Inflation pushes sharply into negative territory

Consumer price inflation here fell by a dramatic 0.9pc in May according to a first estimate by European Statistics Agency Eurostat.

Iconic luxury department store Harrods to open its first outlet location in a bid to shift excess stock that has built up in its store during the lockdown

Harrods outlet store opens at Westfield shopping center in London in July.

Automatic refill: Driverless prescription delivery is here | ZDNet

Coming off pandemic, health is a growth sector for robots.

Goldfinch acquires 80% of Vesta for $125 million

Venture capital firm Goldfinch Partners has spent $125 million to acquire an 80% stake in fraud protection and e-commerce payments outfit Vesta.

Save $500 on the Razer Blade Pro 17, and more of the best gaming laptop deals

No matter what your budget is, we've put together some of the best gaming laptop deals to help you get your head in the game.

New Zealand Institute of Architects welcomes changes to building consent process

The Institute of Architects welcomes changes to the Building Act to ease consenting costs for homeowners.

Epiroc secures contract from Codelco for Chuquicamata mine in Chile

Epiroc has secured a large equipment and service contract from Chilean state-owned copper miner Codelco for use at its Chuquicamata mine in northern Chile.

£400k for IoT security design schemes

The government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of  internet-connected products, Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman announced today.

Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar Rate Breaking Down into New Lower Range, but Nears Support

The British Pound Sterling vs the New Zealand Dollar: Latest GBP/NZD News and Analysis

Trafford Council lends Manchester Airport nearly £13m as part of major loan package

Concerns have previously been expressed about the authority's level of borrowing by its own councillors

Fiction reviews: Lawrence Wright's The End of October and three others

Lawrence Wright's thriller about a global pandemic is eerily prescient.

Barbicide and seduction tips from the man who cut Elvis’ hair

Even in the '80s he was an 'old time' barber. Getting a haircut in those days was an act of trust, an egalitarian exchange.

Wolves chief Seyi Olofinjana says reported Liverpool target Adama Traore could leave club

Adama Traore has reportedly caught the attention of Liverpool in recent months and Wolves loan chief Seyi Olofinjana has told Goal that the Spanish winger could leave the Midlands club, ahead of the summer window. The Sun have claimed that 24-year-old Traore is being eyed by both Liverpool and Arsenal ahead of the summer window, […]Adama Traore is reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, and Wolves loan coach Seyi Olofinjana has discussed his future.

CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Serious troubles for Godman web series

Hours after making private the trailer of web series Godman following protests from various quarters for demeaning Brahmins and their faith, the makers muted a few dialogues and re-released the trailer much to the agony of Hindus. Continue Reading →

In Boom-and-Bust San Francisco, Pandemic Brings Grim New Reality

Uber, Lyft and Airbnb have slashed thousands of jobs. Salesforce and Visa are letting employees work remotely for months; Twitter and Square are allowing them to do so for good.

Newborn baby is saved after it was found buried alive with just its foot poking out of the ground in India

This is the miraculous moment a newborn baby buried alive in India is saved by villagers who spotted his foot poking out the ground.

Credit guarantee scheme: No immediate 100% payments to banks if MSMEs default

On the face of it, the guarantee scheme is a great deal for banks as there is no risk of losing money. But in reality, it is going to be a tough task for banks to get the full guaranteed amount from the guarantee corporation

"We are in the midst of two global crises" says Nike's sustainability lead

The coronavirus pandemic will bring an "intense focus" on the world's environmental crisis, says Nike's sustainable design lead Noah Murphy-Reinhertz.

New F1 2020 official trailer showcases the Hanoi Circuit

Codemasters has released a new official trailer for F1 2020, showcasing its second new circuit, the Hanoi Circuit.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims

Christians and Muslims say it will be necessary for people to come together to mourn

I am cautiously optimistic about demand revival in H2: TVS Motor CEO

While the company expects to outdo the industry on domestic sales and exports, its capex in the current year is likely to come down substantially

Singapore top FDI source for India in FY20 with $14.67 bn in investments

In the past two financial years, FDI from Singapore has surpassed that from Mauritius

Next-gen third-person shooter Outriders won’t have microtransactions or Denuvo

People Can Fly's next-gen co-operative looter-shooter Outriders will not feature any of those pesky microtransactions that plague a lot of games.

Black Business Owner Who Invested Life Savings Into Looted Bar: “I Don’t Know What I’m Gonna Do”

A black business owner who invested his life savings into what is now a looted and destroyed sports bar cried on camera as he lamented, “I don’t know what I’m gonna do.”

New Normal: All you need to know about GCQ commuting, driving

Heading out on June 1? Here is everything you need to know once Metro Manila shifts to GCQ

Viettel selects Digital Virgo for carrier billing

Vietnam-headquartered Viettel Group signed a global deal with Digital Virgo to deploy its direct carrier ...

Got $3,000? Here Are 3 Great Biotech Stocks to Buy Right Now

One big biotech and two small biotechs especially stand out as attractive picks.

Decoding the Stock Market: The Vocabulary of Volatility

Here are some of the most important volatility concepts for investors to know.

Hearo.Live: Going Virtual With Live Events

Hearo built an app to capitalize on the growth in eSports. It's now raising capital from people wanting to invest in Hearo.Live.

Canopy Growth Stock Is Still Among the Most Compelling Marijuana Plays

CGC stock is well-positioned to become a leader in the cannabis industry with its steady partnership with a beverage industry giant.

Ringgit higher against US dollar on improved global sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The ringgit ended the week slightly higher against the US dollar today on improved global sentiment despite lower oil prices, a dealer said. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3500 versus the greenback compared with yesterday’s close of 4.3540/3600. FXTM...

GPS supporting Dr Mahathir’s return to power? Sheer lunacy, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today rapped a blogger for trying to shake the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin-led government by spreading rumours that members of Parliament (MPs) from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have turned their backs...

Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has left the Indian private healthcare sector in acute financial distress, a new survey said on Friday adding that the healthcare facilities in the country have witnessed at least 80 per cent fall in average revenue.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost Bill Gates as a director this year. Here are its 14 board members.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost one of its highest-profile directors when Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist Bill G...

World's largest 'lava lamp bubble' under NZ

Seismic wave-speeds have revealed part of an ancient volcanic "superplume" beneath New Zealand, highlighting connections between the Earth's deep interior and the surface we live on.

Extending nucleic acid memory (NAM)

Humanity is creating huge amounts of data every day, billions of emails and social media updates, new websites, documents, images, and scientific and commercial big data amounting to petabytes of storage ...

Probing the secret forces of pericytes

Leiden researchers found a way to measure the tiny forces exerted by pericytes, one of the most elusive, hard to research cell types, which occur in tiny blood vessels. Building on this fundamental science, ...

Media literacy lessons a must for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.

Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...

Coronavirus: New mortgage holiday should affect credit record, says Nationwide boss

The UK's biggest building society says struggling applicants should be flagged to lenders.

Goldman’s Eccentric Couch-Surfing Trader Plans a Credit Fund

Not many Goldman Sachs partners seek out citizenship in a tiny Caribbean island to speed through airports. Ali Meli wasn’t your typical Goldman partner.

G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative receives 36 applications

Saudi G20 Presidency Policy Lead of the International Financial Architecture Working Group Bandr Alhomaly said, “Debt Service Suspension Initiative is a hallmark achievement in the G20’s history.”

P2P Lender Archover to Begin Offering New Secured Lending Again, According to Charlotte Marsh, MD at ArchOver

Charlotte Marsh, managing director at ArchOver, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform supporting SMEs business borrowing, has argued that the COVID-19 outbreak

Citi indicator sees 70% chance of market losses from here

Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow

Deep Dive: Offering An End-To-End Experience Through ATMs

This Deep Dive explores the latest ATM banking innovations and credit unions' redefined roles as COVID-19 restrictions alter their relationships with members.

DraftKings Stock Will Keep Benefitting from Multiple Strong Trends

DraftKings stock will be boosted by the popularity of iGaming and the resumption of professional sports leagues.

CIMB appoints ex-PNB chief Abdul Rahman Ahmad as group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has appointed Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad as its group chief executive officer/ executive director (CEO/ ED), as well as CEO/ED of CIMB Bank Bhd, effective June 10, 2020. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, CIMB Group said Abdul Rahman, who is...

Are masks the new face of our society? Science and the changing landscape of human expression

As masks become the norm in a post-COVID-19 world, experts discuss adapting to new social cues, facial recognition and even security concerns.

In wake of global shutdowns, researchers expect water quality to improve

Researchers have mapped declines in air pollution after lockdowns were imposed around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but those are not the only environmental impacts they expect to see. ...

Remote learning is a model for the future of education

How will technology-delivered instruction affect learning? It's still too early to reach a conclusion, but the implications for exams are clear, says Elsbeth Stern.

Tourism: what's our new normal?

After months of lockdown, it's no surprise that people are itching to get out and about. But with ongoing debates about how and when to open Australia's state and territory borders, it's hard to know ...

Fear and anger are growing inside United Airlines, where workers are slamming the company over pay cuts after it took billions of dollars in government bailout money (UAL)

AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Electricity: Buhari approves funding for first phase of Siemens power deal

Nigeria's electricity sector may soon receive a great boost as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funding for the first phase of a deal with Siemens AG.

Coffee Run - Blender Open Movie

Fueled by caffeine, a young woman runs through the bittersweet memories of her past relationship …

Trump's China Fight Shows Covid-19 Hasn't Changed Oil's World

The pandemic has merely highlighted the market’s pre-existing conditions.

2021 Ford Bronco leaks: center stack revealed, 7-speed manual confirmed

Information about the upcoming Ford Bronco continues to leak out.

2021 Ford F-150 to officially debut June 25

The new 2021 Ford F-150 will be revealed to the world via a live stream on June 28. We expect to hear news about electric and hybrid variants.

Court sides with Louisiana governor in fight over unclaimed property

A district court judge has ruled for Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration in its lawsuit against Treasurer John Schroder over how to handle unclaimed financial assets.

