Debt Funds: No Safety Tag

From the NBFC liquidity crisis in 2018 to collapse of six Franklin Templeton schemes, debt funds are no longer considered safe

Covid-proof Equity MF

The disruption across sectors demands a review of your equity mutual fund schemes

Cancelled Hopes

As orders are scrapped, supply chain is disrupted and global demand slumps, Indian exporters struggle to remain in business

60% Women Feel Schools Lack Adequate Menstrual Hygiene Facilities: Survey

Schools in India must develop better awareness and infrastructure for periods, shows 5th Annual Everteen Menstrual Hygiene Survey

Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election

Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.

Qatar turns the LNG screw

More excellent news for Australian energy prices. Qatar is flooding the global market, at the AFR:

Hong Kong’s HKT Financial Services, the Fintech Arm of HKT Group, Introduces Digital Financing Platform

Hong Kong-based HKT Financial Services, the Fintech division of the HKT Group, has launched another Fintech project, HKT Flexi, a digital or online financing platform that allows users to make payments via the HKT Flexi App. HKT Financial Services offers mobile payments, merchant services, O2O solutions, insurance packages under the Tap & Go, HKT Merchant Services and HKT Care. HKT Financial Services is a key part of HKT Group’s digital ecosystem, which provides an integrated

Liquidation of companies still the most likely outcome under IBC

January-March quarter of fiscal 2019-20 was quite fruitful for banks in terms of stressed asset resolution and recovery under IBC, with lenders realising 64% of their dues

IIT develop lighter, breathable PPE kit to fight COVID-19

The new PPE kit developed by IIT Delhi free of bacteria or virus penetration.Priced at ₹905 (including GST), the PPE overall would cost around ₹300 for one time given the option to reuse

Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies

Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.

The Escapist Is Airing A "Direct-Style" Indie Showcase On 11th June - Will Feature Over 70 Games

Exclusive reveals, developer diaries, and more

Is import substitution affordable?

Even as the central government and financial regulators have dished out several relief and stimulus packages to keep the engine of economy running, the

Efficacy of Financial Literacy Programmes

Financial institutions- markets-instruments- services are lifeblood of an economy. These perform significant role in developing society. Modern societies

'Brand New Zealand' needs to be more than an empty slogan

It makes sense to focus on our unique selling points as a country during the post-Covid rebuild. But we also have to live the values we market to the world, writes Jessica Desmond. Earlier this week 'future of food' expert Rosie Bosworth wrote that to turbo-boost our Covid recovery, New Zealand s

Samsung Launches Exynos 880 SoC For The Mid-Range Smartphone Market

Samsung recently launched the Exynos 880 SoC, a mobile chipset the brand has designed for the mid-range market. More importantly, it's also a chipset that

Sailing barley ships show limits of Chinese power

Via The Australian:

Harland & Wolff joins forces with Navantia to form new defence challenger

HARLAND & Wolff has joined forces with Spanish shipyard and trusted NATO partner Navantia to form a unique shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for a range of contracts, including UK Ministry of Defence work.

More spaces added to online cyber security courses after high demand

MORE young people, particularly girls, are being invited to take part in a new series of free, online cyber security courses.

Recruitment resumes at Kainos as Belfast IT firm reassesses the scale of new HQ

RECRUITMENT has resumed at IT services firm Kainos, its chief executive has said.

Love has no gender: Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage

Couples scheduled ceremonies - mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast - to celebrate their unions before judges and notaries after the ban was lifted at midnight

Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik seeks ACB probe into MBMC’s inflated tender

Covid to accelerate rebound in small cars, rural market: Maruti

Even as it re-starts nearly 2,000 dealerships across the country, automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India will go into a high gear to tap the rural market.

Bombay HC orders litigant, who wants BMC to convert Wadia Hospital into Covid-19 hospital, to deposit Rs 1 crore

ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis

The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.

South Dublin office investment sells for €1.35m

Private investor in line for 6.73% yield from purchase of fully let Sandyford property

Amtrak requests additional $1.5B in federal funding for coronavirus relief

May 26 (UPI) -- Passenger railroad service Amtrak on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds to help it maintain operations amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000

Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1

Here’s Why Bitcoin Could See a Bloodbath Decline to the $5,000 Region

Analysts are noting that Bitcoin's HTF outlook favors sellers, with one even noting that the crypto could soon be trading within the $5,000 region.

Sydney becomes “biggest tenants market in 20 years”

If you’re looking for a new rental property now could be the time to upgrade to that waterfront view, with prices across the city suffering from a ‘covid-crunch’. @RuthWW #9News pic.twitter.com/MQ7yM4Gu99

Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future

Air ambulance organizations in Alberta depend on donations, but charities are suffering after the novel coronavirus pandemic iced the global economy

UBS: Consumers ready to spend, borrow

Via the excellent George Tharenou:

JPMorgan CEO: bank will again boost credit reserves in second quarter

JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that he expects the bank to take another significant credit reserve build ...

NZD/USD remains on hunt for break above 0.62 after China Industrial Profits data

NZD/USD is eyeing a clear break above the psychological hurdle of 0.62, having found bids near 0.6179 in early Asia and violated the resistance of the

AUD/JPY: Bears getting set for potential major sell-off

AUD/JPY has extended the upside for a more mature shorting opportunity. This trade is now offering a discount for bears seeking to take advantage of t

The book you need if you want to understand China right now

As China-US relations deteriorate, a new book argues Washington and its allies should engage with Beijing instead of provoking it.

Concern over political donation mystery

DURING the Troubles, and their aftermath, some of the Stormont parties maintained that fully disclosing all their financial donations would leave supporters open to the prospect of intimidation and worse.

Antrim: Super scores and saves of Saffron hurling decade

Antrim hurlers set the bar very high for the decade to come in 2010.

Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths

NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".

Nifty view and stock picks by HDFC Securities: Buy JK Cement, Dixon Tech

The stock of JK Cement has given bullish "Flag" pattern breakout on the daily charts

Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in deal worth $51-million

The move comes as the country’s top media executives meet with the federal government in Ottawa to discuss the industry’s plight

Scomoprime brims over

Via Banking Day:

ASX bath of blood drains into bank rip

The Australian dollar is pulling back a little from the overnight surge:

Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

TORONTO - A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to

A family surprises Iredell County first responders with a gift for saving relatives

First responders help those in trouble.They get called to a scene, handle that call, and then it’s off to the next one. Rarely do those calls come full circle. Rarely do rescuers get to know how things ultimately turn out.

Group of 20 finance projects give $77 billion a year to fossil fuels

The analysis showed that China, Japan, Canada and South Korea were the worst offenders.

MGNREGA Can’t Be The Modi Govt’s Only Answer To Migrant Jobs Crisis. An Economist Explains Why

Farzana Afridi of the Indian Statistical Institute on how the government should provide jobs to the migrants who have returned home.

From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus

International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n

Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic

The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.

Realme’s first Smart TV is an affordable Android TV, priced from RM750

We’ve already seen mobile device makers branching out to Smart TVs before—a notable example that springs to mind is OnePlus‘ interesting Smart TV that comes with motorised components. Now, affordable smartphone specialists, Realme has announced its first Smart TV model.

World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO

According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.

Sensex, Nifty Nifty Likely To Open Flat

At 8:04 am, the SGX Nifty futures were down 13.50 points - or 0.15 per cent - at 9,034.50, ahead of the opening of Indian markets.

Study uncovers how protein inhibits the development of tumors in mice

Proteins are found throughout our cells and regulate a lot of biological processes that are important forour survival.

ASX 200 Index holds at a 50% mean reversion, Hong Kong risks loom

Australian shares are struggling to extend the prior day's gain as the world gets back to the elephant in the room which is Hong Kong and US/Sino trad

800 export consignments stranded at Lagos ports

ABOUT 800 export consignments have been stranded for weeks at the various export terminals in Lagos ports. Though the cause of the developmen

Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'

Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025

Markets will clear the froth, warn value investing apostles

The closely watched GMO fund is starting to short global equities in the belief that the latest price surge is treacherous.

Home building down 1.6pc, with worse to come

Residential construction slowed to 1.6 per cent in the first three months of the year - the slowest rate of decline since March quarter last year - but economists expect GDP will still be negative for March.

Covid Impact: Over 4,400 jobs cut by 5 major Indian companies in 1 month

In total, five companies — Uber India and South Asia, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Cure.fit — have together announced the reduction of around 4,441 jobs in the last one month.

Nene Leakes Cheating Rumors Resurface With Vengeance: RHOA Star Allegedly Was ‘Kissing, Cuddling, Holding, And Sitting On His Lap’

Rumors of Nene Leakes having an extramarital affair has been going on for quite some time now. After a shocking report came out in March, fans of

Warren Buffett June Update: 46 Equities Show 10 To Buy And Hold Now

This Buffett list from Dogs of The Dow first appeared 5/20/20 online. YCharts also tracks this Buffett/Berkshire Batch. Here is your update as of 5/22/20. 30 of

Petrol sold above N130 in 17 states, says NBS

’Femi Asu Despite the reduction in the price of petrol to N125 per litre, the product was sold above N130 per litre in 17 states in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Followin...

Morrison is chasing votes at the expense of exports

We are a proud middle power. But it does us no good to bash our Chinese customer for political advantage.

