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Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
An erupting volcano in Mexico forced KLM passengers to take an 11-hour flight from Amsterdam to ... Amsterdam
Passengers travelling on a KLM flight on Thursday were forced to endure an 11-hour journey that ended with them being dropped them off exactly where they started because of an erupting volcano.
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 percent from 7.0 percent a year ago, according to government figures released Friday that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: report
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is preparing a legal counterpunch against new moves by American regulators to bar the company from accessing $8.5 billion in US federal funds for services and equipment, a report said Friday.
Surge of activity in Auckland investment market - Colliers
A strong surge in activity over the last two months has contributed to a record year across all four offices that make up Colliers International’s Auckland Investment Sales team.
Daily Mail owner buys i newspaper for £50m
DMGT buys the newspaper from JPI Media, which took over Johnston Press last year.
Man wins appeal over lack of detail in mortgage debt demand
A man has won a Supreme Court appeal which centred on a claim he was entitled to more detail about how a €221,000 mortgage debt was calculated before a bank obtained judgment for the money against him.
Tories slammed by free market groups over state aid pledges
Business and free market groups slammed pledges today by Boris Johnson to expand state aid for businesses if the Conservative [...]
Canberra region tourism winners revealed
Outgoing Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson has been recognised for his individual contribution
Controversial new Littleborough housing estate given go-ahead despite flooding fears
Rochdale Council's planning committee approved the 96 home scheme
November Portfolio Update - Prefs And Finance
This month saw a smaller amount of overall investments, mostly going into finance, some oil/energy, preferred stock, and other debt instruments.FX is somewhat improved, but still at prohibitive levels
Slow Q2 GDP growth: Weak credit, manufacturing need fixing, say experts
The rate of economic expansion was the lowest in more than six years; it slipped from 5 per cent in Q1 this year and 7.1 per cent in Q2 of FY19
Break Into a New Industry With These 10 Courses On Black Friday Sale
Continuing education is essential if you want to get ahead in virtually any industry, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best online training bundles around, each of which is available for an additional 60% off when you enter the coupon code BFSAVE60 at checkout.
Costco's website crashed for several hours over Thanksgiving, and experts estimate it could have cost the retailer nearly $11 million in sales
Costco's website was down for at least 16 hours, according to data from the outage-tracking website, Downdetector.
SFI–Capco Institute Banking & Finance Forum
The conference will be held in English and attendance is free of charge. Registration is mandatory.
Our fear of China is not loathing
Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.
B.C. Transit advisories for Greater Victoria on Friday afternoon
B.C. Transit says there are potential issues with the following bus trips Friday morning: 8 Oak Bay - from Camosun College Interurban at 2:51 p.m. 11 UVIC - from Tillicum Centre at 3:31 . . .
Education Can’t Wait invests in Ethiopia refugees’ school
Education Can’t Wait (ECW), a global fund dedicated to education in emergencies, invests in the construction of 84 classrooms for refugees in Gambella region of Ethiopia.
Vegetable vendors in Vijayapura to resume trade
They have been protesting against eviction of hawkers from the Nehru Market Lane
India's Q2 GDP growth dips to over 6-yr low of 4.5%; manufacturing weighs
This GDP growth data for the September 2019 quarter is the lowest since January-March of 2012-13, when it was registered at 4.3%
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
Saudi Aramco IPO received $44.3 billion in bids so far: Samba Capital
The state-owned oil giant plans to sell 1.5% of the company's shares for as much as 96 billion riyals ($25.6 billion), a deal which would give it a market value of $1.7 trillion
EU to be more ‘assertive’ says new chief Michel
BRUSSELS, Nov 29 — Europe will become more “assertive” on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, vowed today as he took over from Donald Tusk. They staged a formal handover of the job in a ceremony featuring the symbolic ringing of a bell that Tusk handed over...
Onion crisis eases in Tirupati, Chittoor
No cap on quantity at Rythu Bazaars
India’s economic growth cools to six-year low
Slowdown in rate of expansion is latest sign of deepening gloom
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt
Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
Pumpkin and sweet potato curry with coconut and greens recipe
Basically a coconut-rich south-east Asian curry.
Tesla Expands Its Australian Megabattery Empire
The world's biggest battery is about to get 50% bigger (and could double again).
PMCO 2019 Global Finals: Day 1 Results and Standings; Entity in top 3; Bigetron leads the board
PMCO Global Finals Day1 Standings
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
PM Orban: Let's not export live animals - medium-term objective; more human and profitable
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said on Friday that banning export of live animals should be a medium-term objective, mentioning that the...
That amazing new commercial starring E.T. was filmed in Metro Vancouver
Everyone’s favourite 1980s extra-terrestrial has returned to Earth, making a stop in North Vancouver.
Euro snoozes through sleepiest week since launch 20 years ago
Currency lodged in tight range thanks to steady monetary policy and trade uncertainty
The Case Of The Pirated Blueberries: Courts Flex New Muscle To Protect Plant Breeders’ Intellectual Property
A few weeks ago, the Federal Court of Australia ordered a farmer in New South Wales to pay $290,000 to a blueberry-producing company because he had grown and sold a proprietary variety of the fruit without permission....
Russia presents long-awaited domestic violence bill
MOSCOW (AP) - A group of lawmakers in the country's upper house of parliament, mainly from President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, have presented a long-anticipated bill on preventing domestic abuse.
Statistics Canada reports pace of economic growth slowed in third quarter
Statistics Canada says the pace of economic growth in Canada slowed in the third quarter.
Ex-Bank Executive Linked to Trump Loans Commits Suicide
Thomas Bowers, who is said to have approved some of the financial services company's loans to President Donald Trump, has committed suicide.
Top news of the day: GDP growth slips to a six-year low of 4.5%, Pragya Thakur apologies for Godse remarks, moves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Academic Conference: World Symposium on Investment Research
It is an annual event taking place on the first Sunday and Monday of May in some financial centers around the globe.
Four Irish women honoured as leaders in global recruitment
The Irish nominees are Geraldine King, Anne Heraty, Shona McManus and Rosaleen Blair
4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum
The 4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum–Zurich brings together more than 250 attendees including 150 leading high-net-worth capital allocators from Switzerland and beyond.
Q2 GDP, core sector data may push RBI to cut rates in December: economists
The GDP growth rate for Q2FY20 was in line with the market expectation at 4.5 per cent, says Deepthi Mary Mathew, economist, Geojit Financial Services
International offers, packages to go up as IITs begin placements on Sunday
Microsoft, which had emerged the top recruiter last year offering a $215,100 (Rs 1.5 crore roughly) package, is expected to make a similar or a slightly higher package to IIT students on Sunday
Canada: Economy grew at annualized rate of 1.3% in Q3 vs. 1.2% expected
The Canadian economy expanded 1.3% on a yearly basis in the third quarter supported by higher household spending and business investment, the data pub
Lufthansa: German airline not open to Qatar investment
DUBAI: Saudi Arabian and international investors have subscribed to the initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in huge numbers, with demand for shares in the world’s most profitable company exceeding the number of shares on offer. Financial advisers to the biggest IPO in history announced that bids to the value of $44.3bn (166.275bn riyals) have been received in total from
E.ON SE (ENAKF) CEO Johannes Teyssen on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
E.ON SE (OTCPK:ENAKF) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 29, 2019 03:30 AM ET Company Participants Carsten Thomsen-Bendixen - Interim Head of Communications and Political Affairs Group Spokesma
Happy Holidays from the White House: See 91 years of presidents' Christmas cards, from Trump to JFK to Coolidge, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - We've pulled together 66 White House holiday cards from the past nine decades — including Trump, Obama, JFK, Coolidge, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Why Serving Plant-Based Burgers Could Get Restaurants Sued
This Impossible Whopper fight could be a lawsuit of unintended consequences for vegans and vegetarians.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
Why We Strike Again
For more than a year, children and young people from around the world have been striking for the climate. We launched a movement that defied all expectations, with millions of people lending their voices – and their bodies – to the cause. We did this not because it was our dream, but because we didn’t see anyone else taking action to secure our future. And despite the vocal support we have received from many adults – including some of the world’s most powerful leaders – we still don’t. Striking is not a choice we relish; we do it because we see no other options. We have watched a string of United Nations climate conferences unfold. Countless negotiations have produced much-hyped but ultimately empty commitments from the world’s governments – the same governments that allow fossil-fuel companies to drill for ever-more oil and gas, and burn away our futures for their profit.
Crunchy carrot and cabbage salad with a peanut dressing recipe
It’s important that this salad is really crunchy.
How many sleeps until Christmas? The most festive ways to count down the days
Holidays are coming!
Internal security big challenge before $5 trn economy target: Amit Shah
Shah exhorted the police forces to take proactive steps towards improving their image among the public through behavioural and professional changes
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 percent from 7.0 percent a year ago, according to government figures released Friday that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
WWF India Job Senior Project Officer 2019
Human-elephant conflict (HEC) threatens the lives and livelihoods of both humans and Asia’s elephants, constituting one of the most serious threats
Canada's GDP growth slows in third quarter
The pace of economic growth in Canada slowed in the third quarter, boosted by higher business investment and increased household spending, but weighed down by a drop in exports, Statistics Canada said Friday.
'The markets are not thinking about it yet' — BlackRock boss Larry Fink reportedly expects political turmoil in 2020, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Political scientist Ian Bremmer said Fink shared his fears of a constitutional crisis in 2020, whether Trump is reelected or not.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
USD/INR Technical Analysis: Eases from weekly tops, up little around 71.60 region
The USD/INR cross built on the previous session's recovery move from near three-week lows and gained some follow-through traction on the last trading
Annual inflation rises to 5.56pc as food prices continue to increase
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 - Kenya’s year-on-year inflation has risen to 5.56 percent, compared to 4.95 percent registered last month, as the price of food and alcoholic drinks increased. According to Kenya National Bureau of
PHOTOS: Dyson's new global HQ is in one of Singapore's most historic sites - see how St James Power Station evolved over the last 92 years, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The 92-year old building has gone from a simple power station to being abandoned, and then becoming one of Singapore's largest nightlife hubs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Saudi Aramco IPO gets US$44.3b in bids so far, says lead manager
RIYADH, Nov 29 — Saudi Aramco has received bids for its shares totalling US$44.3 billion so far, lead manager Samba Capital said today, putting its initial public offering on track to be over-subscribed. The state-owned oil giant plans to sell 1.5 per cent of the company’s shares for as much as...
UK PM Johnson says UK will leave EU by Jan. 31 at the latest
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that Britain would leave the European Union by January 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party win a majority in the election in two weeks time, reported news agency Reuters. "If we can get a working majority then we will come on Jan. 31 at the absolute latest," the report said Johnson as saying to LBC radio.
Sugar companies' profit set to rise on firmer prices
The profit of sugar companies is expected to improve with prices firming up on the back of lower sugar production. Domestic sugar production for sugar season started in October was revised downwards
Business licences loom for short-term online rentals in Saskatoon
The options city politicians will consider include an outright ban on renting properties not occupied by host
Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter
Signs of a thaw in the US-China trade spat and prospects of an improvement in US economic growth have taken a toll on the metal, which has lost nearly $100 an ounce to trade at $1,456 today
Nalco banks on long-term raw material security for alumina, aluminium ops
Coal mining to take off in 2020, Pottangi bauxite mine to go on stream in 2023
Sensex hits 19 fresh highs in November, gains 665 points
The announcement of corporate tax reduction in the last week of September provided the much-needed trigger that lifted the market by around 4 per cent during the month and a little over 7 per cent till date
Minister urges Japanese investors to leverage Malaysia’s digital transformation push
KOBE (Japan), Nov 29 — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking is calling for Japanese investors to leverage on Malaysia’s push for digital transformation. He said Malaysia was committed to undertaking the digital transformation efforts, among others, through the National...
Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Markets Hit $5B Daily Volume
The Bitcoin (BTC) market has evolved to include the simplest kind of derivative financial products - futures contracts. Those markets now reach $5 billion
SC ruling on AGR will lead to telecom sector’s collapse: FICCI
Cascading effect will be felt across several other sectors too
Humana: Patience Will Likely Achieve A Lower Buy Price
The only way an investor can realize a return from an investment in shares is through receipt of dividends and gains on share sales. I repeat - the only way.The best way to make a gain on sale of shar
Baywatch Icon Pamela Anderson Urges PM Narendra Modi To Match Levels With China, Germany In Promoting Veganism
New Delhi – As the severe air pollution in Delhi rages on, Baywatch icon and former Bigg Boss guest star Pamela Anderson sent a letter today on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Domestic traffic for Air Passengers rises by 12pc – KCAA
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29-The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority says there is an increase in passenger traffic at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with 12 per cent growth in domestic passengers and 7.6 per cent in
The Power of Green Public Finance
Policymakers and pundits have been wringing their hands over the crises afflicting the European Union, arguing that it is falling behind in confronting major threats to its long-term survival. Yet on the issue of climate change, nothing could be further from the truth. In mid-November, EU member states demonstrated that they can unite behind a shared vision of a low-carbon future. And European institutions are already leading the fight against climate change at the global level. Among these, the European Investment Bank will now be playing an even greater role as an instrument for decarbonizing the economy and limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Climate change is the top political issue of our time. Scientists estimate that if we remain on our current path, we will experience global warming of 3-4°C by the end of the century, at which point large portions of the planet will be uninhabitable.
