How full employment became Washington's creed
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) – As United States President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office this week, his administration and the Federal Reserve are pointed towards a […]
Singapore non-oil exports surge 6.8% in December to snap two-month decline
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) posted its first gain in three months in December, mainly helped by shipment of non-electronic goods such as […]
Rich in US minting money in pandemic like never before
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Americans have become, by some measures, richer during the pandemic than ever before. It’s a difficult thing to fathom, what with […]
Data shows fall in big-ticket start-up investments
SINGAPORE – The global pandemic has had a profound impact on the appetite to invest in new start-ups, according to data compiled by global data […]
Singapore's economy recovering, but jobs outlook uncertain
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s economy is on the mend after suffering its worst recession last year but the employment outlook remains clouded. Even after encouraging data […]
Worthington Industries Buys PTEC Pressure Technology GmbH – Quick Facts
Worthington Industries Inc. (WOR) said Thursday it has acquired Germany-based PTEC Pressure Technology GmbH, a manufacturer of valves and components for high-pressure hydrogen and compressed […]
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Avoid small payment banks or co-operative banks with high interest given their risks in recent times. Q. My daughter (40) is working. Neither she nor […]
India to play vital role in equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world: Pharma industry
“India contributes 60% of the vaccine production to the world.” With vaccine rollout beginning in some countries, the world ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic is […]
Volkswagen loses top court case in EU in diesel scandal
The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on […]
Aphria, Tilray Merger To Create The Largest Cannabis Company
Canadian cannabis companies Aphria Inc. (APHA, APHA.TO) and Tilray, Inc. (TLRY) said Wednesday they have agreed to combine their businesses and create the world’s largest […]
Trump Orders Lifting of Virus Travel Ban, but Biden Aides Vow to Block Move
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday ordered an end to the ban on travelers from Europe and Brazil that had been aimed at stopping the […]
Boris Johnson attacked over Brexit fishing deal with bloc as EU ‘ran rings’ around UK
Brexit: EU ‘run rings around UK on fisheries’ says expert Liam Campling, Professor of International Business and Development at Queen Mary University, insisted Boris Johnson […]
SNP attacked after complaining to BBC over lack of coverage despite briefings – ‘Madness!
Nicola Sturgeon on military support in Scotland vaccine rollout It comes as the SNP complained to the BBC claiming their politicians were not appearing enough […]
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won’t say if she’s backing Chris Liddell for OECD’s top job
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won’t say whether or not she supports top Donald Trump official and New Zealand-born Chris Liddell to take charge of the […]
N.S.A. Installs Trump Loyalist as Top Lawyer Days Before Biden Takes Office
WASHINGTON — The National Security Agency is moving forward with hiring a Trump administration loyalist, the agency said on Sunday, after the acting defense secretary […]