Stocks Have a Psychologically Important Day

Passing key landmarks on the S&P 500 may have caused traders to reconsider why they have pushed the market so far.

Mirae Asset fined for illegal internal trading, but avoids prosecutorial probe

South Korean financial giant Mirae Asset Group is likely to resume its drive to launch a mega-sized investment bank as authorities on Wednesday decided not to request a prosecutorial probe for conducting illegal intra-unit trading and instead chose to slap a light penalty. The nation’s antitrust watchdog Fair Trade Commission said it has imposed a fine of 4.39 billion won ($3.6 million) on financial conglomera...

Alaya F, Nushrat Bharucha & Radhika Madan Reveal How They’re Keeping Themselves Fit Amid Lockdown!

Bollywood actresses Alaya F, Nushrat Bharucha and Radhika Madan revealed their fitness secret amid lockdown. It’s known to all that even though the ban has been lifted from the grocery, electronics and medical shops, gyms will strictly remain shut in all parts of the country.

Reforms in a Covid era: World trade will rise again. Here’s how India can ready itself to take advantage

Covid-19 lull offers India an excellent window of opportunity to implement reforms that would help it maximise the benefit of reopening of export markets post-Covid-19. Indias factor markets – capital, labour and land – still remain major constraints on economic activity

Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic

University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented

Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.

Teen creates plane replicas in bid to raise funds for Rotary club

A passion for planes has seen a young apprentice designer do his bit to help a charity.

Radio appeal helps raise funds for Compton Care

A radio fundraising broadcast to help a city care service has shown the generous spirit of the public.

£10,000 grant to help to draw up regeneration vision for Staffordshire town

A council has successfully bid for £10,000 to research how to regenerate a Staffordshire town.

Ola Electric acquires Netherland-based scooter-maker Etergo

While the company did not share the financial details of the deal, according to industry estimates, Etergo was valued at about $80-85 million last year

Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case

The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.

More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed

Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.

Don't Gamble In The Markets, Look At These 2 Blue Chip Healthcare Names Instead

Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie offer rare clarity in today's market. Both names have reaffirmed 2020 guidance and are calling for strong growth. Both names are

Favourable Mix And Input Deflation Bolster Michelin Until An Aftermarket Recovery

Automotive is a rough industry in the COVID-19 environment due to its cyclical nature and ability for customers to defer auto purchases. However, tire sales mig

These International Stocks Are Extremely Undervalued - Part 2

This is the second part of the undervalued stock list - but the international version. We highlight some of the companies we view as the most undervalued in ter

If plans fructify, NHPC will become world’s largest floating solar company

So big are its ambitions that if plans fructify, NHPC Ltd will become the world’s biggest floating solar power company and will hold the record for a very long time. The public sector power major prop

Daily Rupee call: Rupee might strengthen

The rupee (INR) opened today’s session largely unchangedat 75.67 versus Monday’s close of 75.66. As the domestic currency has been consolidating between 75.6 and 76, and is now trading near the resist

Traffic free zone for Clifton Village sparks concern from businesses

Business leaders fear temporary plans to pedestrians parts of Clifton Village could become permanent - and damage trade

Forex Today: Only a correction? Dollar trying to lick its wounds amid Sino-American tensions

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, May 27: The market mood remains upbeat yet the dollar is attempting to recover after a significant drop on

Regional pubs snapped up as industry prepares to reopen

The Post Office Hotel in Moree, the Royal Hotel in Condobolin, the Neath Hotel in the Hunter Valley and the Yenda Hotel in Griffith changed hands for a total of $22m.

Listed firms' dividends dip 1.9% in 2019

South Korean listed companies' dividend payouts slipped nearly 2 percent in 2019 from a year earlier amid a business slump, data showed Wednesday. Cash dividends paid out by 1,094 firms listed on the country's main and secondary stock markets totaled 22.6 trillion won ($18.3 billion) last year, down 1.9 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Securities Depository. The number of dividend-p...

Ex-Citi banker's alleged ties at issue in insider trading appeal

When prosecutors knew about possible links between a former Citigroup banker and a wealthy businessman will be one of the issues reviewed.

Donal Lenihan: Around the world, rugby was never in greater need of progressive people

With no rugby action for the foreseeable future, I’m about to park my pen for the summer. With the professional game facing its biggest financial crisis since the decision to go open in August 1995, one wonders what the landscape will look like when I return to these pages in September.

South William Street mixed-use investment seeks €2.6m

Sale of Dublin 2 restaurant and residential premises will test strength of market

華納音樂宣布首次公開募股，市場估值達 133 億美元

旗下擁有紅髮艾德（Ed Sheeran）、Cardi B 和搖滾天團齊柏林飛船（Led Zeppelin）的華納音樂集團（Warner Music Group）26 日宣布，將首次公開募股（IPO），在串流媒體（Streaming）如日中天熱潮的推波助瀾下，市值預估將高達 133 億美元。 201...

WARHORSE AIR FREIGHT INITIATIVE TAKES OFF

The nationwide project driven by a company independent of the freight forwarding industry to enable non-conflictive inclusivity and ethical trade has attracted support from businesses such as Bidvest International Logistics, CFR, BidAir and Savino Del Bene, and organisations including the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), B4SA and BUSA. It is facilitated through an all-inclusive shared-space air charter solution underpinned by a compliant and transparent administration process according to the CEO of tvg&associates (TVG) Teresita van Gaalen who says the next flight is scheduled for Friday 05 June “We have undertaken the project to help secure a number of all-important socio-economic factors in South Africa during the national State of Disaster. Collaboration between all parties is essential in the current circumstances and the intention is to ensure a stable and inclusive supply chain facilitated by a channel that offers the highest levels of impartiality, good governance and a seamless…

Over $500m to help digital transformation of companies

More than 32,000 people have been infected in Singapore, leaving 23 dead. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc here and across the globe, and upended all economies. One irony, though, is that the pandemic has accelerated the drive for digital transformation among...

Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected

The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...

Fortitude Budget: More support for charities as help requests surge

He lost his entire income because of the pandemic, and found himself struggling to feed his family. The man in his 50s became desperate as his meagre savings dried up. He turned to Food from the Heart, a charity providing food. Its chief executive, Ms Sim Bee Hia,...

$100 utilities credit for households with at least one Singaporean

All households with at least one Singaporean member will receive a one-off $100 sum to cover their utility bills. This sum, known as the Solidarity Utilities Credit, will be credited in their utilities bill in July or August and covers all property...

Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong

Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...

Banks approve 90% of applications to defer mortgage payments

Banks have approved about nine in 10 applications by property buyers to defer mortgage payments. They have also approved more than 90 per cent of applications submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to defer payments on secured loans. These...

Banks well-positioned to withstand COVID-19 hit as loan defaults expected to rise - Reserve Bank report

The latest Financial Stability Report uses 'stress tests' to assess bank resilience.

UAE markets open higher as trading resumes post-Eid

DFM investors cheer move to further resume economic activity in Dubai post-lockdown

Xiaomi Smart Lock E achieves 1000% crowdfunding target in just 30 minutes

A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new Smart Lock E for crowdfunding in China for a price of 899 yuan, which is roughly $126. While the company successfully completed the target, how it did is interesting. As per the report, the Xiaomi Smart Lock E managed to exceed the crowdfunding target by 1000 percent …

Torrent Pharma slips 6% on profit-booking; outlook remains a concern

Unlike peers, Torrent Pharma guided for a relatively moderate outlook across geographies, note analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services.

HTC said to launch first 5G phone in July, Desire 20 Pro launch expected in June

HTC has been absent from the smartphone market launch-wise for more than two years now.

Tencent tests appetite for first dollar bond in more than a year

Wechat operator is offering a four-tranche deal.

BTP Appoints Paul Forrest as Inaugral Non-Exec Chairman

Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP) announced this Wednesday that it has appointed Paul Forrest as its inaugural non-executive chairman.

Some South Coast towns are still on temporary networks, but funding has been allocated for upgrades and resilience

RFS control centres on the South Coast will be among the 2000 locations to receive satellite connection to Sky Muster under federal funding

Banks plan for arrears; retailers push to open; and watchdog counts Covid cost

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Munster braced for worst of financial crisis due to Thomond Park debt

Province can’t pay off oustanding €6.9m loan from IRFU with no supporters at the match

The Kerryman working for a charity in Melbourne: 'It's a challenging time'

Q&A: Gavan Duffy works for Movember, a group raising awareness for men's health globally

Marlet secures €33m from AIB for south Dublin build-to-rent scheme

State-backed lender supports delivery of 142 units in Dundrum in midst of Covid-19 crisis

Edgy Surry Hills offices hit the market

Developer Cornerstone is looking to sell the assets – at 10-14 Waterloo Street and No. 1 Lacey at 119 Kippax Street – in one line or separately, as it looks for new redevelopment and adaptive re-use projects.

CoCo Bond Investors Face a Covid-19 Reckoning

The coronavirus pandemic is even starting to affect the highly specialized world of bank capital

How NSW released COVID data by postcode

NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.

