Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD at yesterday’s high [Video]

The outlook for gold remains on a knife edge. Following the rebound from $1693 on Wednesday the market has rallied back into the resistance around the

Market watch: KSE-100 rises despite rupee depreciation

Benchm­ark index gains 235.81 points to settle at 33,931.23

USD/CAD holds steady, up little around 1.3770 amid weaker oil prices

The USD/CAD pair edged higher on Friday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through and remained confined in a three-day-old trading range. A sharp fall

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

CBI launches probe against Maulana Saad in foreign funding matter

CBI is probing matters related to foreign funding and alleged Hawala links against Saad.

CBI starts preliminary enquiry into cash transactions and foreign donations of Tablighi Jamaat

CBI has started collecting records of the Jamaat from various authorities, including the Delhi Police, and has dispatched letters regarding the same.

Disney World Plans for a July Reopening, Despite the Still-Ongoing Pandemic

What could possibly go wrong?

World Bank lends Philippines US$500m to counter virus impact

MANILA, May 29 — The World Bank Group approved a US$500 million (RM2.2 billion) loan for the Philippines to help it cope with the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Bank said today. The Philippine government will begin easing from June 1 one of the world’s toughest and...

Walt Disney World Temporarily Suspends Dining Plans, FastPasses, And Extra Magic Hours

Significant changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort upon the parks’ reopening in mid-July, but it’s more than anyone imagined. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney will ...

Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency

M.P. police act a week after social media post

Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s

Police say he has been absconding since the incident

Richard Sambrook to review BBC's social media use

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.

BBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy online in wake of Emily Maitlis rant on Dominic Cummings

Richard Sambrook, a former director of BBC global news, will be tasked with assessing whether the corporation's social media accounts are going against its impartiality policy.

Forbes Announces Kylie Jenner Is No Longer A Billionaire

Kylie Jenner has lost her billionaire status after being accused by Forbes of inflating the size of her business and success.

Forbes removes Kylie Jenner from billionaires list

Olushola Odeyinde Kylie Jenner has been removed from the list of billionaires by Forbes on Friday. The Reality Tv star, Make-up business mogul, and influencer has been accused by Forbes of in...

NABARD sanctions Rs 1,050 crore credit support to West Bengal

The credit support under special liquidity facility will be extended to state cooperative banks, regional rural banks and micro-finance institutions. The NABARD has already disbursed an amount of Rs 720 crore to state coperative and regional rural banks, he said, adding that disbursements to MFIs will commence shortly.

NABARD sanctions Rs 1,050 crore credit support to West Bengal

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned credit of Rs 1,050 crore in the current fiscal so far to West Bengal for benefit of farmers and poor people.

Brazil’s Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift, say sources

SAO PAULO, May 29 — Aircraft makers are circling Brazil’s Embraer weeks after Boeing ditched plans for a historic commercial aviation tie-up, people familiar with the matter said. Boeing axed plans to buy 80 per cent of Embraer’s commercial unit in April, ending a planned move into regional...

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

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

Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

Inside the Market’s roundup of some of today’s key analyst actions

華為有望下單給高通？分析師：美商務部應會核准執照

美國商務部祭出最新禁令，禁止業者以內有美國科技的設備替華為製造晶片。分析人士相信，高通（Qualcomm Inc.）或許會是華為轉單的意外受惠者。 Barron's、Benzinga 報導，KeyBanc Capital Markets 分析師 John Vinh 28 日發表研究報告指出，受...

COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative death

Patients are at increased risk of dying after surgery if they contract COVID-19. Non-critical surgery should be postponed during COVID-19 outbreaks. Investment is urgently needed to increase safety of surgery during COVID-19 outbreaks.

COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative death

Patients undergoing surgery after contracting coronavirus are at greatly increased risk of postoperative death, a new global study reveals. Researchers found that amongst SARS-CoV-2 infected patients who underwent surgery, mortality rates approach those of the sickest patients admitted to intensive care after contracting the virus in the community.

Sharks confirm signing of Bulls back Libbok

The Sharks have announced the signing of utility back Manie Libbok on a two-year deal.

Stormers say goodbye to 3 promising young guns

The Stormers have confirmed the departure of three of promising youngsters.

Wage subsidy scheme opened up to women returning from maternity leave

People returning from maternity leave are now able to access the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.S...

Change to wage subsidy scheme to include those returning from maternity leave

The change will also accommodate those returning from a period of paternity or adoptive leave.

Market LIVE: Sensex ends 600 pts up from day’s low, Nifty settles at 9,568; HDFC, ITC among top contributors

Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 turned positive in the late afternoon deals on Friday. Nifty 50 index reclaimed 9,500-mark to trade at 9,521

Share Market Update: Sensex ends 233 points higher, Nifty at 9,580; Wipro, BPCL, ONGC, Indian Oil top gainers

Stock Market LIVE Updates:

Bharti Infratel share price doubles from March lows, stock gains 8% today; check new target prices

Brokerages seem to be bullish on Bharti Infratel stock and see the upside of nearly 23 per cent. Amid lockdown restrictions, Bharti Infratel last month extended its deadline for completion of a merger with Indus Towers to June 24.

Sony post then remove the news that a “system update” is needed for backwards compatibility on PS5

Bit of an odd one here, the official PlayStation 5 website was updated and under the heading "Stunning games" the following text was posted.Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5™

PlayStation 5 Game Showcase is Happening Next Thursday

Finally.

PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation

Getting ready

India may see a trade surplus after 10-12 years; to keep currency stable: Prashant Jain

‘Sectors where the fixed costs component is higher will be hit sharply

Mani Ratnam Decodes The Industry’s Situation Amid Lockdown & Has THIS Legit Solution To It, Read On

Just like every other sector, the entertainment business in India too has seen a downfall because of the ongoing lockdown. Its been more than two months since shooting of films, serials, and web ser

Auto sector will feel the maximum pain this year: Prashant Jain

‘The impact on wages is significant and auto is a discretionary product

Hap Seng records higher earnings in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd’s net profit rose to RM160.38 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1) from RM157.98 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter, however, declined to RM1.48 billion from RM1.75 billion previously due to lower...

JPMorgan on Pace for Another Strong Quarter of Trading Revenue

The bank's investment banking head said trading revenue in Q2 could be 50% higher on a year-over-year basis.

Oil rises about 2% as higher US refinery rates offsets surprise crude build

US crude inventories rose 7.9 million barrels last week, exceeding expectations, due to a big increase in imports from Saudi Arabia, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) says

Coronavirus: People 'will have to limit contact for a long time into the future'

People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.

Highlights of the day: Several IT enterprises to enjoy robust 2H20

Despite the impact from the coronavirus pandemic, several IT enterprises are still having good visibility for the second half of 2020 with Nanya expecting to continue picking up in the third quarter because of demand from remote work and online studying. Meanwhile, Mitac is enjoying an ongoing ramp-up of , which are likely to last into the second half. , despite US' new trade ban on Huawei, still expects its performance to continue rising for the latter half of the year.

Global coffee demand is expected to drop amid the coronavirus pandemic – which could be good news for Aussie cafes

A new report from agribusiness bank Rabobank estimates that global coffee demand will drop by one million 60kg bags in 2020 because of COVID-19’s impact on coffee consumption.

Lockdown 5.0: List of activities likely to be permitted, prohibited after May 31

Lockdown 5.0 guidelines: Many state governments have already stated that they would relax restrictions on many activities, including opening more markets and allowing more inter-state transportation

What markets in north Nottinghamshire will look like when they reopen

Government lockdown guidelines allow them to reopen on June 1

No major increase in virus spread since restrictions eased

THERE HAS been no major increase in the spread of coronavirus since Ireland entered phase 1 of exiting lockdown. On 18 May, some of Ireland's lockdown restrictions were tweaked, allowing certain shops to open, people to visit up to four friends outdoors while maintaining social distance, and citizens allowed to venture up to 5km from home for exercise. The Government had warned that its planned phased reopening of the country could be reversed if there is a spike in cases-- however it seems the people of Ireland "have learned how to go about their business and not spread this virus". The positive comments come from National Public Health Emergency Team member Professor Philip Nolan, who is chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group for the team. Speaking this morning on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, he assured people that there had been no significant increased spread of the virus, and that as long as citizens continue to adhere to measures including social distancing and regular hand washing, and to…

India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump

India Business News: From call centers to hotels to airlines, India’s key services industries have come to a standstill during the coronavirus outbreak, dragging the econo

India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump

Businesses providing services of everything from technology to travel and trade were the first to be hit by lock down. Unlike manufacturing-heavy economies like China and South Korea, in India, the services sector accounts for 55% of gross domestic product -- and the slump in output has had ripple effects on jobs and economic growth.

Two Tesco workers drown after one rushed into river to save the other on day out

The two men who died in Bath, Somerset, have been named by a friend as Velly Sousa, 24, and 20-year-old Samuel Fernandez who worked for the supermarket giant in Swindon

Hero Tesco worker, 20, drowned trying to save pal, 24, who also died in double river tragedy just months before wedding

A HERO drowned in the River Avon to save his pal who also died in the double tragedy just months before his wedding. Samuel Fernandez, 20, jumped into the water in Bath to rescue Velly Sousa, 24, a…

OGRA proposes new petroleum prices for June

OGRA proposes new petroleum prices for June.

OGRA proposes Rs7.06 per litre cut in petrol price

Recomm­endati­on in line with decrea­se in global crude prices­

Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why

Laurentian down sharply after dividend cut; Canopy sinks on earnings

Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch

Our roundup of Canadian small-caps making news and on the move today

Sterling sinks to two-month low as Brexit fears loom

LONDON, May 29 — The pound fell to a two-month low against the euro today as Brexit talks and speculation about negative interest rates in Britain continue to weigh on sterling, which also fell against the dollar. Brexit talks about a trade deal with the European Union have not gone well, with...

