advanced figures from CME Group for Natural Gas futures markets, open interest extended the choppy activity and shrunk by almost 1.3K cont

People more worried about economic crisis than health issues from coronavirus, finds study

The study - conducted by Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies (CMEE) at IIM Lucknow - revealed that majority (79 percent) of people are worried and surrounded by a feeling of fear (40 percent) and sadness (22 percent).

Thousands displaced in Nakasongola by rising Lake Kyoga water levels

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 9,000 people have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola district. According to district reports, the number of affected landing sites have also risen to 29 leaving 9,853 people displaced. The affected landing sites are Kyalusaka, Irima, Kasambya, Kisenyi, Kibuye, Kansira ,Kikoge …

Polyus Has Been Hit By The Coronavirus, And This Hit May Be Pretty Hurtful

The epidemiological situation at Polyus' key asset is rapidly deteriorating. The management's negligence of safety measures has led to hundreds of COVID-19 infe

Gulfport Energy: Stock Appears To Be Overvalued Now Due To The Still High Restructuring Risk

Gulfport's borrowing base was reduced to $700 million, and it is limited to $20 million for further unsecured note repurchases. It has plenty of liquidity for n

EU and UK stumbling into Irish border crisis

The looming collapse of the Irish border deal, threatening security, is the elephant in the room in Brexit talks, a top UK think-tank has warned.

Lenovo helps schools shift to remote teaching for free

To support the education sector in rapidly shifting to digital ways of teaching and learning, global tech and innovation leader Lenovo, in collaboration with Microsoft, is sponsoring two presentations in the ongoing EduTech Live Webinar series.

US farmers worried as crop prices dip

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

Softer rate regime to impact guaranteed-return products

“Yields were in excess of 5% for guaranteed products with maturity of 10-15 years. These products will now have to be redrawn and repriced,” said Sandeep Ghosh, financial sector advisory leader, EY.

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. ...

‘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 ...

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'.

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

Suriname votes in poll crucial for convicted-killer president

Suriname went to the polls on Monday with strongman President Desi Bouterse seeking a third term, battling to hold onto power to avoid spending his twilight years in prison after being convicted of murder.

Indore: Churches to raise Prayer of Hope on Day of Pentecost

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING, May 25 — China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING: China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space program in an effort to catch up with its rival the United States and affirm its status as a major world power.

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an onl...

JA Solar to Showcase New Lineup of PV Modules During Online VR Exhibition

BEIJING, May 24, 2020 /CNW/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, will hold an online exh...

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

England lock George Kruis will end a 12-year association with Saracens at the end of the 2019-20 season and head to Japan.

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights

George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season

England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season.

England's George Kruis and Wales' Hadleigh Parkes sign with Panasonic

England lock George Kruis and Wales center Hadleigh Parkes have joined Panasonic Wild Knights, the Japan Rugby Top League club said Monday. The pair will r

Kruis, Parkes to play in Japan next season

England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes will play in Japan for the Panasonic Wild Knights next season, the Top League club said ...

England lock, Wales centre sign for Japanese club

England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes have signed to play for Panasonic Wild Knights in next year's Japanese Top League.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Tuesday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Newcastle.

Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance

Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice.

Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance

Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice. Shaun Warkentin was looking for...

Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance

Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice.Shaun Warkentin was looking for a diversion when his young sons tired of jumping on the backyard trampoline and being indoors. He discovered the joy of taking them fishing.Neighborhood and park trails across the country have been getting higher-than-usual use by runners, walkers and bicyclists as people find ways to get fresh air while maintaining social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.Golf courses are welcoming more beginners and people returning to the game, states have seen robust sales of fishing licenses since the coronavirus hit full force in the U.S.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

Despite risks, we're not too fussed about facial recognition

Survey finds most Australians are comfortable with the rise of software that can spot a face in the crowd despite lingering concerns about the dangers.

史诗级大跌后美股大反攻！但仍处熊市？专家：这次有点不一样……

　　FX168财经报社（香港）讯 周一（5月25日）据CNBC报道，在美国银行（Bank of America）月度全球基金经理调查的参与者中，近70%的人将最近的反弹称为熊市反弹。

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON — The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

Robot barista helps South Korean cafe with social distancing

A new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way toward customers.

Social-distancing cafe uses robots to make and serve the coffee

Because robots don't carry coronavirus

South Korean cafe hires robot server to help with social distancing

South Korean coffee-making roboti­c arm and servin­g robot can make 60 differ­ent types of coffee­

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities

The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.