Ladakh standoff: IAF deploys Chinook heavy-lift choppers near China border

Given the treacherous terrains in the Northeast, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, the deployment of the Chinook helicopters is being seen as the capacity build-up and boosting of assets.

The coronavirus could mark the rise of automation

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a massive surge in global unemployment. It has also highlighted the increasingly valuable role of automation in today's world.

Clean energy is outperforming fossil fuels in America, UK and Europe

Renewable power is outperforming fossil fuels in US and European markets, according to a new report published by Imperial College Business School.

Despite low dividend payout, CIL to have healthy yield of 9%

Despite a lower dividend payout, Coal India (CIL), one of country’s largest PSUs, will maintain a healthy 9 per cent dividend yield, equity research and brokerage house Edewleiss said. It has given a

TCG accused of short-changing PE investors in Haldia Petrochem

In 2015-16, the West Bengal government decided to transfer its stake in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), then a joint venture, to NRI businessman Purnendu Chatterjee’s The Chatterjee Group (TCG), bri

‘Provide one-time restructuring of NBFC loans’

Non-banking finance companies have asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to amend the special liquidity scheme to cover a tenure of up to three years and also cover term loans taken from banks and

Bomb squad called in amid ongoing Kilwinning police incident

The development comes after police sealed off the Dirrans estate to traffic and pedestrians at lunchtime today.

Italian mafia take advantage of Covid-19 crisis

As Italy starts to feel the catastrophic impact of the coronavirus crisis and resulting lockdown on its economy, organised crime mobs are taking advantage of the situation to extend their hold in the…

HDB to launch 7,800 BTO flats in August sales exercise, services and construction activities to resume

SINGAPORE: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will offer about 7,800 flats in its Build-To-Order (BTO) August 2020 sales exercise, it said in ...

Ferrari to establish driver programme in Australia

The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) will set up a new development programme in Sydney as they look to develop regional talent for the future, ...

The Big Tech Show: From Rathfarnham to the tech world’s summit — an interview with Zoom CIO, Dubliner Harry Moseley

Zoom is the single biggest breakthrough service of the 2020 global lockdown, in or out of tech. Before February, it was a niche business tech tool. 90 days on, it’s a global household name. Grannies, schoolteachers and friends now use it daily. It has replaced ‘Skype’ and ‘FaceTime’ as our default verb for video-conferencing.

Air Canada is using its business class-only private jets on some routes to make social distancing in the sky easier — take a look at the unique plane

The sub-fleet, known as Air Canada Jetz, typically fly sports teams and its aircraft feature all-business class seating with no pesky middle seats.

When dams cause more problems than they solve, removing them can pay off for people and nature

Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish runs and create new opportunities for tourism and outdoor activities.

Rising tension caps optimism - CMC Markets

By Michael McCarthy (chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking)

Nvidia Is Showing Investors It’s More Than Fun and Games

With the tech firm's investments in AI and autonomous innovations, NVDA stock has more catalysts at its disposal.

OGRA proposes Rs7.06 per litre cut in petrol price

Recomm­endati­on in line with decrea­se in global crude prices­

Wall Street Has Given Up on These 3 Stocks, and That's a Huge Mistake

There are hundreds of stocks that would have to more than double to revisit their 52-week highs. Let's check out three out-of-favor stocks that are ready to prove the naysayers wrong.

Australia cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. Cricket

Market movers: Vodafone in focus, pharma names rally; 2 stocks give sell signals

Here is what happened in Fridays session.

CACOVID donates 100-bed isolation centre to Anambra state government

Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative established to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, has donated a 100-bed isolation centre and medical equipment to the Anambra State Government. CACOVID renovated and equipped one of state’s Protective Care Center located at Umueri General Hospital in Oyi Local Government Area and donated same to the government. A […]

Funds recommend keeping equity allocations on hold at 7-month low: Poll

Asset managers were almost evenly split on whether this year's lows for key indexes would be revisited.

ICYMI: You will now pay stamp duty on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages, says FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on WhatsApp messages acknowledging receipt of funds. 

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs, save RM9.7 billion by 2024

Lots of movement in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance lately, what with the reveal of a new business strategy and Nissan both posting severe losses

Contact made: Arsenal step up interest in prolific forward amid doubts over key duo

Gunners could have major void to fill...

Charities find new ways of raising money during lockdown

Strip and Dip skinny dip and Cycling Ireland take events online in bid to raise funds

Former HK leader calls out HSBC following UK criticism of security law

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying on Friday called out banking group HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.L) for not making its “stance” clear on China’s imposition of a new security law on the city, after the United Kingdom’s criticism of the move.

Asia’s pension reforms call for a multi-pillar approach

As life expectancy continues to increase, with people born in developed countries since 1997 now having a 50-50 chance of living beyond 100 years1, pension systems are faced with handling retirements that could last in excess of 40 years.

PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation

Getting ready

Eliud Kipchoge, Noordin Haji Ranked Among Africa's Top Disruptors

The publication revealed that the ranking of Africa’s Top 50 disruptors was based on innovation, disruption, and....

View from Wales captures mood for global calendar change with Six Nations start date

It was felt the set February/March Six Nations date would scupper the global calendar, but Wales boss Gareth Davies suggest change is now likely.

PruPay Building Text-Based Payments System with PayPal

Payments technology company PruPay has teamed up with Paypal to develop a text-based payments system, allowing merchants to request one-time payments from customers.

Madhya Pradesh: 'Where is Pragya Thakur' posters up in Bhopal

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

One identical twin caught Covid-19 related Kawasaki disease and the other didn't

Five-month-old Leia Godwin developed a rash and swolled glands in reaction to coronavirus, but her twin Thea was 'healthy and happy'.

Paul Merson says transfer market mess will 'help' Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

I think this situation helps someone like Mikel Arteta.

Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market

The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...

PIC CFO suspension extended as disciplinary clears her of Ayo charges

Board says it will be

A tight squeeze! Developers are building tiny flats the size of a disabled PARKING SPACE - as they cram a kitchen, bathroom and bed into just 180 square feet

Developers have brushed off criticism over their 182-square foot apartments and insist the micro-homes in Cambridge are 'a perfectly reasonable size'.

Maharashtra govt announces pay hike for doctors on contract and bond amid the fight against COVID-19

The doctors serving their bonds in tribals areas will get Rs 75,000 instead of Rs 60,000

Former Miss World Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

On May 28, which is observed as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Manushi participated in UNICEF global initiative called the Red Dot Challenge -- a symbol adopted by the world body to depict menstrual cycle.

Coal India share price up 10% in 5 days; a stock to bet on as India’s power demand gets back on track?

A heatwave spreading across north India and the steady resumption of economic activity has caused a sharp spike in the country’s energy consumption, with this Coal India’s share price has also surged 10% in the last five days.

Gold prices jump today as investors seek safe-haven assets amid heightened US-China tensions

The gold prices on the MCX inched higher as overnight COMEX gold appreciated due to worsening economic data from the US and trade relations with China

About 600,000 visitors expected in Cyprus in August

Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos, said that the country expects to receive about 600,000 passengers in August, noting

How a Virtual Fitness Challenge Helped Me "Hang Out" With My Best Friend

I'm so grateful to live in the same city (in fact, the very same neighborhood!) as one of my best friends — but because of our busy schedules in the late

Club offered chance to sign Southampton defender – Manager ‘happy’ to bring him in

Turkish newspaper Fotomac claim Galatasaray have been offered the chance to sign Southampton defender Wesley Hoedt. The Dutch defender, who’s currently on loan at Belgian club Royal Antwerp, is due to return to his parent club, but Fotomac say Galatasaray could be his next destination. It’s stated the Premier League side offered Hoedt to Galatasaray

Almost all firms 'forced to rethink tech priorities'

Global pandemic triggers shift to an almost completely digital working set-up.

Generating Alpha Using CEFs

With volatility subsiding across financial markets CEF investors may be turning to other ways to generate returns over and above their beta exposure. We discuss

Xiaomi is working on a Dimensity 1000+ smartphone

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports the industry’s highest 144Hz refresh rate and SA and NSA dual-mode 5G.

Arsenal: 3 ways to avoid repeating last January transfer window

Per reports, Arsenal will not be spending a dime this summer, due to the financial impact of the coronavirus. This is a familiar situation for the Gunners,...

Redesigning business processes for contactless operations

Blog » As the world fights against Covid19, businesses are desperately struggling to cope and sustain in the rapidly evolving commercial landscape. Long-lasting

Smart Sponge Could Soak Up Oil Spills

Scientists have developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life.

How Bacteria Purge Toxic Metals

Bacteria can identify – and then build resistance to – toxic chemicals and metals. Researchers have taken a closer look at this mechanism to understand how it works which could lead to the development of more effective antibacterial treatments.

Blood Markers of Fitness Identified

A simple blood test may be able to determine how physically fit you are, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dell Hit By Coronavirus But Wins Millions In Govt Deals

SYDNEY: In its third year in a row, Dell Australia has posted a drop in profits. This year the company posted an after-tax profit of just over AU$31 million for the financial period ended January 31, 2020, slightly down from the $33.6 million recorded in 2019.

Introducing the Zoom interview: tips for job hunting during the coronavirus pandemic

Abdelrahman Y. Fouda shares six things he learnt from interviewing online.

New facilities planned for Kilcock sports club

Development

Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts

Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.

How ‘Pad Man’ Akshay ‘irked’ wife Twinkle on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna found an innovative way to advertise the benefits of menstrual hygiene on Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday,

Osmania University’s tryst with Rohinton Baria Trophy in 1966-67

Turning the pages of Hyderabad’s sporting history brings lovely memories and Osmania University winning their maiden Rohinton Baria Trophy in 1966-67 season is one of the interesting and exciting facets.

India’s oil import bill falls 10 per cent in FY 20

At least in the oil sector, the global health emergency posed by the spread of the novel coronavirus has come to the country's advantage.