Banks move to avert fresh arrears crisis

The initiative is aimed at avoiding a cliff-edge effect at the end of September

Banks' lending rates further drop in April on aid package

Lending rates on fresh loans extended by banks in South Korea dropped sharply from a month earlier in April, central bank data showed Wednesday, apparently due to stimulus measures that supplied massive funds to businesses hit by the new coronavirus outbreak. The average interest rate on fresh bank loans came to 2.8 percent in the month, down 11 basis points from 2.91 percent the previous month, according to prelimi...

Credit risk funds are still relevant, says Mahendra Jajoo, CIO – debt, Mirae Asset

Many investors are having second thoughts about their investments in debt mutual funds. Most advisors are asking investors to stay away from most debt mutual fund categories, expect for overnight and liquid funds.

Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'

Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant

How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?

Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.

Riskier European companies draw €32bn from bank credit lines

Matalan, Travelodge and Heathrow airport are among the subinvestment grade companies to tap loan facilities

The “Future Is Bright” for Qatar’s Fintech Firms that can Survive COVID-19 and Partner with Incumbents, According to Financial Services Professional

The "future is bright" for Qatar's Fintechs that can survive COVID-19 & partner w/ incumbents, according to financial services professional.

Today's top business news: Fitch says Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21, stocks rally ahead of F&O expiry, oil refiners ramp up demand, and more

Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance

Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data

The Reserve Bank of India expects contraction in the current fiscal year India’s economy was pushed into a state of … Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data Read More »

China’s president calls for long-term perspective to deal with economic challenges

China’s president calls for long-term perspective to deal with economic challenges

Public hearing to be continued

West Kelowna's first attempt at a public hearing in three months will go into overtime.

Save On ends pandemic pay

The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.

Concept of Transferrable College Credits

Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca

Enagás: COVID-Resistant Regulated Utility But Spanish Exposure Is Sub-Optimal

Enagás is a regulated Spanish utility for transmission of gas and gas storage. It has several interesting investments in affiliates, diversifying its income acr

Lacoste Appoints Robert Aldrich as North American CEO, Pedro Zannoni as Latin American CEO

Pedro Zannoni has been tapped as Latin America region ceo.

Informa Teams With NuOrder to Digitalize Trade Show Experience

The trade show operator and e-commerce platform will work to bring brands and retailers together.

‘I have a lot of confidence in the long-term growth of the Indian car market’: Skoda Auto’s Zac Hollis

Skoda Auto India’s ‘India 2.0 project’ remains on track, investments won’t change, said Skoda Auto India’s Brand Director

Financial planning ― How an entrepreneur can provide for her various objectives

Creating an optimum emergency reserve, goal-based investing, and adequate insurance cover are important

Rebooting Uganda’s economy post COVID-19

Private sector present various stimulus packages to government on how kick-start business activities back to normal growth curve Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Life is slowly returning to normalcy in Uganda’s towns save for those that lie on the borders with neighbouring countries. Shops and restaurants are back to business albeit observing social distance …

Scientists devise a way to determine the viability of predicted 2D materials

An international team of researchers from Russia, Sweden and South Korea has proposed a new way to test the structural stability of predicted 2D materials. The testing revealed a number of materials erroneously proposed earlier. The scholars believe that the use of the new method will further help to avoid mistakes in the development of two-dimensional nanomaterials that are in high demand in the modern world. The results were published in the international journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.

Follow-up treatments after opioid overdose rare among insured patients

The majority of commercially insured patients who visited the emergency department (ED) for an opioid overdose didn't receive the timely follow-up care known to help prevent a future overdose or death. Of nearly 6,500 patients treated in EDs nationwide for an overdose or other opioid-related medical complications, only 16 percent accessed opioid use disorder (OUD) medications or another form of treatment within three months of the ED visit

COVID-19 vaccine development: New guidelines for ethical approach to infecting trial volunteers

Allowing consenting volunteers to be deliberately infected with COVID-19 for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, a University of Warwick researcher has argued in new research.

PKU-led team found effective SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

A joint research team led by Sunney Xie, Director of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics (ICG) at Peking University (PKU) has identified multiple highly potent neutralizing antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of the respiratory disease COVID-19.

Foreign direct investment dropped to $214.25m in Q1 – NBS

Nike Popoola Foreign Direct Investment into the country dropped to $214.25m in the first quarter of 2020 from $257.25m in the fourth quarter of 2019. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed t...

Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts

A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.

Market Drayton 10k could return as 'virtual race'

The organisers of one of Shropshire's top running races is planning for the event's return once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted, and a 'virtual race' is one option.

Shropshire health boss: 'Community health services are backbone of NHS'

Steve Gregory is the executive director of nursing and operations at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. Here he discusses how the organisation has responded to the pressures of Covid-19 and the importance of remaining vigilant:

Ireland could see 'repeated lockdowns and wide financial distress' during three-year recession

The virus may see our national debt soar by 60%

Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration

Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.

Realme X3 Super Zoom official: 7 key features of this flagship smartphone

Currently, the Realme X3 Super Zoom is available only in the European market and there are no words on whether the device will be made available in other markets or not. It is unlikely that the Realme X3 Super Zoom will head to the Indian market.

An Expert Explains: What can go wrong with styrene?

On May 7, a leak of styrene gas in Visakhapatnam left 11 dead and affected thousands. A leading scientist discusses the compound, health implications, and possible causes for the leak, based on what is known.

Coronavirus: Indian family in Sharjah runs out of money as breadwinner is stranded overseas

Housewife struggles with unpaid bills after hubby leaves credit cards in office locker

A Tech Billionaire May Find Use in a Cold War

Mukesh Ambani may have found the perfect time to pitch Jio to American investors, as U.S.-China tensions rise.

Global operators push 5G Extended Reality

A group of fifteen global operators backed a push from Qualcomm to bring 5G-enabled VR ...

Vietnamese businesses ‘swim against the stream’ to seek profit - VietNamNet

While many businesses have had to take big losses because of Covid-19, other businesses have reported profits with 2-digit growth rates.

Seth Rollins teases possibility of recruiting someone "very close" to him to his stable

Seth Rollins had a very interesting answer when asked if he'd want to add more members to his faction.

The corner of Minnesota that’s there by mistake

Northwest Angle is a wedge of the US marooned in a lake and reached via Canada – remote and raw, with pleasures hard-won

Second Wasteland 3 developer diary focuses on the world, story and characters

inXile has released the second developer diary for Wasteland 3, focusing on the game's world, story and characters.

Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well

WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...

PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment

Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon

Solar & Wind Energy Sites Mapped Globally

I read story after story of emerging renewable energy plants, so it was surprising to find out that there had been little mapped information on where all of the wind and solar power infrastructure lived — until now. The big map picture was absent until lead researcher and PhD student Sebastian Dunnett in Biological Sciences at

PVR, Inox Leisure stocks hit by uncertainty as coronavirus brings business to halt

With looming uncertainty over businesses, investors are watching the stock movement sitting on boundaries. Since March 24, when PM Modi announced lockdown,  Inox stock has lost 17.77% and PVR share price is down 39.20%

June's SLAS Technology highlights papers authored by SLAS2019 Ignite award winner

The June issue of SLAS Technology features two related research papers authored by Georges Muller, Ph.D., (SEED Biosciences, Switzerland) the SLAS2019 Ignite Award winner and a top ten 2020 SLAS Innovation Award finalist.

Impact Wrestling News: Former NXT Superstar Officially Returns To Company

Deonna Purrazzo is back on Impact Wrestling, slightly more than a month after she was among the dozens of wrestlers released by WWE due to coronavirus-related financial concerns. The former NXT ...

100 random questions to ask people to get to know them better

Here are 100 amazing ⭐RANDOM QUESTIONS TO ASK⭐people you are meeting for the first time or even friends & acquaintances in order to get to know them better.

Media company Torstar to go private after sale to NordStar Capital in $52M deal

NordStar Capital LP, a private firm owned by businessmen Paul Rivett and Jordan Bitove, plans to take Torstar private

Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD

The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.

BEYOND LOCAL: E-mental health a 'young but promising field' gaining traction in COVID crisis

There are thousands of mobile phone applications to aid in mental health, but very few have been validated scientifically

JK Cement (₹234.4): Buy

Investors with a short-term view can buy the stock of JK Cement at current levels.The stock took support ₹180 in early April this year and changed direction triggered by positive divergence on the dai

Irish community in Britain disproportionately affected by coronavirus, national body claims

THE Irish community across Britain has been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a national body representing its interests. Factors such as the ageing demographic of the Irish population – which has the oldest median age of any minority ethnic group in Britain – and the number of its members who work in the NHS or other frontline settings have seen the community “truly represented” on both sides of the coronavirus crisis, the head of the Irish in Britain (IIB) organisation told The Irish Post this week. Reflecting on 10 weeks of lockdown that has seen the many older people among the Irish population across Britain forced to self-isolate in order to shield themselves from the virus, IIB CEO Brian Dalton claims the community has many to mourn but also much to celebrate as we look to a future which will be unrecognisable for a community “defined by its impulse to come together”. “Our work at Irish in Britain has always advocated for reform to address the health inequalities within…

Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.

Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men

"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases."   Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”

Dana-Farber nurse-scientists receive more than $1.3 million for two research projects

Nurse-scientists from the Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute received more than $1.3 million dollars in funding for two separate research projects.