Court rules comedian’s bushfire fund can’t go to victims, wildlife

A court has ruled millions of dollars raised during the bushfire crisis by comedian Celeste Barber, cannot be distributed to charities or other States to help people and wildlife. The money also can’t…

Celeste Barber's record-breaking $51 million bushfire fundraiser cannot be split up and donated to other charities, the Supreme Court has ruled

The amount raised may have broken fundraising records, but the $51.3 million raised by Celeste Barber remains bound to the law.

CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser

Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors in London hospitals are using mixed-reality headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients. The headsets look like a visor that encircles the head, and are equipped with sensors and a camera around the headband. Inside the visor is a little screen where holographic images are projected for the wearer to see.

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (2): Korean display firms are 2 years ahead

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (4): Is China winning in 5G?

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (3): Quality vs. price? Battle of batteries

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea in high-tech race (1) : Chinese firms enter memory market

China’s race to lead mainstream technology is intensifying not only against the US but also its neighbor South Korea.  President Xi Jinping has been public about China’s goals: By 2025, the country aims to domestically produce key technologies such as semiconductors, 5G equipment, robots, and self-driving and electric cars. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t derailed its ambition to win the tech...

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers are helping language students amid school closures

A number of French-speaking Eurostar employees are reportedly helping language students while they are furloughed due to the travel restrictions in place...

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs 657 people, many of them German. Health authorities ordered it shut and the workers quarantined after 45 infections were detected on May 20.

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine.

Plant-based 'meats' catch on in the COVID-19 pandemic

Meat industry's troubles may have provided a boost for plant-based meat substitutes

First Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show camera bumps are getting uglier

The first set of renders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus have leaked. They show a phone with an enormous camera bump and at least four camera sensors.

Samsung Galaxy Note20+ design revealed in leaked renders

The first set of renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note20+ has leaked showing its design and rear camera layout. The device will measure 165 x 77.2 x 7.6mm. It is expected to launch in August.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ renders show off familiar design w/ 6.9-inch screen

A fresh leak of Samsung's Galaxy Note 20+ today shows off high-quality renders of the phone with a bigger screen and a familiar design too.

First Samsung Galaxy Note20+ renders arrive

The phone should be “slightly bigger” than the Note20, the overall design remains the same.

Leaked Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders detail Samsung’s next bigger flagship

Galaxy Note 20 Plus rumors are starting to wind up. The latest renders show off the design and dimensions of Samsung's bigger flagship for 2020.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ renders leak, show off new design and 6.9-inch display

While the new CAD-based renders do bring some surprises, they do overall appear to show a design that borrows heavily from the Galaxy S20 series.

Galaxy Note 20 Plus Renders Show the Device From All Angles

The latest Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show off a familiar design with a flatter display and a familiar camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus leaked renders look a lot like the S20 Ultra

Leaked renders have given us a close look at the possible Samsung Galaxy Note 20 design from all sides.

Oppo teases Reno 4 Series: 5G support confirmed, phone specs leaked

Oppo teases Reno 4 Series and confirms 5G Support. The Reno 4 series will use a triple camera set up, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

Infinix Hot 9 series with 5,000 mAh battery and punch hole display to debut in India on 29 May

The Infinix Hot might be powered by the Helio A25 chipset and is expected to offer 4 GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ coming with a periscope cam, 4500mAh batt

The August online launch event has been confirmed already. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will be introduced together with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 in an online-only event. It’s one of th…

The OnePlus rivals to the Apple AirPods could be called Buds

Now we have both a name and a launch month for the wireless earbuds from OnePlus, but very few other details.

National Women's Soccer League moves to allow training in small groups

The National Women's Soccer League moved a step closer to resuming play by announcing Monday that players can start training in small groups providing it is

NWSL moves to allow training in small groups

The National Women's Soccer League moved a step closer to resuming play by announcing Monday that players can start training in small groups providing it is done under league protocols and meets the requirements of local authorities.

The Latest: NWSL moves to allow training in small groups

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since Apr 8 to benefit MSMEs

he finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during the cor it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 cr GST refund claims since April 8

Refunds have been sanctioned while ensuring work from home, it added. The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.

CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8

In a tweet, the CBIC said it is "committed to ensuring liquidity to GST taxpayers especially MSME sectors during the lockdown".