Sterling rises 0.5pc versus weaker dollar, flat versus euro

LONDON, May 29 ― The pound rose around half a per cent against a weaker dollar yesterday, but was little changed against the euro, as Brexit-related risks and speculation about negative interest rates continue to limit the pound's gains. The safe-haven dollar fell to a near two-month low as...

Meghan Markle Is Helping an Animal Welfare Charity Financially Struggling amid the Pandemic

The duchess has been in conversation with her patronage Mayhew, an organization dedicated to keeping homeless individuals and their beloved emotional support dogs together.

Meghan Markle has been secretly working with her patronage Mayhew as it 'desperately' struggles with funding amid the coronavirus crisis, the London animal charity reveals

Meghan Markle, 38, has been secretly working with the London-based animal welfare charity during the coronavirus pandemic, Mayhew's media officer Sarah Hastelow told Newsweek

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Inland waterways transport with Bangladesh to start in 3-4 months: Tripura CM

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today visited Sonamura and different parts of Sepahijala district as part of his inspection tour of quarantine centres set up at village level to accommodate people who are facing difficulties in-home quarantine.

New waterways linking NE, B’desh to start in 3 months

New waterways between Tripura and Bangladesh would start within three months and it would boost trade and numerous economic activities, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Friday.

Economy needs the support of PSBs, says Union Bank chief

The country’s economy, which has been hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, needs support from the public sector banks (PSBs) to boost credit growth, said an official on Friday. The number of PSBs has come d

Economy needs support from PSBs: Union Bank chief

Speaking at a webinar session organised by the BCCI, Rai said that there will be a shift of credit growth in favour of the PSBs, adding that depositors will expect an interest rate of 5.5 per cent.

China is unlikely to be troubled by the EU's lukewarm stance on Hong Kong

After a video conference with 27 foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed "grave concern" but he could threaten no sanctions and said planning for an EU-China summit would continue. In fact, Borrell said, only one of the European countries even raised the possibly

EU expresses 'grave concern' over developments in Hong Kong

The EU’s Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell defended the 'one country, two systems' principle but no sanctions against China have been put on the table.

EasyJet to cut 30% of staff and reduce fleet

THOUSANDS of easyJet staff are to lose their jobs, the airline has announced as it restructures following the coronavirus pandemic.

easyJet's cost-cutting may be misguided as international arrivals expected to return to 2019 levels by 2021, says GlobalData

Following easyJet’s announcement that it plans to reduce its fleet, staff and operational costs amid the COVID-19 crisis, John Vandesquille, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “With travel in Europe almost at a standstill, trimming costs is a necessity in the short term. However, easyJet’s latest announcement stems from management’s belief that travel demand will not return to pre-COVID levels until 2023.There is an element of risk here because demand could return

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Gold Futures: Upside appears limited

Open interest in gold futures markets noted investors trimmed their open interest for the fifth consecutive sessions on Thursday, this time by nearly

Natural Gas Price: Room for extra pullbacks

Open interest in Natural Gas futures markets increased for the second session in a row on Thursday, this time by around 30.6K contracts. In the same d

Indian banks' asset quality pressure may last for at least 2 years: Fitch

Fitch estimates that the impact on impaired loan ratios could be anywhere between 200 to 600 basis points depending on the severity of stress and banks' individual risk exposures.

Banks’ asset quality ratios may worsen up to 600 bps: Fitch

The report added that while secured loans such as home and auto are relatively more resilient, they will not be isolated from stress as unemployment rises.

US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Interim support emerges at 97.87

DXY came under further pressure and is now navigating t he area of multi-week lows in the 98.00 neighbourhood. Sellers now look to have regained the u

US Dollar Index drops to 2-month lows near 98.20 ahead of Trump

The greenback faces extra selling pressure at the end of the week and is forcing the US Dollar Index (DXY) to recede to fresh 2-month lows in the 98.2

First Horizon National: A 6.5% Yield Your Portfolio Should Have

First Horizon National is one of the largest regional banks in the Southeast with more than $32 billion in deposits. The company has seen strong loan growth amo

Euro zone companies tap banks for cash to survive pandemic

Lending growth to non-financial corporations accelerated to 6.6 percent in April, its fastest rate in over 11 years, from 5.5 percent a month earlier, the data showed.

COVID-19: AMCON seeks aviation sector bailout - Premium Times Nigeria

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has asked the federal government to bailout the aviation sector...........

Row over N50b AMCON’s bailout, new loans for aviation

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday disclosed that it injected N50 billion to stabilise the operations of the aviation sector between 2012 and 2020.

Iput secures €200m in ‘green finance’ for delivery of new LinkedIn HQ

Funds form part of €300m revolving credit facility agreed with Wells Fargo Bank

Property investor IPUT increases revolving credit facility by €50m

IPUT, one of Ireland's largest institutional property investors, has increased its revolving credit facility (‘RCF’) by €50m to €300m.

Australia's 'war cabinet' shifts focus to jobs

Australia's "war cabinet" will meet every month to focus on bringing unemployment down after successfully slowing the spread of the novel ...

National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy

While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.

The Dishonored Franchise Still Lives

More sneaky-sneaky, stabby-stabby, perhaps?

Dishonored Series Isn’t Actually on Hold, Says Arkane

Arkane Lyon Game Director Dinga Bakaba clarified that Dishonored was never put on hold. A new game would feature new characters, though.

Maharashtra News: CM Uddhav Thackeray Announces Pay Hike For Doctors Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Mumbai, the financial hub of India, is the worst-hit city in the state as well as country, and it is also the world's fourth worst-affected city due to the deadly viral infection.

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

[Update: More than half of stores worldwide now open] COVID-19: Which Apple Stores have reopened?

Is your local Apple Store open? As some regions ease lockdown measures, Apple is beginning to reopen stores. Here's a list of every reopened location.

Nearly half of Apple retail stores now open globally

Apple has managed to reopen nearly 256 retail stores out of more than 500 worldwide, as it aims to safely restart operations.

Covid-19: US airlines leave $29 billion aid fund untapped in bet on rebound

Although the four largest US passenger airlines have applied for the Treasury Department program, only American Airlines Group Inc. has said it intends to tap the pool of funds.

Airlines Leave $29 Billion Aid Fund Untapped in Bet on Rebound

U.S. airlines have yet to tap $29 billion in federal pandemic relief loans as they wait to see whether the reopening of the economy revives demand and diminishes the need for money that comes with government strings attached.

Asia Session: Asia Booking Profits Ahead Of The Weekend

Market Overview Analysis by MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley) covering: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, XAU/USD, S&P/ASX 200. Read MarketPulse (Jeffrey Halley)'s latest article on Investing.com

Month-End Profit-Taking Weighs On Equities As The Euro Pops Above $1.11

Forex Analysis by Marc Chandler covering: Nikkei 225, STOXX 600, USD/CNH. Read Marc Chandler's latest article on Investing.com

Volkswagen pumps 2 billion euros into China electric vehicle bet

Volkswagen AG plans to boost its electric push in China, the world's biggest auto market, by pumping 2.1 billion euros in two Chinese electric ...

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...

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

Rosneft does not have enough crude to ship to buyers with which it has long-term supply deals, making it hard for the Russian company to continue ...

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

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

No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt

Zafar Mirza says NCC will meet on June 1 to review situation.

Pak Govt has no immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown

Islamabad :  The Pakistan government has said that it has no immediate plan to go for a stricter lockdown, despite thousands of new COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths, it was reported on Friday.Speaking to Dawn news on Thursday, Information Minister S

Pound-to-Australian Dollar Rate Won't be Spared by China's Moves against Australia Or USD/CNH

The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis

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

Siemens to supply compression equipment for Pertamina’s Balikpapan Refinery

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Erlangen, Germany) has been selected to supply a range of compression and power generation equipment for the Balik

Siemens wins compression contract for Golden Pass LNG export project

Boil-off gas compressor (Source: Siemens) Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Erlangen, Germany) was awarded a contract from CCZ JV — a joint venture

B2B Payments, Financing Lead Week’s FinTech Funding

B2B FinTech investors target B2B payments and small business financing with new funding rounds for Fundbox, Suryoday and others.

Starling Bank boosts its support for small and medium-sized businesses

Starling Bank is continuing to beef up its B2B banking and payments services following a fresh round of investment.

Eurozone Preliminary CPI misses estimates with 0.1% YoY in May, EUR/USD keeps highs

According to Eurostat’s flash reading of Eurozone CPI report, the annual reading came in at +0.1% in May, meeting expectations of +0.2% and +0.3% prev

When are the Eurozone Preliminary CPIs and how could they affect EUR/USD?

Eurostat will publish the first estimate of Eurozone inflation figures for May at 0900 GMT this Friday. The headline CPI is anticipated to come in sof

Douwe Egberts' parent valued at €15.6 billion in Amsterdam IPO

Coffee maker JDE Peet's, parent company of Douwe Egberts among others, made its stock debut on Amsterdam's AEX on Friday, one of only a handful of IPOs launched in the coronavirus crisis. Shares

As Peet’s Coffee Parent Shares Surge Post IPO, Expect It To Be A Bigger Contender Against Starbucks

The coronavirus pandemic may have shut restaurants and cafes, but it’s not quenched the thirst for coffee: shares of Peet’s Coffee parent JDE Peet's surged 14% on Friday after an initial public offering, likely paving the way for Peet’s to be a bigger challenger against coffee house giant Starbucks.