Chen Amit of Tipalti: “To develop resilience look for ways to learn from difficult experiences”

Look for ways to learn from difficult experiences. When you face a challenge in your career or personal life, instead of shutting down or becoming defensive, look at the situation as a positive experience that will help you learn and grow. In this interview series, we are exploring the subject of resilience among successful business leaders. […]

OIGARA: KCB Group remains resilient even in the face of a difficult period

The crisis will perhaps accelerate investments in digital channels.

Tanzania horticulture exports hurt by border closure

Most of the horticulture produce is exported through Kenya's international airport.

Guy Oseary Stepping Away From Day-to-Day Role at Maverick

Guy Oseary is stepping away from his day-to-day role at his management collective Maverick to consult for Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and further concentrate on his tech and entertainment entrepreneurial interests.

Good Works: Tencent and Universal Team Up on Charity PPE Distribution

In early April, several days after Tencent Holdings closed its deal to buy a 10 percent stake in Universal Music Group along with a consortium of investors, Tencent Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell called Universal Executive Vice President of Communications Will Tanous with an idea.

With IPO, Warner Music Aims for Value Seen Rarely In the Music Biz

Until UMG follows suit, WMG will be investors’ only one-stop shop to invest in the streaming-boosted recorded music and publishing sectors.

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for 'Terrible Decision' After 'SNL' Blackface Video Surfaces

"I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable," said the 'Tonight Show' host.

Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030

A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to ‘step up to the plate’ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.

Kemin’s algae-sourced beta glucan BetaVia gets novel foods nod: ‘An opportunity for innovative product developers’

US-based Kemin Industries has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its algae-sourced beta glucan ingredient, BetaVia. This unlocks the opportunity for ‘innovative product developers to be the first to communicate around the source’ and tap into surging interest in immunity, the group’s European marketing manager, Miguel Martinho, tells FoodNavigator.

Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding

A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers. The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station

Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.

Day Trading Guide for May 27, 2020

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Q&A: Designing the low-key, but highly engaging Wintermoor Tactics Club

It's turned out to be a bountiful spring for turn-based strategy game developers. While Firaxis Games and Splash Damgae have gone head to head with XCOM: Chimera Squad and Gears Tactics, the developers at EVC have released Wintermoor Tactics Club, a quieter, but no less fascinating experience.

Latam Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection as travel slumps

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Latam Airlines, South America's biggest carrier, sought US...

EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package

EUR/USD Flat in Wild Trading as EU Proposes €750B Covid-19 Stimulus Package

Win At Negotiating By Asking For What You Want And Getting What You Deserve

I’m a big believer in getting paid for what you are worth, and negotiating for it whether you are doing it in a job, a side hustle or a freelance gig. You can negotiate your rates, better terms for assignments, better contracts and rates, rights, payment and more authority in any process.

How a False Sense of Reality Impacts Vulnerable Narcissists

Do you find that your reality never matches up to your fantasy world? Find out how this can hold you back in life.

Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

A Pill for Social Pain. Really??

Is there an OTC medicine for Social Pain?

Dominant Alpha Humans Don't Garner Dogs' Respect and Trust

Free-ranging dogs form packs resembling wolf packs, but homed dogs and their humans don't establish these sorts of groups.

Adamis Pharmaceuticals: Barely Holding On After Q1 Report

Adamis recently reported their Q1 earnings with a miss on EPS and revenue. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the company's US Compounding sa

EVs Are A Niche Product, And Tesla Is Even Losing In This Niche

Survey data shows that electric vehicles (EVs) are primarily commuter cars bought by niche purchasers, severely limiting their addressable market. A recent anal

BoJ's bond holdings edge towards the size of Japan's economy

BoJ's bond holdings edge towards the size of Japan's economy

Beleaguered sterling heads into a perfect storm

Beleaguered sterling heads into a perfect storm

USTR disagrees with U.S. court's ruling allowing some solar panel imports

USTR disagrees with U.S. court's ruling allowing some solar panel imports

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues

StockBeat: Banks Take up the Baton as Cyclical Rally Continues

Starboard set to win eight board seats at GCP Applied Technologies: sources

Starboard set to win eight board seats at GCP Applied Technologies: sources

United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery

United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery

Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally

Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally

NYSE short interest rose 1.0 percent in mid-May

NYSE short interest rose 1.0 percent in mid-May

Coffee, Cocoa Don’t React Much To U.S. Reopen As Consumption Takes A Hit

Commodities Analysis by Investing.com (Barani Krishnan/Investing.com) covering: Starbucks Corporation, US Coffee C Futures, Crude Oil WTI Futures, US Cocoa Futures. Read Investing.com (Barani Krishnan

Using Scale-Down, Scale-Up Approach to Trade Natural Gas

Commodities Analysis by ETF Daily News (Andy Hecht) covering: Natural Gas Futures, United States Natural Gas Fund, LP. Read ETF Daily News (Andy Hecht)'s latest article on Investing.com

AS U.S. Reopens, Employees in No Rush to Get Work, Beige Book Shows

AS U.S. Reopens, Employees in No Rush to Get Work, Beige Book Shows

FIRE! 30 HOMELESS

A cry for help from a little girl alerted 16-year-old Jermaine Brown to the fact that a b...

Sponsored: Tap into a massive audience by learning to grow your game in Brazil

Presented by Xsolla Brazil’s massive video game audience offers a huge growth opportunity—if you know the best way to approach the market. To help you grow revenue more quickly and easily, Xsolla’s gaming experts have rounded up essential best practices for game sales and operations in Brazil. Download Xsolla’s new guide, How to Grow Your Video Game in Brazil

Glendhu Shorthorn bull sale held in Heriot

Fraser and Susie Fletcher were delighted with the outcome of their second on-farm Glendhu Shorthorn stud bull sale near Heriot last week. The top...

Iconic pie makes its way to Chch

The iconic Hororata pie is now available in Christchurch and they are being sold for a good cause. Of every pie purchased, 50c will go back to the...

Cash holdings of PMS schemes decline in April: Report

However, 13 PMS schemes also recorded an increase in cash holdings in April over March

Coronavirus lockdown: JSW Sports, owners of IPL and PKL teams, see 30% impact on business in 2020

The impact of not having IPL this year will be big as the league is a massive P&L (profit and loss statement) for the company, said the JSW Sports CEO

The art of digital networking – Five simple steps

Meaningful networking can be highly beneficial for personal and professional growth for finance executives. Hence, networking intelligently is important. Even in a lockdown.

‘Certainly not an eye-wash’: Nobel-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee on Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus

The Nobel laureate has voiced hope that the Centre's economic relief package will boost the supply side which will drive economic recovery.

RBI's 7.75 percent Savings (Taxable) Bonds 2018: Subscription to stop from May 28

“The Government of India 7.75% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 shall cease for subscription with effect from the close of banking business on Thursday, the 28th of May, 2020,” RBI said in a release.

Brokerages upgrade these 15 stocks to buy, expect 11-75% returns in a year

This war between USA & China may intensify further & may take ugly shape going forward, which may change World Power Equation post-COVID-19 era, Amit Jain of Ashika Wealth Advisors said.

China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times

Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.

IATO urges tourism minister to provide financial stimulus for sector

IATO has also asked for special collateral free and interest free long-term loans (5-10 years) to be provided to the tour operators for revival of business and aggressive marketing, the statement said.

French optical maker Essilor bets on business rebound as India eases COVID-19 lockdown

Along with its associate companies, Essilor employs 5,000 people in India and exports optical products to Europe, the US and Canada.

City of Amarillo’s sales tax revenue seeing potential decrease of $4 million

Now that the City has received the March sales tax revenue numbers, City Finance Director Laura Storrs says Amarillo is projecting a decrease of millions.

How India can push its dairy cart ahead

The future of dairy in India hinges on modernising infrastructure, and giving the sector a technological face-lift

Decoded! Taxation of employee stock options vis-à-vis start-ups

Book value instead of full market value should have been considered for taxation of ESOPs

How India can develop its health ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector

By streamlining development and regulatory processes, and lending more support so our innovators can compete on a global platform, India can develop its health innovation ecosystem into a dominant, post-Covid economic sector

Heatwaves: India must stand up to certain countries’ climate lethargy

Pandemic shows how large emission cuts need to be, India must stand up to countries’ climate lethargy

Big companies to get bigger after Covid: BofA Securities

The infrastructure and real estate sector could witness the emergence of new asset owners such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and private equity players.

Covid-19: Catch up to trend-GDP difficult in three years

However, this time around, things could be different, the agency said, alluding to the fact that the loss of GDP this time around could be much steeper.

Fitness in the time of corona: Vicky Kaushal, Alaya F, Vidyut Jammwal, Nushrat Bharucha, and other B-townies have found innovative ways to work out at home during the lockdown

B-townies have found innovative ways to work out at home during lockdown

Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty

5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification

Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company

Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double

ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising

Despite the anticipated improvement in the cash flow generation in the current financial year post the tariff hikes, the debt coverage metrics is expected to continue to remain weak given the unyieldingly high debt levels, it said.

Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West

Passengers are heading for countries such as Britain and Cyprus where they own property, have residency rights, sometimes thanks to holding dual nationality, or have close relatives, according to industry sources.

HDFC AMC marks down value of Essel Group NCDs by Rs 120 crore: Report

HDFC AMC had marked down Rs 120 crore due to the drop in share prices of ZEE and Dish TV, which were used as collateral by Essel group.