India GDP growth: a six-and-a-half-year low – ANZ
Analysts at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) offered their take on Friday's release of Indian GDP report, which showed a further decelera
Does Kerala CM Fear Accountability? War With Centre Over Allowing CAG To Audit Kannur Airport Company’s Finances
CAG has been seeking the right to audit KIAL’s finances.
Japanese department store under fire over 'period badges' for female employees
A Japanese department store is under fire over a controversial policy enabling female staff to wear special red badges when they are menstruating.
How to clean a flat top grill, restaurant-style
This vaguely comports to the methods I saw and knew in 1990s London. The proper way was to start with oil and use a grill brick [Amazon], but the reality is you will still need lots of environmenta…
Russia presents long-awaited domestic violence bill
MOSCOW (AP) - A group of lawmakers in the country's upper house of parliament, mainly from President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, have presented a long-anticipated bill on preventing domestic abuse.
Electric Vehicle business ideas and opportunities?
EVs will help clean up the air and also use lesser resources reducing our dependency on the planet.
Canadian Investment Firm 3iQ Files Prospectus for Bitcoin Fund
Canadian investment fund manager 3iQ filed a preliminary prospectus for its close-end, regulated, publicly-traded Bitcoin fund.
India accounted for 22% of all visa-related searches to US in 2018: Survey
Overall, the top 10 countries accounted for nearly 56.5 per cent of all foreign visa-related searches in 2018, the report added
Forget the Noise; Traders Explain Why You Should Be Long-Term Bullish on Bitcoin
Traders are bearish on bitcoin after a 53% crash. More pain may be ahead but BTC offers features that make it a good long-term investment.
SAA dropped by leading travel insurer
The decision prompts Australian travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group to stop selling tickets for the airline.
Man sentenced to 10 years for attempted murder of businessman
A man who attempted to murder a top Serbian businessman with close ties to President Aleksandar Vucic was jailed by a Belgrade court on Friday for 10 years. Milan Beko, a former minister, was se...
Top news today evening: India’s GDP slips further, Pragya Thakur’s apology and more
From India's GDP slipping to a 26-quarter low of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter to Pragya Thakur issuing apology in the Lok Sabha over Godse remarks, here are the top news of today evening.
Mulpha International suffers big losses, dragged down by RM315 million impairment in 3Q
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): The whopping RM315.38 million impairment on its investment in an Australia-listed associate, AVEO, widened Mulpha International Bhd's net loss substantially to RM299.32 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) from RM6.65 million in the previous corresponding quarter.The hefty impairment offset the improved performance in the hospitality and property divisions, said the company in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.The company’s loss per share swelled to 93.69 sen for 3QFY19 from 2.08 sen for
Bill Evans: Australian dollar to keep falling as RBA cuts
Via Bill Evans of Westpac on the RBA and the Australian dollar:
Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism
HONG KONG: Low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines said Friday (Nov 29) it will delay salary payments to some staff, warning its business has been ...
Shareholders of Singapore-listed POSH told to accept takeover offer by Kuok Group
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Minority shareholders of loss-making Singapore-listed PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd (POSH) have been advised to accept the voluntary conditional cash offer of S$0.215 by the Kuok Group, through its investment vehicle Quetzal Capital Pte Ltd.In a letter to the recommending directors in respect to the offer, independent financial adviser Provenance Capital Pte Ltd said the offer presents shareholders with a cash exit opportunity to realise their entire investment in the shares at a fixed price
Dull, wasteful and overblown - is this the best Australia can do?
The proposed renovation of the Australian War Memorial isn't subtle.
Tax benefits for traders as CBDT approves NSE's commodity derivatives
Exchange gets 'Recognised Association' status, due to which participants can set off losses in commodity derivatives against business gains
Enphase: All Cats Love Fish But Fear To Wet Their Paws
Enphase Energy surprised us with victories it made this year. Revenue and operating income broke all records.The company offers us unprecedented growth, progressive technology of solar energy inversio
Cities consume 75% of all world sources, generating 50% of waste
While cities cover only 3% of the earth's surface, they consume 75% of its natural sources, Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum said...
Greater balance in Christchurch industrial sector - Colliers
Christchurch’s industrial sector is recalibrating to a more balanced demand and supply profile, as construction activity dips slightly and local businesses expand and absorb existing space.
Global funds raise stock allocations at the expense of cash: Reuters poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Global funds recommended switching cash back into equities in November as stocks worldwide rose to near record highs despite a lack of clarity over how, when, or if a truce will be called on the damaging U.S.-China trade war, a Reuters poll showed.
ET View: Time to boost demand, forget the fiscal deficit target
The time has come for the government to shed its obsession about fiscal deficit targets and borrow more from the market, both to compensate the states for their shortfall in GST collections and to meet its own expenditure commitments. India still has deep reserves of economic resilience and it is necessary to avoid any self-defeating talk of recession.
Hong Kong Airlines delays salary payments as protests take their toll
Hong Kong Airlines has delayed the payment of salaries for almost half of its staff members as widespread protests in the city have hit the carrier.
Thrissur woman adjudged Mrs. United Nations World
Saritha Ram Menon, who represented Australia, is the first South Asian woman to win the title
Rise of the machines: Why Australia's miners are racing for automation
An aerial picture from Jimblebar, one of BHP's biggest mines in the Pilbara, sums up its push to cut costs and increase productivity as iron ore demand falls.
Debt ETFs/index funds to have minimum of 8 issuers: Sebi
If a credit rating falls below the investment grade, rebalancing by Debt ETFs/index funds will be done within five working days.
CEA Subramanian sees GDP picking up in Q3, says fundamentals remain strong
India's economic growth slowed to 4.5 per cent in the September quarter from 7.1 per cent in the corresponding period of last year
India offers credits to boost Sri Lankan economy, security
Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary who is credited with ending the country's long civil war, was sworn in as the island nation's new president on November 18, a day after he won the closely fought presidential election in island nation.
China limits number of rides drivers can offer through car-pooling services
China's Ministry of Transport said car-pooling services have to limit the daily number of rides drivers can offer through apps such as Didi ...
RBI may go for another rate cut as GDP slows to more than 6-year low
Analysts expect the MPC slashing interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), along with a marginal cut in gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY20
Fiscal deficit hits 102% of budget estimate till October
India Business News: The country's fiscal deficit hit 102.4% of 2019-20 Budget Estimate (BE) at Rs 7.2 lakh crore at the end of October. The fiscal deficit or the gap betw
SBI FXTRADE Expands Offering, Adds 8 New JPY Currency Pairs
SBI FXTRADE Co., Ltd. announced this Friday that it is expanding its FX product offering to include eight new currency pairs based on the Japanese yen.
Costco’s website crashed for several hours over Thanksgiving, and experts estimate it could have cost the retailer nearly $11 million in sales
Costco’s website crashed for several hours over Thanksgiving, and experts estimate that it could have cost the retailer as much as $11 million in sales.
Trading Forex in the Philippines
Time for Forex trading in the Philippines? Keep a wary eye on the local market and find a trading platform to make you a key player.
What Companies That Are Good at Innovation Get Right
They have patience and leaders who take the long view.
USD/JPY climbs to fresh six month highs above 109.60
The USD/JPY pair is inching higher ahead of the American session on Friday supported by the broad-based USD strength. As of writing, the pair was trad
Four Irish women honoured as leaders in global recruitment
The Irish nominees are Geraldine King, Anne Heraty, Shona McManus and Rosaleen Blair
Sebi brings norms for debt ETFs, issuer to have less than 15% index weight
Under the norms to be adopted by all mutual fund houses, the index will have a minimum of eight issuers, rating of the constituents of the index will be investment grade
Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen
LAC WEGNIA, Mali (Reuters) - Modeste Traore has lived his whole life by Lake Wegnia, in Mali’s Sahel region, and its fish have provided him with a livelihood that supports his extended family of 14 children.
C&I Leasing gets approval to list N539 million worth rights issue
C&I Leasing Plc has obtained approval of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC) to open subscription of a rights issue of N539 million.
Gluten-free lime and coconut cake recipe
A really soft, moist cake.
Indian retailer Future's shares surge as regulator approves Amazon investment
Shares in Future Retail Ltd surged 13per cent on Friday, after India's antitrust body approved a deal that would give Amazon.com Inc a minority ...
Labour raises alarm over nation’s rising debt profile
Organised Labour has raised the alarm over the nation’s rising debt profile, saying there is the urgent need for the country to give in to well...
Climate Adaptation Now
As world leaders gather in Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25), they must address more than future targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. They must also address the harm to people and livelihoods that climate change is already causing. Strengthening our ability to adapt to climate change has never been more urgent. Many regions are experiencing major difficulties as a result of higher global temperatures and changing weather patterns. We must do more to help citizens and governments tackle issues such as rising sea levels, wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters, and increased coastal erosion. Even if we meet the Paris agreement’s goal of limiting the average global temperature increase to well below 2°C, at least 570 cities and some 800 million people will be at risk from rising sea levels and more frequent and destructive storms.
Gross Domestic Product growth falls to 4.5% in Q2 of 2019-20
The Gross Domestic Product growth fell to 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of the year 2019-20.
Oil to be stuck in a rut in 2020 as slowing demand fuels glut
Opec unlikely to opt for deeper output cuts.
India’s Core Sector Output Shrinks 5.8% In October, Lowest In Over A Decade
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output, indicating the severity of the economic slowdown in India.
December fuel price prognosis - a mixed bag for motorists | IOL Motoring
Petrol prices are set to increase slightly in December, while diesel is set to go down, according to month-end data.
Hut 8 Purchases 9 Data Centers from Bitfury for $7 Million
Hut 8 Mining Corp on Thursday announced the acquisition of nine Blockbox AC data centers from the BItfury Group, costing $7 million.
India: Economy grew 4.5% in Q2 vs. 4.7% expected
The data published by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday revealed that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India expanded by 4.5% following the %5 g
Loan fraud case: two former bank officials, seven borrowers jailed
Convicted duped the bank to the tune of ₹43.21 lakh: CBI
PSD decries PNL's social experiments with establishing minimum wage
The Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) argues that the calculation model proposed by National Liberal Party (PNL) for establishing the minimum...
Publisher says he’s hearing interest in non-profit turn
NEW YORK — The publisher of the nation’s first daily newspaper to be granted non-profit status says he’s since heard from a “few dozen” lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune’s approach could work elsewhere. Tribune publisher Paul Huntsman learned earlier this month that the Internal Revenue Service had approved the …
BPCL Privatisation: DIPAM Appoints Deloitte As Adviser For Strategic Sale Of India’s Second Largest Oil Refiner
Some global petrochemical giants, including Saudi Aramco have expressed interest in the assets of BPCL
UK PM Johnson says Britain will leave EU by Jan. 31
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that Britain would leave the EU by Jan. 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party wins a majority...
Queen is beyond reproach and distinct from royal family, UK PM Johnson says
LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked if the monarchy was beyond reproach after the scandal involving Prince Andrew.
Agbami parties invest N5.8bn on scholarships, education infrastructure
Agbami parties had invested a total of N5.8bn on the Medical and Engineering Scholarships, AMEPs on merit for Medical students .
Mining industry is the bulwark of Ghana's development - Koney
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Centre to bring new job-oriented education policy, says HRD Minister
HRD minister urged students to work with dedication to make India a $5 trillion economy in the next few years
World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a "Black Friday" sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
Nubia Z20 now comes in Twilight Blue color in global markets along with $50 discount - Gizmochina
In October, Nubia had launched the Nubia Z20 dual display flagship phone in the global markets. Since launch, it has been only available in Diamond Black color. Starting from the Twilight Blue edition of the phone is up for pre-orders. The shipments of the pre-ordered units of the Nubia Z20 Twilight Blue edition will begin …
Goldman Sachs: Pound Sterling seen Above 1.20 vs. Euro and 1.30 vs. Dollar on Swift Brexit Resolution Following Conservative Majority
Foreign exchange analysts at Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs have updated their views on the British Pound, saying the currency can move notably higher than current levels were a Conservative majority delivered in the upcoming December 12 election
Kevin Greenard: Ten reasons to be cautious with Canadian equity ETFs
An ETF is a commonly used abbreviation for Exchange Traded Fund. Canada was the first country to launch an ETF in 1990 with one provider. Known as the S&P/TSX 60 Index, it essentially held the . . .