Sony Xperia 1 II officially goes on pre-order in the US on June 1 for $1,199

It will ship over there on July 24, and in Germany during the week of June 15.

Sony's New Flagship Xperia 1 II Smartphone Will Ship on July 24th in the United States--Pre-sales start June 1st

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 II, will be available for pre-sales...

Sony's New Flagship Xperia 1 II Smartphone Will Ship on July 24th in the United States--Pre-sales start June 1st

SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 II, will be available for pre-sales...

Sony Xperia 1 II arrives in the US on July 24th

Sony unveiled the photography-focused Xperia 1 II in February and has now announced preorder and shipping dates for the US. The company knows that the $1,200 price tag will be difficult to digest, so it's sweetening the deal, as it…

Sony Xperia 1 II Pre-Orders Start June 1, Shipping On July 24

Sony has announced that pre-orders for the Xperia 1 II are going to start on June 1. With them shipping out on July 24. We have already seen the Xperia 1

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will ship in July for $1,200

Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 II smartphone will ship on July 24th for an eye-watering $1,199 in the US, the company announced. It packs a triple camera setup developed with the engineers behind Sony’s A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras.

Sony Xperia 1 II U.S. pre-orders start June 1st at a pricey $1200 with free WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony Xperia 1 II will be up for pre-order from June 1st for a price of $1,200, Sony is also throwing in a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds.

AirPods Studio: Apple's US$349 over-ear headphones enter mass production ahead of WWDC 2020 unveiling

Rumour has it that the AirPods Studio may have already entered mass production. Slated to be announced at WWDC 2020 next month, the US$349 over-ear headphones will compete with the likes of the Bose 700, the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Surface Headphones 2.

Apple is expected to release a larger iPhone 12 Pro later this year — here's everything we know about Apple's next high-end iPhones so far

Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are expected to come with larger displays, a Lidar sensor for augmented reality, and a new design.

Apple is expected to release a larger iPhone 12 Pro later this year — here's everything we know about Apple's next high-end iPhones so far, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are expected to come with larger displays, a Lidar sensor for augmented reality, and a new design.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Apple is expected to release a larger iPhone 12 Pro later this year — here's everything we know about Apple's next high-end iPhones so far (AAPL)

Apple is expected to release four new iPhones this year, including two models expected to be called the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Apple is expected to release a larger iPhone 12 Pro later this year — here’s everything we know about Apple’s next high-end iPhones so far

It’s not unusual for Apple to release more than one version of its latest iPhone. But this year’s rumored iPhone 12 is expected to come in a whopping four different variants, compared to previous years when Apple would launch two or three versions of its newest smartphone.

8 billion Internet records on millions of Thai users leaked

A security researcher alerted Thailand's national computer emergency response team, after he found a database exposing over eight billion Internet records on millions of Thai internet users.

Eight billion internet records of millions of users in Thailand leaked

The database, containing DNS queries and Netflow data, was lying on the internet without a password

Over 8 billion real-time internet records of Thai users exposed in massive data leak: Report

Over 8 billion real-time Internet records of users of Thailand’s largest cell network, AIS, were leaked online through a database which has now been secured, according to a report by TechCrunch.The le

Massive Leaks: Stolen Eight Billion Records From Largest Cell Network in Thailand Leave Millions of Internet-Households Vulnerable

Hackers may already have exploited the leaks before it was finally taken down. Over 8 billion Thai internet records have leaked from their largest cell network AIS as security researchers discovered the leak, which is now safe, but just how much damage did it do? (Photo : Image Courtesy of PixaBay) Read More: Apple's Siri Continues to Listen to Conversations, Despite Last Year's Controversy How Did This Happen? The largest cell network in Thailand AIA has recently removed a database offline that was leaking out billions of real-time internet records on its millions of Thai internet users.

HTC billed to release a 5G smartphone later this year; a mid-ranger is in the works too

HTC is all set to make its highly-awaited comeback in July this year with its first-ever 5G smartphone. The company is also working on a mid-range HTC Desire 20 Pro that will come with a Snapdragon 6xx chip, 6GB of RAM, and a triple-camera setup.

HTC’s first 5G phone may debut in July, could be a flagship phone

A recent report had revealed that HTC is working on a mid-range phone called HTC Desire 20 Pro even though it has been encountering losses in its smartphone business. The Taiwanese company is reportedly gearing up to launch its first 5G smartphone in July. It could either be a high-end of a flagship smartphone. The …

Huawei might announce a Mate-branded smartwatch, trademark document suggests

A new more premium Huawei smartwatch lineup might be in the works.

