Intel i9-10900K Review: The Fastest Gaming CPU, The Highest Premium

Intel's marketing pitch for the i9-10900K is pretty simple. If you want the fastest gaming CPU on the market, this is the one to buy. And for all intents and purposes, the pitch is exactly on point. But for the more budget conscious among us, Intel's i9-10900K is a much harder sell....

YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Granted Release on Bond and House Arrest

Details here.

72 per cent professionals wish to continue WFH, 80 per cent believe it will impact air quality: Survey

Another 85 per cent agreed that WFH saved substantial man hours by eliminating commute time. However, as cities reopen partially and news cycles report traffic congestion, how business will complete this transition remains to be observed.

India lockdown diary, Day 62: Akhilesh asks for free chyawanprash supply; Kolkata artisans hope for turnaround; and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 62 of lockdown.

China's Top Diplomat: 'Globalization Needs to Be Solved with Globalization'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the world in remarks Sunday to "champion" global governance and globalization.

Buying health insurance plans: How existing and new policyholders are impacted in times of COVID-19

The average policy seeker in a post-COVID-19 world might be more mindful about health insurance as a concept as compared to the one in a pre-COVID-19 era.

HMS Queen Elizabeth 'One Step Closer' To First Operational Deployment

The carrier has been at sea since late April to prove her readiness for her first operational deployment next year.

Elizabeth Warren, after swearing off top-dollar fundraisers, to hold one for Biden

Sen. Elizabeth Warren – who during her White House bid repeatedly forswore top-dollar fundraisers with wealthy donors – will host such a gathering for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden next month.

Industry funds pummeled by early superannuation withdrawals

The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has released its weekly update on the Morrison Government’s early release policy, which reveals that another 1,650 million funds were withdrawn in the week ending 17 May, with total withdrawals topping $10.6 billion:

Lexus Minivan Could Be The Best Thing Since The Mercedes R-Class

Toyota and Lexus are more than just corporate siblings - many of the latter's models share underpinnings wi...

USD/COP: Limited enthusiasm for the peso to drag the pair to 3600 by year-end – CIBC

Economists across the board have revised the Colombian GDP lower. Luis Hurtado, an analyst at CIBC Capital Markets, forecast the USD/COP pair trading

Eurozone Inflation Preview: The euro enjoys tailwind and a sub-zero inflation rate may be insufficient to down the common currency

Preliminary eurozone CPI data for May will likely show depressed inflation. Without shocking figures, the EUR/USD pair has room to rise, in the opinio

Union groups decry sabotage of online petition for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

The ABS-CBN Rank and File Employees’ Union and the ABS-CBN Supervisory Employees’ Union today denounced the massive attack done by trolls to sabotage their online signature campaign to bring back the country’s top broadcast network back on-air. Thousands of employees of ABS-CBN initiated the signature campaign (

Swiss contact-tracing app uses Google, Apple APIs: Trial begins as country opens up

Today sees the start of the pilot phase for the long-awaited tracing app jointly developed by teams at ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne on behalf of the federal government. Switzerland is the first country ...

Government may issue 3-4 new 10-year benchmark securities this fiscal

The government may end up issuing three or four new 10-year benchmark securities instead of the usual two it has been issuing each of the past years, as it will be borrowing more in FY21 amid the pan

LIC launches modified PM Vaya Vandana Yojana

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (Modified- 2020) Scheme.“This plan will be available for sale commencing from May 26

‘Material disclosure’ is imperative at this time

Investors need to be frequently updated on Covid-19’s impact on companies

Jasmine lost its fragrance

The price of the Jasmine was decreased sharply. Jasmine, the fragrance flower is being cultivated at Sathyamangalam areas in Erode district over twenty thousand and odd acres of land. More than three

Most agritech start-ups have seen a V-shaped recovery: Omnivore’s Kahn

Omnivore, the largest agritech-focussed venture capital firm in the country, has continued to make fresh and follow-up investments in two dozen Indian startups despite the crisis triggered by the Covi

Centre’s Covid response ticks all boxes

The stimulus package addresses demand and supply issues, while boosting production to help India be part of global supply chains

Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on "brink of new Cold War"

Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region.

Food companies may raise R&D spends post-Covid

Food companies are seen increasing their spends on research and innovation of new products in the post-Covid era, where safety and hygiene are expected to the new normal, experts said.As food safety

Sanhedrin to Hold Shavuot (Pentecost) Offering in Samarian Hills

The two loaves, baked beforehand from a sourdough, were shaped in a special manner with squared ‘horns’ in the corners, resembling the altar.

Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is now - Jewish Lifestyle

Some new opportunities have been created in the wake of the pandemic. One of them, says Dvir Dimri, CEO of Karta investments, is real estate

IKEA opens new store in Beit Shemesh region - Inside Israel

Furniture giant IKEA opens sixth branch in Israel, with new store west of Jerusalem, in Beit Shemesh district.

These International Stocks Are Extremely Undervalued - Part 1

In this article, we echo a similar piece done about a week ago but instead focus on undervalued international stocks. Here, we find companies hailing from Scand

Nine forests in Dublin mountains to be upgraded for recreational use

The forests have been managed by Coillte primarily for commercial purposes to date

To combat COVID-19, India adopted Intelligent Testing Strategy, says ICMR

India has now 610 laboratories — 432 public and 178 private which are currently testing 1.1 lakh samples daily. The testing capacity has been increased to 1.4 lakh samples per day, which is being further raised to 2 lakh

Canadian dollar sticks to tight range ahead of Poloz speech

Loonie at 71.50 U.S. cents

Toronto Zoo trying to innovate as it faces budget crunch

Zoo offers drive-through exhibit as it reopens, but attendance was falling for years before pandemic

SACS schoolboy stars sign with WP, Sharks

Two promising Cape Town schoolboys have signed respective deals with Western Province and the Sharks.

International student collapse to drive university consolidation

Margaret Simons wrote an interesting article in the Saturday Paper explaining how the ending of the “reckless” boom in international students means that Australia’s empire building universities will have to shrink:

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Surface Duo: Microsoft is improving the pen support based on Android

Surface Duo: Microsoft is improving the pen support based on Android. Microsoft intends to gain a strong position in the market of foldable devices.

NCDEX launches agriculture index futures, trading to start on Tuesday

Agridex represents produce grown in India and is not linked to any external benchmark; it will be available initially for trading of contracts expiring in June, July, September and December

Nigeria's economy grows by 1.8% in first quarter of 2020

It is the slowest quarterly growth rate in one-and-a-half years, and comes as Nigeria has still not recovered from a 2016 recession that sent more than 13 million people into unemployment.

Moody's revises outlook on Adani Abbot Point Terminal's rating to stable

AAPT is part of an obligor group that has economic ownership of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in North Queensland under a 99-year lease with the state-owned lessor

Military continues to boost Hawaii economy during virus

U.S. military spending continues to be a pillar of Hawaii's economy as the Department of Defense has so far proved resistant to the financial impact of the coronavirus.

Boy wants to save the oceans. His moms are there to help.

One day last year, Miles Fetherston-Resch was watching the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week when he decided he wanted to donate the money in his piggy bank - all $13 of it - to ocean conservancy.

Michiganders hold $50M in unredeemed bottle, can deposits

Fifty million dollars is a whole lot of dimes.

British Airways converts B777-200 for passenger-cargo use

The carrier is the latest in a series of airlines to operate passenger-cargo (or ‘preighter’) services in the absence of passenger demand…

Maharashtra govt proposes to relax conditions for recruitment of locals in hi-tech industries

AU Day: Coronavirus has underscored the need for global assistance to African countries – MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has reiterated the need for global aid to third world countries – mostly on the African continent, in the wake of the deadly coronavirus.

Today in 2006: We should concentrate on economy - Kufuor

Fourteen years ago, former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, stated that the country’s priority should be centered on development of the economy, after fifty years of nation building.

Government committed to end double track – Education Minister

Government is determined to phase out the double track system next academic year if all contractors handling emergency infrastructural projects in various senior high schools (SHSs) in the country work according to plan.

Available data proves NDC manages economy better than NPP – ASEPA

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) says claims that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are better managers of the Ghanaian economy are inaccurate.

Coronavirus has exposed Africa’s economic paradigm – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama says the novel Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weaknesses in the economic paradigm of African countries.

Covid-19: Will stimulus package work – Hits and misses

In the Covid-19 stimulus package, five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat were stressed upon: economy, infrastructure, tech-driven system, vibrant demography and demand.

Cowboys’ Michael Gallup Reportedly Not Being Discussed In Any Jamal Adams Trade Talks

If the Dallas Cowboys are interested in trading for Jamal Adams, Michael Gallup isn’t on the table as part of the return, according to a post on Twitter by Yahoo Sports‘ Charles Robinson. ...