Petronas eyeing India's ACME Solar assets worth Rs 450-500 crore: Report

Petronas will likely conduct the deal worth Rs 450-500 crore through its Indian arm Amplus Energy Solutions

MediaWorks staff to hear details of proposed redundancies

The radio arm of MediaWorks is meeting with staff today about proposed redundancies. On Monday it announced 130 jobs in its sales and radio...

Arthritis company Promisia pivots into Chch aged care sector

Medical company Promisia Integrative hopes to turn its core business to the aged care sector and acquire three facilities in the North Island and...

Reliable fibre connectivity will shape workplaces of the future

The COVID-19 lockdown has shown that the successful transition to virtual offices of the future will require extensive investment in digital infrastructure such as fibre.

Electric vehicle makers battle the COVID-19 pandemic

Global EV sales will shrink this year, falling 18% to about 1.7 million units, according to BloombergNEF.

KHADC, Hima Mylliem against reopening of Iewduh

SHILLONG: The crucial issue of reopening of Iewduh and Police Bazaar — the city's two major commercial hubs which are under lock and key for more than sixty days — appears to be on hold with the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the

UK commits new funding to combat space debris

New government funding for innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of potentially hazardous space debris, has been announced by the UK Space Agency.

Fossil of Ancient Long-Tailed Bird Found in China

A new genus and species of jeholornithiform avialan that lived during the Cretaceous period has been identified from a nearly-complete specimen found in China.

Self-screening for COVID-19? There's an app for that

A new app developed right here in South Africa has made it easy for you to self-screen in your own private space.

Iata appeals for govt financial relief as COVID-19 takes toll on aviation sector

Since government implemented the nationwide lockdown, no airline has been allowed to fly locally or internationally.

Researchers use drones, machine learning to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines

Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research.

A top trick for great content marketing

Content marketing is a powerful tool – and can be quick and simple to implement for your brand.

Water restrictions lifted in Waihi, Waikino

Residents are still urged to save water where they can.

Ventspils City Council’s shadow looms over FK Ventspils envelope wage scheme

«The interests of the suspended Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs in LLC Football Club Ventspils (FK Ventspils) are implemented through its members – Ventspils City Council and LLC VK Transit, as well as FK Ventspils board members Kārlis Gubāts and maybe even Inga Mikuļčika,» BNN was told by Ventspils City Council deputy Aivis Landmanis.

It is India's hour to shine, but will it?

If India manages to overcome its long-pending issues around multiple approvals, licenses, permits, an overload of documentation and reporting, then India has a chance to leave an indelible mark on global trade in the coming decade.

Mercedes-Benz launches C 63 AMG Coupe and AMG GT R, company says planned launches on track

The launch of its first all-electric car EQC has suffered a delay due to the nationwide lockdown.

HBO Max is here to take on Netflix. Is it too late?

AT&T’s streaming platform goes live on May 27. At $15 a month, it’s more expensive than its rivals and comes at a time when household income is dropping.

Coal India arm MCL reports 42.6% growth in overburden removal

The development assumes significance as Coal India (CIL) has shifted its focus to overburden removal - the process of removing the top soil and rock to expose coal seams in its open cast mines - on account of slump in coal demand.

India loses crown to Indonesia as Honda’s biggest two-wheeler market

HMSI’s FY20 domestic sales are back to the same level as FY17 when the company had sold 4.72 million units in the domestic market

Need for growing NDB into global development institution: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

She commended the contribution of NDB in funding the infrastructure development, which has positively impacted the development agenda of the member countries, including India.

A match made in heaven: How Vows for Eternity is redefining confidential matchmaking for global Indians

Headquartered in New York City with an established presence in Mumbai, Delhi, London and Dubai, Vows for Eternity is a global, confidential and personalised matrimonial search firm that brings life partners together based on mindsets, values and personalities

Do Uber, Ola's massive layoffs indicate they may be driving off the map?

600 staff lose Uber jobs days after Ola laid off 1,400 people. Means cab aggregators, propped up by investors despite losses, won't recover?

Alison Roman Won’t Be Coming Back To The New York Times

Alison Roman has had a rough past couple of weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fans of the cook know that she and Chrissy Teigen exchanged words

Jump In Mortgage Refinancing Leads To Record-Breaking Loan Volume For Lenders

Low mortgage interest rates continue to fuel a surge in refinance activity amid the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in record-breaking loan volume for lenders.

Can General Electric Survive The COVID-19 Recession

General Electric’s stock (NYSE: GE) has lost over 45% of its value since the beginning of the year due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The commercial aviation industry is rattled, and GE, which manufactures aircraft engines, is no exception. Fading consumer demand, reduced discretionary spending...

Government ‘missed opportunity’ not saving company tax windfalls, Ifac says

Budgetary watchdog says Republic ‘could have been running a much bigger surplus’ in recent years

Hyderabad-based firm develops Favipiravir bulk drug

Hyderabad-based Raghava Life Sciences (RLS) said it has developed Favipiravir bulk drug (active pharmaceutical ingredient).

IOA nominates TOA’s Jagadishwer Yadav in marketing committee

 K Jagadishwer Yadav, who is the secretary of the Telangana Olympic Association (TOA), has been nominated in the 11-member India

Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial

Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.

COVID-19 to accelerate digital adoption in India

COVID-19 is expected to accelerate digital adoption in India and as online trends take shape, behavioural modification could strengthen, with contactless shopping, payments.

New warehousing facility to come up at Kothur near Hyderabad

Embassy Industrial Parks, a joint venture between the Embassy Group and Warburg Pincus that is into logistics and warehousing, is in advanced stages of acquiring land near Kothur to develop a warehousing facility, according to a top official.

Man found hanging in house in Hyderabad’s Falaknuma

A 42-year-old man allegedly hanged himself to death at his house in Falaknuma on Tuesday night. According to the police, the man identified

Vaccine market beckons

At a time when vaccine alone offers hope to end the coronavirus pandemic, India is caught in a paradoxical situation. Despite

Amazon may buy robo-taxi startup Zoox: Wall Street Journal

Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, accelerating its efforts when it comes to self-driving vehicles, the Wall Street Journal

Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model

The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.

Global mobile phone shipments to decline 14.6% in 2020: Gartner

Due to impacts of Covid-19, shipments of total mobile phones are forecast to decline 14.6 percent in 2020

Seoul stocks open slightly lower on escalating US-China tensions

South Korean stocks opened lower Wednesday on souring Sino-American relations, bucking overnight gains on Wall Street amid hopes of economic reopening. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 6.49 points, or 0.32 percent, to 2,023.29 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The weak start came after a news report suggested the US Treasury Department could freeze assets of Chinese officials and busin...

Dozens of homes get the green light in €13m project in Monasterevin

Kildare County Council has granted permission for 69 new homes in Monasterevin. Developers Masonbrook Holdings Limited is building the two storey houses as part of the Ferns Bridge residential area.&n...

Coronavirus conversations: Science communication during a pandemic

How researchers can tackle an “infodemic” of hearsay, speculation and fake news.

Boosting South Korea’s basic research

By redirecting funding to small teams, the country is betting on the creativity of its scientists.

Giant eruptions belched toxic metal during the ‘Great Dying’

Volcanoes in Siberia poisoned the planet with mercury, contributing to a global mass extinction.

How South Korea made itself a global innovation leader

Systemic reform backed by strong investment has brought rapid and long-lasting results.

This pandemic is not an extended sabbatical

Jokes about productivity hide the toxicity of academic ‘always on’ culture, says Daphne S. Ling.

Netflix Fans Spot Weed Joint Being Swapped For Pencil In ‘Breakfast Club’ Poster

“Y’all Netflix photoshopped a pencil into Brian’s hand instead of the zoot, I’m dying.”

John Crown: Only true funding reform can fix hospital problems

Taking over private hospitals ensures the type of equality the Lusitania achieved with the Titanic

VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL

Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]

GRAINS-Corn up for 3rd session as U.S. planting lags expectations

SINGAPORE, May 27 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose for a third session on Wednesday as U.S. planting progress dropped below market expectations.Soybeans ticked lower after a rally, although losses were curbed by strong Chinese demand.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-active corn contract on the Chicago Board Of Trade added 0.4% to $3.20-1/4 a bushel by 0040 GMT, having gained 0.7% in the last session.

Tether Becomes The 3rd Biggest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap Leaving Ripple Behind

The dollar pegged digital currency, Tehter, is now the 3rd biggest digital currency after Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple slides to the fourth spot in the row giving its way to USDT. This is a clear indication to the milestone in this spring 2020 where some dollar token used to buy…

Virgin bidder Cyrus plans to keep airline as full-service Qantas competitor

The Richard Branson-linked investment fund has said it wants to maintain Virgin Australia as a full-service international airline if it wins the race for the collapsed carrier.

Investor “Bullish” on News That a 2009 Bitcoin Miner Still Trusts BTC’s Roadmap

It's been an interesting past few weeks for Bitcoin. First, there was the halving. Then an early miner from 2009 initially believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto

Top 10 biz headlines: Recession, Nasdaq listing for Jio Platforms, and more

Here are the top 10 business headlines on Wednesday morning

Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC

Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.