Sathuppalli farmers told to grow sugarcane in large extent

Farmers in Sathupalli Assembly constituency were advised to cultivate sugarcane crop in large extent of land this Vanakalam season

Creating infra worth Rs 2,209 cr in industrial parks: TSIIC Chairman

TSIIC Chairman Gyadari Balamallu said the State government was developing world class infrastructure worth Rs 2,209 crore in all industrial parks in the State.

Bandi Sanjay writes to Sitharaman to relax loans interest for MSMEs

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman to consider relaxation of interest on loans for MSME)for a six month period.

SDF Invests $550K In SatoshiPay For B2B X-Border Solution

The Stellar Development Foundation has invested $550,000 in SatoshiPay's development of a B2B cross-border payments solution and its digital wallets.

NZTA negotiating on new cost of Transmission Gully – paying advance of $14m

News from NZTA Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency is making an advance payment to the builder of the Transmission Gully project to reflect the costs of the Covid-19 work shutdown.

Bitcoin PoS Is the New Coin to Revolutionize the Crypto World

Investing in Bitcoin (BTC) is now expensive, and getting your own through mining is nearly impossible for the average person. However, a new opportunity can be found in Bitcoin PoS. BitcoinPoS: The Best of Bitcoin and PoS Bitcoin Proof of Stake (BTP) was created by a team of developers that…

No funds to pay green scheme workers

PETRUS Uugwanga, managing director of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (Agribusdev), on Tuesday said the agency cannot pay workers' overdue salaries at green schemes countrywide.

Single quarters to make way for development

THE Keetmanshoop Town Council is planning to demolish the single quarters area containing 16 housing units.

Women empowerment foundation boosted

FINANCIAL services provider Alexander Forbes has for the second consecutive year pledged to support the Lidar Community Foundation in Windhoek with *N$72 000.

War hero McRaven tells MIT grads they're the 'real heroes'

William McRaven, the retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, told members of MIT's graduating class Friday that they are the “real heroes” who will save the world

California to vote on business tax hike worth up to $12B

California voters in November will decide whether to increase property taxes on commercial and industrial land to raise up to an estimated $12 billion annually for public schools and city halls across

Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries

Over the past two months, as air travel ground to a halt, Mishel Zrian has crisscrossed the Atlantic and the United States dozens of times, sleeping in empty airports and unable to return home to see

Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief

Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot

N.C school board votes for in-person graduation amid virus

A school board in North Carolina has voted to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for all its high schools that would be a violation of the state’s coronavirus safety orders.

Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama

They've always been an outlier, a major college hockey program in the Deep South.

This entrepreneur says you’re never too old to launch your own startup, even in this economy

The author of “Ageless Startup” says midlife is a great time to start a business, even if you don’t have much money.

Rishi Sunak's easing of the furlough may be the start of a painful era

We don't know the effects the coronavirus will have on the wider economy, so we can't know what scaling back government support will have.

#ECMustListen: More Ghanaians join calls to resist new voters’ register compilation

The seemingly unpopular decision by the Electoral Commission to compile a new voters’ register regardless of the existing global health crisis is being brutally scrutinized by some concerned Ghanaians on social media.

Okudzeto Ablakwa sends 'MoMo' to 659 private school staff in constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided some relief to 659 teaching and non-teaching staff of 45 private schools and 89 volunteer teachers in public basic schools who are not on government payroll.

CBD businesses hoping that fewer people will keep working from home

Report from RNZ by Ruth Hill While government departments are keeping Wellington staff working at home – some shops and cafes in Wellington’s CBD report trade is down 40 percent.

Billionaire sells $70M Hamptons mansion for massive discount

Investor Barry Rosenstein sold an East Hampton mansion, which originally had been listed for $70 million, at a steep discount.

Gowdy calls for 'national conversation' after George Floyd death, says riots 'ain't gonna accomplish nothing'

Former prosecutor and congressman Trey Gowdy, a Fox News contributor, reacted to the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police Thursday by contrasting his treatment with that of South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof. 

U2’s Larry Mullen, Jr donates $100k to Native American relief fund

Larry Mullen, Jr's donation to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is one of more than 25,000 Irish donations.

Report: Worldwide Alcohol Sales Won’t Rebound Until 2024

The global coronavirus pandemic may have initially caused a spike in U.S. alcohol sales at off-premise retail stores, but the long-term impact of decreased travel and on-premise closures could set the global booze business back five years, according to a new report from research firm IWSR.

Mortgage Rates Hit New All-Time Low, But Rushing To Refinance Might Not Be Necessary

Mortgage rates hit yet another record-breaking low, but rushing to refinance may not be necessary.

Get Out Of Your Cooking Rut With These New Globetrotting Cookbooks

Travel to Italy, Korea, Mexico, Turkey, and beyond in the pages of these tempting new cookbooks.

Did Gold Do Better Than The Markets? (2020)

Gold sellers are touting a 7 year high in gold.

Betsy DeVos Tells Connecticut: Ban Transgender Athletes, Or Say Goodbye To Your Federal Funding

“The threat to withhold federal funding for violating Title IX is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to bully the state."

Used Car Seller Billionaires Ernie Garcia II And Son Accused Of Insider Trading In Lawsuit

The father and son team behind Carvana, the online used car seller, along with the company’s directors and investment firms controlled by the Garcias, allegedly traded on coronavirus fears to buy up shares at “bargain basement prices.”

Randy Orton Trends After Supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’ Amid George Floyd Protests

WWE Superstar Randy Orton has come out in support of #BlackLivesMatter amid the killing of George Floyd.

14 Return-On-Equity Champions With Warren Buffett Fundamentals

Warren Buffett considers it a positive sign when a company is able to earn above-average returns on equity. Here are 14 that fit the bill.

Does Gap Inc Have Enough Cash To Survive Covid-19 Demand Shock?

With most retail stores shut and people holding off on discretionary spending, chains such as Gap Inc may be looking at an existential crisis - a big change from typical growth issues they tackle every day. The company’s stock has fallen 50% this year reflecting the demand shock that may push it...

John Paulson Adds 2 Stocks To Portfolio, Boosts Tiffany

Merger arbitrage specialist releases first-quarter portfolio

The Man Behind America’s New Spacesuit: How Elon Musk Took Hollywood Costume Designer Jose Fernandez From Batman To NASA

Talk about a cool suit: Renowned Hollywood superhero-costume designer Jose Fernandez has a lot of iconic action costumery to his credit, Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, and Thor all among them. Then SpaceX called. Musk wanted a spacesuit. Fernandez first thought it was for a film. It wasn't.

PPP Gets A Promotion: House Passes Bill That May Save Thousands Of Businesses — And One Million Headaches

House passes PPP loan Bill.

Friday Night SmackDown Results: News, Notes As WWE Exploits Jeff Hardy’s Demons

Jeff Hardy was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving to kick off WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

Stocks Turn Positive After Trump Keeps Phase One China Trade Deal Intact

Trump took a more confrontational approach with China on Friday.

Report: Whole Foods, King Soopers Make The Most Of Their Plant-Based Offerings

A report released Thursday by the Good Food Institute takes stock of the progress the top 15 U. S. grocery retailers have made in stocking, merchandising and marketing the growing array of plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives.

Should You Pick Ameren Over NextEra?

he stock price for NextEra Energy, the largest electric utility holding company in terms of market cap, is up by over 105% since the beginning of 2017, driven by the company’s fast-growing renewable energy business. In comparison, Ameren, a regulated utility that operates in Illinois and Missouri...

Global research to define nutrition guidelines for recovering COVID-19 patients

Dutch nutrition research and innovation firm Nutricia has announced it will support a series of research projects taking place around to world over the following weeks to help define nutrition guidelines to help speed up the recovery of COVID-19 patients.

Infinix partners with Imint for its Vidhance stabilization solution

The Infinix Note 7 is the first smartphone from the brand to feature Vidhance.

Build Your Own Grid Tie Inverter

Inverters that convert DC into AC are pretty commonplace, some cars even have standard AC receptacles in them for you to plug in your favorite appliance. However, there’s a particular type of…

No end to tense Ladakh standoff in sight as India, China hold ground

NEW DELHI, May 28 (Agencies): There has been no change in the ground situation or lowering of guard by either sides at the four standoff points between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh sector’s Galwan valley and Pangong Tso areas.Both sides are holding firm and it is not possible to indicate at this time when the status quo ante will be restored, people familiar with the development told on Thursday.Yesterday, the Chinese foreign ministry had played down the tense standoff along the Line of Actual Control, insisting that the situation was stable and controllable and the two sides were in touch with each other at different levels.The seemingly conciliatory approach articulated by the Chinese side has not reflected in the ground situation.Three of the standoff points are located around Galwan valley and the fourth, near Pangong lake. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army had moved soldiers to close to these four standoff points that are seen to be an effort to stop India from upgrading its border infrastructure…

Bank bid blows up

The Australian dollar is hovering at the highs this morning even as S&P futures fall:

Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group

Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups

The Great Bears do the bear market rally

Cross-posted from ZeroHedge is a fabulous post gathering together the world’s great bears.

FLASHBACK: Any idiot can be flagbearer - Kwame Pianim

Ten years ago, renowned economist and a leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwame Pianim urged the party to choose a flagbearer who is technologically inclined and not an old-fashioned flagbearer.

Deutsche Börse signs market data deal with Chinese firm Wind

Deutsche Börse has signed an agreement with Chinese financial data provider Wind to grant Chinese investors greater access to European markets.

Aussie shares slip early after Wall St stumble

The Australian share market has opened lower after Wall St dipped amid US-China trade tensions.

Jurgen Klopp 'calls Kalidou Koulibaly' to lay out his plans ahead of transfer window

Koulibaly is said to have been receptive to Klopp's proposal over a potential switch to Anfield, while Newcastle are also interested in the Napoli defender

Coronavirus Employees' Help

If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights as an employee including who's eligible to be furloughed.