Bev Q developers now raise the spectre of cyber attack

Faircode Technologies Private Limited, the Kochi-based developers of Bev Q, the virtual queue management app for maintaining social distancing at liquor outlets, has raised suspicion of a targeted and

Bev Q goes kaput disrupting liquor sale

Liquor sale across the State was disrupted on Friday after Bev Q, the virtual queue management app for maintaining social distancing at liquor outlets, went kaput denying access to majority of users t

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 66 updates | May 29, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine developed by India likely to begin human trial in October, says expert.

‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’

India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.

Louisiana House votes to create $300 million business fund

The Louisiana House of Representatives on Thursday voted to set aside $300 million in federal pandemic relief aid for small businesses.

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 ...

PS5 Event Confirmed, Over an Hour of PS5 Games Will Be Shown Next Week

It's happening

Sony confirms major PlayStation 5 reveal event will take place on June 4

Sony has confirmed that after months of anticipation, it will finally reveal a suite of games that are ccoming to its next-gen PS5 console.

Hog farms in coronavirus crisis need more aid, say producers

More federal aid is needed if hog farmers are to survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has depressed market prices and slowed pork production.

Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs

Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks have been back up and running for weeks, but production backlogs are forcing farmers to euthanize thousands of hogs that can't

The number of borrowers going interest only increases, as 24% of housing and 41% of business loans were interest only at the end of April

The number of borrowers going interest only increases, as 24% of housing and 41% of business loans were interest only at the end of April

Mortgage repayment cliff beckons

A Senate committee has been told that businesses and households have now deferred around $250 billion worth of loan repayments due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) chairman Wayne Byres conceded that some customers will not be able to repay their loans when they are required to resume repayments:

Franklin Templeton investors can e-vote to monetise assets

Can authorise trustees or Deloitte from June 9-11

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.

U.S. Savings Rate Hits Record-High 33 Pct, But Spending Falls A Record 13.6 Pct

The consumer savings rate hit a historic 33 percent in April, as Americans hunkered down amid COVID-19, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Report: Consumer spending falls 13.6 percent despite stimulus handouts

May 29 (UPI) -- Consumer spending fell 13.6 percent in April despite personal income and disposable personal income increasing, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Friday.

WTI struggles to cheer USD weakness, drops 1.40% in Asia

WTI seesaws around $33.35/40 during the early Friday’s trading session. The energy benchmark seems to fail in cheering the US dollar weakness amid fea

WTI slips below $34.00 amid risk reset in early Asia

WTI extends its declines from $34.34 to $33.56 amid the initial Asian session on Friday. In doing so, the oil benchmark probes the previous day’s reco

Get Instant PAN Card Through Aadhaar For Free: How to Apply

Online PAN card allotment just got easier and free. No more document hassle, as all an applicant needs is their Aadhaar number.

Have mobile linked to Aadhaar? Get PAN instantly

India Business News: Now you can get a PAN allotted to you by the income tax department instantly if you have an Aadhaar-linked mobile number. The instant PAN will be a pa

South Korea Closes Schools AGAIN, 2 Days After Reopening, Following Biggest Coronavirus Spike

South Korea has closed more that 200 schools in the country just 2 days after reopening them due to due to a new spike in virus cases.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

South Africa’s trade balance swings to R35bn deficit in April

Imports were down 6.5% to R88.03 billion

SA’s credit growth slows to 7.37% year on year in April

M3 quickens to 10.47%.

Honor 30 Series Finally Going Global, Enters in Russia - Gizchina.com

Honor 30 has finally gone official with the device now officially launched in the Russian market. Here's the Russian pricing and launch offers of the series

Honor 30 family hits Russia - its first market after China

The Honor 30 Pro+ and Honor 30 are up for pre-order, Honor 30 Pro is missing.

“I want to be one of the richest people in India by the age of 50” – Kangana Ranaut

National-award winning actress Kangana Ranaut has come a long way in her career. From struggling to get a role in films to becoming an A-list actress, the journey has not been easy. Recently, Kangana’s team shared a glimpse of her new plush office space-cum-studio worth reportedly 48 crores at Pali Hill in Mumbai. 

Kangana Ranaut aims to become one of the richest people in India by 50

Kangana Ranaut has had an ambitious career despite the criticism she has faced over the years. She is now planning to rise to the top, not just career-wise but financially as well. “To be honest, I never thought I’d come this far. I never had these as my primary ambitions. I didn’t have material ambitions. […]

Pandemic puts up to 86mn children at risk of poverty: study

Viet Nam News / ANN UNITED NATIONS — The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million more children into poverty by the end of 2020, a joint study by Save the Children and UNICEF showed on Wednesday. That would bring the total number of children affected by poverty worldwide to 672 million, an increase of 15 percent over last year, the two aid agencies said in a statement. Nearly two-thirds of those children overall live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Pandemic puts 86m children at risk of poverty: study

Save the Children and Unicef say nearly two-thirds of affected children live in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia

Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Cane dues to be paid by sugar mills to farmers have reached Rs 17,134 crore so far in the 2019-20 season that will end in September, accord.

Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre

Under the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, sugar mills are required to make cane price payment to farmers within 14 days of supply of cane. If mills fail to make payment, they have to pay interest at the rate of 15 per cent per annum on amount due for the delayed period beyond 14 days.

You won't see public jeepneys on NCR roads during GCQ

Metro Manila will move into General Community Quarantine, and while public transportation can finally restart, the jeepney will not

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

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

In the last financial year, India attracted USD 14.67 billion in FDI from Singapore, whereas it was USD 8.24 billion from Mauritius, according to the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

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.

KCSE, KCPE to be done in February 2021 - Committee proposes

New proposed date for re-opening of schools

Magoha team wants exams in February next year

The committee recommends that the 1.8 million KCPE and KCSE candidates be given priority to report to schools in September this year.

XAU/USD: Gold could be firm even if the equity market is strong – HSBC

Analysts at HSBC point out that in the current climate, gold may rally even if the US dollar goes up, and could be firm even if the equity market is s

Gold: Strongly rejected at $1727.37

The trend on the hourly chart below is still firmly down. This current wave higher could be the next lower high and there could be some signs of a rej

Urban co-operative banks seek guarantee cover for their MSME borrowers

UCBs' outstanding loans to MSMEs amount to Rs 82,000 crore

Give us too the benefit of credit guarantee scheme: urban co-op banks to FM

UCBs are financially sound and are a key funding source for MSMEs, says petition

Fintech marketplace Stackin secures $12.6 million ahead of UK launch

Stackin, a US startup that helps consumers navigate the crowded fintech space, has raised a $12.6 million Series B funding round led by Octopus Ventures.

Text Message Finance: Stackin’ Raises $12.6 Million

Stackin' has raised a $12.6 million Series B funding round led by Octopus Ventures, according to a company release. Other investors in the funding round includ

You Can Immediately Save $50 on Apple’s Latest iPad, Pay Just $279

Apple's latest seventh-generation iPad is currently seeing a $50 discount, which means you can pick it up for just $279.

Apple's iPhone XR now available refurbished from $499

Apple's iPhone XR is now available from Apple's refurbished store with savings of up to $120.

How to wear a belted blazer

A blazer is the perfect weight for the British summer – and the belt gives it a bit of va-va-voom

The Paycheck Protection Program Could Have Been Great—It Wasn’t

With the first round of Paycheck Protection Program recipients about to submit for loan forgiveness, let's look back on the process.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

The Latest: Russia has highest daily spike in virus deaths

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause

Lai: Buhari taking Nigeria to the next level of irreversible change

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is taking the country to the next level of irreversible change.

Nigeria better today, presidency insists

The presidency yesterday insisted Nigeria is better today than it was when President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of government on May 29, 2015.

Liverpool transfer news: Huge boost for £52m target, while Klopp holds direct talks with world-class ace

Double swoop would be huge for Reds...

Contact made: Klopp holds direct talks with Liverpool target as he eyes marquee signing

Huge coup if Reds seal deal...

Ibec calls for faster reopening of economy

Employers' group Ibec has asked the Government to bring forward the phases of reopening of the economy, scrap the quarantine restrictions for people entering the country and reduce the two-metre social distancing rule to one-metre.

Bulgaria’s Business Proposes a Package of 54 additional Anti-crisis Measures

Bulgaria’s business and syndicates are proposing a package of 54 additional anti-crisis measures to this country’s cabinet. 

High number of patients with severe COVID-19 develop deep vein thrombosis

May 29 (UPI) -- A high number of patients with severe COVID-19 develop deep vein thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots that can migrate to the lungs, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open has found.

DVT Clots Strike Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

The clots  can be life-threatening, and the frequency at which they are showing up in COVID-19 patients is cause for alarm, experts say.

Here's Why Zoom Stock Has Been Soaring -- and What to Expect Going Forward

Following a more than doubling of its stock over the last six months, expectations are high going into the videoconferencing company's earnings report next week.

Flutter bets Covid-19 will ease puritan take on gambling in US

Shares have surged by more than 90 per cent over the past 2½ months,

Man Utd 'ready to move for Moussa Dembele' after Lyon striker's transfer value declines

The global coronvirus pandemic has already had a massive financial impact on every football club on the planet, and is expected to shake-up the transfer market

‘Strive for more’ – Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate

'Strive for more' - Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate

Lupin reports 25% fall in pre-tax profit at Rs 412 cr in Q4 on low sales

On a sequential basis, however, the company fared better, both in terms of sales and profits. The stock ended day's trade at Rs 869.8, down 1.3 per cent.

Sensex rises 224 points, Nifty ends above 9,500-mark lead by pharma, FMCG stocks

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 223.51 points (0.69 per cent) to settle at 32,424.10, while the Nifty 50 ended at 9,580.30, up 90.20 points (0.95 per cent).