Save 15% on a pair of Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Our top-rated headphones have been discounted by AU$70 through Amazon.

4 More Oil Stocks That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020

These oil companies are on a slippery slope.

Canadian helps design Crayola crayon set that depicts human skin tones

A Canadian makeup developer has helped create a new line of Crayola crayons that are meant to accurately reflect human skin tones.

China's Great Wall expects mild domestic auto sales growth in H2

BEIJING — Great Wall Motor expects China’s overall auto sales in the second half this year to return to the same level as last year, its president said, as the world’s biggest auto market recovers from a coronavirus-driven low.

Brands, local and global, get vocal about their Indian roots

According to senior people in several companies The Indian Express spoke with soon after the Prime Minister said that every Indian “has to become vocal for their local, not only to buy local products, but also to promote them proudly”, C-level executives scrambled to come up with a plan to get the brand’s messaging across.

Covid wake-up call: Health infrastructure only 1 per cent of Smart City projects

These 69 projects, located in 55 of the 100 smart cities being developed, will cost an estimated Rs 2112.06 crore — about 1 per cent of the total Mission investment of Rs 205,018 crore.

Tears are shed, hearts are torn as Malaysians spend emotional Hari Raya in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 25 — Alone in her bedroom in a Housing and Development Board rental flat, Siti Fatimah Awang, a Malaysian who works as a cleaner at a gym in Chai Chee, waited for a video call yesterday morning. The morning of Hari Raya Puasa was to her, utterly unfamiliar. Back in her kampung in...

Welcome to Puerto Rico, now line up for your coronavirus screening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico >> Known for its world-class beaches, laid-back vibe and status as a natural-disaster magnet, Puerto Rico is hoping to make another name for itself: innovator in pandemic travel.

Teachers Mutual chalks up 300 per cent increase in mortgage deals

Teachers and emergency service workers are refinancing and borrowing to buy homes.

Medical aid costs shrink but Covid-19 costs are still unknown

Fewer elective surgeries and doctors’ visits save millions, but hospitalisation of Covid patients will negate these savings.

Oil firms set price hike whopper: P2.30 per liter of diesel

Pump prices could go up this week by as much as P2.30 per liter effective Tuesday to reflect the movement of oil prices in the world market.

Hong Kong Police fires tear gas as protesters resist China's grip, launch first major demonstration after COVID-19 outbreak

Thousands of protesters swarmed some of Hong Kong’s busiest neighbourhoods on Sunday, singing, chanting and erecting roadblocks of torn-up bricks and debris as police repeatedly fired tear gas, pepper spray and a water cannon during the city’s largest street mobilisation in month

COVID-19 Impact: Transfer outstanding crop loans to govt account, says Maharashtra to banks

A government resolution (GR) dated 22 May instructed banks to show the current outstanding loan of farmers as the dues of the state government.

Boris Johnson gambles to save aide who flouted U.K. lockdown rules

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson put his own authority on the line as he fought to save his most senior aide, Dominic Cummings, in the face of growing dem

Millions of trees to be planted after bushfires

The plan is to get state-owned pine plantations back to pre-bushfire levels of stocked trees within a decade.

UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

Pros and cons of investing in NPS for retirement saving

National Pension System is an investment product to save for retirement. However, among millennials, very few like to invest in such a product with a long lock-in period but this pension scheme has everything an investor looks for in a retirement plan.

Addressing the Chinese threat in the Indo-Pacific area

There is a growing consensus that China represents both a malign economic threat to this nation's security, and a military threat to our interests in Asia and the Pacific over the next 20 years.

Crew Dragon astronauts, both married to veteran space fliers, share unique bond

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Closed gallery undergoes revamp

RENOVATIONS at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo have commenced so that when lockdown restrictions are lifted the institution will be ready to receive visitors. The renovations financed by grants from the Embassies of Australia, Switzerland and Sweden were put on hold on March 30 when the gallery was closed in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. The gallery’s director, Butholezwe Kgosi Nyathi, said when the measures were relaxed, they started work again two weeks ago. “We have lost a total of seven weeks and these need to be recouped. As the gallery isn’t open, we are working on quality control so that when it is opened everything is ready. We are adhering to strict in-house protocols of social distancing, wearing of masks and regular sanitisation of people,” Nyathi said. What was being worked on Nyathi said included the installation of a disability ramp at the entrance and fixing of the ceiling and roof.