The cities that could benefit most from the UK’s £500 million EV charging fund

According to new research from Uswitch.com, Stoke-on-Trent, Southend and Birmingham are among the cities that could benefit most from the Government’s £500 million ‘Rapid Charging Fund’.

Graham Conway appointed general manager of Select Car Leasing

Select Car Leasing have announced that Graham Conway will be stepping into a new role at the company, as general manager.

Andrew Hume announced as new Acting CEO of ECMS

Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) a Victorian based not for profit early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Hume as their new Acting Chief Executive Officer effective 9 June 2020.

Innovation? It’s all about the data, darling

In all my research into financial services innovation one trend stands out above any other: it’s all about the data.

Duos Mode Comes To ‘Call Of Duty: Warzone’ At Last

It’s been a long time coming as far as these things go.

Coronavirus: Govts must invest in 'efficient infectious disease prevention' - Researcher

A Research and Development Expert at Center for Africa Poverty Eradication, Nana Fori, has researched into the economical effects of the novel Coronavirus pandemic with its findings revealing that the virus has thrown the world leaders into a dark and dangerous waters as they struggle to balance public safety, economic concerns, nationwide lockdowns, travel bans and many other interconnected factors.

Woman, 60, crushed dead by vehicle

A 60-year-old woman has died after she was crushed by a private vehicle at Abirem Market junction in the Birirm North District of the Eastern Region.

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport long-term review: Introduction

The Disco Sport has all the makings to facilitate the lifestyle of a young, adventurous family. We’re going to put it through its paces in the long term to see if it meets the brief.

Number of South Korean budget phone users continues to fall in March

The number of budget smartphone users in South Korea continued to drop in March with its market share threatening to sink below the 10-percent mark, data showed Friday. Local subscribers to so-called mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) numbered 7.61 million as of the end of March, down 0.6 percent from the previous month, according to the data from the Ministry of Science and ICT. MVNOs rent networks from the ...

The TV commercial, once advertising’s main event, suffers in the pandemic

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the TV networks were expecting a strong 2020. The presidential election and Tokyo Olympics would keep people watching, and companies would spend more than usual on commercial time.

Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old

Jaugust Milligan, 29, faces charges of using a credit or debit card without consent and exploiting an old or vulnerable person for more than $5,000, court records show.

Mumbai: ENTs perform endoscopic surgery on 8-year-old boy to remove coin stuck in food pipe

Why Remote Work Is So Hard -- and How It Can Be Fixed

Cal Newport, writing at the New Yorker: Technological transitions often stumble when we expect them to sprint. In 1989, the Stanford economist Paul David wanted to understand why so many companies were so slow to adopt computer technology; for historical perspective, he turned to the history of the ...

Mubadala Investment Company eyes stake in Jio Platforms: Source

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company is in discussions to invest in Reliance Industries' digital unit Jio Platforms, a source said.

Trust demands new "lease of life" for historic Derry hall

THERE have been calls to find a new use for a Derry venue that has played host to suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, former President Eamon De Valera and some of the biggest names in entertainment in the last 120 years.

History Proves Minneapolis Police Will Stonewall Investigation of Floyd’s Death - Professor

The recent death of Minneapolis, Minnesota, resident George Floyd has sparked a nationwide conversation about police brutality, racism and justice within the US. When...

'Hamari Bahu Silk' actor Manas Shah in financial crisis

TV actor Manas Shah is going through a rough phase financially and has had to sell off his car because he hasn't been paid for his last show "Hamari Bahu Silk". "This is the first time that I'm facing such a challenging situation. I'm facing a big financial crisis. I had to sell my car for survival. I also had to leave my rented house and shift with my cousin in Lokhandwala," he said.

Number of FDI projects in Northern Ireland fell last year, but report finds US investors largely unfazed by Brexit

THE number of foreign direct projects in Northern Ireland fell by 15 per cent last year, but a new survey from EY suggests overseas investment should remain relatively resilient despite the impact from coronavirus.

Co Tyrone teenager's tadpole growing proves to be TikTok hit

A CO Tyrone teenager has taken a novel approach to fulfilling her lockdown time by growing thousands of tadpoles.

Nifty view & stock calls by Nilesh Jain of Anand Rathi: Buy Titan, HCL Tech

If Nifty is unable to surpass its previous swing high of 9584.5, we can expect profit booking at higher levels

Here's a derivative strategy on Tata Motors by HDFC Securities

Long build up was seen in the Tata Motor Futures' on Thursday where we have seen 67% (Prov) rise in the Open Interest with price moving up by 2.9%.

Paytm Mall in talks for Grofers stake as SoftBank pushes for consolidation

Online retailer Paytm Mall has held talks with e-grocer Grofers for a potential investment, multiple people in the know told ET, adding that the ongoing discussions may even lead to a merger.

Renault To Cut Nearly 15,000 Jobs, Alpine A110 Future In Doubt

Renault's plan is to save in excess of €2 billion over three years. It involves reconverting the Dieppe plant at the end of the Alpine A110's production.

PARTLY FALSE: First Philippine Holdings 'made P24.6B profit, but only paid P10M income tax'

The P10 million that First Philippine Holdings Corporation paid in income tax is part of a total of P5.175 billion in income taxes that the company and its subsidiaries paid in 2019

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group enters voluntary administration

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group Ltd on Friday said it had entered voluntary administration to review its operations, citing the tough financial market conditions and the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ondo teachers get N47.6m car loan - The Nation

Primary school teachers in Ondo State on Thursday received cheques for car loan worth N47.6m.The car loan was given to the teachers..

Amirudin’s pol-sec dismisses claims of secret meeting between Selangor MB and home minister, Azmin

SHAH ALAM, May 29 — There was no secret meeting between Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday. This was confirmed by the mentri...

7-Eleven books higher Q1 profit despite Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Malaysia has reported higher sales for the first quarter of 2020 by RM619.3 million, or 6.1 per cent overall. Chief executive officer Colin Harvey said sales increased by RM35.6 million in the quarter, with the same-store sales up 1.9 per...

Costa Group CEO Harry Debney to bow out

After a volatile decade including a public float in 2015, a profit wipeout in 2019 and steady navigation through COVID-19, the boss is departing.

USD/IDR Price News: Indonesian Rupiah remains flat despite central bank's bullish comments

The Indonesian rupiah is trading in the sideways manner around 14,760 at press time. The currency has been restricted to a narrow range of 14,740-14,7

Japan’s Aso: Fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax revenue will likely decline

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said that the country’s fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax rev

USD/CNH struggles to hold near to 7.20, bearish bets of weaker dollar play out

USD/CNH has been sent back to a low of 7.1659 on Friday, travelling from a monthly high printed yesterday and a touch below there today at 7.1770 as E

Brazilian researchers design low-cost mechanical ventilators

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo's Engineering School (POLI-USP) in Brazil have developed a mechanical ventilator that costs only approximately 7% as much as a conventional ventilator.

Japan's Nishimura says Industrial Production is in severe condition

Japan's economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said a few minutes before press time that the country's industrial production is in severe condition, par

NZ FinMin Robertson: Economy is opening up and improving

New Zealand’s (NZ) Finance Minister Grant Robertson came out on the wires on Friday, via Reuters, noting that the economy is opening up and improving.

Flawed COVID hypothesis may have saved Washington from being NYC

Researchers urge caution on genetic studies early in outbreaks.

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

As the economy reopens, testing of asymptomatic cases must be rapidly expanded to break the transmission chain

Outlook & trading strategies for Silver, crude oil by Tradebulls Securities

The outperformance in Silver is because it could benefit from optimism about increased industrial demand as economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic

Derivatives Data Shows That Even After 150% Rally, Bitcoin Is Far From Topping Out

Over the past few weeks, analysts have said Bitcoin is finally finding a local top.

Lockdown 5.0: Full List of Activities Likely to be Permitted, Prohibited After May 31

Take a look at the complete list of activities that government might permit and prohibit after May 31

Ukraine's chief banker: Most of problems on labor market unrelated to COVID-19

The second cause is low productivity.

My GH¢ 3 plantain comment misconstrued – Afriyie-Akoto

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, has clarified that his comments about low prices of foodstuff in the markets were completely taken out of context.

Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus

The game will be a drug development simulator

Report: Italian Giants Are Interested In Signing Jeff Hendrick On A Free Transfer

This would be some move for him.Jeff Hendrick can be a difficult player to judge at times. The Dubliner starts pretty much every game at both club and international l...

How to sculpt your dream body: Mum-of-two, 36, reveals how she transformed and toned her physique in MONTHS - and she didn't give up any of her favourite foods

A mother-of-two revealed how she shed fat from her body in just eight months by changing up her diet and fitness routine. Julia Meadows, from Melbourne, shared her story and how she did it.

FPIs sell over $2.6 billion of Indian bonds in May

India witnessed the highest FPI outflow from bonds among Asian peers this year followed by Indonesia that saw an outflow of $7.9 billion.

State-specific solutions needed for discoms’ problems: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Union power ministry should try and put in place state-specific strategies to improve their performance.

Facebook’s investment in Reliance Industries not surprising: Brett Biggs, CFO, Walmart

Walmart-controlled Flipkart and Amazon jointly hold 80% of the country’s e-commerce sector at present.

Lack of adequate funds, labour among challenges faced by projects in India: Survey

Promoters in the Indian projects fraternity find getting adequate funds at reasonable interest, finding labourers matching the skills of those who have left for their hometown.

Best of BS Opinion: Diversity in boardrooms, earnings drought, and more

Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Franklin Templeton to soon start e-voting process for winding up six debt schemes

Sources in the mutual fund industry say that Trustees of Franklin Templeton MF will start sending notices to investors on the voting process and unit holders’ meeting in the next two-three days.

Top biz headlines: Corona warriors for markets, Jet gets 7 new EoIs, & more

Here are the top 10 headlines on Friday morning

Cannabis Farming

A federal court in Washington dismissed a cannabis farming business’ claims against Chelan County relating to its moratorium on siting new cannabis businesses. Grandpa Bud, the cannabis farm, has not shown that the county did not have a legitimate interest in regulating cannabis production. 