Tamil Nadu CM to invite 13 prominent tech companies to invest in state

The move is aimed at cashing in on the opportunities arising with companies planning to exit from countries like China and looking to relocate their manufacturing activities to countries like India

Bihar's industries minister writes to 24 companies inviting them to invest

Referring to Bihar as a “central location in eastern India”, Rajak said the state's location midway between UP and Bengal makes it suitable as a manufacturing base for markets in eastern UP, Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and the Northeast.

Water and wastewater price changes from 1 July 2020

Prices for water and wastewater services in Auckland will increase by 2.5 per cent from 1 July 2020.

300 per cent increase in library members during lockdown, and record online access

News from WCC Wellington City Libraries’ online services broke every record in the book during the covid-19 alerts. As the lockdown started in March, the Libraries welcomed over 1,110 new members, a 300% increase compared to 2019.

Ethiopia’s Unconventional COVID-19 Response

By Arkebe Oqubay ADDIS ABABA – To the surprise of many, African governments have responded swiftly and boldly to the COVID-19 crisis. Ethiopia’s unconventional approach, for example, reflects the country’s limited financial and human resources, as well as the low level of available international support. Despite these severe constraints, the results so far have been better than anyone expected. From the start, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government understood that Ethiopia’s success in combating COVID-19 would depend not on the number of respirators it had, but on the public-health measures taken to contain the virus’s spread. His government also wanted to prevent serious damage to one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, which expanded at a 10.5% average annual rate in 2004-18 but remains vulnerable. Safeguarding these gains, preventing job losses, and ensuring firms’ survival was critical. So, instead of implementing a national lockdown like most other governments, including in Africa, Ethiopia initiated…

Explained: Why protests many in Germany are protesting against Thailand king’s sojourn in Alps

Many critics have denounced King Maha Vajiralongkorn for failing to show leadership and responsibility at a time when not only the country’s public health but also its economy has been hit hard.

Government removes restrictions on the export of paracetamol APIs

Government has removed restrictions on the export of paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) almost three months after the curbs were put in place due to shortage of supply from China...

Govt lifts curbs on exports of paracetamol APIs with immediate effect

"The notification is further amended to remove the restriction on the export of paracetamol APIs, making it export 'free' with immediate effect," the statement read

$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga

The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.

$1.4m to help Queenstown workers who have lost jobs

The hard-hit Queenstown Lakes District has been given $1.4 million in Government funding to help redeploy workers who have lost their jobs because...

UK D10 plan to provide alternatives to Huawei

The UK has come up with a plan to provide alternative sources to China for telecoms, pharmaceuticals and other key supplies.

Coronavirus impact: Volkswagen rolls out customer-centric financial schemes

Volkswagen India has introduced leasing and finance options for customers who are interested in buying a Volkswagen product.

Best laptop for programming in 2020: top picks for coders, developers and sysadmins

If you're looking for the best laptop for programming on, you've come to the right place. These are our top picks for the best laptops for programmers.

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.

Covid-19 pandemic may create opportunities to deepen India’s engagement with Africa

India could also create a new fund for Africa and adapt its grant-in-aid assistance to reflect the current priorities. This could include support for new investment projects by Indian entrepreneurs especially in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Africa.

Due diligence important for residential real estate projects post COVID-19

The pandemic may impact cashflows to real estate projects with delays in customer collections and unwillingness of banks and NBFCs to provide further funding.

Chile, Peru secure credit lines from IMF amid pandemic

(UPDATED) The International Monetary Fund grants Chile a $24-billion credit line and Peru an $11-billion credit line, both for two years

Peru secures US$11b credit line from IMF

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Peru has secured a two-year, US$11 billion (RM48 billion) credit line from the IMF as the South American nation battles the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Flexible Credit Line, which the IMF announced late yesterday, is a renewable funding mechanism granted...

Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses

India's economy was already slowing down before it entered the Covid-19 year of 2020-21, writes D K Srivastava.

We’ll probably lose 1-2 years of our economic life to Covid: Indranil Sengupta

‘Indias GDP may contracts 1.3 per cent in benign case, and go up to minus 5 per cent in worst case

Gold and silver rates today spikes up in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, Vizag - 29 May 2020

Gold and silver rates today 29 May 2020 : Gold rates, which have seen a decline till Thursday have rose by a maximum amount in Friday.

Gold price today: Rs 46,995 per 10 gram; silver at Rs 47,905 per kg

Gold price today: The price of 22-carat gold is about Rs 45,600 in New Delhi per 10 gram while in Chennai, the price is at Rs 44,310

Here's How You Can Level Up Your Digital Marketing Skills And Land Yourself That New Job

Most companies are now looking for people with digital skill sets.

New WhatsApp Warning As This Malicious Hack Strikes Again: Here’s What You Do

This WhatsApp hack is claiming victims around the world—with a new twist: Here's how you protect your account.

Petrol, diesel prices unchanged in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai - 29 May 2020

Petrol and diesel prices have been unchanged at major metro cities on Friday May 28.

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Coming Apocalypse of Xi Jinping

China stares at an economic collapse in wake of Covid of an economy already bruised with Trump's trade war. Therefore, the move in Hong Kong reflect Xi and Party's nervousness is managing economic fallouts of Covid and trade war. Current Hong Kong move appears geared more towards domestic audience rather than global for a change.

An economic Cold War was long coming

The US has always felt threatened by China’s rise. The Covid crisis has sharpened the conflict of economic interests

Last day for buying, selling RIL-Rights Entitlement, shares surge 48% from May 20; should you buy today?

From an opening price of Rs 152 on May 20, Reliance Industries' rights entitlement (RIL-RE) share price has surged 48 per cent to hit today's high of Rs 225 apiece on NSE.

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).

Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm

New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...

Should we fear post-pandemic inflation?

Inflation could well go through a yo-yo effect, as is already happening with other economic indicators.

UK's Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G-7 meeting

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G-7 gathering in the United States — a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.Trump said last week he’s considering holding a meeting in the U.S. with the leaders of the world’s major economies after all. Trump had scheduled the Group of Seven summit for June 10-12 at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.Then in March, he canceled the annual meeting because of the pandemic and said that the leaders would talk by video conference instead.The announcement was the latest effort by Trump to signal to the nation that the U.S.

Britain seeking new entrants to 5G market: PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain set out in January that it was seeking entrants into the market for 5G telecommunications and that London is speaking to allies about it such as the United States, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.

Consumer confidence up for first time in five months in Japan

The figure is the second-lowest since April 2004 and lower than the 27.5 posted in January 2009 during the global financial crisis.

Unprecedented unemployment

One in every four Indians is unemployed now. The coronavirus-induced lockdown for the longest period in the world has triggered job losses

UK government launches fund to boost IoT security

The UK government has launched a £400,000 fund to help develop IoT assurance schemes which will help manufacturers develop more secure connected devices. Applications will be received until 30 June.

UK government launches fund to boost smart device security

It's estimated that there could be as many as 75 billion connected devices worldwide by 2025, but the increased popularity of 'smart' equipment comes with risk as many products currently on sale lack basic cybersecurity.

Slipknot’s Clown On His Secret Obsession With Fashion And Alexander McQueen

M. Shawn 'Clown' Crahan explains the influence of Alexander McQueen on Slipknot.

Nintendo Is Supposedly Restructuring Its Brand Ambassador Program

Prepare for change

Lifetime of Learnable Is Up For A Massive Discount For A Few Days – Become A Developer Right Now

Lifetime of Learnable will help you build websites, apps, learn to code and much more in juts a few days. Get this discount right away!

Best web development tools of 2020: software platforms for website developers

Grab the right tools to get web development done without breaking a sweat, covering everything from design and coding platforms.

Dentists warn of delays to reopening surgeries after surprise statement

Don’t expect to be back in the dentist’s chair on Monday week - that was the blunt warning from local surgeries after the government announced dental services could restart from June 8.

New Otago Community Trust Chair Appointed

Otago Community Trust has today announced the appointment of John Wilson as its new chair. John takes over the Trust’s chair role from Ross McRobie effective from 1 June 2020. Ross will remain on the board of Otago Community Trust as a trustee until such time that the Minister of Finance makes the new trustee appointments.

No surprise as Carlos Hyde will count $2.75 million against Seahawks’ salary cap

Hyde's signing became official this week, and the contract calls for him to make a base salary of $1.5 million with bonuses of $1.25 million that give it a salary-cap...

Matthew Judon signs franchise tag to stay with Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon, tagged in March, is set to earn around $16.3million in 2020.

Aidan O’Shea sees both sides of the equation when it comes to professionalism

'I find it hard for the players in this argument. We’re not asking for professionalism'

Ask Ethan: How Are Mega-Constellations Of Satellites Changing The Night Sky?

It's not just about SpaceX and Starlink. What we're deciding today will have a global impact for years and decades to come.

FSDC meet: Govt, regulators to step in with more liquidity measures

Both the Centre and the regulators have stepped up focus on “avoiding a prolonged period of dislocation in financial markets”, the council added.

Government mulls further measures for NBFCs, markets: Report

At a meeting chaired by FM Sitharaman, RBI officials raised concerns over liquidity challenges being faced by NBFCs and various state and micro finances.

3 Women In The Oil Industry On Life At Sea During The Coronavirus Pandemic

On April 20, the cost of oil fell below zero for the first time. Since then, barrel prices have risen, but the $2.47 trillion industry still expects to finish the year with 40% less revenue than 2019. What does this mean for the 151,000 Americans…

Big petrol price increase coming in June – AA

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

Amid Coronavirus pandemic, 11 investors show interest in Jet Airways

Realme Buds Q confirmed to launch in India for under INR 2,000 (~$26)

Earlier this week, Realme announced the Realme Buds Q and Realme Buds Air Neo in China. However, only the latter was announced in India, but that won’t be the case for long. Francis Wang, the CMO of Realme Mobiles, took to Twitter today to announce that the Realme Buds Q is coming soon (to India). …

Long Read: Can China’s Digital Currency Challenge The Supremacy Of US Dollar?