The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson

The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson

Economist Brian Easton says the media treat budgets as bit of a circus: lots of theatre and soon forgotten. For a serious economist they show how the official team of economists is thinking about the wider economy

Economist Brian Easton says the media treat budgets as bit of a circus: lots of theatre and soon forgotten. For a serious economist they show how the official team of economists is thinking about the wider economy

MP blasts Dominic Cummings after she couldn't see partner when he had a heart attack

Shadow international development minister and Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin revealed she couldn't see partner and Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies for four days as he fought for his life

MB Fund April 2020 Performance

April saw a bounce back in share markets after March was one of the worst months ever. Our portfolios continue to be positioned defensively and so only took a limited part in the bounce. Over the last year, our Tactical Growth fund is beating the Chant West median superannuation fund by 10%. In our direct equity portfolios, we have long preached the idea of holding a mix of quality and value to provide downside protection – and that showed this year. Our International fund is beating the MSCI World by 7.6%, our Australian fund is beating the MSCI Australia index by 5.7%.  

Get ready for an immigration boom

The stars are aligning for a massive increase of immigration once the COVID-19 lockdown ends.

Pressure mounts on Calgary to pass bylaw banning conversion therapy

The proposed bylaw, which would apply to organizations trying to make money as well as not-for-profit organizations, comes with teeth: Those violating the ban face fines up to $10,000 or up to a year in jail

Over 1.5 million developers have already flocked to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's alternative to the Google Play Store

Over 1.5 million developers have already signed up to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's in-house app store. Perceived to be an alternative to the Google Play Store during ongoing US trade sanctions, all new Huawei and Honor products will ship without Google Play Services.

How Dar and Nairobi truce saved horticulture from ruin

The leading horticulture industry’s body Taha has applauded the Tanzania and Kenya’s truce, saying the deal has saved the multi-million dollar agricultural sub-sector and thousands of related jobs.

Tanzania finally allows export of mineral concentrates

The government has issued an export permit for all the 277 containers full of gold and copper concentrates which had been held in Dar es Salaam since 2017.

vivo Y70s 5G comes with Exynos 880 SoC and sub-CNY 2,000 pricetag

Official sales tip-off next week on June 1.

MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM hits some Redmi K20/Mi 9T units

Previously available only in closed beta, MIUI 12 is now being pushed to some Mi 9T handsets.

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Europe's Most Underrated Centre-Back Partnerships This Season

To borrow the old cliche, 'offence wins games, defence wins championships'. While it's important for any club to be able to hit the back of the net regularly,...

SpaceX overcame parachute, thruster problems in Crew Dragon development

To get a new, state-of-the-art spacecraft ready to carry astronauts, SpaceX and NASA had to overcome problems with a technology more than a century old.

Disney+ Gains 2 Million Oz Viewers In First Four Months

According to the latest data from Roy Morgan, Disney+ had attracted 2 million viewers in Australia by end-March, only four months after the streaming service entered the local market.

Citi Analysts: ‘Target-To-Kmart Conversion Set To Boost Sales

Citi analysts expect that Wesfarmers’ move to close unprofitable Target stores and convert other Target locations to Kmart stores will help to boost the group’s earnings. As such, Citi has raised its price target on Wesfarmers by nearly 20%.

Monetary dispute leads to murder in Nandanvan

Nagpur: Petty argument over pending dues ledsl to brutal murder in Nandanvan slums, in the wee hours of Monday, informed police. Cops have rounded up accused identified as Santosh Subhash Yevle (30), Ashok Shyamrao Gondhule (25) and Umesh Shyamram Shende (30) all residents of Nandanvan slums allegedly for launching murderous assault on Sunil alias Navya […]

Closed Co Kildare golf club now up for rent as possible 'corporate HQ'

The closed Dunmurry Springs Golf Club near Kildare town has come on the rental market and is being advertised as a potential ‘corporate HQ’ for a business. The ex-sports facility, which fe...

KTR extends aid to differently-abled

IT and Municipal Administration Minister, KTR once again displayed his compassionate side on Sunday, when he extended financial support to a physically challenged person.

Kothakota weavers cry for govt support

Lack of govt support, resources, rising costs of raw material, infrastructural limitations some of reasons for the present condition of weavers.