Emission Reduction Credits

An appeals court in California reversed a determination that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Hearing Board applied the wrong standard of review when it upheld a calculation awarding Valero fewer emission reduction credits than it had anticipated after upgrading a refinery. 

Let’s tell this story properly - The Nation Nigeria

Today is the anniversary of many a governor and President Muhammadu Buhari. It marks the fifth anniversary of the president and marks either the first...

5G Networks and COVID-19: Any link? - The Nation Nigeria

Attracting my attention presently, is the debate on possible link of the Fifth-Generation Communication Networks (5G) to the COVID-19...

Industry chorus: Package not much help, govt must do the heavy lifting

The survey was conducted after the latest round of easing, and the respondents included large companies, regional trade bodies, and also some small and medium enterprises across the manufacturing and services sectors.

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early session today on an overnight recovery of oil prices but investors are cautious by a possible escalation of the United States (US)-China trade war risk, said an analyst. At 9.08am today, the local note was quoted at...

Binance USD (BUSD) Stablecoin Added to KyberSwap Exchange and other dApps based on Kyber Network

BUSD (Binance USD), a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the US dollar, will be accessible via the KyberSwap exchange and other decentralized applications (dApps) and p

North American Fintech Firms have Better Access to Regulatory Sandboxes because of United-States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement: Report

More than $30 billion worth of transactions a year are carried out via the US-Mexico remittance corridor, which is notably one of the world’s largest cross-bo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'reignites Man Utd's interest' in Jose Mourinho transfer target

Mourinho identified forward Pietro Pellegri as a big talent when the player was plying his trade at Genoa, before Monaco snapped him up for £21million

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

New options at Natur’all

In April, Natur’all - Fresh Food Lovers, found at the Lagos and Aljezur Intermarché supermarkets, began to include grill options from their kitchen.

Country encouraged to buy Portuguese

A campaign has been launched to encourage the buying of Portuguese products to help boost the economy, complete with a seal of approval for national products.

I have not been ordered to pay GHC1.5 million – Obinim

Commercial High Court presided over by Justice Mrs. Doreen Boakye-Agyei, did not order Bishop Daniel Obinim, Senior Pastor of the International Godsway Church, to pay tax liability of one million, five hundred and ninety one thousand, seven hundred and ninety seven Ghana cedis and fifty pesewas (GHc 1,591,797.50), to the State, lawyers of the embattled pastor claim.

China extends its anti-dumping investigation into Australian and Japanese chemical exports

According to Reuters, China announced that it extended its anti-dumping investigation into the Australian and Japanese chemical exports. more to come

Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina

The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.

Gold picks up a bid amid losses in the US stock futures

Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is drawing bids as the US stock futures are signaling risk aversion. The yellow metal is trading at $1,720 at pr

Why Trout says Scherzer is the best he's faced

Mike Trout recently named Max Scherzer as the best pitcher he's faced. Not exactly a shocking pick. Trout vs. Scherzer might very well be a matchup of the best hitter and the best pitcher in the world. But hold on … can you picture what a Trout-Scherzer at-bat looks like?

Five richest Australians revealed

Surging iron ore prices and a tech sector winning from the work-at-home revolution sees former No. 1 Rich Lister Anthony Pratt bumped from the top five.

CBA says crisis reinforces its X15 mission to create new start-ups

CBA has rolled its Credit Savvy business into X15 and will host a hackathon in July to identify new ideas and entrepreneurs.

World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm

WASHINGTON, May 29 ― World Bank President David Malpass yesterday suggested the Bank and donor countries should explore a possible supplemental replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) concessional lending arm if the coronavirus crisis deepens. In a letter to US and...

Vietnam’s Development Strategy for Next Decade Must Put Productivity Growth Front and Center

A productivity-driven development model–combining innovation with balanced development and allocation of private, public, human and natural capital–will be key for Vietnam to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy by 2045, a new World Bank report suggests. The “Vibrant Vietnam: Forging the Foundation of a High-Income Economy” report, launched today, comes as the Government […]

Senator sees US sticking to trade deal with China despite pandemic concerns

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday said he did not expect President Donald Trump to walk away from a Phase 1 trade ...

The Brazil Tech And Innovation Round-Up: International E-Commerce Growth, Digital Exclusion Hits Black And Poor Brazilians, App Delivery Fee Cap

A selection of noteworthy developments in the Brazilian tech and innovation landscape during the week ending May, 29, 2020

Why Molina Healthcare Stock Is Up 3x Despite Declining Revenue

Molina Healthcare’s stock (NYSE: MOH) has gained a whopping 240% since early 2017. But how did the company pull off such impressive gains, as its revenues actually declined 5% over the same period? Well, there is a valid reason, of course. As it turns out, the net earnings margins...

From 2x1 to 2x2: Juve's swap deal requests with Barça grow

Juve has gone from 2x1 to 2x2 and has dared to ask Barcelona for the transfer of Ousmane Dembélé and Arturo Vidal in exchange for Pjanic and De Sciglio, a real inconsistency if we take into account that Barcelona had to pay 125 million for the Frenchman.

Real Madrid have stiff competitor in fight for Camavinga

Eduardo Camavinga, a French talent for Rennes, is not doing anything other than gain suitors. As well as Real Madrid's well known interest, Manchester United have apparently been following him for a long time, according to the English press.

In Poland, key automotive industry has been hit most by crisis

Poland has a traditionally developed automotive sector, which normally is a driving force for the country’s industry and exports. This spring, however, passenger car production has dropped by 99% on an annual basis in Poland, according to the Polish Central Statistical Office, DW reports.

Latvia develops mobile app to help halt spread of COVID-19

Latvian-developed mobile app Apturi Covid [Stop Covid] meets requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because it does not use data from the global positioning system (GPS) to track its users, said the president of LLC Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) Juris Binde at the presentation of the app.

Fund managed by Latvian minister’s wife provides money to suspended Ventspils mayor’s mouthpiece Ventas Balss

The Social Integration Fund (SIF) managed by Zaiga Pūce, who is the wife of Latvian Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister (VARAM) Juris Pūce, has allocated financial support to reduce negative consequences from COVID-19 to the so-called Aivars Lembergs’ controlled newspaper Ventspils Balss.

African Development Bank says 'no decision' yet on demands for probe

Niale Kaba, the chair of the African Development Bank board, counters what she says was 'false' information

Retail trade turnover in Latvia down 9% in April

Compared to April 2019, total retail trade turnover reduced by 9.0 % in April 2020. Turnover of retail trade in food products has declined by 3.5 %.

Opposition questions lack of transparency in ration funding

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) council meeting got off to a stormy start on Thursday with the ruling party coming under fire over the release of nearly Rs 20 crore to several organisations by bypassing the transparency rules.

Finbond Group plans to sell its South African operation and delist from the JSE

Credit-provider Finbond says that as part of its short and medium term strategic objectives, it plans on selling its South African operations to focus on North America and Europe.

Bank mortgage lending is drying up in South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says that banks have adopted a relatively conservative approach to mortgage lending. 

It's not your wedding day - yet: COVID-19 gatecrashes weddings

According to research conducted by the Wedding Expo, the bridal industry was worth an estimated R20 billion a year.

Long Odds: China's bet on REITs draws skeptics

SHANGHAI/BEIJING — China’s plans to introduce real estate investment trusts (REITs) mark a crucial step to get private money to fund infrastructure such as toll roads and sewage systems, but authorities have their work cut out in creating a fully-fledged market.

Fertility Diary: Coronavirus Put IVF On Hold

"Aside from the devastating loss of life and jobs, the pandemic has put so many fertility journeys on hold."

Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga

A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.

COVID-19 impact | Commercial real estate space take-up may shrink by 20-25%

A few companies, especially mid-sized and large firms, may even consider the subscription-based option of work from home wherein their long-term real estate needs would be optimised.

Nanosatellite with global mission tested for space

ESA's largest antenna test facility remains operational despite the COVID-19 pandemic, performing pre-flight testing for the latest satellite in a constellation to serve the internet of things.

Sawkmie seeks govt aid for flood-affected

SHILLONG: Mawlai MLA PT Sawkmie has written to Chief Secretary MS Rao requesting him to sanction financial assistance at the earliest for all the flood-affected districts, so as to enable the district administration to reach out to the people financi

‘PM has hands on nuclear button, yet can’t be trusted to appoint judges?’

NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, making an observation on the Supreme Court Collegium system, said the Prime Minister has his finger on the nuclear button, "but the Prime Minister assisted by the Law Minister cannot be trusted to ap

SAVE OUR LUNGS, SAVE OUR HEART – SAVE DEHING PATKAI

 By Joanna Dawson & Saurav Malhotra,The first quarter of 2020 ushered in an economic crisis second only to the Great Depression. This is no ordinary crisis, but an ecological crisis of deforestation and wildlife-human virus transmission that has

FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca, GSK climb on vaccine hopes

LONDON, May 29 ― UK shares ended higher yesterday, helped by drugmakers AstraZeneca and GSK as markets looked for more progress in the development of a Covid-19 vaccine, while optimism over the reopening of the economy persisted. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose another 1.2 per cent after ending...

European stocks rise for fourth day on healthcare bounce

FRANKFURT, May 29 ― European shares rose for a fourth straight session yesterday, as optimism over businesses returning to work and stimulus for the battered euro zone economy outweighed rising US-China tensions. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.6 per cent to hit an 11-week high, with...

First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

Awesome tech deals from Takealot and Incredible Connection

Here are the best tech deals this week.

Big petrol price increase coming in June – AA

The AA has predicted that fuel prices will rise substantially in June.

Defend your hard-earned savings with Revix’s tokenised gold promotion

Invest in tokenised physical gold without any risk.

Poynting webinar – Taking Fixed Wireless Access from bits to bytes

On 3 June Poynting Antennas is hosting a webinar where they will discuss how Fixed Wireless Access, using outdoor antennas, can save a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) money.