China may well have offered the spark for a currency war, apart from the ongoing trade and tech war.

Trade war, then tech war, and now capital war

The US is the dominant world power, and China the rising threat to it, for global hegemony. Under President Trump, the US felt it had, for long, endured a negative trade balance with China. So, it em

GBP/USD: Approaching the 1.2335 resistance – Commerzbank

GBP/USD is tightly confined within a converging range (1.2217-1.2335) but is pushing hard into the resistance at 1.2335, currently trading at 1.2330,

How to Stay Motivated Learning Portuguese

Learning a new language comes with so many rewards. It’s the key to experiencing the world in a new way and making deeper connections with the people you meet.

EUR/USD: Four reasons for a correction

EUR/USD has hit 1.11 – the highest since March – amid hopes for EU stimulus, dollar weakness but the sharp run may be followed by a temporary rethink

US: Surprised drop in continuing claims intensified the greenback retracement

Initial Claims added 2.1 million, the lowest in 10 weeks while Continuing Claims fell 3.86 million in the previous week. The US dollar is losing groun

Researchers modify amide bonds to speed up reactions

In proteins, amino acids are held together by amide bonds. These bonds are long-lived and are robust against changes in temperature, acidity, or alkalinity.

A Small Twist in Protein Structure Leads to a Big Reaction

Researchers devised a way to modify amide bonds with a twist to their chemical structure that significantly speeds up reactions.

Metals Nearing Critical Momentum For New Parabolic Rally

Commodities Analysis by Chris Vermeulen covering: XAU/USD, XAG/USD, Gold Futures, Silver Futures. Read Chris Vermeulen's latest article on Investing.com

Silver Price Analysis: Struggles to gather upside traction despite diamond breakout

Silver is currently trading near $17.41 per ounce, representing a 0.21% gain on the day, having faced rejection near $17.50 on Thursday. The metal wit

Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion

A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.

Coronapod: The divisive hydroxychloroquine study that's triggering mass confusion

Hear the latest science from the coronavirus pandemic

Libertex Parent Pays €160,000 to Settle Violations with CySEC

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has just announced that it has reached a settlement with Indication Investments Ltd, fining the firm €160,000.

Blockchain Firm BitClave Agrees To Pay Almost $30 Million Following SEC Charges

Blockchain-based company BitClave PTE Ltd. reached an agreement to settle all charges brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will

Former Derby County star linked with shock transfer to AC Milan

Derby County transfer news: Jeff Hendrick is out of contract with current side Burnley next month and has also been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Newcastle United

Man United offered Wolves transfer target in Paul Pogba swap deal - reports

Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has been heavily linked with a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as other Premier League clubs

‘We had to overcome fear’: the unsung heroes caring for Americans as deaths pass 100,000

Doctors, nurses and millions of others are helping during the pandemic – by delivering food, making masks, and working at homeless shelters, in palliative care and at nursing homes

Fundraising goes social

In the new normal, doing good is much more digital. In this time of COVID, many millennials are showing their support for the country’s health workers by using social media to raise funds for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks, face shields and hazmat suits. A eureka moment  Last March, five friends in Quezon City got together in a eureka moment to start a PPE fund drive for the country’s frontline healthcare workers. With the help of friends, families and kind strangers, they have raised over P3.2 million as of April 28, 2020.  According to 26-year-old Jonas Tamayo, it was his friend Chabeli Cua who came up with the idea. Cua, along with Choi Co, takes care of sourcing supplies as well as hospital relations. Meanwhile, their friends Frankie Cu and Ysa Syyap handle the finances and logistics while Tamayo is in-charge of communications.  The group’s initial target was to help around 5-10 hospitals. However, the strong response of people who took part in their campaign enabled them to do much…

Pakistan plans to raise $1.5bn in Eurobonds, officials say

Pakistan News: Pakistan plans to raise $1.5 billion through Eurobonds to bridge a balance of payments gap for the financial year beginning July 1, said sources. With

External borrowings to rescue as Senate cuts 2020 budget to N10.509 trillion

The Federal Government yesterday changed the earlier plan of drastically slashing the 2029 passed budget of N10.594trillion to N9trillion by reducing it with just about N85billion through a new proposal of N10.509trillion .

Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organization, signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on.

Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Critical Funding from WHO Could Cost Lives

President Trump’s decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization is a callous act that will undercut the global effort to eradicate COVID-19

Ukraine's 2019/20 grain exports at record 54.1 mln T

KIEV, May 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's grain exports have reached a record 54.1 million tonnes so far in the 2019/20 season that began last July, up 17.4% year on year, the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture said on Friday.The exported volume included 20.2 million tonnes of wheat, 28.4 million tonnes of corn and 4.8 million tonnes of barley, it said in a statement.The country harvested a record 75.1 million tonnes of grain in 2019, up from 70 million tonnes in 2018. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk Editing by David Goodman )

Williams reveals it is for sale

Backmarker Formula 1 team Williams has admitted it may be sold.

Analysts welcome reduction of lending rate by CBN

Financial analysts on Friday said the reduction of the monetary policy rate from 13.5 to 12.5 per cent, as announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria would

Ex-CBN director lauds MPC over interest rate reduction

A financial expert, Dr Titus Okunrounmu, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for reducing the interest rate by one-percentage-point from 13.5 per cent.

Report: Arsenal make contact over player Pep Guardiola once called ‘exceptional’

Arsenal have reportedly rekindled their interest in Moussa Dembele and have made contact with his representatives over a potential Emirates Stadium switch, according to L’Equipe. The 23-year-old has been in sensational form for Lyon, claiming 22 goals and seven assists from 42 games in all competitions this season. His overall tally for Lyon stands at […]Arsenal have reportedly rekindled their interest in Moussa Dembele and have made contact with his representatives over a potential Emirates Stadium switch.

Reports: Klopp Phones Koulibaly About £63m Transfer

With Jurgen Klopp seemingly looking for a centre-back partner for Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool manager has reportedly given African star Kalidou Koulibaly a phone call about a potential £63 million move.

Covid-19 in India: SC wrong on migrants, and also on private hospitals

The first is the domain of Centre & states; if private hospitals make losses, the second will badly hit Covid treatment.

Can’t make migrants pay for travel: Supreme Court

Even as the Centre claimed that it is taking “unprecedented steps” to meet the challenges during the Covid-19 lockdown, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked it to ensure free travel to stranded migrant labourers to their home states.

Adam's Venture: Origins вышла на Nintendo Switch

Ранее она уже появилась на PlayStation 4, Xbox One и PC (в Steam).

Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet Integrates With Gemini Crypto Exchange

Gemini, the crypto asset exchange founded by the Winklevoss Twins, has become the first exchange to partner with Samsung, the companies announced on Thursday. S

Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW is headed to Verizon

The name has been revealed through a regulatory filing.

散戶螞蟻搬象，標普本益比突破 23 倍！生技股當沖客出沒

美股 3 月觸底以來一路走強，許多股市老手踏錯腳步，散戶新手大軍卻開心狂買，完全忽略疫情對經濟展望造成的衝擊。 英國金融時報 29 日報導，John Hancock Investment Management 共同投資策略長 Emily Roland 表示，市場上的確出現「害怕錯過行情」（fe...

Keetmans negotiates low-cost housing for residents

The Keetmanshoop municipality has entered into several agreements with property developers as a means to address the increasing need for decent housing for its less fortunate residents.

5 Must-Know Investing Rules for Newbies

Ready to step up your wealth game and start investing? Read this first.

Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece

UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check

Kojima: Death Stranding Was Profitable; Another Big Project Recently Fell Through

Kojima revealed that Death Stranding was profitable by the end of March. Also, a 'big project' at Kojima Productions recently fell through.

Salesforce Stock Still a Buy as Its Software Gains Influence

Salesforce stock took a tumble after Q1 earnings, but ditching CRM stock now would be rather shortsighted.

Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Alphabet

These two technology giants are leaders in their respective markets. Discover what makes one a better investment choice.

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

Better Buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft

Both companies are enjoying strong growth. But is the new tech upstart or the veteran the superior investment choice?

Nikkei dented by US-China tensions, but scores best month since 2015

Japanese stocks retreated from three-month highs on Friday as escalating US-China tensions over Hong Kong prompted investors to lock in profits, but easing coronavirus restrictions helped Nikkei mark

‘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

From Portugal: Source confirms Crystal Palace youngster’s exit is close to being agreed

The Portuguese media continues to report the developments for the transfer of Jadan Raymond from Crystal Palace to Vitória Guimarães. Newspaper Correio da Manhã is the only one with an update today, saying the 16-year-old is very close on agreeing his move to the Liga NOS side. The outlet has spoken to people close to

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.

2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever

These companies both have the capacity to keep growing their revenues at a strong and steady pace for the long term.

Anuel AA Says He's Spent $2 Million on Cars

Anuel AA has had a lot of financial success in the last few years. The Puerto Rican musician released his debut album, Real Hasta la Muerte, in 2018 (the day he was released from prison), and since then, hes reached #1 on the Billboard charts and had the chance to buy things he never dreamed of. The rapper recently chatted with Mens Health about financial regrets, the best advice hes ever received and how he approaches money.

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.

Three global food rock stars go virtual

Several of the planet’s biggest names in fine dining are coming to us live daily, demonstrating that good food doesn’t have to be complicated.