Youth wing of church distribute groceries to needy in Hyderabad

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet distributed grocery kits to the residents of Vinayak Nagar.

2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one

About 2.4 lakh 'Tirupati laddus' of the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here were sold on the first day of sales at subsidised price in headquarters of 12 districts in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, a temple official said.

Covid-19 leaves Telangana’s private budget schools in lurch

 The unprecedented situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic has left private educational institutions, particularly private budget schools, in uncertainty and helplessness.

Will fight for Telangana’s rightful funds, projects: MP Nama Nageswar

TRS Floor leader in LS, Nageswar Rao said he, in coordination with the party MPs, had made all the efforts to protect the interests of Telangana.

Errabelli asks farmers to go for regulated cropping pattern

Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao has advised the farmers to go for the regulated cropping pattern

Engineering colleges to offer a bouquet of new courses this year

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees will have ample options in emerging and cutting-edge technologies this year.

Michael Terpin Patiently Waited For A Teen To Turn 18 To Sue Him

As indicated by The New York Post, popular crypto investor Michael Terpin purposely held up until the teenager who took nearly $24 million of digital currency by means of a SIM-Swapping turns 18 so as to indict him. Terpin, who lodged a suit against Pinsky earlier this month, claims that…

Padenga targets increased quality skins sales

LISTED crocodile skins and meat producer, Padenga Holdings is targeting to sell 55 000 quality skins this year from its Zimbabwean operations compared to last year’s, 41 450 skins. In its 2019 annual financial report released last week, Padenga Holdings said that local business operation was the mainstay. “The Zimbabwe operation is projecting to sell 55 000 premium quality skins in financial year 2020, further extending its opportunity to expand its customer base. “Demand for defect free skins remains strong and prices are anticipated to hold as long as the quality expectations of the premium market are satisfied,” said Padenga. Crocodile skins and meat from Padenga’s Zimbabwe operation are exported to Europe and Asian markets to countries such as France and China.

Current equity losses underline why planned exit from investment is important

In investing, the level at which you invest is just as important as the value when you exit.

Samuel Umtiti 'will not leave Barcelona'

Defender Samuel Umtiti is reportedly unlikely to leave Barcelona during the next transfer window.

Big Pharma rejected vaccine prep efforts, watchdogs say

NGOs say industry’s rejection of a Commission-funded effort to speed vaccine approvals represents broader problems with the Innovative Medicines Initiative.

Will The Pandemic Mean Less Age Discrimination For Boomers?

An anonymous reader quotes Psychology Today's "Boomer's 3.0" blog: More and more companies, especially those in the tech sector, are wisely concluding that the physical infrastructure constructed to put employees together in a building is largely inefficient if not unnecessary. Beyond the potential...

‘Buhari’s Executive order 10, restructuring for the poor’

John Alechenu, Abuja A non-governmental organisation, Save the Poor Coalition, on Sunday described the Executive Order 10, 2020, recently signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (r...

Big Hit Entertainment officially becomes Pledis Entertainment's biggest shareholder

Big Hit Entertainment has officially acquired Pledis Entertainment.Despite denying reports that they had acquired Pledis…

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...

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.

Senior markets operative jumps ship to MST Financial

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

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

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"

Intel and AMD shouldn’t panic yet, but this Chinese vendor has repacked a Xeon CPU

Will the US allow similar exotic products to surface in China or will there be a crackdown?

New rules of personal finance: How COVID has changed income, spending, saving, investing

In the new world, across segments, income has vanished, reduced or has settled at a new low. The risk to income means families have learned to cut back on spending. Saving and investing are in the background as activities that represent a forgotten luxury.

POLAIR to remain on the Gold Coast as relocation claims rejected

The State Government has reaffirmed the Police helicopter will remain based on the Gold Coast, following speculation of a move to Brisbane. Bonney MP Sam O’Connor pressured the Government to come…

UAE Exchange Centre starts refunding customers - but many still wait for their money

Many transactions had been delayed for two months as company seeks a way out

Taiwan Chelic constructing new plant in China

Pneumatic automation component maker Taiwan Chelic has disclosed it is constructing a plant in eastern China with investment of CNY180 million (US$25.5 million), with production set to start in July 2020, according to the company at a May investor conference.

2 years, 2 cyclones: How Bengal tackled them

Kolkata: Flashback to May 2019 when ‘cyclone Fani’ caused major havoc in Odisha and little destruction in West Bengal. However, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reportedly had refused to hold a review meeting with PM Modi, stating officials in the state were busy with the ongoing Lok Sabha election duty.