Shopping in these 4 popular Malaysian cities just got a lot easier for Singaporeans with NETS ATM cards, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - NETS ATM cards can now be used in Malaysia across 7,400 PayNet acceptance points - but only in these 4 cities.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India’s economic growth falls to 4.5% in July-September quarter – the slowest in over six years
This is the sixth straight quarter of slower growth. The GDP grew just 5% in the April-June quarter.
LEGO flagship store opens in Amsterdam
A LEGO flagship store opened on Kalverstraat in Amsterdam on Friday - the second LEGO store and first flagship store in the Netherlands. In addition to a complete range of new products that can only
It’s not elementary, my dear social media
To all the overnight Sherlocks who bloomed gloriously online over the last month…
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: report
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is preparing a legal counterpunch against new moves by American regulators to bar the company from accessing $8.5 billion in US federal funds for services and equipment, ...
Malta frees businessman held in journalist murder case
(Reuters) - Malta freed the businessman at the centre of the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on police bail on Friday, and police sources said he would continue to be closely monitored to ensure he does not flee.
Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .
Desperate times….Man steals biltong in OK supermarket, stuffs it in his underwear
Man steals biltong in OK supermarket, stuffs it in his underwear. A 28-year-old man was beaten up before he was arrested for stealing biltong
India-ASEAN FTA review: Further liberalisation of trade on agenda
ASEAN-India trade in goods agreement was signed on August 13, 2009, and entered into force on January 1, 2010
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 — India, anxious to counter China’s influence in the region, today offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island’s new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s visit to India just 12 days after he became...
Comcast Reunites E.T., Elliott For the Holidays
In the spirit of the holidays, Comcast has reunited two old friends to hawk its Xfinity cable, internet, and home phone services. Nearly 40 years after leaving Earth, E.T. is back—and still scaring […]
Q2 GDP: Fiscal deficit of 3.9% realistic, says Uday Kotak
The just released GDP data for the second quarter (July-September) shows that the growth has gone down to 4.5 per cent (the lowest in six years) from 5 per cent in the first quarter (April-June)
The Frugal REIT Investor
Wealth is not the same as income. Wealth is what you accumulate, not what you spend. Thomas Stanley.The foundation stone of wealth accumulation is defense. Thomas Stanley.Investors must select stocks
EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel
Europe will become more
Former AIB boss David Duffy pay rises 84% to £3.4m as head of Virgin Money
CEO’s pay more than eight times his AIB salary – despite losses at UK’s Virgin Money
NPCI enhances UPI 2.0, allows customers to make recurring payments
NPCI is also working on proximity payment option for the platform where one can make payments from a mobile phone that uses near-field communication technology
Mudajaya back in the black after 13 straight quarterly losses
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): After logging 13 consecutive quarters of losses, Mudajaya Group Bhd has returned to the black with a net profit of RM812,000 in its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19).This was despite its revenue contracting 25.6% on year to RM110.18 million during the quarter under review from RM148.18 million in 3QFY18, due to the completion of its 49 megawatt (mW) solar photovolatic energy plant at Sungai Siput, Perak in November 2018, and the slow progress
Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .
Bank of Ghana introduces higher 100 and 200 cedis denomination banknotes
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Swift Operations Forum Europe 2019, Amsterdam - Day 2 report
With the accelerating pace of transformation in financial services, day two of SOFE 2019 explored the direction of travel financial institutions should embark on in order to thrive in this new world.
We are in a virtual free-fall: Congress on GDP growth slip
'India's GDP has collapsed to an abysmal 4.5%. We are in a virtual free-fallWe are in a virtual free-fall. This is the lowest GDP quarter in 6 years. But why is the BJP celebrating? Because their understanding of GDP (Godse Divisive Politics) suggests double digit growth levels. All in the perspective,' he said on Twi
Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.
Publisher says he's hearing interest in nonprofit turn
NEW YORK (AP) - The publisher of the nation's first daily newspaper to be granted nonprofit status says he's since heard from a "few dozen" lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune's approach could work elsewhere.
Lukoil: Solid Q3 Results Ensure High Yields
Lukoil performed better than expected in Q3 2019.I expect Lukoil to generate strong FCF in the medium term.Lukoil is one of the best quality stocks in the Russian stock market.
Beijing Residents Enter Into Sham Marriages Just to Get a License Plate
Congestion, government restrictions and one of the most polluted cities in the world, how’s that for the perfect ingredients for romance? Residents of Beijing have resorted to sham marriages in order to beat the system and get a license plate for a new car.
Despite growth in govt expenditure, GDP slowdown continues
The economic activities which registered growth of over 4.3 per cent in Q2 of 2019/20 over Q2 of 2018/19 are 'Trade, Hotels, Transport, Communication and Services related to Broadcasting' 'Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services' and 'Public Administration, Defence and other services'
HCL Foundation invests more than Rs 160 crore in community projects in UP
UP accounts for 2/3rd of the Foundation's activity spend
Black Friday 2019: The best deals online at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more stores, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Black Friday 2019 is here. Save yourself time and enjoy those Thanksgiving leftovers by shopping our researched list of the best deals in real-time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
We are in a virtual free-fall, says Congress on GDP growth slip
The Congress on Friday took a swipe at the BJP government over the GDP growth falling to 4.5 per cent, and said this is the lowest GDP recorded in six years.Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewa
Over 85% of non-teaching school staff out in one-day strike
A trade union representing striking non-teaching staff at Portugal’s schools on Thursday told Lusa that by 9.30 a.m. it was clear that more than 85% of members were taking part nationwide in the action.
Asian shares slide on weak Japan data; US markets closed
BEIJING — Shares extended losses in Asia on Friday after Japan and South Korea reported weak manufacturing data that suggest a worsening toll from trade tensions.
GDP growth slumps to 6-year low of 4.5% during July-September
Dragged by dip in consumption and exports
The Alphies 2.0 - Behind The Idea's Best Of 2019 (Podcast Transcript)
For our 100th episode, we take a look back on the year that's been.We pick out favorite guests, ideas, and stories from 2019 and see if there are any lessons to take away.We also share an important an
India's Sep-quarter GDP growth slips to 4.5%, the lowest in over six years
Q2 growth numbers fell, in line with economists' expectations, mainly on account of a weak manufacturing, falling consumer demand and private investment, and a drop in exports due to a global slowdown
Whole Foods sent pumpkin pies through an airport baggage carousel for US travelers arriving in London for Thanksgiving
Passengers arriving from the US this week at London’s Heathrow Airport were picking up more than just their luggage in the baggage claim area of Terminal 5.
Swanky cocktail bar The Alchemist eyes up new site in Bristol city centre
It's known for its flamboyant cocktails
Core sector output shrinks 5.8% in October
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in October.
County Durham food hygiene ratings: The takeaways and chippies with the lowest scores
These are the County Durham establishments who have been given a score by inspectors they probably don't want on their door
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city’s former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.Waving British flags, the activists urged Britain to ensure that Hong Kong political dissidents do not suffer the same fate as Simon Cheng, a former British Consulate employee in the city who says he was detained and tortured by Chinese secret police.The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.“The U.K.
Millions of Kenyans to get access to digital post boxes | IOL News
Mobile network operator Safaricom and the Postal Corporation of Kenya on Friday announced a partnership to roll out digital ...
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
India, anxious to counter China's influence in the region, on Friday offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island's new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi.
Katie Price ‘gets a new puppy’ despite claims bankruptcy could make her ‘homeless by Christmas’
She's kept one of Sparkle's puppies!
Record cold could arrive in Las Vegas this weekend
With the rain and snow tapering off today, it’s time to prepare for some possibly record cold afternoons this weekend.
Keeping hackers out and costs low: Cyber security in the public sector
Kieran O’Driscoll at CyberArk discusses the challenges faced by public sector firms when it comes to balancing cost-effective cyber security
‘Winter is coming’: Synergy, transformation crucial for growth, says BI
Reiterating the President's notable Game of Thrones analogy, the Bank Indonesia governor stressed that structural transformation was vital to facing the coming "winter" in the global economy.
Maldives ex-President Yameen Sentenced to 5 Years Prison Over Money Laundering Charges
Yameen has been accused of receiving US $1 million of government money through a private company as part of a deal to lease a number of tropical islands for hotel development.
Briefly on farming and agribusiness
From around the country, a collection of brief news on developments in farming and agribusiness
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: Report
The Federal Communications Commission last week branded Huawei and its Chinese rival ZTE as threats to US national security and blocked them from the fund. It also proposed that other service providers be required to cancel or replace existing services and equipment from the companies. Huawei plans to file a lawsuit in the United States next week.
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF: A 'Better Than Cash' Alternative
MINT is a low-risk bond-based exchange-traded fund with a focus on capital preservation and liquidity while offering yields above Treasuries through a monthly dividend.Actively managed strategy is uni
Inflation Rates Up By 5.56PC in November, From 4.9PC In October
The cost of living (inflation rate) went up from 4.95 percent in the month of October to 5.56 in November.The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) notes that the cost of food and non-alcohol
Sasol scores ‘own goal’ as climate pressure mounts in SA
Company could face legal challenges if it continues to refuse votes on the issue.
Publisher says he’s hearing interest in non-profit turn
NEW YORK - Utah’s Salt Lake Tribune is taking an intriguing approach toward survival by successfully petitioning the IRS to let it become a non-profit. That
South Korea cuts growth forecast to lowest in decade
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank on Friday (Nov 29) cut its growth forecast for this year to 2 per cent, which would be the weakest rate in a ...
EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel
Europe will become more "assertive" on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, has vowed as he took over from Donald Tusk.
Sonko Appoints Ex-Convict Ally to Government
The appointee at one time spent close to nine years in a foreign jail after being accused of...
Audit Service asked two assemblies to refund money
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We commit to uninterrupted power supply - GRIDCo Chairman
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World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a Black Friday sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
Politics And The Markets 11/29/19
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Normalizing Cannabis Retail With Nicole Fox (Podcast Transcript)
Nicole Fox is founder and CEO of Aeon Botanika, a wellness cannabis company in LA, and has been a cannabis activist since 2003. She co-founded two of the first dispensaries in LA, serves on the board
Malta finance minister faces money-laundering probe
Malta's finance minister, Edward Scicluna, is to face a criminal inquiry on his role in the sale of three Maltese hospitals, a local magistrate has ruled. The affair comes after other senior government figures recently resigned over alleged links to the m...
ECB Board nominee Panetta calls for an accommodative monetary policy
Inflation outlook seems to fall short of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council’s inflation aim of below but close to 2%, noted Fabio Pan
Fiscal deficit exceeds budget estimates during April-October on lower tax receipts
Constrained by lower tax collection, the Centre’s fiscal deficit exceeded the budget estimate during first seven months (April-October) itself. Fiscal deficit is the difference between income and the
One Nucleus reveals finalists of annual BioNewsRound Award
One Nucleus reveals the finalists of its annual BioNewsRound Award, recognizing life science companies that have announced exciting developments for patients and the sector. The finalists will present at Genesis 2019 where the winner will be announced.
TSB Graciously Makes Way for 82 New Branches of Greggs
A couple of traditional grim pre-Christmas job scythings are underway at the moment, with staff of the TSB bank and workers at energy supplier Npower currently expecting to receive a nice card from the boss containing a hand-drawn sad-face emoticon wearing a Santa hat and a P45.
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)
Power Grid Jobs for Executive Trainee (B.Tech/B.E, B.Sc)Details of a number of vacancies and reservation shall be indicated in the notification
Jennifer Aniston made enchiladas just for Jimmy Kimmel after he criticized her annual Friendsgiving meal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Aniston kept the promise she made on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last year that she'd make a Mexican meal for him instead of the traditional turkey.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
‘Don’t be fooled by these expensive looking slay queens!’-Tatelicious blasts Pokello after being spotted shopping at cheap Chinese flea market
Tatelicious blasts Pokello after being spotted shoppingcheap Chinese flea market. Social media influencer Tatelicious Karigambe-Sandberg
UTB announces 2020 Tourism Expo with focus on Intra-Africa travel
As Uganda moves to a position as a premier tourist destination, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is set to host the 5th annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2020). POATE is a tourism and travel trade exhibition which brings together regional and international tour operators, travel agents, destination agencies and various players in the tourism trade to network and facilitate tourism business. The three-day expo will run from 4-6 February 2020 and will be held at the Speke Resort in Munyonyo. POATE 2020 will integrate business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) trade event format under the theme “Inspiring high-value engagement to promote intra-Africa travel for leisure, business and adventure”, aimed at raising Uganda’s profile as a preferred destination in the region and internationally. Launching the event, State Minister for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities Godfrey Kiwanda noted the board’s focus on Intra- Africa travel.