GH¢51m refund: Nobody is buying Woyome's properties – Kan Dapaah

The Minister for National Security, Mr Albert Kan Dapaah, has suggested that assets of private businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, which were to be auctioned by the state to defray some money he owes the state should be surrendered to the state to “obviate the need for an auction.”

China and the attractions of authoritarianism

How the country has been hurt by Covid-19.    

Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too

Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.

How Albert Camus’s The Plague became the defining book of the coronavirus crisis

Camus’s novel, first published in 1947, has become a global sensation. It is, it seems, the novel for now.

KU Athletics imposing new pay cuts, furloughs to cut costs

The University of Kansas athletic department has imposed pay cuts and furloughs for all employees in response to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Why good credit matters — even if you don’t plan to borrow

Even if you don’t plan to borrow a dime, a good credit record is valuable. Think of it like a household fire extinguisher: It’s smart to have a good one even though you have no plans to use it.

Sheriff's recruit dies during physical training

A recruit with a Massachusetts sheriff's department has died unexpectedly during physical fitness exercises, authorities said Wednesday.

N.C. bond packages resurface after veto crumbled cash plan

Borrowing money to pay for North Carolina university and school buildings, roads and other projects is getting attention again at the General Assembly after a pay-as-you-go construction expansion plan

Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion

Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo

University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope

The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.

Ross Stripling pitches ... financial advice during pandemic

Ross Stripling has spent much of the last two months working on an island -- the one in the kitchen of his Houston home.

Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.

Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube

The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual

What We Are Reading Today: A Course in Microeconomic Theory

Author: David M. Kreps    David M. Kreps has developed a text in microeconomics that is both challenging and “user-friendly.” The work is designed for the first-year graduate microeconomic theory course and is accessible to advanced undergraduates as well. 

HitBTC Partners Up with Trading View

HitBTC, one of the world's premier digital asset exchanges, has announced a new partnership with TradingView, a global social network for traders specializing in charting software. The move will allow TradingView users to manage their orders on HitBTC via the web-trading interface on TradingView. For example, one can place buy or…

Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.

'Should I be? Huh? I never thought about it': Trump asks if he should use insulin at White House seniors event

President Donald Trump's latest tangent ended up in a speculative riff about whether he should take insulin during a seniors event.

Inner Speech, Internal Monologues and “Hearing Voices”: Exploring the Conversations Between Our Ears

We don’t often outwardly discuss the conversation in our head. New research has aimed to better define what our

Accelerating Drug Discovery Through Synthetic Biology

In the drug discovery pipeline, there are several areas where the speed and accuracy of new synthetic biology tools are making a measurable difference in the ability to accelerate drug development while concurrently reducing expenses. In this article, we take a closer look at how synthetic biology can be harnessed to aid the discovery and development of drugs.

AEW Dynamite Results: News, Notes As Former WWE Duo Dax Harwood And Cash Wheeler Arrive

AEW Dynamite Viewership, Last Five Weeks May 20, 2020—701,000.

Research Firm: Market’s Risk Is Phenomenally High, 2nd Dive Likely

Equity Risk Science, a big-data analytics firm, created a risk measure that says the current market is still very risky and likely to take another big dive, due to the high debt levels of many large companies.

2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury

Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...

Almost $800 Million In Mask Scams Alleged In The U.S. Alone

The market for masks is riddled with scammers looking to seize on desperate buyers looking to buy in bulk.

No-Recipe Quarantine Cocktails: Now’s The Time To Explore The World Of Tonic

If the global quarantines have taught those stuck at home anything, it’s that now’s the time to improvise. Rather than spending money on more booze, invest in high quality tonics.

Black Girl Sunscreen Secures $1 Million From Female Investor Amid COVID-19

This month, Black Girl Sunscreen (BGS) secured a $1 million dollar investment from a private female funding source.

Microsoft’s Stock Faces A Sharp Reversal

Microsoft's stock is running into some technical trouble that may result in shares falling.

Has Diversity Become A Dirty Word?

Despite the overwhelming evidence indicating that workplaces with more diversity are more profitable and creative, America is experiencing diversity fatigue. People are sick and tired of talking about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Exits Position In Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway

We continue to think Berkshire will be a strong investment over the longer term, but we also think the current environment means there may be more than typical opportunities for us to see very high-returning investments.

Spotlight On ‘Teams As A Platform’ At Virtual Microsoft Build 2020

#1- ranked tech industry analyst Patrick Moorhead takes a look from last week's “attendance” at Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference to hear the latest in what the tech giant has been working on.

Digital Maturity Is Critical To Business Success – Now, More So Than Ever – Survey Finds

A new survey by Deloitte finds a connection between digital maturity and the financial performance of companies. Here we look at the key insights from the survey and speak with Deloitte’s chief innovation and digital officer Ragu Gurumurthy.

Growth Is Crushing Value Right Now, But Take A Long-Term Horizon

So far this year, growth stocks are up 1.8 percent through May 27. Meanwhile, value stocks are still down more than 16.2 percent.

Blockchain Gets University Credit

RMIT University students and researchers are seeing a bright future in blockchain technologies.

‘Cannabis Treats COVID-19’ Rallied Weed Stocks: Cannabis Could Aid Pandemic—If Someone Pays To Find Out

A Canadian researcher's claim that cannabis can treat the coronavirus briefly rescued some publicly traded cannabis companies. Will it trigger more investment in research?

Why You Need Your Next Marketing Channel, Now

Start diversifying your marketing channels before it's too late

Meet Ameerh Naran, The Private Jet Entrepreneur Launching The World’s Next Hypercar

Ameerh Naran's launch of a new hypercar will see him keep a promise he made to himself 30 years ago

Leaning Into The Innovation Opportunity

In preparation for the next school year, school leaders need to be mindful of three innovation opportunities focusing on the success skills of thriving humans.

Adult Children 101: Navigating Life And Finances With Aging Parents

You probably don’t know this, but May is Older Americans Month (and has been since 1963).

How The 25-Year-Old Founder Of We’re Not Really Strangers Created A Global Movement From A Card Game And Instagram Feed

Whether you've seen the viral Instagram posts on the We’re Not Really Strangers feed or the red card game of the same name, founder Koreen Odiney's mission is the same: “To empower people to make meaningful connections.” Learn about the movement with 1.7 million Instagram followers.

Three-Quarters Of Voters Want Coronavirus Testing Before Returning To School

A new poll shows that 74% of all voters think coronavirus testing should be required before students return to schools or colleges.

Estee Lauder Stock To Set New Highs Of $220+?

Based on a comparison of Estee Lauder’s stock (NYSE: EL) trajectory over recent months with that around the 2008 recession, we believe that the stock can potentially gain 25% once fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak are abated, to cross $220, from current levels of $178...

New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers

An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.

Bitcoin Exchange Bitbuy Partners With Knox Security To Offer Full Deposit Insurance

Canadian exchange Bitbuy has partnered with the Montreal-based Knox security firm to offer its clients comprehensive insurance on their cryptocurrency deposits.

Nanoneedles Make for More Robust Digital Memories

Researchers have developed a new technique to locally modify the properties of a metamagnetic material, which could increase the capacity and robustness of digital memories.

The Molecular Motors That Make Mammalian Hearing Incredibly Sensitive

New research has shed light on the molecular motors underlying our ability to hear and the role that they can play in genetic hearing loss.

Evutec Aramid Fiber and wood iPhone Cases review

New Testing System Predicts Septic Shock Outcomes

A team of researchers has developed a new, extremely sensitive method that can quantify bacteria, an antibiotic resistant gene, and immune molecule levels within sepsis patients, far more rapidly than current protocols.

Losing A Wheel On Your Commute; 3-Wheelers Vie For The Open Road

We live at an interesting point in time for the technologically minded motor vehicle enthusiast, and we stand on the brink of a major directional shift in  how we imagine a car. Within ten years it…

How Corporations Make Pandemics Deadlier

Lethal new diseases are springing up at alarming rates, and modern globalized capitalism is behind it.

Potential Grand Theft Auto 6 release date leaks: GTA VI might arrive in 2023 per Take-Two's marketing forecast

Take-Two's 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission offers strong hints about Grand Theft Auto 6's release timeframe. The downside? PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners might have to wait a couple years for the title.

Working from home will kill CBDs. And that’s a good thing

Robert Gottliebsen has warned that the shift to working from home (WFH) could suck the life out of Australia’s CBDs.

Supply side inflation easing

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

Four Simple Steps To A More Sustainable Professional Life

Having a full-time job can be insanely busy. Try throwing in a side hustle, fitness, family, friends, and extracurriculars… oh, and that thing called self-care.

JP Morgan to deploy Calastone tech for automated settlement

JP Morgan has signed a partnership agreement with Calastone which will see it deploy the latter’s technology to enhance its settlements processes.

How failure to embrace the cloud could be the end of Wall Street as we know it

If you work in the financial services industry, you’re forgiven if you’re suffering from a bit of cloud fatigue. The rise of cloud technology and its implications have been hot topics on Wall Street for years now, and rightly so – the benefits are immense and will inform the digital strategy of countless firms in the years to come.

India among major markets to see increase in ATM usage over 2019

Almost half of the world’s major markets saw an increase in the use of ATMs over 2019, despite the global push towards cashless payments which has intensified due to the coronavirus outbreak in recent months.

