AUD/JPY retraces recent gains due to possible intervention by Japanese authorities
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains that registered in the previous session after paring the intraday gains on Monday.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors await Federal Reserve's rate decision
Japan's imports and exports in August rose 2.3% and 5.6%, respectively, from a year ago, both missing Reuters poll estimates of 13.4% and 10% growth.
Indonesia to speak at International Court of Justice on Israel's occupation of Palestine, rights of Palestinian people
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi will speak at the International Court of Justice on Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Tech to listen to plant needs, a looming crises spotted
Tanzania is among the 20 largest coffee-producing countries in the world. So, helping the farmers navigate challenging conditions is essential to their success and that of the nation. Moreover, the technologies employed here could be scaled in other regions.
Yuvotsava on Aug. 27 to mobilise voices of the youth for sustainable development
Yuvotsava at Vigyan Bhavan in Mysuru on August 27 empowers youth for sustainable development and participatory governance.
The Crisis of Silence in the Return to Office
Employee silence on return-to-office policies is a ticking time bomb. Leaders must listen, adapt, and offer real incentives to avoid a potential crisis in staff retention.
JetBlue informs Spirit “certain conditions” of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadline
JetBlue Airways says it may end its attempt to buy low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
Scramble for critical minerals spurs an African rail revival
Central African copperbelt forms heart of the logistics plans.
Biden signs executive order meant to advance study of women's health
Women make up half of the population in the U.S., but their health is both underfunded and understudied.
China to Offer Tariff-Free Trade to the Taliban
Zhao Xing, China’s ambassador to Afghanistan, said on Thursday that Beijing will soon offer “zero-tariff” trade to the Taliban regime. 
Pakistan to join world's growing economies after further measures, says Tarar after IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: As efforts for economic recovery are afoot amid the International Monetary Fund's approval of Pakistan's loan, the country may join the world's growing economies with more rigorous...
S.i. Systems Publishes 2024 IT Hiring Report, Declaring a Transition to Tech Skills Refinement
The Canadian IT Hiring Trends & Salary Guide for Employers is the go-to resource for successful tech hiring
Tech layoffs continue after 'Year of Efficiency'
Big Tech's "Year of Efficiency" may be over but recent layoffs at Google and Amazon have signaled the firms will keep cutting jobs in 2024 as they make big investments in generative AI.Analysts and industry experts believe the layoffs would be smaller and more targeted this year, with firms that are racin
The Crisis of Silence in the Return to Office
Employee silence on return-to-office policies is a ticking time bomb. Leaders must listen, adapt, and offer real incentives to avoid a potential crisis in staff retention.
Major changes from 2024-2030: Brace for the impending upheaval, according to disruption guru Tony Seba
Clean energy visionary unveils his bold predictions, shares profound insights into future
Chinese official urges Apple to continue 'deepening' presence in China
Call comes as foreign direct investment in China shrinks and companies like Apple are diversifying manufacturing supply chains
How the Bangladesh unrest may impact India’s trade
Bangladesh has been a major export market for India, with India traditionally enjoying a strong trade surplus with its neighbour. In this post, Pandey and Sharma provide an overview of recent trends in India-Bangladesh trade, and consider how Bangladesh’s ongoing political turmoil may impact its import demand, prospects of an India-Bangladesh free trade agreement, and India’s role in global textile trade.
Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in most US vehicles
The planned regulation would also force American and other major automakers in the coming years to remove key Chinese and Russian software and hardware from most vehicles in US
IMF expresses ‘displeasure’ over cash-strapped Pakistan's claim of meeting targets prematurely
A team from the International Monetary Fund has reached Pakistan to hold talks before releasing the much-needed final USD 1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout package which was agreed last year.
Japan’s government maintains economic assessment after the previous upgrade
The Japanese Cabinet Office said in its monthly report published on Wednesday, the government maintained its economic assessment after the previous month’s upgrade.
Pakistan requests $1bn in IMF climate cash, sees reserves rising
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan has formally requested around $1 billion funding from the International Monetary Fund facility that helps lows and middle income...
Parliament Winter Session Day 15: Amit Shah to move J-K Reorganization (2nd Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha today
The Telecommunications Bill 2023 aims to replace the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act that governs the telecom sector.
Government's Autism strategy includes over 80 ‘clear actions’ to be delivered within 18-month period
The strategy was approved in July and aims to ‘improve understanding and accommodation of autism within society and across the public system’.
DWP change to PIP assessments for millions due to start 'within days'
The changes affect how PIP and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) are delivered and they will take place for people living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Intervention a necessary measure to counter speculation
Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s newly appointed Vice Finance Minister For International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said in a Bloomberg interview Monday that “while the recent depreciation of the yen has both advantages and disadvantages, the demerits are becoming more noticeable.” Additional comments Intervention among the measures available to counter speculation that weighs excessively on the currency.
Biden signs executive order meant to advance study of women's health
Women make up half of the population in the U.S., but their health is both underfunded and understudied.
President Arif Alvi strongly condemns Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on Kashmir status
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Interim Minister of Commerce & Industry Dr. Gohar Ejaz will visit China along with a high-profile business delegation. The visit is a follow-up to the visit of the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar Ul Haq Kakar in October 2023. The sectors covered in the delegation’s visit include Agricultural, Electric Vehicles, Marble, Cement, Fertilizer, Fruit & Vegetable, Home Appliances, Glass, Chemicals and Textiles. This multi-segmental delegation representing the business sector of Pakistan will hold meetings with their counterparts in China for trade and investment and formation of joint ventures. On the sidelines of the Official visit, B2B meetings have been arranged for the members of the delegation. In Beijing, the meetings are scheduled to be held with the officials of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, various product Associations, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export. He will also meet with the CEO of the COFCO Group (which is a state-owned food processing holding company and China’s…
Commentary: CPF Special Account closure forces a rethink of retirement planning
How should the everyday person begin to approach post-Special Account retirement planning? Samuel Rhee, co-founder and chairman of Endowus weighs in.
JetBlue informs Spirit “certain conditions” of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadline
NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue Airways warned Friday that it may end its bid to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
Qredo enters administration following partial acquisition by Dan Tapiero's 10T and 1RT
A portion of the struggling crypto custodian Qredo has entered administration after its partial acquisition by Dan Tapiero's 10T and 1RT.
Church of Jesus Christ aids fight against hunger through $1.45M donation to Toronto food bank
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1.45 million to a Toronto food bank to help people facing food insecurity.
Buy When There’s Blood in the Streets: Don’t Miss This Bold Opportunity to Profit
U.S. investors are scared to allocate capital into the Chinese stock market. However, the best investors buy when others are panicked.
Ubisoft Shares Drop Again Amidst Investor Pressure for Management Overhaul
Ubisoft is facing increasing financial and managerial pressure as its share price continues to plummet. The company’s stock dropped nearly 10% on Monday, before closing 7.13% lower at €13.67…
Report: Price of Fourth of July Cookout Reaches 'Record High' Thanks to Bidenflation
This Fourth of July is the most expensive on record in terms of the grocery bill, according to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
SI Global Solutions becomes first Pakistani company to get membership of IALA
KARACHI: SI Global Solutions, a leading maritime and fastest-growing ICT system integrator and consultancy company, has become the first Pakistani company to receive a membership of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). This prestigious recognition solidifies SI Global Solutions’ commitment to excellence for the safety of our ports and harbors domain and positions Pakistan […]
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