Focus on Lewisham: New social scene sparks interest from first-time buyers
Although it is a relatively unassuming corner of South East London, Lewisham has been the birthplace of a wealth of musical talent: Cream drummer Ginger Baker, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and Sex Pistols frontman Sid Vicious were all born there.
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Economic Crisis: GDP Growth Falls to 4.5% in July to September, Lowest in More Than 6 Years
India was the world’s fastest-growing economy until last year, posting quarterly growth rates of as high of 9.4% in 2016.
Euro-Dollar Gets No Joy from Inflation Gains as German Politics and U.S. Tariff Threat Loom
The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today
Rupee slips 12 paise to 71.74 against US dollar ahead of GDP data
On a weekly basis, the domestic unit has lost 3 paise.
Daily Mail owner buys i as UK regional market consolidates
DMGT to pay £50m for national daily that belongs to indebted JPI Media
India's fiscal deficit touches Rs 7 trillion, surpasses annual target in seven months
India’s fiscal deficit in the first seven months through October stood at Rs 7.2 trillion, or 102.4 per cent of the budgeted target for the current fiscal year, government data showed on Friday.
Council urged to ‘explore every option’ to improve Ardee street
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ECB Board nominee Schnabel: September stimulus can be justified by current inflation data
The European Central Bank's (ECB) September stimulus could be justified by current inflation data as well as the outlook for inflation over the medium
Sweden-based Online Payments Firm Klarna Reportedly Onboarded 60,000 Additional Merchants
Sweden-based Online payments company (and bank) Klarna reportedly became Europe’s highest valued Fintech in August 2019 with a market capitalization of around $5.5 billion. Klarna’s management stated on November 26 that it has onboarded 60,000 additional merchants worldwide in 2019, which represents an increase of about 140% from last year, when the company signed up 25,000 new customers. Klarna says the new merchants include major companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Expedia, H&M, River Island,
Swiss firm Zurich airport to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani
Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will come up in the 5,000-hectare area when fully constructed and is estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crores, Nodal Officer for the Project.
RBI files insolvency application against debt-laden DHFL
DHFL is one of the biggest defaulters in the country that owes over Rs 1 lakh crore (over $14 billion) to its debtors
Crop insurance
IF many of the country’s small farmers, particularly in far-flung communities, remain uninsured, blame it on inadequate resource base and outreach of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC).
The best Line 6 Helix Black Friday deals: top prices on the Line 6 Helix, Helix LT, HX Stomp and HX Effects
Find the latest discounts on this cutting-edge electric guitar effects range…
Barratt hails £250m-plus injection to Scots economy
Housebuilder Barratt Developments’ Scottish operations have delivered a £256 million boost to the economy over the past year, marking a double-digit hike on 2018.
Bharti Airtel to seek board nod on December 4 for raising funds
The board will also evaluate raising of funds through debentures, non-convertible debt instruments along with warrants, convertible debentures , securities or any other equity based instruments including through qualified institutions placement or rights issue, or through any other permissible mode
GDP growth slips to 4.5% in September quarter, slowest expansion in 26 quarters
The slump was mainly on account of a weak manufacturing and a drop in exports.
Creche operators given more time to submit fire safety assessments
A decision to defer a deadline for creches to submit a fire safety assessment has been welcomed, ...
Time to pucker up: The mistletoe trail returns
Explore Waterloo Region is encouraging residents to get outdoors and explore the area
PM scrambles to spur growth; India braces for GDP shock
By Vrishti Beniwal The bad news is getting worse for India’s economy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is exhausting all options to stem the fallout. Data on Friday will likely show the economy had
Core sector output shrinks 5.8 per cent in October
The only sector that posted growth in October was fertilizers where production increased by 11.8 per cent year-on-year.
Skyworth group to invest $100 mn on white goods factory in Telangana
The company proposes to make latest generation Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines in the second phase expansion, according to the Shenzen
Shafie leverages on Sabah’s geographic location to lure Japanese investors
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal began the first leg of his trade mission in Japan today addressing 200 investors and businessmen from 140 companies in Kobe, Japan by spelling out investment opportunities available in Sabah. He delivered the keynote...
TfL resets passwords for every Oyster account in London
No Disney+ shenanigans for the tube
GDP growth plunges to 4.5%, lowest since 2012
Official says fundamentals are strong, numbers will pick up.
Britain will leave EU by Jan. 31, says UK PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that Britain would leave the EU by January 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party wins a majority in the election in two weeks time. “If w...
Another Jolt To RCEP? Japan Not To Sign The Multi-Nation Regional Trade Deal If India Doesn’t Join
“All we are thinking of is negotiations including India,” the Japanese Trade Minister added.
Judge rules Mahindra Roxor similar to Jeep, violates Fiat Chrysler's Jeep trade
FCA has further filed counterclaim before the Eastern District Court of Michigan for permanently ceasing the sales of Roxor in the states
Euro area flash inflation: Higher core, temporarily – Nordea
Analysts at Nordea Markets see a stronger than expected rise in the Eurozone inflation in November as a temporary surge until year-end and continue to
India's GDP Growth Drops To 4.5%, Lowest In 26 Quarters
The data comes two days after Nirmala Sitharam on Wednesday quelled fears about the Indian economy going into recession.
When is the Canadian GDP report and how could it affect USD/CAD?
Friday's economic docket highlights the release of monthly Canadian GDP growth figures for October, scheduled to be published at 13:30 GMT. Statistics
Want to take ties with India to high levels: Rajapaksa
New Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to take his country's relationship with India to a very high level.
‘Market Raja MBBS’ movie review: This Arav-starrer neither has a script nor a purpose
An animated script about animated characters with animated performances that negates the basic conscience of cinema
Uganda asks more Asians to grab available investment opportunities
Uganda’s Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi has called upon Arab Countries mostly people from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to rush and grab the plenty of investment opportunities that the country beholds. This was during the 5th Edition of the UAE – Uganda Trade and Investment Forum that was held at Sheraton Hotel and organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce. It attracted over 22 companies from UAE who came to look for trade and investment opportunities in Uganda. Alex Onzima, a Minister of State in the Vice President’s office highlighted the need for trade performance between the two sister countries while representing the Vice President Sekandi. “We believe that what Ugandans and Africans need to develop is Trade, foreign Investments and access to markets but not Aid.
Present Equity Valuations Suggest Negative Returns For Next Decade
In terms of Buffett's self-proclaimed favourite value indicator, as shown below, the S&P 500 is now priced at 144% of US GDP, far above the 2007 top, and near the short-lived highest-ever valuations i
Black Friday shoppers go mad for bargain toilet roll deal with 24 Andrex rolls for £2.50
Tesco has been spotted selling the cheapest toilet rolls of the year, with 24 rolls of Andrex for just £2.56 for Black Friday - but it's still unconfirmed whether or not the offer is available in every store
ForMin Aurescu welcomes Ambassador Klemm on his farewell visit, reiterates interest in Visa Waiver
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu has welcomed at the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) headquarters, on Friday, Ambassador of the U.S....
Publisher says he's hearing interest in nonprofit turn
NEW YORK (AP) - The publisher of the nation's first daily newspaper to be granted nonprofit status says he's since heard from a few dozen lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune's approach could work elsewhere.
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, US inflow soars, new govt data reveals
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though US investments soared seven times to US$5.9 billion — reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes. Data provided by the...
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit has potential to boost bilateral trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham
"We can significantly increase our bilateral trade from the present level of about USD 7 billion. Besides, mutual investment can also flourish in a number of areas, including ports, airports, highways, metro rails, telecommunication, petroleum products and hydel power," Assocham President B K Goenka said.
EM stocks fall on trade deal doubts; Lira firms on central bank comments
BENGALURU (Nov 29): Emerging markets stocks fell on Friday on worries that a new US law backing Hong Kong protesters could hinder progress in resolving the Sino-US trade war, while comments from the Turkish central bank breathed new life into the lira.MSCI's stock index for emerging markets fell nearly 1%, extending losses to the second straight session after US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday legislation that supported the protesters, a move that China said it would
Swedish economy ups pace in Q3, supports Riksbank hike plans
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s economy accelerated slightly in the third quarter from a tough start to the year, data showed on Friday, providing some support for the central bank’s plan to increase the benchmark rate at its meeting in December.
Eurozone unemployment's falls to lowest rate since July 2008
LONDON (AP) - Unemployment across the 19-country eurozone has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008 even though growth is cooling in the face of headwinds like the U.S.-China trade war and uncertainty related to Britain's departure from the European Union.
TSRTC workers resume work; CM Rao to hold meet with staff on December 1
The Chief Minister will discuss threadbare all the issues related to the RTC
Weston-super-Mare toilets used by prostitutes and drug dealers to close
The loos will be demolished as part of a major town centre regeneration programme
QL Resources 2Q net profit up 15%
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Poultry farmer QL Resources Bhd saw its net profit rise 15.1% to RM69.68 million in its second financial quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (2QFY20) from RM60.52 million a year ago, mainly due to higher sales from its marine product manufacturing (MPM) segment.This resulted in a higher earnings per share of 4.29 sen for 2QFY20 compared with 3.73 sen for 2QFY19.Revenue for the quarter rose 16.6% to RM1.07 billion from RM920.26 million a year ago.In a
Rupee slips 11 paise to 71.73 against USD ahead of GDP
India's economy grew at 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20 -- the slowest pace in over six years.
Wagners secures contract for Adani’s Carmichael mine
Wagners has secured a contract from Adani Mining to deliver a quarry operations package for the Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin.
Duchatalet agrees to sell Charlton to East Street Investments
Duchatalet’s five-year reign at The Valley has proved hugely unpopular with fans.
Bonanza Creek Energy: Strong Operational Performance Adds To Its Value
Bonanza Creek has delivered at the high end of production expectations while spending towards the lower end of its original capex budget.Production growth may be lower in 2020 as it attempts to minimi
Our Legacy Launches Sustainable WORK SHOP Scheme Online
Shop the limited-edition upcycled pieces while stocks last.
Rs 2,000 notes not much in use, can be taken out of circulation: S C Garg
Rs 2000 notes were circulated by RBI in November 2016 after demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes
Wool, mohair trade rules: Why Lesotho parliament witnessed bloody clash
The MPs had expressly demanded him to appear to give clarity on wool and mohair regulations that had seen farmers protest over the local broker appointed by government for their wool and mohair.
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF: Exposure To High-Quality Foreign Stocks
VIGI screens for non-U.S. stocks with at least a seven-year consecutive history of increasing the dividend amount.Fund has outperformed some other widely traded foreign stock ETFs in recent years.VIGI
Business Cycle Data And Investor Sentiment Supportive Of Higher Equity Prices
One factor impacting investor sentiment at the moment may be the fact the equity market has generated strong returns to date in 2019.With the strong equity market returns in 2019, investors seem to be
HSBC and Santander customers set for refund
The competition watchdog says the banks failed to send text alerts to customers about to go into the red.
Pakistan to Debut Chinese Yuan-Denominated Panda Bonds Worth $1 Billion
New Delhi (Sputnik): China’s Panda Bonds are onshore products that help international borrowers to explore domestic yuan investors. These yuan-dominated notes are sold by non-Chinese issuers.
Rail services suspended between Sandymount and Lansdowne after vehicle damages barriers
The incident happened on Serpentine Avenue.
Shopee's Desaauto@KPLB to sell automotive products, aid rural economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Following the success of Desamall@KPLB, Shopee, in collaboration with the Rural Development Ministry and ELokal, launches Desaauto@KPLB, an automotive e-store.
New regulations for gift vouchers to come into effect ahead of Christmas
New laws will give all vouchers a five-year expiry time while also meaning people won't have to spend the entirity of the balance in one transaction.
Barber shop owner fined over £1,000 for dumping business waste in bin
He had failed to listen to council inspectors
Experience a wide-range of pan-Asian flavours at Sriracha Robata
Hop aboard the Orient Express
Watch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s colleagues napped in Parliament during her speech
Sitharaman was speaking on the economy, on which, in the space of three months, she has changed her stance from ‘all is well’ to ‘there’s a slowdown’.
Trials on to convert diesel engines into electric: Piyush Goyal
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal addressed Rajya Sabha, saying India will be the first country to have an entirely electrified rail network. The government aims at converting diesel engines into electric ones, in its commitment towards environment protection. However, he said it is too early to ascertain the exact cost of the project at this stage.