Amazon in talks for new office despite pandemic

Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to rent an office block in Dublin with space for about 750 workers, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD

Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...

Running for fitness becomes global goal

A Christchurch Hospital physiotherapist's desire to “lose a few pounds” after university has taken him all around the world one fast footstep at a...

108 jobs on line in Tower proposal

Tower says it will aim to cut costs by $7.2 million per year which includes a proposal for 108 redundancies. The NZX-listed insurer announced the...

From Mumbai, workers fly to Jharkhand on plane rented by NLSIU alumni

They were part of a group of 174 labourers — daily wagers, auto drivers and construction workers — from Jharkhand, living in Mumbai, who boarded a plane that was leased by a group of alumni of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).

RCF Q4 profit jumps nearly 3-fold at Rs 142 crore

Total income rose to Rs 2661.91 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal from Rs 2297.94 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful: Sources

Rosneft has told the energy ministry it would be difficult to maintain cuts to the end of the year, as it has had to cut shipments to major buyers, such as Glencore and Trafigura, despite good demand, two sources close to the talks said on condition of anonymity.

Vodafone Idea share price dips 20% from day's high after co clarifies on stake sale

Any such investment will provide a breather for Vodafone Idea which has been reeling under increasing financial stress.

Saving lives and livelihoods

The question of livelihood is getting desperate. The cure today is proving more expensive than the pandemic A housing society with nearly 3,000 families in Greater Noida was sealed this week due to a family being found Covid-positive. These families, most of them first-time flat owners,

IRCTC upgrades system for refunds into bank accounts

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has upgraded its system to facilitate credit of ticket refunds into bank accounts of passengers who had booked through authorised agents before the lockdown.

A PIL to shorten the road to medical care

Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances

Tracking Covid-19: Govt must add more features to drive Aarogya Setu adoption

Making Aarogya Setu open-source great for building trust, but the govt must add more features to drive adoption

Covid-19 crisis and India’s next government

The Covid crisis has politicised a new crop of leaders who are young, smart, and committed to the country

Sardinia-based IntendiMe raises €2.3 million for its hearing technology

Italian startup IntendiMe, which has created technologies for the deaf and hard of hearing, has closed a round of €2.3 million. The round was led by VV3TT (Vertis Venture 3 Technology Transfer), a venture capital fund focusing on technology transfer, which is managed by Vertis SGR and advised by Ven

Paris-based Neobrain snaps up €3 million to support employees during change

French HRtech startup Neobrain, which uses AI to support organisations and people during times of change and crisis, has secured €3 million of investment from French venture capital firm Breega. The startup will use the funds to expand internationally, grow its team and conduct more research on the

Here's the list of outperforming stocks rising most since lockdown

Eight leading promoter-controlled business houses have emerged as the new Corona warriors for the stock market

Dilip Buildcon raises Rs 100 crore through NCDs

Highways builder Dilip Buildcon on Friday said it has raised Rs 100 crore through allotment of NCDs on a private placement basis. The company said it has allotted 1,000 Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of face value of Rs 10 lakh each.

FIIs pare stake in 90% Nifty companies in Q4; trend may continue in coming quarter

The trend may remain unabated in the coming quarters too if the current situation does not change even as there are some positives that are comforting, said experts.

Singapore top source of FDI in FY20 with investments worth $14.67 billion

According to experts, Singapore has been able to outpace Mauritius with its ease of doing business policies, simplified tax regime and a large number of private investors.

Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to frontline workers: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Pawar, who is also finance minister, said huge manpower is busy in surveying, tracing, testing, taking preventive measures and providing relief during the pandemic by risking their lives.

Slideshow | Gainers & Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on May 29

Among sectors, except IT other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose between 1-2 percent.

Bombay HC notices on plea over cancellation of airport project award

As per the plea, Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN), a joint venture company between Maharashtra Airport Development Company and Airports Authority of India (AAI), is now planning on issuing fresh tenders for the project.

Investors can participate in NIIT Tech share buyback through these 2 strategies

Given, the stock to perform well going ahead owing to increase in the order inflows & strong growth outlook, arbitrage benefit of 15-20 percent can be achieved easily in one month as on closing price (Rs 1,473).

'In battle between actual and perceived risk, gold to remain directionless'

A substantial correction in gold will only be seen when investors chose to exit the metal.

GDP numbers: Data collection affected due to COVID-19 outbreak, says government

The GDP growth for FY2019-20 came in at 4.2 percent, against 6.1 percent in FY 2018-19.

Stick or twist? Investors face coronavirus-induced property dilemma

Property has long been a staple of a balanced investment portfolio, favoured by pension funds and insurers seeking assets that combine capital value growth offered by stocks with secure income akin to bonds.

Special scheme to help rural industrial units in Tamil Nadu launched

The scheme, which is part of the State Rural Transformation Project, would cover about 1.39 lakh beneficiaries of whom 31,952 would get a long-term loan of Rs 159.76 crore.

Softbank-Bharti JV in talks for $500-$750 million fundraise: Report

Potential investors such as infra-focused private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, global utilities and pension funds will be formally approached in the next weeks

Modi Govt 2.0 | Bold steps with a focus on long-term reforms

The Narendra Modi-led government has enacted several vital reforms and taken long-term policy decisions aimed at restructuring the economy

'Global growth worries, US-China tensions likely to keep crude prices choppy'

We may see choppy trade however general bias may be on the downside on global growth worries and US-China tensions.

Gold price dips marginally to Rs 46,929, silver gains

The gold/silver ratio currently stands at 96.89 to 1, which means the amount of silver required to buy one ounce of gold.

The Witcher franchise has crossed 50 million sales

The Witcher franchise has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, according to the latest figures from developer CD Projekt Red. The Witcher 3 is responsible for a huge chunk of those sales, with the popular RPG having sold over 20 million copies as of June 2019.

Middle East rich most cautious after oil plunge, COVID-19 crisis: Barclays

Haider said risk sentiment was also down in Russia, another oil-rich economy, while appetite was subdued in India.

Cisco to acquire software firm ThousandEyes

The deal is worth nearly $1 billion, Bloomberg reported earlier, citing sources.

Exclusive | PE firm ChrysCapital to buy out Capital International's stake in Intas Pharmaceuticals

Capital International wanted to exit the firm because its parent Capital Group is looking to shift focus away from the private equity vertical.

China's Geely raises $836 million from share sale

Hong Kong-based Geely has sold 600 million primary shares at the bottom of the HK$10.80-HK$11.20 ($1.39-$1.44) price range, or at a 7.85% discount to the last closing price of HK$11.72, according to its release.

What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a gap down opening for the index in India with a 101 points loss.

Muthoot Capital Q4 profit falls 40% to Rs 14 crore on auto sector woes

The company attributed the poor set of numbers primarily to the troubles in the auto industry arising from the switchover to BS-VI emission norms and also the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last 15 days of the quarter.

Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram

India's economic growth slowed to 3.1 percent in January-March and to an 11-year low of 4.2 percent for the full fiscal 2019-20 amid a drop in consumption and investment.

RIL Rights Entitlement shares ends at 7% premium over intrinsic value on May 29

The intrinsic value is the difference between Reliance Industries share price (Rs 1,460) and rights issue price (Rs 1,257).

Why Goldman Sachs Is Running Downmarket To Embrace RIAs With Recent Acquisitions

Goldman Sachs continues to build its retail wealth management business, buying boutique custodian Folio Financial last week after the acquisition of United Capital last year

Just Cause developer Avalanche is opening a new UK studio

Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is opening a new studio in the UK city of Liverpool. The Swedish developer-publisher, which also worked on Mad Max and

Bon Iver Helps Donate $30,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund & More Racial Equality Organizations

Bon Iver joined the national outrage over the unlawful death of George Floyd

Stocks - Wall Street Slips as U.S. Consumer Wobbles; Trump's China Speech Eyed

Stocks - Wall Street Slips as U.S. Consumer Wobbles; Trump's China Speech Eyed

Wells Fargo reveals new risk management structure

Wells Fargo reveals new risk management structure

Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion

Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion

UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources

Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources

Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources

Do You Bear The Brunt Of Emotional Labor? Here's What It May Look Like

Are there unbalanced relationships in your life that need to be shifted?

Why We're So Addicted to News About the Pandemic

The dopamine-inducing strategies of app developers are on steroids during the pandemic. Have they hooked you? Create new strategies to move your life in a better direction.

Brandi Carlile and Creative Authenticity

No more bending and breaking to fit the mold of what culture and others deem "in," beautiful, and marketable. It’s time to sing—and be—whatever and however we feel and please.

High Tech's Vital Role In The Fertility Of Agribusiness

The advancements made in just the past decade have completely revamped agribusiness.

TZERO Announced New Broker-Dealers Trading On Its Blockchain

tZERO, owned by OverstockOSTK, announced yesterday that broker-dealers ChoiceTrade and an unnamed investment bank focused on institutional brokerage are now live and trading on the tZERO blockchain Alternative Trading System (ATS). Both brokers are now subscribers to the tZERO’s ATS.

How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation

How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation.

Trump Dodges Questions About His ‘Shooting’ Tweet — Announces End Of U.S. Funds To WHO

Following protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a perceived threat against demonstrators, saying "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed

Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed

5 Top Canadian Oil Stocks To Buy In 2020

Pessimism about the Canadian oil and gas sector might be at an all time high but for medium to long-term investors, these stocks might be attractive buys.

Are State Reopening Policies Turning The Economy Around?

There may be some slight economic improvement in more aggressive “reopening” states. But the nation’s overall economic picture remains very troubled. And a too-aggressive reopening before the virus is under control could feed a second disease wave later this year.

What Kind Of Innovation Will We Apply To Build Our Post-COVID Food System?

As we imagine our Post-COVID food system, I want to discuss how we will unleash innovation to modernize a massive, brittle food production system and its support structures. Fundamentally, how can we innovate to better match food supply with demand?