Parents concerned about impact of health apps on children

Health apps have become a popular tool among teens and adults to track fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles. But most parents say they have concerns about how health apps may impact children ages 8-12, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at Michigan Medicine. But despite concerns, most parents aren't against tweens using apps.

Masoom NGO steps in to facilitate virtual classes for night school students

FPJ Edit: RBI by itself cannot rev-up the economic engine

An employee who mortgaged his owner’s hotel gets bail

Coronavirus in Mira Bhayandar: BJP smells a scam in outsourcing garden staff amid lockdown

Cardinals Reportedly Interested In 4-Time NFL Pro Bowler

The Arizona Cardinals reportedly have interest in a four-time NFL Pro Bowler, according to multiple reports this weekend.

Algorithmic selling risk of your money

OVER my last 32 years, I have seen many a ‘latest fashion’ encourage investors to run toward emptying their bank accounts.

NI Screen offers opportunities for young Irish-speaking film-makers while Léargas goes on line at Ionad Uíbh Eachach

Joe Wicks on weaning: Don't stress it, they all end up using a knife and folk eventually

WEANING your child can feel like a daunting prospect.

Strong fiscal measures needed

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has made the first official acknowledgement from a high authority of an expected contraction of the GDP this financial year. Though predictions have been made of varying percentages of shrinkage of the GDP and even of zero growth, it is the first time that a negative growth has been forecast. The RBI governor did not give an estimate of it but noted that there is growing uncertainty in the economy and "an encircling gloom’’. He saw a likely rise of 3.7% in agricultural production as the only bright prospect.

Economists See China Holding Stimulus in Check Amid Uncertainty

(Bloomberg) — Economists broke down China’s annual policy-document dump and concluded that Beijing is holding stimulus measures in reserve in case the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic worsens significantly.

Singapore Airlines reinforces commitment to NZ during COVID-19 crisis

The airline is swapping passengers for cargo.

Horoscope Today, May 25, 2020: Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, and other signs – check astrological prediction

Capricorn, secrecy is the order of the day. Just why you must keep something to yourself is your business, but other people will need a certain amount of reassurance. Monetary matters continue to look prosperous as long as you calculate the odds involved in any risk.

New Data61 boss says businesses can turn COVID-19 to their advantage

The new boss at CSIRO's data science organisation says companies that keep investing smartly in R&D will emerge from COVID-19 stronger than more timid rivals.

Shareholders set agenda for new SEC management

SHAREHOLDERS in the nation’s capital market have placed the 10-year Capital Market Master Plan, CMMP, on the front b

ASX 200 Index: Australian shares start out the week 1.5% higher

Australian shares have started the week on the front foot, despite the growing concerns over the US and Chinese relations. Instead, markets are gearin

Microsoft Remains An Interesting Dividend Growth Play

Microsoft's outlook is supported by growing demand for its productivity and cloud-computing offerings. Given its pristine balance sheet and high-quality cash fl

Overfunding: Orders & Payments App Zapaygo Surpasses £250,000 Funding Target Through Latest Crowdcube Round

Zapaygo Investments, a UK-based ordering and payment mobile app, has not only secured its initial 250,000 funding target, but it is also now nearing £515,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2015, Zapaygo describes itself a smartphone application that allows users to pre-order & pre-pay for services, food, and beverage or goods to be delivered or collected. The mobile app can also be used for instant payments. "Zapaygo provides a menu of

Reckless Mount Hood Climbers Put Rescue Crews at Risk During Pandemic

Apparently a global pandemic isn’t enough danger for some people. Rescue crews had to save three people on Mount Hood this weekend, endangering their own health in the process.Portland Mountain Rescue said the first mission began late Friday night after a climber summited but got lost in whiteout conditions

Why markets don’t care about Hong Kong

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit suisse:

Smartphones: the perfect gateway into the trading world [Sponsored]

It used to be the preserve of the financial expert or city worker, but trading in stocks and shares has recently become accessible to...

UNILAG centre seeks investment in housing

With housing taking a focal point in response to CoVID-19 pandemic, the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD), University of Lagos has advised the Federal Government to ensure investment in short-term housing.

DPIIT to seek nod for startup credit scheme, seed fund

Since the launch of the Startup India initiative on January 16, 2016, the DPIIT has recognised 28,979 startups as of March 1, 2020. Of these, 27,137 startups employed around 337,000 people.