BREAKING News: Bank of Ghana introduces new Ghc100, Ghc200 cedi notes
The Bank of Ghana has announced the introduction of new bank notes to join the list of Cedi denominations in circulation, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. This was confirmed at a presser currently being addressed by the Governor of the Central bank, Dr Ernest Addison. Further details to be made available soon.
The values we hold dear manifested in DC election results
The liberal and democratic political faction swept to a landslide victory in the District Council elections on Sunday, thereby reshaping the landscape of the district councils in the city. Over the years, the DC elections were focused on livelihood issues. Members of the academic and professional sectors, as well as university students, have always shown…
Senate sessions suspended until Dec. 9 to give way to bicam on GAB, SEAG
Sessions in the Senate will be suspended until December 9 in anticipation of an upcoming holiday and road closures in Pasay City for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), as well as the bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed 2020 national budget.
Rail operator vows extra compensation for disrupted passengers
West Midlands Trains said timetable changes in May led to disruption on its London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services.
UK PM Johnson says UK will leave EU by Jan 31 at the latest
LONDON (Nov 29): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that Britain would leave the European Union by Jan 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party win a majority in the election in two weeks time."If we can get a working majority then we will come on Jan 31 at the absolute latest," Johnson told LBC radio.He also repeated his message that he saw no reason why Britain would need to extend the transition period after Brexit
M65 reopens 4 hours behind schedule after overnight roadworks are delayed by cold weather
The M65 has reopened after an overnight closure overran by four hours this morning (November 29).
Malta government rejects immunity bid by businessman in journalist murder
Malta govt turned down a request from one of the island’s richest men for a pardon in return for cooperation in the investigation into a journalist’s murder
Top headlines: Q2 GDP growth slips to 4.5%, CEA defends tax cut & more
From Mukesh Ambani becoming ninth richest on Forbes' billionaires list to PM Modi announcing $50 million assistance to Sri Lanka, Business Standard brings you the top news of the day
Weather Forecast: Rainy before Noon, Sunny in the Afternoon
Today, there will be rain before noon which will stop in the afternoon when clouds will disperse and most of the country will be sunny. There will be more clouds over Northern Bulgaria.
WATCH | #BlackFriday crowd chaos outside Nike Factory Store
Black Friday was nothing short of crazy at the Nike factory store at Woodmead Value Mart in Johannesburg.
Bank of Ghana releases specimen of the new GHC100, GHC200 and GHC2 coin
The Central Bank of Ghana has released specimen of new GHC100, GHC200 Cedi notes and GHC2 coin that is expected to hit the market soon. Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Ernest Addison at a press conference in Accra on Friday, November 29, 2019, said the new cedi notes will help shore up the value […]
Winter weather on election day could cost West Dunbartonshire Council over £45,000
The local authority has put stringent preparations in place to ensure that everyone can have their say in next month's vote.
Oil mixed amid slow holiday trade before Opec+ meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were up 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, at $58.15 a barrel.
Eurozone unemployment's falls to lowest rate since July 2008
LONDON (AP) - Unemployment across the 19-country eurozone has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008 even though growth is cooling in the face of headwinds like the U.S.-China trade war and uncertainty related to Britain's departure from the European Union.
Eurozone inflation firms but still below central bank goal
BRUSSELS — Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone rose in November but remains way below the level that the European Central Bank and its new president, Christine Lagarde, would like it to be.
Euro-Area Inflation Quickens, But Remains Far Below ECB's Goal
(Bloomberg) — Explore what’s moving the global economy in the new season of the Stephanomics podcast.
More than half of EU consumers have environmental impact in mind when shopping
Today the European Commission released its 2019 edition of the Consumer Conditions Scoreboard. It shows that the overall gap in consumer conditions is narrowing between the different regions of the EU; that consumers are more aware about their environmental footprint; and that consumer rules enable trust in the marketplace. Věra Jourová, EU Commissioner for Justice, […]
Demand for Certified Energy Advisors powers success for OC alumnus - Campus Life
Okanagan College Media Release
Renault-Nissan to reboot alliance with new overseer
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi plan to appoint a general secretary at the helm of their partnership to boost cooperation and reboot joint operations after the departure of former alliance supremo Carlos Ghosn.
Report claims TikTok parent company ByteDance is working with China's Communist Party to spread propaganda on Xinjiang
China has been accused of committing human rights abuses at detention centers in the autonomous western region of Xinjiang.
Rajapaksa's visit can boost trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham
Rajapaksa arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit, his first overseas tour after taking over the reins of Sri Lanka 10 days back, a reflection of importance he attaches to ties with India
Stocks slip on trade worries as record high stays elusive
LONDON (Nov 29): World shares slipped on Friday as a leading index strained for a record high, with nerves gnawing away from Asia to Europe over how, or when, the US and China can agree a truce in their damaging trade war.The MSCI All Country world index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, fell 0.2% to 548.48 points, short of a record 550.63 scaled in January 2018 before the tensions over trade between Washington and Beijing broke out.European shares
Last 2.5 years have been the safest in Railways’ history, says Piyush Goyal
The entire rail network will be electrified in India which is the only country in the globe that is experimenting to convert diesel engines into electric, he said.
AP Explains: What awaits Suriname’s convicted president?
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A court in the South American country of Suriname has convicted President Desi Bouterse in the 1982 killings of 15 prominent political opponents and sentenced him to 20 years in prison. The decision marks the end of a historic trial that began in 2007, the same year that Bouterse accepted “political responsibility” …
INS: 2.1pct drop in the number of building authorizations for residential buildings, in Jan-Oct
The number of building authorizations for residential buildings decreased by 2.1 per cent, in the first ten months of the year, compared with...
Green Climate Fund to channel over $1.87bn in tackling emissions
Green Climate Fund is now financing climate action in over 100 developing countries after the final Board meeting of 2019 approved 13 new projects.
IRS Not Infringing Privacy Requesting Crypto Exchange Data: US Judge
A California federal court has affirmed the legitimacy of the U.S. tax authorities’ summons for data from crypto exchange Bitstamp in connection with an individual tax reporting case.
Toronto lights up first weekend of December
The first weekend of December and the city is marking it with the annual Cavalcade of Lights, including the highly-anticipated lighting of the Nathan Phillips Square Tree. The holiday season barrels ahead with a multitude of events across Toronto.
Cree's CEO Talks About His Firm's Big 5G and Electric Car Opportunities
During a talk with TheStreet, Cree CEO Gregg Lowe shared plenty of details about the growth opportunities in front of his firm's Wolfspeed power semiconductor and materials unit.
Armagh tile solutions company create 20 new jobs in Dublin with €3m investment
Armatile announced plans to create 20 new jobs and invest €3m in a new luxury showroom and design hub in Dublin.
East Asia's political vulnerability
To avoid Latin America-style political crises, East Asian governments must ensure that their economic policies support equitable growth.
The truth behind myths
It’s a blustery autumn Sunday and there isn’t much going on so you decide to turn on the television. You are all caught up on “The Game of Thrones” so why not tune into HGTV? There are a lot of great shows on there and besides, you were thinking of doing a few Real Estate investments anyways. Although HGTV is very entertaining, sometimes educational, sometimes inspiring, there are a lot of things you need to be careful of when making sound choices in Real Estate. Below are 5 big Myths of HGTV when it comes to Real Estate.
Eurozone inflation firms but still below central bank goal
Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone rose in November but remains way below the level that the European Central Bank and its new president, Christine Lagarde, would like it to be.
Rural unrest spreads as farmers’ anger boils over
Low food prices and widespread fears about the green transition fuel discontent.
Rail operator vows extra compensation for disrupted passengers
West Midlands Trains said timetable changes in May led to disruption on its London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services.
Hong Kong police end blockade of university campus
Hong Kong police have ended their blockade of a university campus after surrounding it for 12 days to try to arrest anti-government protesters holed up inside. Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 petrol bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets. The stand-off at Hong Kong Polytechnic University was one of the most dramatic episodes in nearly six months of unrest that began in June with a huge march against an extradition Bill seen as an erosion of freedoms promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese control in 1997. Protesters have since expanded their demands to include fully democratic elections and an investigation into police use of tear gas, rubber bullets and other force to suppress the demonstrations. Police have arrested 5,890 people since June, ranging in age from 11 to 83.
Former Suffolk Coastal chairman dies at 90 after short illness
Former Suffolk Coastal Council chairman John Geater has died after a short illness in Ipswich Hospital a few months after celebrating his 90th birthday.
HSBC and Santander brought to book over text alert failure
HSBC and Santander are to refund millions of pounds to customer who incurred overdraft fees after the banks broke rules on sending text alerts to customers to warn them they were about to go into the red.
Eversendai 3Q net profit down 89%, hit by high expenses
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Higher operating and administrative expenses pulled down Eversendai Corp Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) by 88.8% to RM1.47 million from RM13.14 million a year ago.Eversendai said the significant increase in the operating and administrative expenses was partly due to higher depreciation expenses and other fixed costs expensed to income statement by its mechanical fabrication, installation and modularisation segment. This was due to the under-utilisation of the Ras Al
Public comments sought on revised Tennessee block grant plan
Federal officials are seeking the public’s input on Tennessee’s revised plan requesting to become the first state to receive funding in a lump sum for its Medicaid program, TennCare.
Menang Corp posts loss in 1Q due to land clearing and earthworks expenses, corporate exercises
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Menang Corp (M) Bhd posted a net loss of RM503,000 in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, compared with a net profit of RM967,000 in the corresponding quarter last year.In a bourse filing, the group attributed the loss to expenses stemming from land clearing, earthworks and provisions for the costs of proposed corporate exercises.It reported a loss per share of 0.1 sen compared with earnings per share of 0.2 sen last year.Quarterly revenue declined
Shop small at Seminole Heights Holiday Shop Hop Saturday
With all the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, don't forget to support local businesses for Small Business Saturday.
USD/CAD edges back closer to 1.3300 handle, focus shifts to Canadian GDP
The USD/CAD pair edged higher during the early European session on Friday, with bulls making a fresh attempt to reclaim and build on the momentum beyo
In a first, RBI sends DHFL to NCLT for debt resolution
India Business News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday sent the troubled mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL) for bankruptcy proceedings, making it the fir
Govt accounts show strong debt position, impact of tax timing changes
Govt accounts show strong debt position, impact of tax timing changes
Early shoppers beat Black Friday rush
Hardy and deal-hungry shoppers lined up Thursday outside JCPenney at Penn Square Mall, waiting in the cold and occasional rain for the doors to open at 2 p.m. so they could snap up an air fryer or two, various electronics and big-discount clothes. “Honestly, with the Black Friday deals you get on clothes, it makes it worth it, getting a little elbow room,” said Ryan Johnson, who shopped with his wife, Jazzlyn. “Black Friday before too long is gonna start in October.” Black Friday has long been a favorite shopping day for gift-shopping Americans, or in some instances when shoppers sought just to treat themselves to something nice.
Taliban Confirms Meetings With US Have Begun: Reuters
US President Trump on Thursday made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan where he celebrated the US holiday Thanksgiving with troops and met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet
An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue . . .
SCHOTT Glass to double capacity at Jambusar plant in Gujarat
Commits to infuse Euro 26 million by next year
Govt accounts show strong debt position
Hon Grant Robertson
French operators ramp up FTTP roll-out with 1.2 mln premises passed in Q3
French FTTP networks covered another 1.2 million homes and businesses in the three months to September, a new high after the record 1.1 million premises passed in the previous quarter. Overall, 16.7 million premises had access to FTTP services, up 34 percent year-on-year, said regulator Arcep in its latest fixed broadband report.
Rail operator vows extra compensation for disrupted passengers
West Midlands Trains said timetable changes in May led to disruption on its London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services.
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, U.S inflow soars
Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to $1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though U.S. investments soared seven times to $5.9 billion - reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes. Data provided by the Malaysian Investment Development
Cebu mayor Labella allows vendors to sell again on city sidewalks
The times they can sell and the size of their tables will be restricted
A former influencer said she ended up $10,000 in debt from ‘constant online shopping, endless açai bowls, and brunches’
The dream influencer lifestyle isn’t always what it seems, according to Lissette Calveiro, who wrote a blog for The Metro’s Debt Diaries series. Calveiro has 37,000 Instagram followers, but ended up in $10,000 worth of debt from buying decadent brunches, outfits, and holidays.
IOB elevates Bhuwan Chandra as CFO
Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has announced the elevation of Bhuwan Chandra as its Chief Financial Officer with effect from December 1. Chandra succeeds Radha Venkatakrishnan who is superannuatin
Banks working with gov’t to track down criminal underworld financial advisors
Four banks teamed up with the Dutch government and authorities to fight against financial service providers who launder money for criminals, Financieele Dagblad reported on Friday based on
Continental Reinsurance Plc suspended from trading shares on NSE
Trading in the shares of Continental Reinsurance Plc has been suspended effective Thursday, 28 November 2019.