Got Cryptocurrency? Get Ready For An IRS Audit

The IRS is hiring cryptocurrency experts to assist in virtual currency audits, a clear signal those audits will be on the rise.

Qualcomm, Qorvo & Jabil: Apple Suppliers Have Been Left Behind From The Rally. Time To Buy?

Apple stock is up about 5% year-to-date, despite the Coronavirus pandemic, driven by its strong balance sheet and fast-growing services business, which makes it a safe haven of sorts. However, most of Apple’s suppliers have not fared as well. Our indicative list of 6 key suppliers for the iPhone...

Twilio Shares Surge 98% YTD As Emerging Use Cases Drive Increased Demand

During the Covid-19 crisis, Twilio has emerged as a leading provider of the underlying infrastructure needed to power increased digital engagement. Management called out six emerging use cases for Twilio’s platform during the pandemic.

Dow Jones Futures: Trump China News May Not Break Coronavirus Stock Market Rally; Renault, Twitter In Focus

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, appears poised to sign measures against China that would spur tensions further. He wants to punish Chinese officials

Creating Value Through Digital Transformation

Surviving the most challenging economic conditions since the Great Depression, and thriving once the pandemic eases, requires flexible and imaginative thinking and the ability to manage the innovation process.

Public Health Experts Slam Trump’s Decision To End Relationship With WHO

‘President Trump's announcement that the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the WHO during a pandemic is unconscionable,’ an assistant professor at Georgetown University said.

35% Gain Possible For PVH Corp Stock Post-Covid?

Comparing the trend in PVH Corp stock (formerly known as Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, owns brands such as Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, to name a few) over recent months with its trajectory during and after the Great Recession of 2008,we believe that the stock can potentially gain...

Post-Pandemic Music Industry Predictions: The Consolidation Of Power

The music industry has been slowly consolidating for years, and the pandemic may accelerate this trend. Major financial transactions around mergers, acquisitions and institutional interest estimate the industry value doubling in a decade, but how will this impact festivals, startups and artists?

Can Blockchains Help Us Team Up Against Covid-19?

We may benefit from sharing data, but we don’t want to lose control of it. We may benefit by collaborating, but we want to protect our interests. Pioneers are turning to blockchains to advance our capability to simultaneously share and protect.

Older Men Worry Less About Coronavirus And That Could Put Them At Greater Risk

Worrying can be positive when it motivates people to take protective measures against Covid-19.

Would You Choose Restaurant Brands’ Stock Over McDonald’s?

McDonald’s stock has grown 20% in the last couple of years (since Jan 2018), but Restaurant Brands’ Stock has grown by only 10%. But it is hard to believe why McDonald’s stock is up more Restaurant Brands’ stock - especially since Restaurant Brands’ revenue growth for the 2017-2019 period stood at..

How Will Social Distancing Affect Our Need To Belong?

For many, the post-Covid workplace will involve more teleconferencing than face-to-face meetings. What will this mean for all-important social bonding? An expert weighs in.

Restarting The American Economy: The Most Essential Factors

According to some sources, unemployment is expected to reach 25.2% by the end of this year.

Exclusive: Brazil's Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift - sources

Exclusive: Brazil's Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift - sources

Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves

Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves

Point/Counterpoint: Value Vs. Growth

Point/Counterpoint: Value Vs. Growth

Finance Ministry statement on controversial Covid-19 tender

PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has been in the eye of a storm amid reports he authored a letter to the Health Ministry pushing for the payment of funds to suppliers of Covid-19 equipment.

Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

Zupco bus deal a hot potato in Zimbabwe govt circles

CABINET ministers were evasive this week after being asked to explain the details of a murky deal between the government and Landela Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s adviser Kuda Tagwirei. The company is raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for buses bought on credit in China and now being sold to a state-owned company at inflated prices.

Island Community Installs Solar-Powered Reverse Osmosis

Crowds of people lined up to stock up on water, abandoned swimming pools and dried-up dams. In spring 2018, such images from Cape Town, South Africa, splashed

Sustainable Water Technologies Meet Consumer Demands

At one point in time, the water treatment industry was largely novel and unknown to the consumer market. However, as our society in the new decade grows more

Frydenberg talks markets to US Treasury secretary

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken to US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin about the rebound in equity markets and the stabilisation of credit markets.

Lynas forced to defend disclosure on US military funding

Amanda Lacaze-led Lynas knew the US Department of Department process was on hold in April but she did not alert the market until May 22.

Dodge Challenger Sets Sail In Florida, Promptly Sinks

While a picture is worth a thousand words, every once in a while, there comes an image that just leaves us ...

Abacha Stole Close To $1bn As Head Of State, Says President Buhari

Buhari served under the late Abacha as head of Petroleum Trust Fund.

How Will Africa Fare After COVID-19? By Haleed Sulemana

The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) that would see African countries trade within its borders without priority to Western countries should be fast-tracked and made operational. This will allow the African Union and other African sectors to easily assert their agency globally.

Muhammadu Buhari: The Grave And Its Saving Ghosts -(Part One) By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

The past 5 years of Mohammadu Buhari Presidency on the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC has not been different from his 5 years with APC; Afri-Project Consortium's handling of the Petroleum Trust Fund projects, while the North is made better that he met it. The South is made worse and groans under the yoke of deprivation.

COVID-19: No Shaking Of Hands, Hugging In Religious Centres, Ondo Government Tells Worshipers After Lifting Ban

He noted that part of the rules considered for the reopening of worship centres was for people to avoid hugging, hand shake and holding of hands during prayers.

EUR/JPY falls back to 200-day SMA as Tokyo inflation beats estimates

The bid tone around the Japanese yen strengthened early Friday, pushing EUR/JPY back to levels below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at 119.25

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Support Philippines’ Capital Market Development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. The Support to Capital Market-Generated Infrastructure Financing Program, subprogram 1, aims to address key constraints that have limited the […]

Ending lockdown

"The economy went dead. It has to be revived."     On Monday, June 1, 2020, most Filipinos will enjoy the benefits of relative freedom. June 1 is the first day after Asia’s strictest and the world’s longest lockdown ends, on May 31.

Govt must not lose OFWs’ trust, faith

"The aggravation makes no sense at all to me. It’s double jeopardy."   It’s been five days since President Duterte issued yet again another ultimatum – this time for the release of thousands of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from quarantine in Metro Manila and the suburbs.

Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security

With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take kids to school, or plan air

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring

Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade

Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade

Brazil GDP to fall 5% or more this year: central bank chief Campos Neto

Brazil GDP to fall 5% or more this year: central bank chief Campos Neto

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

Ukraine expecting $5 billion IMF loan approval and initial payout next week: PM

Ukraine expecting $5 billion IMF loan approval and initial payout next week: PM

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Bank of Canada to hold rates at 0.25% through end of next year: Reuters poll

Bank of Canada to hold rates at 0.25% through end of next year: Reuters poll

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes

In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes

Southwest plans full flight schedule at OIA

ONTARIO – (INT) – Southwest Airlines, which accounts for half of Ontario International Airport’s commercial flights, says it will return to a full flight schedule by the end of the year. “This is great news for the aviation industry at a time when all of us need good news,” said Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “The coronavirus pandemic led to decreases in passenger volumes by 90% or more virtually overnight and caused many to question whether recovery would come within years, much less months.” In addition, Southwest says it will initiate new, non-stop service between Ontario and Houston on November 1st.

Holness upbeat after global leaders commit to united front against COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applauded global leaders and multilateral institutions ...

Jamaica’s Vision 2030 plan under review

THE Government has commenced work to review and revise the requisite strategic actions fo...

Day Trading Guide for May 29, 2020

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Japan's consumer mood higher in May but still 'extremely severe': government

Japan's consumer mood higher in May but still 'extremely severe': government

Small-business loan terms eased under US House-passed bill

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation increasing the amount of time, to 24 weeks from the current ...

Three on the market: in Clontarf, Dublin 3

A choice of three impressive properties currently on the market in popular Clontarf.

ICC-BCCI email exchange generates heat in board meeting

Cricket News: The long-standing matter involving the tax dispute between the ICC and BCCI, one that has led to unpleasant exchange of emails between the two organis

Measure vs. pandemic threats to FIs approved

A bill seeking to strengthen the resiliency of the country’s financial industry has gained traction with its second reading approval in the House of Representatives.

Algeria extends virus lockdown until June 13

Since 19 March, the authorities have banned gatherings and suspended all public and private means of public transport within cities and between provinces, as well as rail traffic.

Premier League clubs preparing for swap deal transfer market as big fees snubbed

PLUS: Two Arsenal players among stars on special MTV Cribs series; EFL League One vote hangs on a knife edge; and Barcelona star rejects Juventus switch

What to do in your garden right now

The onset of winter doesn't mean an end to gardening.

Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game

WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.

AEP: No v-shaped recovery for the West

Via Ambrose Evans-Pritchard:

Macro Afternoon

A flat end to the week as the window dressing month end meme takes place across risk assets with most stock markets pulling back here in Asia. Besides the usual end of month reshuffle, risk is still waiting Trump’s policy announcement on China, but it seems he’s too busy having a dummy spit about Twitter instead.

The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt

Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.

Childcare group calls for Government 'mindset shift' to avoid 'third collapsed scheme'

Childcare body Seas Suas has called for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to be appointed to t...

Bill settles insurance woes threatening the Oklahoma County Jail Trust

Finding insurance coverage for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust has proven near impossible, but a bill recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt should remove that hurdle. House Bill 2668, which did not receive much fanfare when it was pushed through the Legislature at the end of session, clarifies existing law to explicitly allow counties with over 600,000 residents and a trust running the county jail to pay for judgments from lawsuits against the jail through local property tax rolls. This is currently how the county funds large judgments, but there was disagreement in the county over whether that practice could continue when the Oklahoma County Jail Trust takes over management of the jail from the sheriff’s office on July 1,

India using public digital infra to achieve economic goals at home, connect globally: Jawed Ashraf

India's High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf further noted that building digital connectivity and partnerships with Singapore and ASEAN countries, is a priority for India and highlighted how technology has been used effectively to achieve public policy goals in the country during COVID-19 disruptions.