Global vaccines to get faster approval: Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotech

India is in discussions with global health agencies to start a solidarity trial for vaccines, on the lines of the drug trial that the WHO started for potential Covid-19 treatments, Renu Swarup told ET.

How AI is helping companies keep industrial workers safe amid coronavirus

Coronavirus impact: Using existing infrastructure in factories such CCTV cameras and employee ID chips, 'Industy.AI' has come up with new solutions to address social distancing concerns and smart  monitoring of employees on shop floors  

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Quiz - Easy Swaps

Fuel your hunger for knowledge by taking this fun quiz.

Migrant couple seeking to return home to UP drowns in Mutha canal

They had jumped into the water to save their 7-yr-old son who was drawn away by strong current; while the boy survived, mother’s body was recovered later; searc

The Immigrant Hero Who Died Saving Fellow Americans

Immigrant Leslie Sabo Jr. died saving fellow American soldiers in Cambodia, and 42 years passed before was he awarded the Medal of Honor.

Valve Launches The International 10 ‘Dota 2’ Battle Pass

Despite the delay to The International 10 competition the Battle Pass is still out as normal.

"I would have been scared to play, cancelling Ligue 1 was the best decision"

The Portuguese Adrien Silva, on loan at Monaco from Leicester, valued the cancellation of the French league in 'Record' and compared it to what is happening in the Bundesliga.

Angel investors examine exit options in Egypt after end of holding period

While the majority of start-ups need angel investments to grow, such investors have to be acquainted with exit options.

Egypt's Local development min. halts issuing building permits in Cairo, Alex, capitals of governorates

Local Development Minister Mahmoud Sharawi instructed governors nationwide to halt the issuance of building permits.

Ain Shams, China's Nanjing universities probe COVID-19 cooperation

The videoconference meeting, held on Monday, was part of ongoing cooperation between Ain Shams University and several Chinese institutions to consider the latest developments on how to counter Covid-19.

How to build an emergency fund

The financial problems caused by the pandemic has made everyone realise the importance of maintaining an emergency fund

A snapshot of the coronavirus looking at 1% of South Africa’s population

Medical aid group Bonitas  has provided a snapshot of how the coronavirus epidemic in South Africa has impacted its members.

Tiger Brands faces R500 million-plus hit to profit because of lockdown

South African packaged goods group Tiger Brands says that the nine-week high level lockdown has cost it half a billion in profits, as the group faces procurement pressure, global supply chain issues and pricing regulation.

Two of South Africa’s most exclusive properties are going up for auction

Two exclusive properties in the Atlantic Seaboard suburb of Clifton will go on auction in June.

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...

iCE3 Exchange gets Callpay Instant Deposits

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

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...

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...

The player caught with cocaine assures that it isn't his

Carlos Franco was caught by police in Córdoba, Argentina, with 3 grams of cocaine in his car and the player has assured that it isn't his and that he usually lends the vehicle to family and friends.

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.

Paradise's limited capacity

In Barcelona they are preparing for a busy market... or at least they would like to. In order to sign, certain players have to be released. But, according to 'AS', in the club they've found a problem: many want to stay in the Camp Nou and that could prevent others from coming.

Two months of lockdown: Sensex gains 15%, 45 BSE500 stocks rally over 50%

Among largecaps (BSE Sensex), M&M, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto gained 32-58 percent, whereas only four stocks were in the red.

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

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.

'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.

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

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.

Donald Trump's pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021

He's asking voters to look past the pain being felt across the nation and give him another four-year term on the promise of an economic comeback in 2021.

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

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.

Oil Has Recovered From Record Lows But $40 Prices Unlikely Before Q3 2020

Market has recovered from record lows but a clear cut pathway for a sustained rally isn’t here yet.

Newmont Stock Has Doubled. Is It Still A Buy?

Despite the bear market brought on by the coronavirus, close to 4% of all U. S. stocks with a current market value of $500 million or more have doubled in the past year, including the largest U.S.-based gold mining stock. Too late to buy?

Staying Connected - With Bars And Restaurants Locked Down, Can Innovation Sustain Drinks And Food Sector Entrepreneurs?

U.K. Bars and restaurants remain in lockdown, a situation that also affects food and drinks suppliers. Rum entrepreneur, George Frost says innovation, flexibility and a willingness to help out partners are vital at this time.