Legislative rush and darkness undermine citizens interest

Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly has rushed -lacking an extensive and careful evaluation- to pass two bills seeking to grant a new trial to criminal cases without unanimous verdicts

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.

3 of the Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now

Bulls are knocking on the door of resistance in these three breakout stocks. Here are the levels to watch, and how to trade them.

Sipping at a sustainable, growing trend

Why, when we’ve been quick to cotton on to other global food and wine trends, have we not hopped onto the organic wine train with the same enthusiasm with which we’ve embraced global trends like veganism?

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 …

Union steps in with food vouchers and legal action as Denel fails to pay May salaries

Trade union UASA has set up a fund to assist its members after the embattled state-owned enterprise, Denel, abruptly announced that it would not be able to pay its employees in May. The union says they will be taking the matter to court.

Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.

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

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

24 Hour Fitness Prepares for Bankruptcy While Gyms Start to Open

Gym owner 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. is preparing for a potential bankruptcy to cut its debt as it re-opens locations across the country with precautions in place for social distancing.

J.C. Penney Stock Is Only Awesome if You Love Burning Money

With J.C. Penney’s bankruptcy, JCP stock may appeal to risk-tolerant speculators. But if you can’t afford burning money, stay away!

Hong Kong’s Turmoil Makes EWH a Profitable Put Play

With more protests starting in Hong Kong, I think a bearish position on iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSEARCA:EWH) is a great way to add some bearish protection.

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.

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.

Tech Savvy Husband Swaps Warning Chime For 'Africa' In Wife's Subaru

The crafty mod on this Subaru Impreza replaces the ignition key alert chime with a complex circuit board and micro SD card reader, which can play songs.

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.

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 ...

Yemen: Humanitarians seeking $2.41bn to keep aid flowing amid pandemic

The aid partners hope a virtual pledging conference next Tuesday will shore up financial support for their operations, which reach 10 million people each month.

Invoice Insurance Provider Nimbla Partners Wiserfunding, a Credit Risk Assessment Platform, to Enhance Business Operations

Nimbla, an invoice insurance provider, has partnered with Wiserfunding, a credit risk assessment platform that uses AI tools to evaluate business risk profiles.

Financials, tech hit by HK tensions, Trump attack

Financials, tech hit by HK tensions, Trump attack

Blockchain.com Rolls Out Bitcoin Interest Accounts

Blockhcian.com, one of the early crypto wallet platform, has rolled out interest-bearing accounts for deposited digital assets.

NIH funding supports research on first therapeutic drug to regenerate heart tissue

With funding from the National Institutes of Health, University of Arkansas researchers hope to develop the first therapeutic drug that can regenerate heart tissue.

McGahon believes €10m funding can support tourism in Louth post Covid-19 - Talk of the Town

Local Senator John McGahon has said €10 million in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for 2020 will support tourism and community wellbeing in Louth post COVID-19 recovery. The Fine Gael representative said in a statement that the scheme provides funding for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas...Read More→

Salesforce shares dip 4% on light revenue, earnings guidance

Salesforce.com Inc. shares were down 3% in after-hours trading Thursday after the enterprise-content platform reported fiscal first-quarter results that were...

Securities Commission of Malaysia: Clone Scams are on The Rise

The Securities Commission of Malaysia warned to the investing public today that fraudsters are trying to trick investors via clone firms.

Meet Rutger Bregman — outspoken historian and scourge of Davos

The Dutch writer on tax, our inner altruism and why big names mean so little

Bank of Montreal to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.76 (NYSE:BMO)

Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 27th, Zacks reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 4th will be given a dividend of 0.76 per share by the bank on Wednesday, August 26th. This represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.04%. The ex-dividend date […]

PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation

Get them while they're hot

The Guardian view on wage subsidies: unemployment costs too

Editorial: Almost a third of the UK workforce are now reliant on government support for their income. If it is withdrawn while the economy is hibernating then joblessness will rise

Tackling corona around the world

 A long-term lock-down policy during which schools and work are also shut down, however, would cost much more but save fewer additional lives. This would likely leave society worse off.

Soon Form 26AS to disclose more details from high-value deposits, expenditure to investments

Under the tax law, banks, mutual funds, companies and registrar, etc are supposed to furnish details of high value transactions

Cash-strapped Williams considers selling F1 team

Williams is considering selling a minority or majority stake to secure its future in F1. Click here to know more.

Intents Mobi app is helping truckers map services along India's road network, while getting paid for it

App gathers official and community-sourced information, offers monetary payouts to contributors

Coronavirus impact: Daimler India offers free vehicle check-up to BharatBenz customers

Daimler Indian Commercial Vehicles has rolled out a new vehicle checkup and sanitisation campaign for BharatBenz customers and it is free of cost.

From The Archive: When Uma Thurman Reminded Us to Have a Sense of Humour

For the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of AnOther Magazine, Cathy Clarke sat down with the actress Uma Thurman for an illuminating conversation

Kollect reports rise in revenues as Covid-19 hits waste collections

Start-up refocuses sales on construction sites as Irish economy slowly reopens

Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance

LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.

Dodgers' David Price willing to lend helping hand to minor leaguers: report

Several minor league baseball players were released by their teams Thursday, but Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is reportedly doing everything he can to help those athletes.

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…

AI Startup Accern Secures $13 Million Through Series A Funding Round

Accern, a U.S.-based artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up, announced on Thursday it secured $13 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Fu

Soros Reportedly Suggests Reviving 18th Century Bond Scheme to Help EU Weather COVID-19 Cost

The billionaire also described the coronavirus as a threat to "the survival of our civilization", which "moves very fast and in unpredictable ways".

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, ...

Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google

Analysts, however, say a 5 per cent sale will not help much given the cash burn and rising debt

Part-resort, part human-aquarium: The incredible villas with clear-bottomed swimming pools IN THE CEILING

These spectacular 'ceiling pools' can be found in the three and four-bedroom residences at Six Senses Zil Pasyon on the stunning private island of Félicité in the Seychelles.

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.

First-quarter earnings to be adversely hit by lockdown, here’s how to invest | Angel Broking INTERVIEW

With the nation-wide lockdown spreading over two months of the first quarter of financial year 2020-21, it is a given that India Inc’s first quarter earnings are to be adversely impacted.

Goldman Sachs president says bank on track to meet growth goals

Waldron was speaking at a virtual conference to investors and analysts who are listening closely for indications on the financial health of the largest US banks and their predictions for an economic recovery.

SBI EMI Moratorium calculation: Additional Rs 4.5 lakh interest on 15-year Home Loan of Rs 30 lakh

SBI EMI moratorium: State Bank of India has simplified the process of stopping the EMIs by initiating an SMS communication to nearly 85 lakh eligible borrowers asking about their consent to stop EMIs.

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.

Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports

Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.

Private equity player Bain Capital in talks to up stake in Axis Bank

In 2017, the lender had approved and conducted a sale of 9 per cent stake to raise Rs 11,626 crore, in a round led by Bain Capital.

Is Microsoft Stock About to Go Into a Lengthy Stall? 

Microsoft trades at 30 times forward earnings. Some believe Microsoft stock is overvalued and about to go into a lengthy stall. 

Should You Buy Hertz Stock Now?

Understanding Hertz's current scenario is important to avoid a huge investing mistake.

Endeavour Silver resumes operations at three Mexico mines

Canadian miner Endeavour Silver has resumed mining operations at its three underground silver-gold mines in Mexico.

How to put 'found money' generated from pandemic savings to good use

CALGARY - An elevator salesman in Calgary says two months of working from his house in the northwest part of the city have convinced him there's no plac

Comedian Kenny Sebastian roots for the underdog in new Netflix special

‘Most Interesting Person in the Room’ sees Kenny Sebastian taking digs at lazy indie music and personifying footwear

COVID-19 PF Withdrawal: How to avail provident fund advance using UMANG app

The maximum limit that one can withdraw is 75 per cent of the PF balance or three months of basic wages plus dearness allowance, whichever is lower.

Why radical homemaking makes sense

Shannon Hayes, who blogs as the Radical Homemaker, sees homemaking as an ecological movement.

Drop power privatisation plan: Puducherry MP

N. Gokulakrishnan says Centre’s move will affect farmers and the poor

Nokia’s foldable phone project rumoured to still be alive

Nokia seems to have reduced steam in terms of product release compared to the early days of HMD Global’s revival of the brand. That has no stopped the company from giving a thought to the idea of a foldable pie. Earlier this year it was rumoured that the company was working on a foldable smartphone …

Developers say Unreal Engine 5 will 'empower them to be creative and take risks'

We asked some of today's top developers what Unreal Engine 5 means to them and the future of videogame development.

Rising tension caps optimism - CMC Markets

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

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.

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....

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.

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.”

Nissan formally closes Indonesian factory

Automaker Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) announced the official closure of its factory in Indonesia as its Japanese parent company disclosed a restructuring plan to improve its finances.

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.

Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey

A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.

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.

Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach

DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3

Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.

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.

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.

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 →

BharatPe’s card-accepting machinewith zero MDR may go live in June

Merchant payment and lending network company BharatPe is working on a card-accepting machine with zero MDR, which is likely to go live by next month. “BharatSwipe will be our card machine. It will be

S&P 500 Sell Signal May Drag Bitcoin Back Toward Black Thursday Lows

The lingering correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 may be soon coming back to haunt the cryptocurrency market if a chillingly accurate sell signal se

UNSC paralysis and ‘political infighting’ must end, to boost COVID-19 fight: Borrell

“We must learn the wider lessons and take seriously how human health and planetary health are linked and how existing inequalities are making us more vulnerable.”

Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims

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

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.