Maltese PM refuses to pardon businessman in journalist murder probe
Businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is himself a suspect in the murder investigation, had been seeking immunity from prosecution
BARMM to benefit from intensified trade in BIMP-EAGA
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit mainly from intensified trade between the Philippines and its counterparts in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia under the 25-year old Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) corridor.
The Bitcoin Man Acquires FortuneZ, Appoints Sydney Ifergan as COO
Herbert Rafael Sim, popularly known as The Bitcoin Man, has acquired crypto-focused business publication company FortuneZ for a sum of $2,500,000.
Ola restructuring biz over IPO to cost 250 jobs: Report
The spokesperson added that the restructuring is aimed at becoming "more nimble and have a sharper focus on growth and profitability".
Gold rallies Rs 143 to Rs 38,695 on rupee depreciation, positive trend
On Thursday, gold prices closed at Rs 38,552 per 10 gram
Empty streets on Black Friday as customers choose to shop online instead
Black Friday got off to a very, very quiet start this morning.
Mkhari ‘Respects’ Ramaphosa’s Decision To Withdraw From Chairman’s Conversation
JOHANNESBURG – PowerFM chairman Given Mkhari on Thursday said he respected the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to pull out of the Chairman’s Conversation. Mkhari said he understood why the president did it, but he was disappointed at the decision. The annual Chairman’s Conversation was cancelled on Thursday evening after Ramaphosa withdrew, citing concerns raised […]
Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacity
HONG KONG: Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they temporarily cut capacity due to ...
Eurozone Preliminary CPI arrives at +1.0% YoY in Nov vs. +0.9% expected - EUR/USD unfazed
More to come ....
Share Market highlights: Sensex ends 336 points down, Nifty near 12,050; Yes Bank, HUL top losers
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The headline indices Sensex and Nifty receded from record high levels on Friday, tracking weak GDP data outlook.
Big challenges for small business debated at APEC Forum next week
The big challenges for New Zealand small businesses, including mental health risks, cashflow and support for women-led businesses will be under the spotlight next week at the APEC SME Productivity and Performance Forum in Wellington.
Malta’s PM refuses to quit amid scandal over journalist’s murder
Joseph Muscat accused of protecting allies in investigation into killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia
NSE commodities segment gets CBDT recognition, traders to get tax benefit
The approval will benefit traders in relation to trading in commodity derivatives segment of the NSE as the derivative income will be treated as business income
Do Activist Investors Create Value?
The exchange-traded fund industry is expanding its product range to all investment strategies and grabbing more and more market share from the mutual fund sector.Activist investing isn't a new phenome
Harvey Norman offering huge 50% sale for Black Friday
There is serious money to be saved here!
Muntinlupa students win climate and disaster resilience contest
Have you ever thought of having a device that automatically shuts off power when it detects a strong tremor, thereby mitigating the secondary damage from fires brought by a strong earthquake?
India announces $400 million loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation’s new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties.
India Cuts Purchase of P-8 Spy Planes From US in Half
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy had originally asked for 10 P-8I aircraft in a bid to deploy more spy planes to crucial points in the Indian Ocean region under “Mission Based Deployment”. However, the Defence Ministry has now decided to cut the request in half due to budget constraints.
U.S. to Negotiate Carbon Trades Under Climate Pact Shunned by Trump
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump may be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, but the U.
GDP growth slows down to 4.5% in Q2, hits more than 6-year low
India's Q2 GDP Growth 2019: DEA Secretary Atanu Chakraborty and CEA KV Subramnaian said that the fundamentals of India economy remain strong and the GDP growth rate is expected to bounce back in the third quarter of this fiscal
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, US inflow soars
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though US investments soared seven times to US$5.9 billion — reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes.Data provided by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to Reuters on Friday showed that China, traditionally the Southeast Asian country's biggest investor, has now slipped to third position behind the United States and Japan.Foreign
Posta looks to digital boxes to overturn bad fortunes; hopes to increase revenue by Sh1.5bn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29- The Postal Corporation of Kenya is now targeting to increase its revenues by Sh1.5 billion through digital boxes after it witnessed a fall in letters during the last financial year. According to
The Death of FX Volatility
Volatility in the Euro-Dollar exchange rate reached an all-time low this week, and dying volatility is being recorded in most other major currency pairs as we enter the final month of the year
Jony Ive has disappeared from Apple's leadership page 5 months after announcing he was leaving, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The London-born Ive played a major role in the design of several iconic Apple products, including the iPhone, the iPod, and the iPad.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Swiss firm Zurich Airport beats Adani, DIAL bids to build Jewar airport
Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will come up in 5,000 hectare area when fully constructed
India announces $400 million loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties. Sri Lanka, located off the southern tip of India, has become an arena of competing
Yorkshire Radicals Suggest we "Buy Nowt" to Teach Them Multinationals a Thing or Two
Residents of the city of Bradford are being asked to purposefully avoid the Black Friday madness today, with a campaign asking them to "Buy Nowt" and enjoy a cup of tea with like-minded individuals not currently scouring the internet and going mad from trying to find a graphics card that's genuinely cheaper than it was last month.
Sensex falls 336 points to close at 40,794 ahead of GDP data; Nifty below 12,050
India Business News: Equity indices on Friday ended in red with the benchmark BSE sensex plunging over 300 points ahead of quarterly GDP growth data release. The 30-share
Q&A: How PSD2 will impact fraud on Black Friday
With online spending continuing to rise online for Black Friday, web retailers need to consider how best to ensure PSD2 compliance in order to keep consumers secure without compromising their user experience.
Government should nationalize Kenya Airways quickly -CEO
NAIROBI — The government must move quickly to nationalize Kenya Airways as regional competitors seeking to carve out market share pour cash into their national carriers, the airline’s chief executive said.
An Alpine Village has come to the Trafford Centre - with Yorkshire pudding wraps, a Big Wheel and more
The family-friendly village features children's rides and huts selling festive food and drink
Hengyuan’s 3Q net loss narrows on turnaround plan
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd’s net loss narrowed in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 to RM11.43 million from RM122.49 million a year earlier, due to higher revenue.Loss per share fell to to 3.81 sen from 40.83 sen, the group said in a filing today.Hengyuan said revenue for the quarter jumped 56% to RM3.23 billion from RM2.07 billion a year ago, as the refinery recorded sales volume of 10.7 million barrels.For the nine-month period, the
Euro zone inflation rises quicker than expected in November
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation accelerated faster than expected in November on a rise in food and services prices, likely comforting European Central Bank policymakers even if some factors pushing up prices may be only temporary.
London Bridge knife rampage declared a terror attack
The suspect appears to have been disarmed by brave bystanders before being shot by police.
New World Fund sells Adani Ports shares worth Rs 401 crore
Bulk deal data on the BSE showed that 1,06,87,163 scrips were sold at an average price of Rs 375.34 apiece.
Top U.S. retailers absorb tariff pressure ahead of holiday shopping season
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prices for electronics sold online at top U.S. retailers were up slightly heading into the critical U.S. shopping season, but sites including Walmart Inc (WMT.N) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) have held prices steady for many other popular holiday products despite the pressure from tariffs on Chinese imports.
Malta PM says no immunity for top suspect in journalist killing
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said the main suspect in the 2017 killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia would not be granted immunity to disclose what he knows about the case.
4.5 % GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday the GDP growth rate of 4.5 per cent was unacceptable and worrisome, and urged his successor Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set aside 'deep-rooted suspicion' of society and nurse India back to harmonious, mutually trustworthy society that can help the economy soar.
$20 Billion in Assets on the Move to New Blockchain in 2020 by British Powerhouse HSBC: Report
Blockchain technology will power a new platform launched by HSBC. Reuters reports that the British banking giant is releasing Digital Vault in 2020. The blockchain-based custody solution will grant investors real-time data for securities that are bought on private markets. Paper records primarily comprising private placement transactions will be swapped for blockchain records, making HSBC’s […]
Daimler to cut thousands more jobs in bid to reduce costs
Car manufacturer struggling with cost of electic vehicles
Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 finale preview: Sudha Murty to share her inspiring journey
Amitabh Bachchan will host Sudha Murty on Kaun Banega Crorepati 11's finale episode tonight. Murty will talk about her family's reaction when she decided to take up engineering.
US merger rush stirs debate over equities bull market
Some see signs of rally’s impending end in rash of multibillion dollar tie-ups
Take Five: NATO -- dead or alive?
(Reuters) - 1/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATO!
CBOT Trends - Corn, wheat seen steady to higher; soybeans mixed
CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.The markets were closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.WHEAT - Steady to up 2 cents per bushel* There were no deliveries against the CBOT's December wheat contract on first notice day on Friday. Traders expected deliveries of zero to 400 contracts, with most anticipating none.
Israel steps up settlement projects in occupied Jerusalem after US move
Israel announced on Thursday that it would approve 11,000 illegal housing units in the north of Jerusalem, following a surge of illegal settlements in...
GDP at 4.5%: 'Worrying,' says Manmohan Singh; 'fundamentals strong,' counters govt
India Business News: India's GDP growth hit an over six-year low of 4.5 per cent in July-September 2019, triggering a war of words between the government and the oppositio
Turkish, Qatari financial authorities sign deal to expand economic, financial ties
The Presidential Finance Office and the Qatar Financial Center signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation during President Recep...
US-China trade war news: Clash around law supporting Hong Kong
While harsh statements from Chinese and Hong Kong diplomats to the US should have potentially dragged the Asian shares to south, losses are limited ah
Farmers’ grievance meet turns stormy
Stir against ‘denial’ of Vaigai water for irrigation
The hottest destination for RV travelers right now is a 200-acre park with natural springs in northern Florida, and it’s becoming Instagram-famous for its unbelievably clear water
Plenty of people will fondly remember visiting Yellowstone National Park in an RV with mom and dad as the classic American vacation of yesteryear.
Financial boost for minority media
Newspapers run by members of the Armenian, Greek and Jewish communities are to receive extra state funds thanks to an affirmative action scheme. The...
Bag a bargain in HP's sitewide Cyber Monday sale
If you've been considering an HP product in the past, now is the perfect time to invest. The company is offering 15% off its entire store until the end of Cyber Monday.
Old Port Henderson Road in St Catherine to be closed permanently
Effective, Monday, December 2, the section of the Old Port Henderson Road, which runs parallel to the Spanish Town Bypass in St Catherine, will be permanently closed. The road will be closed where it intersects Salt Pond Road. Manager,...
Northern voters express mixed feelings over delayed results announcement
-Voters in the northern regions expressed mixed feelings over the delayed final announcement of election results.
Malta prime minister expected to quit in crisis over journalist murder
VALLETTA, Nov 29 — Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported today. His decision was brought on by the political and legal crisis brought about by the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia,...
4.5% GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Former PM Manmohan Singh
He said the "toxic combination of deep distrust, pervasive fear and a sense of hopelessness in our society" is stifling economic activity and growth
Fiscal deficit for April-Oct touches Rs 7.2 trillion, exceeds FY20 target
This was 102.4% of the full-year target, compared with 103.9% for the same period last year
AIIMS duped of Rs 12 cr as fraudsters withdraw money using 'cloned cheques'
The money was illegally withdrawn from the AIIMS' accounts in the State Bank of India at its non-home branches in other cities
Russia's Novak: Would rather take decision on output extension close to April
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that he favoured OPEC and its non-OPEC allies to make a decision on whether to extend the crude oil produ
Indian Rupee Billed as "Overvalued" and Set for Declines after GDP Disappointment
British Pound vs Indian Rupee - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts for Converting Pounds to Euros Today
Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet
The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.
China's financial warning signs flashing nearly everywhere as policymakers scramble
From rural bank runs to surging consumer indebtedness and an unprecedented bond restructuring, mounting signs of financial stress in China are putting the
The daily business briefing: November 29, 2019
Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, stocks struggle as Hong Kong tensions dent hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal, and more
Government of Ghana talks about Ghc 100 and Ghc 200 currency notes
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison has explained the rationale behind the government’s policy decision to introduc
Sensex tumbles 336 pointts ahead of GDP data
The 30-share Sensex pared some losses, ending 336.36 points or 0.82 per cent lower at 40,793.81.
OPEC oil output falls 110,000 bpd in November to 29.57M bpd – Reuters
Crude oil output by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries fell 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) in November to 29.57 million bpd, a Reute
NTPC to list commercial paper on BSE for an issue size of Rs 1,500 cr
After the process, the effective date of listing of such papers at the exchange will be December 2, the BSE said in a statement
Gold eases over doubts on US-China trade war, faces worst month in 3-years
Investors were uncertain about the fate of a 'phase-one' trade deal between the two economies
Kevin the Carrot: why are Aldi shoppers going wild for a stuffed root vegetable?