Bumble Bee Nibbles Stimulate Plants To Bloom Early

When pollen is scarce, bumble bees nibble on the leaves of plants that lack flowers, which accelerates blooming

Here’s A ‘Pokémon GO’ Promo Code For Some Free Items

Here's a 'Pokémon GO' Promo Code that you can redeem for some free items.

Coinbase Investor And Reddit Cofounder Sees A New Bitcoin And Crypto ‘Spring’

Reddit co-founder and early investor in major U.S. bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase, Alexis Ohanian, has said he sees the green shoots of a new bitcoin and "crypto spring"...

Growth Of Million-Dollar, One-Person Businesses Accelerates

US Census statistics show that a growing number of solopreneurs and business partnerships broke seven figures in 2018.

History Repeats As Brazil Delivers Another Iron Ore Boom

Brazil’s worsening Covid-19 crisis is making waves in the commodities world with reduced iron ore shipments from the South American country lifting the price of the steel-making material by 30% to almost $100 a ton.

Tax Attorneys Fight Covid-19 Stay-Home Order In Idaho

Donald “Mac” MacPherson is the most colorful tax attorney I have ever covered.

China Will Use Its Digital Currency To Compete With The USD

Digitization of currency is inevitable — it is whether or not it is cryptocurrency that prevails that will determine whether that will be at the hands of nation-states battling with one another, or a set of independent peers cooperating with one another.

The Startup Trying To Take A Bite Out Of Fake News, Civics Illiteracy

These two founders have launched a company to help young readers develop good news habits, and help news companies reach them.

UBS announces global financing team

UBS announces global financing team

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

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

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

Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister

Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister

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.

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.

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.

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?

Fear not ..

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

To axe or not?

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

Business leaders urge caution on return-to-workplace approach

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

Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse

Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse

Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign

Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign

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

Young people form NGO to inspire other youth

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 […]

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Flight resumption paves way for Parliamentary committee meetings in June

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

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.

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

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

What every Canadian investor needs to know today

A look at the morning’s market action

Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?

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

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

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

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

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

TECH BREAK: A digital innovation to streamline food aid delivery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukraine new crop wheat prices rise amid fears of smaller harvest

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

BestChange.com Offers Best Industry Rates on Cryptocurrency Trading

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

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

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

Raymond lays off 100s of employees since February: Report

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

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

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

Ex-German Finance Minister Confirms Support for EU Economic Recovery Plan to Tackle COVID-19 Crisis

Last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed that a hefty recovery fund should be set up to shore up EU economies struggling...

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

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

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

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

Business stands behind government efforts to ease restrictions 

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

Venkaiah Naidu holds review meet with officials to discuss drinking water issue in Andhra Pradesh’s Udayagiri

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu held meeting with CEO of NITI Aayog, Secretary of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Secretary.

Instagram model earning $3,000 per sponsored post REFUSES to take a pay cut despite the coronavirus recession devastating the luxury goods market

Instagram model Jadé Tuncdoruk has revealed the coronavirus pandemic has impacted her business as an influencer - but she still refuses to take a pay cut.

With 22% returns so far in 2020, Gold ETFs could help you polish your portfolio even in trying times

Gold has no doubt been the uncontested Student of the year in 2019 with a shining return of 24% annualised which renders financial assets pale in comparison.

Frydenberg’s changes to shareholder class actions smack of ‘cronyism’, lawyers say

The move has been made using emergency Covid-19 powers and favours company directors, they say

How social conservatives traded causes for clichés

What does it really mean to love the flag or to dislike campus snowflakes or to suggest that #MeToo has gone too far?

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

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

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

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

Cathay General Bancorp: Upcoming CECL Adoption To Hurt Earnings

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

WATCH: Acting Binga District Development Coordinator manhandles journalist

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

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.

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

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%.

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.

Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe’s currency

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

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.

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

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

Trade deal with Europe seems a long way off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IL&FS invites EoI for 26% in Tripura power plant, sources say ONGC may bid

IL&FS engages Arpwood Capital and JM Financial for deal; project cost entails debt of Rs 3,035 cr and equity investment of Rs 10,118 cr

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

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.

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

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.

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 →

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 ...

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...

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'.

Hertz files for bankruptcy after rental-car demand vanishes

Drop in used-car sales compounds financial woes.

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.

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

Spending incentive aimed to boost economic activity amid coronavirus fallout