Huawei Enjoy Z: cheap 5G mid-range phone with 90Hz display

Huawei Enjoy Z: cheap 5G mid-range phone with 90Hz display. Huawei has officially unveiled its most affordable smartphone with 5G support.

Redmi K30i is yet another affordable 5G device in the lineup

Redmi K30i is now official in China, with the Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset and quad-rear cameras. It is priced similar to the Redmi K30.

SHIFT13mi Linux-friendly tablet with replaceable mainboard scheduled for 2021 release

German smartphone maker Shift makes phones that are designed to be modular and easy to repair. And now the company has introduced a tablet with the same design ethos. The SHIFT13mi will be a 2-in-1…

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Bruno Fernandes recalls the two Man Utd moments he wishes he could relive

The Portugal international has already played a starring role since his arrival in January and has picked one moment he wishes he could relive since his Old Trafford bow - as well as a moment from the club's history

Bruno Fernandes recalls the two Man Utd moments he wishes he could relive

The Portugal international has already played a starring role since his arrival in January and has picked one moment he wishes he could relive since his Old Trafford bow - as well as a moment from the club's history

Bruno Fernandes stopped Solskjaer from fast-tracking Man Utd academy star

Solskjaer had created a contingency plan if Fernandes did not move to United.

Manchester United were ready to promote wonderkid before clinching Bruno Fernandes transfer

Manchester United reportedly had plans in place in case they could not complete the transfer of Bruno Fernandes back in January. The Portugal international joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon and has been a big success, but it came after a lengthy transfer saga that dragged on and never looked certain to go through. […]

Bruno Fernandes names his best Manchester United performance and makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission

The Portuguese playmaker has been a revelation for Man Utd since joining in January.

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

WASHINGTON, May 25 — Space Exploration Technologies Corp — commonly known as SpaceX — is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation myth: On September 28, 2008, its first rocket Falcon 1 launched for...

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—commonly known as SpaceX—is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation ...

The launch of SpaceX's rocket Falcon Heavy on June 25, 2019

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. -- commonly known as SpaceX -- is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Fortunately the fourth launch -- that was the last money that we had -- the fourth launch worked, or that would have been it for SpaceX. Born in South Africa, Musk immigrated

Huawei seeks stable supply of memory chips as US pressure grows

Huawei has asked Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for a stable memory chip supply despite apparently mounting pressure from the US to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company.

Huawei seeks stable chip supply from Samsung and Hynix

Huawei Technologies Co. has sought high-level assurances from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. they will continue to supply memory chips despite mounting pressure from the U.S. to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company, the Korea Economic Daily reported.

Huawei is trying to ensure stable chip supply from Samsung and SK Hynix

Huawei was put on the Entity List by the U.S. government in May last year and recently, the ban was further extended by another year. A few days ago, the United States tightened export controls in a move that is aimed at limiting Huawei’s access to chip supplies. Now, the Chinese giant is seeking help …

Huawei wants stable Samsung, Hynix chip supply, Korea Daily says

While memory chipmakers aren’t subject to the US government restrictions, Huawei worries that the Trump administration could widen its restrictions later.

Huawei Reportedly Issues Chip Supply Request to Samsung as It Braces for More US Pressure

Last week, US officials reportedly indicated that they may further tighten the rules that aim to cut the Chinese tech giant Huawei off from global chip sales.

Huawei and Honor may have to ditch their own Kirin chips due to US sanctions

Huawei may soon have to forgo its own Kirin silicon in favor of chips from other manufacturers. That's because the US Department of Commerce's new

Samsung might become Huawei’s lifeline in regards to memory chips

A couple of weeks ago, we explained how Huawei's ban in the USA might represent a golden opportunity for Samsung. And although the latter company's smartphone business could benefit from Huawei's unfa

Samsung’s Second 5nm Plant To Be Based In South Korea

Aside from smartphones and telecommunications, it’s easy to forget that Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor business and will be one of

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tata Motors' JLR seeks COVID-19 support package in UK: Reports

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is said to be in talks with the UK government for an estimated one-billion pounds support package to tide through the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports.

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

BANGKOK, May 25 — A researcher leading Thailand’s push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand’s government announced last week its plans to have a...