The toy has proved so popular that customers were said to be fighting in the aisles to get one. It’s a shame this never happens with real carrots
Las Vegas shoppers hitting stores early on Black Friday
The Retail Association of Nevada estimates roughly 1.65 million adults in the state will be shopping over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday.
KSE-100 index crosses 39,000 points to 9-month high
KSE-100 index crosses 39,000 points to 9-month high.
How to change the font on your Samsung Galaxy S10 and customize its size and style, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's possible to change the font on your Samsung Galaxy S10 to many free or paid fonts using your Settings app. Here's how to do it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
4.5 per cent GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Delivering his valedictory address at a national conclave on economy, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said mutual trust is the bedrock of societal transactions fostering economic growth, but "our social fabric of trust, confidence is now torn and ruptured".
Kerala Bank comes into being
Administrator rule of district cooperative banks ends
India Offers Over $400 Million Credit Line to Sri Lanka During President Rajapaksa's Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has responded positively to a request by one of its largest trading partners in South Asia, Sri Lanka, for economic assistance and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as intelligence cooperation during delegation-level talks held in New Delhi.
Jewellery industry welcomes mandatory hallmarking from Jan 2021
Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present
Payback Time: The myth that keeps Canadians on a financial treadmill
In a new weekly retirement column, personal finance columnist Dale Jackson will cut through the noise and deal with the issues that forge a stable retirement.
Deal: Sony Paints a New Price on Concrete Genie for Black Friday
Brush fuss
Could real Christmas trees and mistletoe could be losing popularity in the UK?
The National Trust has found that Christmas markets are growing in favour among Britons.
The Purpose Of A Business
Is the purpose of a business just to make money?
India’s GDP growth slips to 4.5%, slowest in more than six years
The GDP growth rate has now slowed for the sixth consecutive quarter with the previous low recorded at 4.3 per cent in March 2013.
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here's everything you need to know., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Here's the latest news about Goldman Sachs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Good, bad and ugly of industrial relations code
Rituparna Chakraborty, Co-Founder & Senior Vice-President of TeamLease, cautions that this change in notification mechanism does not necessarily mean lesser administrative hassle or follow through for employers
Textile parks grow at snail's pace; only 22 out of 59 projects completed so far
Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) provides support for creating good textile infrastructure, with the government granting up to 40 per cent of the project cost
AUD/USD slumps to fresh multi-week highs near 0.6760 on broad USD strength
After rebounding to 0.6780 area during the European trading hours, the AUD/USD pair lost its traction in the last hour pressured by the broad-based US
Sebi advances margins determination period for commodity derivatives
Effective April 1, 2020, cut off time shall be kept at 5 pm for the purpose of determining minimum threshold of margins to be collected by members from their clients
The hottest destination for RV travelers right now is a 200-acre park with natural springs in northern Florida, and it's becoming Instagram-famous for its unbelievably clear water, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Ginnie Springs, Florida is a private campsite with seven natural springs and its the most popular travel destination for clients of the Airbnb of RVs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Odisha's investments in PSUs yield poor returns, says CAG report
Out of 147 entities where the government poured funds, only 12 had paid dividend- two rural banks, nine government companies and one statutory corporation
SECA Evening Event: Venture capital for family offices, insurance firms and pension funds
This event is aimed at managers and decision-makers from the investment sector of Swiss family offices, insurance firms and pension funds.
Judge Upholds Charges that Could Put Harvey Weinstein Away for Life
A New York judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to throw out the most serious charges in his sexual assault case, dealing a big blow to the disgraced movie mogul as he sought to limit the scope of his looming trial and any potential punishment.
Secret Revealed: Germany Has Unveiled a Stealth Aircraft
The Low Observable UAV Testbed, or LOUT, isn’t a fighter or a bomber. It is a 4-ton, diamond-shaped drone intended for research into stealth technologies.
Steinmetz fails to overturn $1.25bn arbitration award
London High Court tells mining group BSGR ‘no apparent bias or procedural irregularity’
Buhari proposes pool fund for africa trans-regional gas infrastructure
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said there was a need for African nations to pool resources to put up trans-border and trans-regional....
No question of closing down Integral Coach Factory, says Piyush Goyal
Minister hails the organisation for the Vande Bharat Express, India's first indigenously made semi-high-speed train
GDP growth tanks to 4.5% in Q2; core industries' output shrinks 5.8% in Oct
Fiscal deficit in the first seven months of FY20 already at 102% of government's target for full financial year
Canada’s economy slowed in third quarter
OTTAWA, Nov 29 — Canada’s economy put on the brakes in the third quarter sending growth falling to 1.3 per cent, or almost one-third of the previous three months’ GDP, the government statistical agency said today. Statistics Canada blamed a drop in exports for the slowdown, noting that it was...
Opec November oil output slips before Aramco IPO, policy meeting
LONDON, Nov 29 — Opec oil output has fallen in November as Angolan production has slipped due to maintenance and Saudi Arabia has kept a lid on supply to support the market before the initial public offering (IPO) of state-owned Saudi Aramco, a Reuters survey found. On average, the 14-member...
UK police clear London Bridge after reports of gunshots
LONDON — British police said Friday they were dealing with an incident on London Bridge, and witnesses have reported hearing gunshots.
FPA Crescent Fund Q3 2019 Commentary
The Fund seeks to generate equity-like returns over the long term, take less risk than the market and avoid permanent impairment of capital. We invest across capital structure, geographies, sectors.FP
US Dollar Index clinches 6-week highs beyond 98.50
DXY moves beyond the 98.50 level. The index records fresh multi-week highs. US 10-year yields climb to highs near 1.78%. The greenback, in terms of t
US redwood sequoia company wins approval
A US company wanting to grow giant redwood trees here to sell the lumber back home has won the right to buy another 4000ha in New Zealand. Tough restrictions on cutting down Redwood, or Sequoia, in the US means people cannot get enough of it to use as a building material. The wood is especially popular for things like decking and outdoor furniture, as it is admired as both attractive and robust. To meet the need, the Soper Wheeler Company of California set up the New Zealand Redwood Company in Taupō in 2001. New Zealand's moist climate allows higher growth rates for Sequoia than in California.
New World Fund sells over 10 mn shares in Adani Ports worth Rs 401 cr
As per September 2019 shareholding data, New World Fund Inc was a public shareholder of Adani Ports and held 2.07 per cent stake
Infighting in Telangana’s Singareni Collieries union out in the open
TGBKS regional committee attacked at a recent programme
Hong Kong police end dramatic 12-day siege of university
Hong Kong police pulled out of a university campus Friday after a 12-day blockade during which they sought to arrest pro-democracy activists holed up inside. The standoff at Hong Kong Polytechnic
London Bridge: Man shot dead by police following 'terror incident'
Police have declared a knife rampage in central London as a terror incident and confirmed that the suspect was shot dead by armed officers on London Bridge.
Russia and China deepen ties with River Amur bridge
Russia and China have finished building the first road bridge linking their two countries, Russian officials said on Friday, in the latest sign of warming relations. The bridge across the River Amur will connect the cities of Blagoveshchensk in Russia's Far East and Heihe in northeastern China and
SAT asks Sebi to look into Karvy's plea on power of attorney issue
Sebi on November 22 had barred Karvy from taking new clients in respect of its stock broking activities.
Get 75% off lifetime cloud storage with pCloud’s Cyber Monday deal
No subscription: just one up-front payment, then you have permanent cloud storage with this amazing deal from pCloud this Cyber Monday.
Did Jennifer Garner And John Miller Move In Together?
An article last year claimed Jennifer Garner and John Miller were moving in together. A year later, the couple are still not cohabitating.
5 signs you should immediately toss your leftover food, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You should get rid of most cooked dishes after a few days — here are some red flags that your leftovers belong in the trash instead of your stomach.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
I got my teeth straightened through an online service called Candid for under $2,000 — here’s how it works, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Learn about how Candid is different from SmileDirectClub, what to expect from the treatment from beginning to end, and the cost of Candid's aligners.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Sugar output in 2019-20 may fall by 18% to 2.73 mn tonnes: Govt in RS
Sugar marketing year runs from October to September
'Outcome of UK Election Will Be Substantially Closer Than Many People Realise' - Brexit Expert
David Collins, a professor of international economic law at City, University of London and author of Negotiating Brexit: The Legal Basis for EU and Global Trade, has commented on the results of a YouGov poll predicting a big win for the Tories in the upcoming UK vote on 12 December.
Larry Ellison Picks Storied Lake Tahoe Property for Next Nobu Getaway
Robert De Niro and his hospitality team are joining with the Oracle billionaire to remake Cal Neva, owned in its Rat Pack heyday by Frank Sinatra.
South African Airways dropped by leading travel insurers
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 — Three travel insurance companies in South Africa have stopped covering tickets issued by South African Airways against insolvency, further clouding the outlook for the struggling state-run airline. The decision by Santam’s Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC) to drop South...
Economic Slowdown: 4.5% Growth “Clearly Unacceptable", "Worrisome", Says Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Indian economy needs to grow at 8-9% per year to fulfil people’s aspirations. Root cause for slowdown is Modi government's distrust of businessmen, says Singh.
The Looming Calendar Anomaly In Junk Bonds
A seasonal supply/demand imbalance in high-yield bond markets has traditionally led to strong performance in December and January. This has led to a historically bankable strategy to capture alpha fro
Japan, South Korea to hold high-level trade talks
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- In the shadow of the United States trade war with China, South Korea's trade ministry said Friday it will hold high-level trade negotiations with Japan to end its long-running standoff.
Wall Street starts holiday-shortened day in red
Wall Street's main indexes started the day in the negative territory on Friday as investors returned from the Thanksgiving Day holiday break. As of wr
Forex kitty continues to move up, closes in $449 billion mark
In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 441 million to reach USD 448.249 billion
Inside Career of Uhuru's New Millionaire Nominee
President Uhuru Kenyatta's nominee is also a holder of a PhD from the University of...
Next week’s key events in developed markets – ING
Analysts at ING offered a brief overview of the upcoming important market-moving economic releases/events, including a batch of sentiment indicators i
Economy hit by climate of fear, says Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister warns of disastrous effects of a sharp slowdown in growth .
London Bridge knife rampage declared a terror attack
The suspect appears to have been disarmed by brave bystanders before being shot by police.
How Adani Enterprises, GMR Group lost the bid for Jewar airport to Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport, which is currently involved in eight airports in South America, is keen to expand in South and South-east Asian countries like India, Indonesia and the Philippines
China: 5 Crypto Exchanges Halt or Shut Services Amid Perceived Crackdown
At least five Chinese crypto exchanges have halted or chosen to terminate operations this month in response to a perceived hardening of Beijing’s anti-crypto stance.
Black Friday: Holiday Shopping Gets a Trump Economy Boost | Breitbart
Despite a holiday season shortened by a late Thanksgiving, retail spending is expected to rise by around 4 percent this year.| Economy
Fears about worker shootings prompt new business tactics
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Security is not subtle at the sprawling campus of human resources technology giant Paycom in Oklahoma City.Off-duty police officers roam the grounds, bolstering the company’s own force of armed guards. A basement command center that looks like something out of a spy movie is filled with video screens showing feeds from hundreds of security cameras at company offices across the country.While heavy security has become common at airports and stadiums to deter terrorism, extreme measures have been out of the ordinary at most companies eager to maintain a comfortable work environment and a welcoming atmosphere.
Canada Q3 GDP growth slower, but details better – RBC
Nathan Janzen – Senior Economist at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) – offered his take on Friday's release of the Canadian GDP report, which showed a shar
NZ First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
New Zealand First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
Could real Christmas trees and mistletoe could be losing popularity in the UK?
The National Trust has found that Christmas markets are growing in favour among Britons.
32 Black Friday photos that were taken at the perfect time, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - From photos of kids falling asleep on their shopping bags to images of people fighting over TVs, these pictures were taken at the perfect time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Karvy case: SAT asks Sebi to review limited use of power of attorney issue
Sebi's directive had come after the National Stock Exchange forwarded a preliminary report to it on the non-compliances observed with respect to pledging/misuse of client securities by Karvy
UK hails 63 per cent hike in Indian student visas
The ONS data overall indicates that over the last decade, around 270,000 Indian students have chosen the UK as a higher education destination. In contrast, an estimated 229,000 more non-EU citizens moved to the UK than left in the year ending June 2019.
Buhari: Construction of Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline to start soon
President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government would soon commence the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AAK) gas pipeline.