Fugitive killer’s dad placed on peace bond

The father of fugitive killer Bryer Schmegelsky has been placed on a 12-month peace bond after pleading guilty to sending harassing and threatening emails to a deputy minister in the provincial . . .

Letters May 29: Play nice; think of others; WorkSafe investing

Amid the pandemic, please play nice The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people being grumpy, rude and downright nasty. Drivers run red lights and stop signs, people in stores get all upset if . . .

Multi-use trail touted for E&N line

Developing a multi-use trail along the length of the old E&N corridor would benefit cycling commuters, boost tourism and small business and cost far less than reviving a defunct rail service, . . .

CMC makes ‘anti-Covid divider’ for PUVs

Centro Manufacturing Corp., a truck body builder, is now producing dividers for public utility vehicles to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 in public transportation.

Millions relying on pandemic aid can see its end, and they’re scared

For millions of Americans left out of work by the coronavirus pandemic, government assistance has been a lifeline preventing a plunge into poverty, hunger and financial ruin.

Tensions high at Black Lives Matter protest in Fontana as rocks and bottles thrown

Rocks and bottles were thrown at a Black Lives Matter protest in Fontana.

Stick or twist? Investors face coronavirus-induced property dilemma

LONDON (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has emptied offices and shuttered shops but filled warehouses and highlighted demand for work-from-home spaces, leaving investors wondering if they should flee real estate or double down on their bets.

My former manager was demanding GH¢120,000 to give me my Instagram password – eShun

Songstress eShun has finally made her fans privy to how come there is a swap of display picture on her official Instagram account.

Oscar Sudi Rants Over Alleged Plot by Interior CS Matiang'i

We are no longer interested to serve in those positions. No one would want to serve a failed government...

New Volkswagen Nivus breaks cover as baby coupé-style crossover...

Volkswagen has revealed a brand new nameplate, presenting the Nivus as a coupé-style crossover developed in Latin America.

CM Amarinder Singh's Demand, Central Government should give 10-10 Thousand Rupees to the Poor -

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded the Central Government to provide ten thousand rupees to the poor

How private equity is a risky play for the economy and jobs

Beyond the stock market and big banks, one of the biggest players in the economy operates with no regulation and an often-destructive track record.

French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims

The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...

Rand falls, focus on Trump’s Hong Kong response

In fixed income, the yield on the 10-year government bond was up 2.5 basis points at 8.96%.

Wipro share price gains nearly 6% after Thierry Delaporte named new CEO and MD

Wipro share price climbed 5.6% to the day's high of Rs 210.5 on the BSE against the last closing value of Rs 199.30. Volume-wise, 18.8 lakh and 162 lakh shares were trading on BSE and NSE counters, both above the 5, 10 and 30-day average

India's lockdown strictest; economic impact to be deeper than other countries: Jefferies

A US investment bank report says India's detection rates have also climbed lately and doubling rate has plateaued at ~13-day level; medical infra is now getting stretched in certain cities, with hospitals at 100 per cent plus capacity utilisation in Mumbai, says report

Jackie Kennedy's beauty secrets revealed: Dermatologist's notes reveal the First Lady applied facial toner to her armpits and kept walking to a minimum for fear of developing varicose veins

Unearthed consultation documents released by the Dr Erno Laszlo Institute, which are on loan to NYC's Makeup Museum, offer a glimpse of the former First Lady's tailored skincare routine.

'I want my kids back': how overseas adoptions splinter Uganda's families

Birth mother’s legal battle to bring back son from US highlights flaws in system that allows children to be taken abroad

UK hotels including The Savoy and Brown's unite to offer thousands of free stays for ICU workers

The Telegraph is proud to have partnered with Nights On Us, a brand new initiative from the travel industry that hopes to offer hotel breaks for all ICU frontline workers over the following 12 months.

Aston Villa's maverick duo of Jack Grealish & John McGinn hold key to Project Restart success

Aston Villa opinion | Things may seem bleak, but AVFC have a one-two punch that most cannot match

DA 'integrity circles' for graft-free agri-fishery

The Department of Agriculture has created "integrity circles," dubbed as “Agriculture Dialogue and Information Network Groups” to ensure efficient, effective, and graft-free use of limited public funds.

Emperador Inc. posts P51.6-B revenues

Emperador Inc., the world’s largest brandy company, registered revenues of P51.6 billion in 2019, up 10 percent compared to the previous year. 

LibertyBus receives £400K as numbers drop by 96%

LIBERTYBUS is to be given almost £400,000 by the government after its services became financially unviable amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Pricing! Fiat SA adds new Fullback 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT to double-cab range

Fiat South Africa has quietly expanded its Fullback double-cab range with the addition of a new 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT derivative.

Check out the People Mover (not monorail) coming to Bangkok

Automated people movers designed in Canada and built in China will soon arrive to whisk passengers between commercial developments on the Chao Phraya River The first of several Bombardier Innovia APM300s will arrive next month to service the Gold...

Four closed Derbyshire railway stations could be set to reopen

They're on the Chesterfield to Sheffield line

UNWTO launches global guidelines to reopen tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital transformation of global tourism. The guidelines were produced in consultation with the Global Tourism Crisis Committee and aim to support governments and private sector to recover from an unparalleled crisis. Depending on when travel

Global DMC Partners releases latest Meetings & Events survey results

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global DMC Partners (GDP), a leading global network of independently owned destination management companies (DMCs) and creative event experts, announced the results of its most recent Meetings & Events Pulse Survey, focusing on the widespread impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic to the MICE industry. Conducted April 27 through May 4, 2020, the survey polled 374 respondents from the meetings and events industry. Of these, 93 percent were planners versus vendors or suppliers. While the survey touched

Flight searches and bookings remain down overall, however positive signals are there

With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends at the forefront of marketers’ minds. In this blog series, we’ll take a look at the data in order to aid travel marketers in their assessment of this worldwide event. They can use these trends to inform their marketing strategies during this period and be prepared for the recovery once the situation stabilises. These insights are

Vande Bharat Phase II: MEA ropes in private airlines, opens land borders

The MEA spokesperson said as of today, 45,216 Indians have returned. These include 8,069 migrant workers, 7,656 students and 5,107 professionals

Android 11 Beta launch event will be live streamed on June 3rd

Google I/O, the technology giant’s annual developers conference, has been canceled this year because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the company has decided to have an exclusive launch event for the upcoming major Android version — Android 11. The company will be hosting a launch event on 3rd June for the Android 11 Beta …

OnePlus and Fortnite collaborate to bring new game modes in Creative Island

Fortnite, one of the most popular games in the market, is partnering with the known smartphone vendor OnePlus. The collaboration will bring a new game mode to Epic Game‘s battle royale. The new Creative Island is a part of Fortnite’s in-game Creative mode. The new game mode within the game will allow players to test …

Former MVP Enchong Dee, Lady Spikers lead La Salle fund drive

Past and present La Salle athletes team up to help vulnerable communities amid the pandemic

China-led AIIB approves $750-million loan for PH's virus response

The loan from the Beijing-based multilateral lender will be used to increase the Philippines' testing capacity and provide conditional cash transfers to poor households

SportSG announces $3m digital scheme

With the sports and fitness industry still largely shuttered, the fraternity was given a boost yesterday as Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced a new programme to help them go digital. The $3 million Enterprise Innovation and Capability Grant was rolled out by Minister for...

Exclusive: Inside multi-billion naira ‘fraud’, contract racketeering in PTI

AUDU Oshiokhamele, Chairman of PENGASSAN Effurun branch, has accused Professor Sunny Iyuke, the Chief Executive of the PTI of a N5.8bn fraud.

Job security of migrant workers depends on employers, economy

The job security of migrant workers who return to work after quarantine will depend on their employers and the state of the economy, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. He was responding to a question from a reporter who noted that migrant workers,...

Malaysia-Turkey to collaborate to develop Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also agreed to fully utilise the strength of the two countries...

Shanghai to extend Ighalo’s United loan deal

Solape Lawal-Solarin Odion Ighalo looks set to remain at Old Trafford for the rest of the season as his Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, reconsider their initial stance to recall him. The former W...

Moses Kuria's interesting message to Junet over Aisha Jumwa ouster

Please consult Otiende Amollo with a pencil and a notebook – Kuria

Southwestern Energy: Bullish On Gas Prices, But Clarity On 2021 Hedges Needed

The natural gas markets are poised to rally substantially, as production is declining, while the summer is expected to be abnormally warm. SWN follows a rolling

Weekly Sentiment Indicators Improving

33.07% of respondents in AAII's weekly sentiment survey reported as bullish this week, up from 29% last week. After the 1.17-percentage point decline to 42.13%

Commentary: Can Vitamin D protect you from COVID-19? There may be something to it

While early research is interesting, much of it may be circumstantial, says an observer.

COVID-19: Retailers struggle amid uncertainties about reopening, recovery of sales

SINGAPORE: John Ng was hoping to use 2020 to get his new company StyleLab off the ground. He had taken over the distribution rights to ...

P&ID: Nigeria traces $9.6 billion financial hit back to $390,000 in alleged bribes - Premium Times Nigeria

ast year, the British court authorized P&ID to seize more than $9.6 billion of Nigeria’s foreign assets — more than the West African country’s annual health and education budgets combined.

Heartbroken couple's plea to catch thieves who stole their new home

Their life plans have been shattered as a result of the theft

Xiaomi sends its greetings to laptop makers as it plans on entering the Indian market

Xiaomi has sent a customary ‘Hello’ to various laptop makers, announcing its entry into the Indian market with its latest generation of laptops. The Chinese tech giant shared a tweet from its official Xiaomi India account. Hey there 👋, @Dell_IN, @Acer_India, @HPIndia, @Lenovo_in, @ASUSIndia. We guess it's time to say, Hello! pic.twitter.com/5jYcriEeFQ — Mi India …