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand's government announced last week its plans to have a vaccine ready for deployment

John Richards: Wolves ‘could bag a bargain’ in next window

Wolves hero John Richards believes they will be in a strong position in the next transfer window despite the uncertainty offered up by the coronavirus outbreak.

John Richards: Wolves ‘could bag a bargain’ in next window

Wolves hero John Richards believes they will be in a strong position in the next transfer window despite the uncertainty offered up by the coronavirus outbreak.

Telstra powers up 5G footprint as new spectrum comes into picture

Telstra is running ahead of schedule on building out its 5G network, with the telco saying it has extended its coverage to 47 cities across Australia.

Telstra powers up 5G footprint as new spectrum comes into picture

Telstra is running ahead of schedule on building out its 5G network, with the telco saying it has extended its coverage to 47 cities across Australia.

TripAdvisor flooded with fake Barnard Castle reviews after Dominic Cummings 'visit'

An ex-teacher's bombshell claim of having spotted Dominic Cummings allegedly breaking lockdown rules to visit Barnard Castle, in Country Durham, has led to a flurry of fake reviews online

TripAdvisor flooded with fake Barnard Castle reviews after Dominic Cummings 'visit'

An ex-teacher's bombshell claim of having spotted Dominic Cummings allegedly breaking lockdown rules to visit Barnard Castle, in Country Durham, has led to a flurry of fake reviews online

How to make phone calls on a Mac

This step by step guide with screenshots covers how to make phone calls on a Mac. We'll look using Siri as well as how to manually place calls.

How to make phone calls on a Mac

This step by step guide with screenshots covers how to make phone calls on a Mac. We'll look using Siri as well as how to manually place calls.

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

Designers created an 'infection-free playground' for children made up of individual play areas — take a look

The area is divided into separate platforms so that children aren't close enough to share germs.

Designers created an 'infection-free playground' for children made up of individual play areas — take a look, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The area is divided into separate platforms so that children aren't close enough to share germs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Designers created an ‘infection-free playground’ for children made up of individual play areas — take a look

Two German designers, Claudio Rimmele and Martin Binder, have invented a design for a playground that is safe for children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Seven citizens arrested in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate

Seven citizens were arrested in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate for violating the decisions of the Supreme Committee in charge to deal with COVID-19

Seven expats arrested in Oman for violations

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested seven expat workers for violating the decisions of the Supreme Committee in charge of dealing with COVID-19

ROP shuts down store for violating Supreme Committee's decisions

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has closed one of stores in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate

Google removes over 5 million reviews from Play Store to improve TikTok rating

TikTok's user reviews have dropped on Play Store from 27 million users to 22 million users from last week

Google removes over a million reviews from Play Store to improve TikTok rating

TikTok's user reviews have dropped on Play Store from 27 million users to 22 million users from last week

Google Removes QAnon Apps From Play Store for Violating Terms

Google last week removed three apps related to the QAnon conspiracy theory from its Play Store digital marketplace. From a report: The apps -- called QMAP, Q Alerts! and Q Alerts LITE -- were taken down for violating Google's policies against "harmful information," the company said. The removal was ...

Realme China event today: Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, X3 SuperZoom, TV, Watch, Buds Air Neo, and more to launch

Realme is hosting an event in China where as many as eight products are expected to launch.

Realme Watch announced: 1.4" color touchscreen, SpO2 monitor, and 9-day battery life

It also comes with heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and 14 Sports Modes.

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition with 90Hz display and Snapdragon 865 processor debuts in China

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition is equipped with a 4,200 mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

Realme X50 Pro Player launched in China: US$420 5G K30 Pro alternative sports 6.4 in 90Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 865, 48MP quad-cameras and 65W fast charging

Realme just launched the Realme X50 Pro Player edition in China for RMB 2,999 (approx US$420). The flagship-killer sports a Snapdragon 865, vapor cooling, a 90 Hz panel, and 65W fast charging.

Xiaomi Smart Lock E is now up for crowdfunding in China for 899 yuan ($126)

Xiaomi has today launched a new product for crowdfunding on its Xiaomi Mall online store — Xiaomi Smart Lock E. The product comes with support for six unlocking methods and has an electronic doorbell function as well. The six unlocking methods supported by the product includes Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. …

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition Announced, Ready To Play PUBG Mobile At 90Fps? - Gizchina.com

Realme X50 Pro Player Edition is a new member of X50 series and first gaming device from Realme. The X50 Pro player edition carries amazing specs.