Unibank completes processing stage of TranzAxis migration

Azerbaijan-based Unibank has connected its in-house processing directly to Mastercard, a step towards its full migration to Compass Plus’s open payments platform TranzAxis.

Cyber & Information Security Analyst - Temporary 6 months

For one of our clients, an international private bank based in Geneva we are looking for a : CYBER & INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST TEMPORARY 6 MONTHS Job description Support the global Private Banking

RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects

RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects

Used cars: Leasing companies will have to ‘work harder’

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions says the industry will have to ‘knuckle down’ if values are to be achieved in a post-pandemic used car market.

Adelaide preschool operator issued $23,000 fine for exploiting workers for financial gain

The operator of two Adelaide Montessori preschools has been issued with a $23,000 fine after she was found to have “exploited workers for financial and business gain” the ABC has reported.

UNSW Sydney announces childcare closure arising from financial impact of COVID-19

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has announced the closure of one of it’s childcare services, Kanga’s House, and is “exploring the options” available for the remaining three education and care services it operates, in response to what a spokesperson from the University described as the “significant impact” of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial position of the institution.

Gatsby, Website-Building Startup Backed By Index Ventures, Raises $28 Million

Gatsby, a website development startup aiming to rival companies from Squarespace to Google is now valued more than $200 million after a funding round led by Index Ventures.

UBS to set up fintech venture fund to speed up its digitisation

UBS is looking to invest “hundreds of millions” of its own money in “dozens” of fintechs, in a move to  finance start-ups which are disrupting the banking industry.

Two applications for conversion of council offices

Two planning applications have been submitted for the multi-million pound conversion of the Grade II listed Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool.

Pandemic kills off GSFM volatility fund

The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund established in 2014 by respected fund manager and former Goldman Sachs options trader Simon Ho has been wound up.

Yuan slumps on Sino-US tensions

Friction between the world's two largest economies led to the yuan falling to its lowest level in nine months on Wednesday.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD bulls paused near 50% Fibo

Flying further up with free-roaming fish? While Brits are closely following the latest developments around Dominic Cummings – the special adviser at D

Gold: Bull market to be extended – Deutsche Bank

The momentous scale of monetary and fiscal countermeasures to support the global economic recovery are likely to extend the duration of the gold bull

CCL Stock Price: Carnival Corp set to hit 10-week high above $18 amid growing analyst optimism

Another day, another double-digit increase? Carnival Corp's stocks closed at $16.28 on Tuesday and are changing hands at above $18 per share in pre-ma

National BBQ Week: Scotland’s foodies share their tips and tricks for barbecuing

Some of Scotland's top foodies reveal the tricks of the trade to help us get the most out of spending more time with our barbecues.

NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC

A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...

Paul Krugman Is Pretty Upbeat About the Economy

In a Q&A, the Nobel-winning economist says the pandemic recovery probably won’t be like the one from the last recession.  

How do marketers actually connect with a post-COVID audience? This might help

TLDR: With The Complete Digital Content Marketing Mastery Bundle, learn who to turn social media, Google, emails and even Zoom into major brand builders and money makers. As the U.S. cautiously starts to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the consumer casualties of the economic plunge caused by the virus have only just […]

Lowy family-backed fund pays $40m for Melbourne homemaker centre

The buyer of the City West Plaza is Assembly Funds Management which last year received a $75 million injection from the Lowy Family Group.

'Dangerously naive': APRA warns the worst is ahead

The banking regulator has asked banks not to rush to rebuild capital buffers and to disclose to shareholders "reliable and accurate" information amid mounting threats.

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter

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Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding

Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who

Telford Kwik Fit reopens following deep clean after worker tested positive for Covid-19

A vehicle repair centre has reopened after deep cleaning due to a worker testing positive for coronavirus.

Column: Prepare for autonomous vehicle future | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With the advent of autonomous vehicles (AVs), we find ourselves on the brink of one of most significant changes in transportation since cars replaced horses. But the big question is, who’s holding the reins?

Court Declines To Continue Holding Tecra’s Boyfriend Omar Lali For Another Week

A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai - the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja.Mr Lali has b

MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...

29 Lagos-bound okada operators intercepted in Abuja

Twenty-nine commercial motorcycle operators heading to Lagos have been intercepted in Abuja by a ministerial enforcement team on Covid-19 ...

League of Legends Esports is Getting In-Game Advertising

Mastercard Yi.

Here’s How to Make a Safer Wager on Penn National Gaming Stock

Today’s PENN stock price deserves a new strategy that plays a bit like craps. It uses the options market to leverage more upside.

It’s Time to Take Ford Out to the Junkyard

Highly leveraged and with little wiggle room to emerge quickly from the coronavirus shutdown, the deck is stacked against F stock.

S&P 500: No supports of note broken – Credit Suisse

S&P 500 outlook stays seen critically balanced with the market still below its 200-day average at 3000 on a closing basis, but with no supports of not

Don’t Be Too Eager to Book a Position With JetBlue Stock

With an uptick in travel demand, JBLU stock appears to look interesting. But when you expand your horizons, it’s still a bull trap.

AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post COVID-19 economies

Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Due to the effects of COVID-19, free trading for countries that have ratified the agreement cannot begin on July 1, 2020 as was originally scheduled. He spoke to Kingsley Ighobor about the way forward. Describe the impact of COVID-19 on …

NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer

Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Odion Ighalo 'to plead with Shanghai Shenhua for Manchester United stay'

Odion Ighalo reportedly intends to ask Shanghai Shenhua whether he can see out the season on loan at Manchester United.

FCA launches 'Jeep for All' initiative

FCA India has announced lucrative deals and financial schemes under the ‘Jeep for All’ initiative.

Refurbished, pre-owned smartphones rack up numbers as incomes shrink

Omni-channel goods resellers such as OLX, Quikr, Cashify and Yaantra are witnessing a flow in demand towards the organised refurbished and pre-owned smartphone market in just over a week of easing of lockdown restrictions.

Iran, US prisoners held by two sides

Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho agrees with Ed Woodward on transfers

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has made a prediction ahead of the next transfer window.

How Gareth Bale 'didn't give a s***' during Southampton rise that shaped glittering career

Gareth Bale first showed his quality at Southampton where his fearless attitude was a major asset before Tottenham came calling

Don’t politicise gram panchayat issue: KSE

Eshwarappa says Opposition making false allegations

Super caps boost fuel cell racing car

German supercapacitor maker Skeleton Technologies us helping NanoMalaysia to develop a hydrogen-paired electric racing car in Malaysia

Metso unveils new crushing and screening plant concepts for mining

Metso has introduced two new solutions for crushing and screening plants namely, flexible FIT stations and smart Foresight stations.

Proposed Kannapolis budget has no fee or rate increase

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Tuesday evening.

Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies

Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis

Nine people rescued from beach at Whitsand Bay

Off-duty lifeguards and members of the public saved them from the sea at Tregonhawke on Bank Holiday Monday

Exclusive! ‘Akshay Kumar has promised more funds if the crisis deepens,’ reveals Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary of CINTAA

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned in helping the frontline warriors and people who are affected due to the coronavirus pandemi

Open Banking moves from compliance challenge to commercial opportunity

European financial institutions are spending between €50-€100 million on Open banking initiatives, with spend exceeding €100 million for nearly half (45%) of 290 financial institutions surveyed by Swedish account aggregator Tink.

Nexstar Media Group Is A Buy

I think the shares of Nexstar Media Group are trading at a significant discount, given the sustainability of the dividend. With apologies to Taleb, I think this

Buy Carrier Global As Potential Asset Sales Will Reduce Debt

Recent trading multiple compression due to the coronavirus. Potential asset sales to reduce indebtedness. Strong trends in the residential HVAC replacement cycl

Bank Hapoalim: Up to 1,000 employees to be laid off due to coronavirus - Inside Israel

Bank Hapoalim announces plan to lay off up to 1,000 employees, in effort to raise efficacy and save on salaries.

Loan moratorium: It is better for credit card customers to either clear dues or opt for EMI to avoid interest burden

The extension of the moratorium on term loans by another three months till August 31 is a big relief for many borrowers but experts advise that you should avoid it for outstanding credit card dues.Wit

How AI Is Being Used In Breakthrough Surgery, To Lighten The Load On Painful Knees

Surgeons are using AI-driven software developed by the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), University of Auckland, to operate on the knees of young patients, and have shown that it could reduce the recovery time of patients receiving a high-tibial osteotomy by two-thirds.

One in every 10 Portuguese asked for a loan to pay bills

One in every 10 Portuguese has had to apply for a new loan to pay bills

Intel Remains A Blue-Chip Stock to Buy Post-Pandemic

Intel stock has held up remarkably well in 2020, as evidenced by first-quarter results, and move to the cloud means more upside ahead.

Nordstrom Needs to Bring Back What Made it Special

Nordstrom announced that it is closing its three Jeffrey stores. If you own Nordstrom stock that’s a good thing. Here’s why. 

Nation branding as a catalyst for global competitiveness

The significance of South Africa’s reputation and brand positioning amid global uncertainty

Floor trading resumes at Wall Street, with masks and plexiglas

Stocks surged following the trademark opening bell, which was presided over by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYSE officials – all wearing masks.