Netherlands to get tougher on tax avoidance with new withholding tax

The cabinet will push ahead with its stated intent to take a tougher stance on tax avoidance, proposing a new withholding tax which would cap dividend flows to tax havens effective from 2024, a

The release of private motorists breathes life into the fuel industry

Fuel station proprietors countrywide have got smiles on their faces following the resumption of private cars on the road.

Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead

Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.

Maker (MKR) Jumps 37% Following a Second Listing on Coinbase

Coinbase listed MKR for the first time in April 2019, but due to limited liquidity no trades were executed.

US taxpayers' virus relief went to firms that avoided taxes

Reuters’ analysis of public data found around 110 publicly traded companies have each received $4 million or more in emergency aid from the program.

Beginners Guide to Proton Chain: A Bridge to Traditional Banking

Proton started as a joint venture between two separate companies, Metal, and Lynx. Both companies had a similar vision of bringing cryptocurrencies to everyday consumers.

Old style value investing doesn’t work anymore, says Damodaran

Guru Aswath Damodaran said value and growth investing has become a lazy categorisation of investing.

Chevron's Gorgon project could face regulatory action on emissions after ministerial decision

Chevron's efforts to meet CO2 emissions targets and environmental conditions for its Gorgon LNG plant were dealt a massive blow late on Friday.

Biden losing economic argument to Trump as U.S. begins to re-open

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is trusted more than Democratic nominee Joe Biden to handle the economy, polls show, even with more than 40 million Americans filing jobless claims and growth stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli

As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...

Ukraine 2020/21 soybeans crop, export seen rising -traders union

KIEV, May 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine is likely to increase its soybeans harvest and exports in the 2020/21 season due to a higher yield, grain traders union UGA said on Friday.Ukraine is a traditional soybeans exporter but this week made its first soybeans imports in many years and industry sources said such deals could be repeated in future if domestic output continues to shrink.UGA said in a report Ukraine was likely to harvest 4.225 million tonnes of soybeans this year, up from 3.713 million in 2019.The yield could rise to 2.5 tonnes per hectare from 2.35 tonnes.

Should Tesla Start Advertising?

Tesla shareholders are scheduled to vote in July on whether or not the brand should start advertising product like every other automaker on the planet. It’s something the board and CEO Elon Musk have long resisted, and not without good reason. As a car brand, Tesla probably enjoys more free publicity than anyone else. Musk […]

Volkswagen says next-gen Amarok will be 'adapted' from new Ford Ranger

Volkswagen says it will create the second-generation Amarok by “adapting” Ford’s upcoming new Ranger bakkie.

Domestic abuse victims 'trapped' in dangerous homes by mortgages

Victims of domestic abuse are being trapped in dangerous homes because of their mortgages, charities say.

Maruti Suzuki is Launching CNG Model of its Mini SUV, will be Launched Soon -

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has started production at its plant. Maruti has started 600 dealerships and service stations

Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity

DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the

Wedbush Futures Partners with The Small Exchange

Wedbush Futures announced its partnership with The Small Exchange, a new Futures exchange offering smaller, standardized products.

Amitabh Bachchan joins hands with Haji Ali, Mahim Dargah trusts to sponsor 10 buses for stranded UP migrants

Managed money betting on big crops

A fast start to the planting season and a lackluster export market have prices for row crops trading mostly sideways over the last month and weaker since the beginning of the year.

Punjab Private Schools allowed to open Administrative Offices

All Private Schools of Punjab will be allowed to open their Administrative Offices on Monday & Tuesday of each week in June 2020 with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Converting Muslim majority into minority: Mushaal rails against Indian fascist govt for nominating delimitation penal

By Hamid Khan Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick came down hard on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government another nefarious move of redrawing the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies of the northeastern States and Kashmir. Mushaal, who is the wife of detained Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, in her strong reaction on Friday rejected the Lok Sabha Speaker’s nominated 15 MPs penal from occupied Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh authorized to assist the Delimitation Commission in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of the northeastern states and the union territory. She said that the delimitation in the occupied valley is aimed at affecting the number of voters in the Muslim populated areas to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other communal parties a majority in the occupied territory so that they could pass laws through the so-called Kashmir Assembly in future in line with the Hindutva ideology.…

Two-Mile-Borris' Blackcastle Farm sausages for Aldi from this Sunday

The amazing 1% fat  beef sausages will be on sale from this Sunday for a week as part of Aldi Grow project

This telco stock has doubled in two months; eyes fresh highs

Bharti Infratel share price has doubled from its 52-week low of Rs 121 touched on March 19, 2020. However, the stock is still 22% lower from its 52-week high of Rs 295.75 registered on December 2 last year

More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis

Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers

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.

Housing sector faces its worst ever crisis due to Covid-19

Credai chief says Central government should offer a two per cent interest subsidy on home loans

Q&A: Where does Ireland stand on coronavirus, as we prepare for Phase 2?

Where does Ireland stand in relation to the coronavirus now?

Volkswagen T-Roc Black Edition Launched, Know what is Different from the Standard Model? -

Volkswagen has introduced a new trim variant of its T-Roc SUV which is available for sale in the international market.

Realme Buds Q Heading to India with a Below $26 Price Tag

Realme Buds Q will soon make its way to the Indian market with an ultra affordable price tag. Find out more about the pricing and availability in this story

Hundreds of families enjoyed a fun-filled night under the stars in lockdown

Excited participants sang by a virtual campfire and toasted marshmallows as they were wowed by the NLBigCamp, organised by the council’s community learning and development (CLD) team.

Deposits at Marcus Increased by $26 Billion in Q1 versus Same Quarter Last Year, Meanwhile Robo-Advisor is Delayed

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has been in the Fintech news quite a bit as of late. Recently, Goldman upset Bitcoin lovers because the global investment bank claime

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.

Earnings: What Canadian Banks Are Telling Us And Which One Is My Favorite

All Canadian Banks reported their earnings during the week of May 25 th. They all revealed massive earnings decreases due to higher provisions for credit losses

Omega Healthcare: This Outperformer Is Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield

Omega Healthcare has a strong track record with market beating returns. The current share price offers an attractive entry point with a strong going-in yield. M

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...

Confirmed Candidates For 2020 Trustee Election

Nominations for the 2020 TECT trustee election closed at 12 noon, Friday 29 May.

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.

5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres

Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.

Borrell: China’s move in Hong Kong doesn’t endanger investment deals

Foreign policy chief’s confidence is not shared by EU businesses worried about a new legal framework.

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.

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 […]

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

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.

Groundbreaking all-electric plane paving way to greener aviation

The world's largest all-electric plane has successfully completed a test flight, the first step in a long process its developers say will led to an era of low-cost, pollution-free air travel.

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'.

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.

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.

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...

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

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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.

Mediaset SpA And KKR & Co. Inc. Might Partner To Acquire ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

KKR & Co. Inc. has built a 5.21 percent stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE which makes it the third largest shareholder. Mediaset SpA has increased its stake to 2

John Sibbald from Bathgate hoping to get back into his Hot Rod stock car soon

John Sibbald from Bathgate has been racing for over 20 years and is hoping for a spot on the Hot Rod World Final grid

Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia

Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

A Few Safe-Haven REITs To Help You Sleep Well At Night

This isn't the financial crisis. It isn't the dot.com crash before that. Nor is it the Great Depression. So, we have to treat it differently.

Boyd Gaming: Vegas Locals Market Spurt Will Drive Faster Recovery Than Strip After June 4th Reopening

The Las Vegas locals market has been one of the strengths of Boyd. Demos suggest a quicker revenue recovery than strip properties. Pre-virus growth showed balan

Sundaram Finance net at ₹131 crore

Sundaram Finance Ltd. (SFL) has registered a net profit of ₹130.89 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2020. The firm had recorded a net profit of ₹675 crore a year earlier.The net profit of the

Learning From The Ups And Downs Of The Stock Market

Thus far in 2020, the stock market has experienced daily moves of 1.5% or more (up or down) 43% of the time. Of the 100 trading days thus far in 2020, 53 have b

TMX Group: A Consistently Growing Dividend

TMX Group operates the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. Higher volatility levels should result in a strong Q2 (on the back of an improved Q1

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Robert Karr's 13F portfolio value decreased from $671M to $386M this quarter. Joho Capital decreased Microsoft, Global Payments, and Floor & Decor Holdings duri

Marko Grujic states it is still a dream to play for Liverpool

Marko Grujic has told Liverpool’s official website that it is still a dream of his to pull on a red Liverpool shirt and made it abundantly clear that is where he sees his future – as he continues to impress on loan at Hertha Berlin. Liverpool fans tuned in to watch Hertha’s clash against RB […]Marko Grujic has reiterated that he sees his future at Liverpool and stated it is a dream to play for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Why The S&P 500 Rebounded And Why It (Maybe) Makes Sense

True corporate profits have stagnated since 2012, clouded by lower tax rates, and share buybacks. Lower interest rates are not a justification for higher valuat

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.

Finance ministry not in favour of  raising GST rates on non essentials

Under the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017, protected revenues of the state governments is calculated on the basis of a 14% annual growth rate with FY16 as the base year

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.

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.

Lake Brunner’s Mount Te Kinga to go Predator Free

The West Coast forests of Mount Te Kinga at Kotuku Whakaoho/Lake Brunner are the latest predator free project to receive Government funding, announced Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage and Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau.

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.

The average cost of car insurance in the US

The average cost of car insurance varies by the state you live in, your driving and credit history, age, years of driving experience, and more.

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.

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.”

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the coronavirus recession has been a 'great increaser of income inequality' — with low-paid workers and women bearing the brunt of the fallout

The Fed chief singled out women and hourly workers in the service industries as the segment of the population weathering the brunt of the fallout.