Xiaomi announces driving Recorder 2 with improved features

Xiaomi Driving Recorder 2 to launch in China on June 1. It is capable of recording videos up to 1600p and uses OC image sensor OS05A10

Redmi 1A Display leaked, features a 23.8 inch display and 178 degree viewing angle

A new Redmi monitor has recently been leaked. It is the Redmi 1A, which is expected to be announced on the May 26th launch event, which will have the Chinese company announce the Redmi 10X alongside various other products as well. According to the leak, the Redmi 1A Display features a 23.8 inch display, which …

15 Best Free Drawing Apps for Android in 2020

Let's have a look at the Best Free Drawing Apps for Android 2019 that you can use to do some amazing artistic things right on your Android

The 6 best smartphone gimbals to spend your money on

Those looking for the best smartphone gimbals will soon realize there are many options available. We are here to help you find the right one!

iQOO 3, OnePlus 8, Realme X50 Pro and more: Best phones for playing PUBG and other games

Heres's our pick of the best smartphones for playing the most graphics-intensive available on Google Play right now.

These Gifts Will Make Your Favorite Leo Purr

The lions in your life deserve only the best.

We Asked Fitness Pros For Their Favorite Workouts You Can Do Sitting Down

Some workouts, you'd really rather be sitting down. Sometimes it's because you tweaked your knee during that last 5k you ran. Other times, it's because you're having a depression flare-up and can't imagine standing up today. Still other days, you…

These 2 Zodiac Signs Are Most Likely To Swipe Right On Dating Apps

Finding someone you have that spark with can be complicated – especially during a worldwide pandemic. For many singles in looking to flirt in lockdown, dating apps have been the only way to go. And new data from Tinder has revealed some interesting…

You can try crowdfunded space sim 'Star Citizen' for free right now

Will Star Citizen ever be finished?

Kitchen Tips: 5 Kitchen Appliances That Can Help You Make Quick Breakfast In A Busy Morning

Alongside a smart recipe, a good cookware is equally important to prepare a dish quickly. If you look around, you can find several kitchen appliances that can help in making a quick breakfast in the morning.

Here's how to use Shared Photo Albums on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC

Want to share photos with your friends and family? You can do it right through iCloud thanks to iCloud Photo Sharing.

Android Auto: Everything you need to know!

Android Auto is the best way to use your phone while in the car. Here's everything you need to know about it!

Apple iOS app updates are being re-issued for unknown reasons

Unexpected app updates on your iPhone? You’re not alone

Best PlayStation Now games: the top PS Now games to stream or download today

These are the best games available on PlayStation Now, right now.

Choose the right products to control weeds in grazing pastures

Many weed-infested grazing pastures are now at or approaching the right stage for spraying.

The 7 Biggest Job Search Mistakes (That Are The Easiest To Fix!)

If you find yourself in a job search (or suspect that you might be in one soon), you’re going to experience a market that is highly competitive. So, you can't afford to make these amateur mistakes.

App Store releasing repeat app updates, likely to fix bug that prevented apps from launching

The iPhone and iPad App Store is re-releasing updates for a lot of iOS apps, with many users seeing 50 or more app updates scheduled over the weekend. These app updates are the same builds as the device will have already downloaded. It appears Apple is doing this to workaround a Family Sharing glitch that […]

New ‘jailbreak’ tool to unlock iPhone released by hackers

The latest tool released by the unc0ver team works for all iPhones that run iOS 11 and above, including the just released iOS 13.5, TechCrunch reported

Apple pushes tons of app updates to the App Store, hoping to make them work

Friday saw a lot of people reporting that they couldn't make iPhone and iPad apps launch anymore. There was a workaround, but Apple seems to be hoping to fix it by re-releasing a ton of app updates.

Apple serves dozens of repeat app updates on the App Store to fix recent app launch issues

After users began reporting the inability to open some apps on iOS and iPadOS last week, Apple is releasing dozens of repeat updates for apps in the App Store likely to fix certificate issues.

Rumor | Apple's butterfly keyboards might make a controversial return in the future

It has been rumored that Apple is busy working on improving the highly controversial butterfly keyboard that the OEM utilized in laptops such as the MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air over the last few years. Although more recent models have been fitted with scissor switch keyboards, it could be that the butterfly keyboard will reappear in the future.