Enter Nifty at current levels from 3-5 years’ perspective: IIFL Wealth

‘The biggest driver for economic recovery will be demand revival and consumption

Short covering or a catch-up rally? What drove Sensex up 996 points

Among the blue chips, bank and financial stocks were in heavy demand.

China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability

The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.

NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members

The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.

Vancouver biotech firm AbCellera raises US$105-million as it focuses on COVID-19 research

It is the second financial boost this month for AbCellera, which has partnered with several of the world’s largest drug companies, as well as the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency

What every Canadian investor needs to know today

A look at the morning’s market action

Husband's coronavirus symptoms mistaken for heartbreak after wife of 76 years dies

Nicky Guest-Walmsley, from Market Weighton, East Yorks, said her 95-year-old dad lost his appetite and died from Covid-19 just two weeks after losing his wife

Abe Cabinet OKs another ¥117 trillion package to fend off COVID-19 fallout

The new package is aimed at further shoring up steps to help individuals and companies that are financially struggling due to the coronavirus.

Stay-home request spurs a reading revival

In many urban areas of Japan, people were recently urged to stay home for weeks on in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most big bookstores in T

The end of Europe's Chinese dream

Three developments have led the EU to abandon its goal of closer economic ties.

Coronavirus Scotland: ‘Talks ongoing with Portugal’ over first ‘air bridge’ which could save Scots’ summer holidays

GOVERNMENT officials are reportedly in talks with Portugal to create an air bridge so returning holidaymakers don’t have to self-isolate. Brits could still enjoy a summer holiday abroad under plans…

Hands on Embr – enjoy firefighting with friends on Steam and Stadia

Embr casts the player in the role of a Respondr, utilising the Embr app on their phone to locate fires and do a spot of firefighting. If this premise informs us of anything, it’s that development st

GoFundMe for gym owners

Just one day after 9Round Fitness announced it has been forced to shut down in the wake of COVID-19 closures, a

Visa completes Request to Pay pilot trials

Visa has facilitated the first request to pay message sent and received using standards developed by Pay.UK.

Workplace reforms are ‘worth it’, says ACTU boss Sally McManus

Unions, employers and government will work together on industrial relations reforms to help kickstart the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

12-year-old Jay’Aina Patton develops app to connect children with incarcerated parents

Jay’Aina Patton was just three years old when her father, Antoine Patton fell foul of the law leading to his incarceration for gun possession.

This year ‘a write-off’ for Irish banks – Davy

This year will be “a write-off” for Irish banks, with each of the main Irish financial institutions loss-making, according to a report from Davy Stockbrokers.

DRDGold Remains Undervalued Despite Stellar Performance

DRDGold is one of the top-performing gold mining stocks over the past year due to successful exploration efforts and Sibanye's acquisition. Using P&P reserves,

[Update: Unity Plugin] Google open sources Cardboard so developers can build educative VR experiences in their apps

Google Cardboard was a quirky low-tech approach to VR, and it was probably more successful than Daydream. Google is now open-sourcing Cardboard.

Tamworth fruit farm launches strawberry drive-thru - and This Morning viewers are saying the same thing

The Staffordshire fruit farm today appeared on This Morning to discuss its innovative way of ensuring they can still sell their fresh fruit direct to the public

Lockdown Barber Shops Ordered to Close by Trading Standards

A war led by the BBC on barber shops caught defying the lockdown to offer haircuts has ended, after the local trading standards department ordered the closing of around 20 rule-flouting hairdressers.

Houthis’ ‘Iranian-style management’ of coronavirus pandemic endangers millions: Yemen minister

DUBAI: Yemen’s Information Minister Muammar Al-Iryani warned on Tuesday that the Houthi militia’s management of the coronavirus follows the Iranian regime’s style of handling the pandemic, which threatens the lives of millions.  The minister claimed that the Houthis – as with the Iranian regime – were holding back information on the number of COVID-19 cases in areas under

3 Ways Your Social Security Checks Could Be Reduced by COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic could result in smaller monthly checks.

Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work

A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.

This is also time to nurse economies back to health

GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing

Kuwait MP set to grill finance minister over fund corruption

The corruption case involves a Malaysian Fund and a Chinese company

Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons

Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close

DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools

Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.

NFL Rumors: Eagles Could Acquire Leonard Fournette From Jaguars For Late-Round Pick, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Although the Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t able to move Leonard Fournette during the 2020 NFL Draft, trade rumors have continued to swirl around the former No. 4 overall draft pick. And with the ...

How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids

Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?

Sovereign gold bond sale in May at Rs 1,168 cr, highest since launch

Record sale by value attributable to the high price of the metal in Indian markets.

Manchester United ready to try ambitious swap deal to clinch Jadon Sancho transfer

Manchester United are reportedly ready to try offering Alexis Sanchez to Borussia Dortmund as part of their bid to clinch the transfer of Jadon Sancho. This somewhat ambitious move has been mentioned in a report by Mundo Deportivo, who note that Dortmund may struggle to afford Sanchez’s considerable wage packet. MORE: (Photos) Stylish Manchester United 2020/21 […]

RIL, ITC keep Sensex, Nifty under pressure; check what’s keeping investors edgy today

ITC, Reliance Industries, M&M, Asian Paints and Maruti Suzuki were among the top contributors towards today's fall

Coronavirus Impact: Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate bets big on digital, to redirect ad spends on digital marketing

The company plans to redirect around 50% to 60% of its ATL spends towards digital marketing which takes the tally to over Rs 10 crore

Government proposal: MSMEs may seek own insolvency

Data available with insolvency regulator IBBI show, proceedings in 2,170 cases were going on as of March 2020. Typically most of the insolvent firms are MSMEs.

LIC launches pension scheme with 10-year term policy for senior citizens

According to data, the number of folios with 44 fund houses rose to 9,04,28,589 at the end of April, from 8,97,46,051 in the end of March, registering a gain of 6,82,538 folios.

GE Power India appoints Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman

GE Power India is one of the leading players in the Indian power generation equipment market. Its manufacturing unit is located in Durgapur, West Bengal

Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe

Prosec­utors have been invest­igatin­g suspec­ted accoun­ting fraud at drug compan­y Samsun­g Biolog­ics

China traders buying Hong Kong stocks like never before

History shows mainland buying tends to pick up when Hong Kong shares drop.

Zimbabwe gold miners to keep more export earnings in dollars

Until now, gold miners received only 55% of their sales in dollars.

By saving Dominic Cummings, the Government is putting us all at risk

How can we expect people to co-operate with this system if they think it is one rule for them and another for those in power?

Ethiopian govt offers 40% of Ethio Telecom to international operators, 5% to public

Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has decided to offer a 5 percent stake in Ethio Telecom to the public, with a cap on the number of shares an individual can buy, reports Addis Fortune. The minority stake in the telecom company will be sold to thousands of Ethiopians. Forty percent of the company will be privatised to one of the international telecom operators,  and the government will retain a majority share. 

HVMG awarded management of under construction Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas

WACO, TEXAS - Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, announced it was awarded management of the currently under-construction, 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas. Owned by Heritage Hospitality Group, a hospitality ownership/development/construction management company, the hotel is expected to open in in mid-July 2020. “The Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South marks our fifth hotel in Texas and our 20th  Marriott-branded property,” said Robert Cole, president & CEO, HVMG. “Our familiarity with both

Harvest Health: Licking Its Wounds

Focus on core markets. Cost-cutting and liquidity. Disappointing growth prospects.

IOTA Foundation and Law Firm Dentons Present DLT-Powered Digital Health Passport

In the recently concluded Global Legal Hackathon, Germany-based IOTA Foundation and U.S.-based law firm Dentons developed a distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) digital health passport called Selv.

ProBit Exchange Opens Trading for Decentralized Blockchain Storage Platform ILCoin

ILC has been listed on May 21 on ProBit Exchange, a top 40 exchange on CoinmarketCap as well as one of the top 3 exchanges in Korea. A trading competition is also running until June 7 featuring both KRW and BTC pairs with a 20,000 ILC prize pool for the top 10 traders during the duration. 

PRO14 address CVC era British and Irish League speculation

Martin Anayi tackles the speculation that has arisen after CVC’s purchase of a 28% stake in PRO14 followed their 27% buy into the Premiership.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DYCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Tokocrypto 2.0 powered by Binance Cloud

Tokocrypto has launched Tokocrypto 2.0, an upgraded cryptocurrency exchange powered by Binance Cloud.

Congress to launch campaign to demand govt deposits Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor

Every poor should get Rs 10,000 in his bank account. We will demand that the Centre credits the amount to the (bank accounts of the) poor as part of the digital campaign," Sachin Pilot said. He said putting money into the pockets of the poor is necessary to accelerate demand in the market.

Metal stocks to benefit in a big way if China announces another stimulus: Ajay Bagga

‘Tractors and two wheelers will continue to do well as rural economy is in robust health

'Ade' Omondi eager to repay Tusker's faith

Ade also paid glowing tribute to the club's coach, Robert Matano.

Skinbiotherapeutics (LON:SBTX) Shares Down 1.5%

Skinbiotherapeutics PLC (LON:SBTX) dropped 1.5% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 16.68 ($0.22) and last traded at GBX 16.75 ($0.22), approximately 423,279 shares traded hands during mid-day trading. An increase of 62% from the average daily volume of 261,826 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 17 […]