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

Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Start-up nation Israel, on its way out of coronavirus lockdown, is seeking to export lessons that have allowed it to emerge as one of the least-hit victims of the pandemic.

RSK Blockchain Empowering the Social Impact Space

Although blockchain technology is consistently touted as a force to reckon with in the traditionally heavyweight industries including finance and banking, the technology’s peculiar characteristics such as immutability, and safety, among others, make it an ideal fit for the social impact sector. To date, several projects have leveraged distributed ledger technology (DLT) to transform the lives of billions of people the world over.

Bristol City, Stoke City and the state of play regarding Benik Afobe's loan

The striker is back in full training at Failand following his ACL injury sustained in September

Statistics Dept: Malaysia should redeploy its unemployed surplus labour to essential services industries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs a dynamic labour market policy in order to address a labour market disequilibrium which was the result of the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) put in place to control the disease’s infection rate. The Department of Statistics Malaysia...

Building Your First Serverless Service With AWS Lambda Functions

Many developers are at least marginally familiar with AWS Lambda functions. They’re reasonably straightforward to set up, but the vast AWS landscape can

Vietnam posts $1.9 billion trade surplus during the Jan.-May period

Despite impacts from coronavirus, Vietnam reported trade surplus of $1.9 billion during the first five-month period, General Statistics Office said in a latest data released on Friday.

2019 Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab review

The Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab is the second most affordable Ram you can buy, and it's competent beyond the price tag, too.

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi cars to share more commonality than ever before

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has faced a rough year globally with management upheavals, dropping sales and a flawed sales strategy. This is a major step towards rectifying these issues

Finance Ministry Perm Sec Guvamatanga splashes US$50k on kitchen suite

Underfire Ministry of Finance and Economic Development secretary George Guvamatanga has splashed a whooping US$50 000 on a kitchen suite makeover at his Harare house, Zim Morning Post can reveal.

A Goldman Sachs cryptocurrency report angered true fans

On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs released a report that outlined five reasons that cryptocurrency is not an asset class or a suitable investment .

Stocks could trade 'drastically lower' on breakdown in trade between China and US, JPMorgan says

JPMorgan has turned cautious on equities after being bullish for months, according to an analyst noted published by Marko Kolanovic on Thursday....

The Limits of Extreme COVID Monetary Policy

By Paola Subacchi LONDON – With output having collapsed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are wondering how far monetary policy can be stretched to support the economy. For the US Federal Reserve, negative interest rates appear to represent an effective limit, not because such a policy is technically unfeasible, but because it would be politically unacceptable. Yet for the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan, there appears to be no limit. The ECB has long since cut rates into negative territory, and BOE Governor Andrew Bailey is reportedly “looking very carefully” at that option for the United Kingdom. Likewise, BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, while deeming the BOJ’s current policy mix appropriate for current conditions, has not ruled out further monetary easing or another increase in asset purchases. The question is whether it makes sense to go further down the road of extreme monetary policy. Former ECB President Mario Draghi’s famous promise to do “whatever it takes” to…

Transport: We need sensible, viable infrastructure projects

Readers discuss Australia's transports needs, including the North East Link in Victoria.

The 5 Best 5G Stocks on the Market Today for Investors

From chipmakers to wireless networks, these 5G stocks offer potential investors a few different angles to play the upcoming 5G rollout.

Sign of Some Upside Ahead for Boeing Stock

Boeing is one of the names most battered by the novel coronavirus, but with airlines starting to perk up, the stock could be a winner.

‘Beyond the Pandemic’ streams Saturday with focus on reopening Bangladesh

‘Beyond the Pandemic,’ an online discussion programme organised by the Awami League, will focus on the challenges of restarting the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in its third episode.

Ian Maguire: Cork's league campaign not for nothing, even if declared null and void

Promotion was more or less wrapped up. Tier 2 was no longer on their radar. And then, a global pandemic happened.

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Parched Parana River likely to hit Argentine grain exports through September

(Corrects to remove reference to COFCO as the owner of the grounded ship in paragraphh 6)By Hugh Bronstein and Maximilian HeathBUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Shallow water in Argentina's Parana River will slow exports and hurt the country's soy crushing margins at least through September, officials said, as more cargo ships are needed to carry the same amount of commodities.Drought has pushed the Parana to its lowest level in decades, complicating transportation and soymeal production.

Deribit’s Ether Options Hit All-Time-High Amidst Rising Institutional Interest

Bitcoin and Ether exchange Deribit set a record earlier this week after ETH options on the platform surged to record highs. 

Torbay Council leadership challenged over secrecy

Conservative Chris Lewis said the council excluded the press and public “too often” when items could be discussed in public

Premier League chief provides major update on financial help for Derby County & other clubs

Derby County news: Richard Masters has been discussing plans to put a financial package in place to help clubs lower down the Leagues as the economic hardship of the coronavirus pandemic continues

Matt LaFleur Explains How Packers Settled On Jordan Love With 1st Round Pick

The Packers famously adhere to the "best player available" strategy in the NFL Draft. Matt LaFleur said Jordan Love fit the bill last month.

Triple H praises seven-year-old WWE superfan raising money for NHS with book

Young Captain Chaos is doing his bit!

Mozambique revokes decree that imposed exorbitant fees on journalist accreditation

The fees, introduced in 2018, ranged between 30 and 500 thousand meticais (around 507 and 8,450 USD) and were mandatory for foreign correspondents and foreign and national freelance journalists working in Mozambique.

Why Aurora Cannabis Stock Dropped 10% This Morning

Investors seem uncertain that a relatively big bet on CBD oil will pay off.

Pakistan’s women peacekeepers make their mark

Pakistan has deployed more than 200,000 UN peacekeepers in the last 6 decades

What Is Audi's Project 'Artemis'?

Audi launches a project that aims to develop an electric vehicle from scratch in just four years. The team also gets to experiment with how to selling it.

OYO sales down to half amid COVID-19; Ritesh Agarwal explains why future holds little respite too

Coronavirus has put a spanner in the growth of the otherwise stellar performing unicorn startups of the world with homegrown OYO now saying that the sales of the company have come down to half in the past few weeks.

Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers

Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky

At 4.6% of GDP, last year's fiscal deficit breached FRBM Act escape clause

The total revenue for FY20 was Rs 17.5 trillion, or 90.6 per cent of revised estimates of Rs 19.32 trillion, compared with 91.4 per cent for the same period last year.

Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials

Amid the global pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly using coronavirus as a lure to trick unfocused users by capitalising on their fear and uncertainty

Coronavirus is saving Astros from MLB hate: Yankees’ Adam Ottavino

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down Major League Baseball, the Astros were still the sport’s collective enemy for their 2017 sign-stealing scandal. Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino is

Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition lands in Spain and Singapore

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne edition to customers in two additional markets, namely Spain and Singapore. The special edition foldable phone is finally available in Spain starting

The Son Of F1 Supercar Is Still On Track

In case you haven't heard, McLaren is cutting jobs by more than a quarter. McLaren, the company that built ...

ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 results: Net profit zooms two-folds to Rs 190 crore

The bank's advances grew 37 per cent to Rs 6,818 crore with deposit rising 63 per cent to Rs 7,028 crore.

Gold Mining Stocks Flip From Losses To 5x Leveraged Gains

This 2020 gold price target of $3,000 is a little too aggressive in my view, but I would not be surprised if gold reaches this level at some point over the next

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister's Son Bought New York Properties Worth $4.2 Million

The son of Azerbaijan's foreign minister bought New York real estate worth more than $4.2 million in 2015. The details are contained in documents at the New York City finance department's office of the city register. They also show that the properties were purchased without a mortgage. The deals have raised questions about how the purchases were financed.

HRC Announces New Funding Grants For Mid-career Researchers

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today capped off a month of research investment with nearly $3 million awarded to mid-career researchers for studies that address significant health issues.

THE ONLINE GROCERY REPORT: The coronavirus pandemic is thrusting online grocery into the spotlight in the US — here are the players that will emerge at the top of the market

This report looks at the state of online grocery adoption before the shopping method became vital to many consumers amid the pandemic.

Economic Update: Exports to China could fall by 46% – 40 million unemployed in US – international community needs to revisit finance goals

29 May According to new UNCTAD research, Global exports of commodities to China could plunge by $15.5 billion to $33.1...Read More...

Endeavour receives shareholder approval for Semafo merger

Endeavour Mining has announced that its shareholders have voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of its acquisition of Semafo, which was announced in March.

AgustaWestland case: ED attaches assets worth ₹385 cr of middleman Rajiv Saxena

An ED official said the attached assets includes villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai worth 20 million AED and balances in five Swiss bank accounts amounting to $45.55 million of Saxena

Sudha Bharadwaj’s interim medical bail plea rejected

She is lodged in Byculla jail, where an inmate has tested positive for COVID-19

State to take up NBFCs’ demand with Centre

Lukewarm response from banks to invest in bonds

ACLU Sues Tech Firm To Halt 'Unlawful, Privacy-Destroying' Facial Recognition Activities

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer

Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail

If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons.Locals have spotted little painted dragon sculptures along a trail in Barnhartvale,

Mechanised boats to go for fishing on turn basis

THOOTHUKUDIAfter losing their livelihood for nearly 90 days – 25% of 2020 – the mechanised boat fishermen are gearing up to venture into the sea for fishing from June 1 onwards, but only on turn basis

Collapse of house highlights failure to remove slums in Puttenahalli lake

The house collapsed following heavy rain

Concession in fixed charge of power bills

The government has decided to grant 25% concession in the fixed charge of the power bills of commercial and industrial units and private hospitals for March, April and May and granted time up to Decem