Newly Refreshed Dell G3 15 2020 Gaming Laptop Arrives In Malaysia For As Low As RM 3699

Dell has recently announced that several of its newly refreshed gaming laptops for 2020 have been scheduled for release in Malaysia including the

NBA 2K: What Happens When You Create A Maxed-Out Player And Simulate His Entire Career?

MyLeague is the best mode in NBA 2K, there I said it. Why? Because no other mode allows you to do as much from a current, past, and present perspective. One recent example of this comes from YouTuber Clique Productions.

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Plans to reopen Staffordshire schools spark concerns

Plans to reopen schools to some pupils next week have sparked concerns from parents about children’s health – and a community leader has said that the move is not suitable for all.

美股 Q1 走勢震盪，避險基金青睞亞馬遜、微軟等成長股

受武漢肺炎疫情影響，美股從今年 2 月底開始巨幅下跌，終結史上最長 11 年牛市。投資銀行高盛（Goldman Sachs）統計，今年第一季，全球避險基金湧向亞馬遜（Amazon）、微軟（Microsoft）等成長型股票，對醫療保健股的持倉部位也大幅上升。 路透社、《Business Insi...

歐盟針對 Twitter 和 WhatsApp 隱私保護的處罰結果即將出爐

歐盟主管機構針對 Twitter 和 Facebook 旗下 WhatsApp 隱私保護相關的處罰方案已起草完畢，將提供所有歐盟成員國的監管機構確認，這是歐盟執行嚴格隱私資料保護法規後，針對美國主要科技公司首次涵蓋整個歐盟範圍的重大處罰決定。 負責 Twitter 和 WhatsApp 隱私資...

Egypt’s Min. of Culture’s YouTube Channel exceeds 25 M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1,600,000 viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100.290 subscribers within two months.

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel receives 25M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1.6 million viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100,290 subscribers in two months.

微軟2021年合併Windows 10 IoT Core及IoT Enterprise 版

二者合併後明年推新版Windows 10 IoT Enterprise，強調可以OTA（over-the-air）更新，並透過Azure IoT Edge on Windows支援，以Windows跑Linux容器應用

Current-gen Honda City to retain all features despite incoming next-gen sedan

The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 gets ECG-certified in South Korea

Hopefully, other countries will approve the tech sooner than later.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets ECG approval, but only in South Korea

The long-awaited ECG feature for the Watch Active 2 will soon be enabled, in one country at least.

Realme X3 SuperZoom's new teasers confirm specifications ahead of launch

The teasers not only revealed how the Realme X3 looks but also revealed its processors, display, and many more.

The new rules that could be in place in all Irish barbers and salons when they reopen

When Irish barbers and salons reopen they might not operate like before.

ZTE Axon 11 SE Confirmed To Be Launched Very Soon

The ZTE Axon 11 SE has also appeared on TENAA. Now, the company confirms it will be launched in the nearest future. But no specific date is set.

Coronavirus appears to attack the placenta during pregnancy, study says

Coronavirus appears to attack pregnant women's placenta in ways that could interfere with delivering oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, according to researchers.

COVID-19 complication for pregnant ladies! Placentas from positive women show injury, says study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

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IIT-Bhubaneswar develops technology to conduct online exams

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books which may be printed, if needed

Online Exams Without Cheating? New Tech by IIT Bhubaneswar May Have Cracked the Code

The system uses a virtual examination hall, actual invigilators, question paper distribution online and submission/reception of soft copies of answer books

IIT Bhubaneswar Develops Technology To Make Online Testing Easier

IIT Bhubaneswar has developed a new technology to make it easier to conduct online testing. It will be equipped with a virtual exam hall and invigilators.

Naagin 4: Rashami Desai No Longer A Part Of Ekta Kapoor’s Show Due To THIS Reason?

After coming out of Bigg Boss 13, Rashami Desai grabbed headlines for bagging Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 4. Her fans were happy when she got an opportunity to be a part of one of the successful television

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微軟宣稱Microsoft Solitaire Collection每月有3千多萬人使用，每天全球用戶打的接龍超過1億手

CDC: Coronavirus death rate likely just 0.26% - Technology & Health

CDC revises estimates for coronavirus death rate down to roughly a quarter of a percent. But virus remains deadlier than the flu.

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Man jailed for stealing laptop from ambulance as paramedic cared for patient

Alex Harris pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and stealing a laptop

Man who stole laptop from ambulance in Dublin is jailed for three years

Alex Harris has 63 previous convictions and was on bail for a previous burglary.

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