10 top tips for buying a drone this Christmas
Drone technology is increasingly popular, and many people may be looking forward to getting a drone this Christmas. But many are also unaware of the rules governing drones.
UK PM Johnson says Britain will leave EU by Jan. 31
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that Britain would leave the EU by Jan. 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party wins a...
Focus will be on Canadian GDP – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities (TDS) offered a brief preview of Friday's only important release of the Canadian GDP growth figures, scheduled later during
Daily Mail owner to buy i newspaper and website for £50m
Mail group sees opportunities for cost synergies
FM's remarks on economy disappointing, crisis entirely home grown: Sinha
Sinha said that even now, the government is largely in denial
ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. sets higher lows, shrugging off financial fears
Aurora Cannabis Incorporated, which is headquartered in Edmonton and trades at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) has risen on Thursday at and closed at
Colombia protest leaders push Duque on dialogue
Protest leaders in Colombia on Thursday urged President Ivan Duque to include them in negotiations aimed at ending demonstrations that have rocked his right-wing government.
Is India Inc getting aggressive on cutting costs via VRS?
Voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is a popular method to reduce surplus staff. Many large public and private sector companies have implemented VRS in recent years
Industrial Relations Code 2019: Balance tilts in favour of industry; makes trade unions jittery
Trade unions have raised several serious objections in the bill: from discretionary power of the executive to raising the threshold for lay-offs to making it virtually impossible to strike legally, restricting outsiders in the unorganised sector and extending fix term employment to the entire industry
EUR/GBP retreats from daily highs near 0.8540
The selling pressure around the single currency has forced EUR/GBP to recede from earlier tops in the 0.8540/45 band. EUR/GBP remains focused on the U
China’s true economic growth could be half of what everyone thinks
China’s GDP data release always generates great market excitement despite rarely straying more than 25 basis points below or above the government target. This stability has led a number of analysts to propose their own measures, typically based on a variety of Chinese proxy data but, in the end, not that different from the official numbers. In this article I argue that, based on the performance of countries comparable to China, the latter’s GDP growth could be as low as half the official number and that markets are likely overestimating China’s importance for the global economy. That being said, China has one of the highest levels of corporate debt in the world and slower growth implies greater risks of financial instability.
I'm not going to say how many children I have: UK PM Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he would not say how many children he had, saying that he would not “put them on the pitch” ahead of the Dec. 12 election.
Roscommon respite centre to close despite campaign
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is shutting the Cuisle centre in Donamon in Co Roscommon because of funding issues.
Hong Kong customs seizes $50 mln smuggled frozen meat to mainland China
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong customs seized about 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat with an estimated market value of about $50 million, the authority said in a statement on Friday, case of its kind in the past decade. The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels
Cotton - The Fluffy Fiber Continues To Work Its Way Higher
A recovery to 96.50 cents ran out of steam in June 2018.Cotton falls to just over the 2016 bottom.A bullish pattern since late August.Levels to watch in the cotton market.BAL is the cotton ETN product
Telkom Says Cell C Has Rejected Takeover Offer
JOHANNESBURG – Telkom SA said on Friday the board of its larger but troubled rival Cell C had rejected its takeover bid. “The Telkom Board continues to believe the offer is a compelling proposition that would have created significant value for all stakeholders including Telkom’s shareholders,” the statement said. Cell C is majority-owned by Blue […]
GAM’s head of investments to quit Swiss asset manager
Matthew Beesley was once regarded as contender for top job
Digital Payments: Modi’s Idea of A Cashless India Is Going Steady and Strong
As compared to FY 2014-15, the digital transaction volume for FY 2018-19 has grown five-fold.
Newcastle Grainger Market opening hours - when to go for food, shopping and more
The covered market is home to street food stalls, cafes, greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers and more
Malta PM rejects immunity bid by top suspect in murder probe
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said his government rejected a request by a prominent businessman for immunity from prosecution in connection with the 2017 killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Duterte seeks probe, clears Cayetano
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte believes his former election running mate, Speaker Alan Cayetano, is innocent of corruption in the hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
India's apparel exports to EU face a duty disadvantage: Smriti Irani
India's exports of textile and apparel sector (including handicrafts) have increased from USD 39.3 billion (around Rs ) in 2017-18 to USD 40.4 billion in 2018-19," Irani said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Taiwan raises economic growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020
GDP benefits from Taiwanese businesses returning amid trade wars: DGBAS.Taiwan’s economy will grow by a higher-than-expected 2.64 percent this year and even by 2.72 percent in 2020, the government predicted Friday (November 29).
The Aramco IPO And The OPEC Meeting Could Support The Price Of Crude Oil
The Saudis want to sell a piece of Aramco.Watch the OPEC meeting for clues.Iran provides support for the energy commodity.U.S. energy policy could shift.UCO and SCO are tools for those who do not trad
Buckingham Palace is hiring a 'Director of Royal Travel' to make sure the royals take cost-effective, environmentally-friendly trips, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The position within the royal household comes with a generous salary of up to $110,000, according to the job advertisement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Sensex plunges 336 points ahead of GDP data release for September quarter
The top gainers on the Sensex were Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and NTPC.
Crude Oil Price and Forecast: WTI traders take clues from US-China tensions, OPEC+ eyed
WTI has been dropping to the intra-day low of $58.07 by the press time of early Friday in Asia. The energy benchmark seems to have negatively affected
W Resources begins tungsten and tin production at La Parrilla mine
Mining firm W Resources has commenced tungsten and tin concentrate production for sale at its La Parrilla mine located in Spain.
Govt to make hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery
The government will make hallmarking for gold jewellery and artifacts mandatory from January 15, 2021, to ensure quality, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday. The departmen
GDP growth at 4.5%: No, Indian economy is still not in recession, but these countries are
Q2 GDP: Some of the key economies in the world are in the verge of recession raising fears about the global economic health
Sri Lanka wants to undo 99-year port lease to China
Sri Lanka’s new government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to undo the previous regime’s move to lease the southern port of Hambantota to a Chinese venture, citing national interest. Former
Wall Street Breakfast: Black Friday In Full Swing
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here and 165.3M A
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s Consolidation To End-Up In a Huge Weekend Move?
It took just a few hours after we posted our previous Bitcoin price analysis, and Bitcoin broke out nicely the $7400 resistance, which is the neckline of
Hallmarking For Gold To Be Mandatory From 2021, Industry Welcomes Move
One year period will be provided for implementation of hallmarking decision to enable jewellers clear their existing stock.
Boris Johnson promises to give state aid to UK companies to stop them collapsing after Brexit
The prime minister announced that he would remove EU rules preventing the government from awarding contracts to UK-based businesses.
KPMG’s New Blockchain Network Grants Producers a New Degree of Legitimacy
Consulting and auditing giant KPMG has announced the launch of KPMG Origins: a multi-purpose supply chain network for a wide variety of industries, ranging from food production to financial services for the Asia-Pacific region. Producers today are being held accountable for the sustainability practices they inculcate during the production lifecycle, yet they have no means for proving it. As per Ledger Insight, KPMG Origins seeks to bridge that gap between capability and necessity, November 28, 2019.
Egypt has capacity to store 4 mln tonnes of wheat - ministry
CAIRO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer, has the capacity to store 4 million tonnes of wheat this season, the supply ministry said on Friday, adding it had built new wheat silos for the additional storage.In July, Egypt signed a deal with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to build two wheat silos in Port Said. At the time, Supply Minister Ali Moselhy said they would raise Egypt's storage capacity for imported wheat by around 15%. (Reporting by Momen Saeed Atallah; Writing by Yousef Saba; editing by David Evans)
Duopharma Biotech's 3Q earnings jump 21% on higher product demand
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Duopharma Biotech Bhd has reported a 21% jump in net profit to RM14.86 million for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, from RM12.29 million a year ago.The pharmaceutical company said in an exchange filing today revenue rose 13.5% to RM142.86 million, from RM125.84 million in the year-ago third quarter.Duopharma Biotech's group managing director Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar said the improved results reflected increased demand for the group's pharmaceutical products from the private and public
Problem with sewer shuts down Wellburn's Market grocery store, barbershop
Wellburn’s Market, a grocery store at Cook and Pandora that's been downtown for more than a century, was forced to close its doors Friday morning after a sewage line problem in the building. . . .
Border Closure: Nigeria short of N338 billion worth of rice
Nigeria has recorded N338.6 billion shortage of rice at the Malaysian price of $421 per tonne as a result of border closure.
Oil to be stuck in a rut in 2020 as slowing demand fuels glut: Reuters poll
(Reuters) - Oil prices will remain subdued in 2020 as growth concerns weigh on demand and fuel a glut of crude, a Reuters poll showed on Friday ahead of production-policy talks among OPEC and its allies next week.
Core sector output for October contracts further to 5.8 per cent
The index was dragged down by electricity which reported a de-growth of 12.4% vs -3.7% in Sept.
Help for low income families in Ingol over Christmas, with Whitby's Local Pantry
Residents in Ingol who are struggling to afford food in the run up to Christmas can attend a community pantry to stock up on supplies.
Russia Reportedly Considers Ban on Using Crypto as Means of Payment
Russia is allegedly preparing a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for goods and services.
B.C. RCMP announce charges in 1993 homicide of 23-year-old Vicki Black
VANCOUVER — The RCMP in British Columbia say a man is in custody and facing a murder charge in the homicide of a 23-year-old woman in Vancouver in 1993. The Mounties announced in a news release Friday that Stephen Laroche has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Vicki Black. They say a Vancouver police …
EXCLUSIVE: Govt explains why it introduced Ghc100, Ghc200 Cedi notes
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison has explained the rationale behind government’s policy decision to introduce new Bank notes of Ghv100, Ghc200 and 2Ghc coin. Addressing a presser covered by MyNewsGH.com, the Governor said “twelve years after the redenomination exercise, sustained periods of high inflation and the perennial depreciation of the currency have eroded, in real terms, the face value of the series of the notes” forced government to take the decision. He explained that a lot of thinking and consultations took place. A lot “thinking went into the decision to introduce the higher denomination banknotes. The structure of the banknote should align well with the needs of the people who use it for their daily transactions. We need banknotes and coins that are convenient for most people to use, high quality, secure and cost effective.” He added. A promotional release by BoG read in part:
Centum Group half-year profit quadruples
The income was realised mainly as a result of net gains on disposal of three companies.
S. Korean firm sues BAT over alleged trademark infringement
Vitabon, a South Korean venture firm, said Friday it has launched a trademark infringement suit against tobacco giant British American Tobacco.Vitabon claims that its nicotine-free aromatherapy device, named Sense, and BAT's hybrid e-cigarette product, glo sens, confuse consumers due to their similar names. Vitabon said it has filed the lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court, demanding 110 million won ($...
India’s Fiscal Deficit In October At 102.4% Of 2019-20 Target
The gap between the government’s revenue and expenditure rose to Rs 7.20 lakh crore as of October.
Boris Johnson promises to give state aid to UK companies to stop them collapsing after Brexit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The prime minister announced that he would remove EU rules preventing the government from awarding contracts to UK-based businesses.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India's April-October fiscal deficit at 102.4% of full-year target
Net tax receipts in the April-October period was Rs 6.83 trillion, while total expenditure was Rs 16.55 trillion, the data showed
Turkish financial sector buys 85.05% stake in JCR Eurasia
Turkey's leading banking and financial institutions inked a deal to buy 85.05% of credit rating agency JCR Eurasia, Turkey's banking association said on...
Sensex tumbles 336 points ahead of GDP data
NSE Nifty also settled 95.10 points down.
DHFL: RBI initiates corporate insolvency resolution process
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday filed an application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against the financially stressed Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) u
Paparoa National Park – new weather forecasts
Paparoa National Park – new weather forecasts
Sewage break shuts down Wellburn's Market grocery store, barbershop
Wellburn’s Market, a grocery store at Cook and Pandora downtown for more than a century, was forced to close its doors Friday morning after a sewage main problem in the building. Customers were . . .
First home tours available at Shoreline townhomes
Each of the six identical, individually parceled homes boasts three bedrooms and 2.25 bathrooms within 1,930 square feet of living space.
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible- WMO
GENEVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday"We currently have neutral conditions so neither El Nino or La Nina. And we expect this to continue during the period December 2019 to February 2020. Having said that doesn't mean that we are not going to see unusual and extreme weather," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a news briefing.
Meet Dogor, the 18,000-year-old puppy found in Siberia
Scientists have discovered the perfectly preserved body of a puppy believed to be more than 18,000 years old in a remote part of northeast Siberia.
Indian hedge funds return 0.09% in October, way behind Asian peers
Indian funds did better than Asian ones in only four out of the ten months of 2019 so far
Sebi imposes Rs 2 lakh fine on Unitech for violating Listing Agreement
It was alleged that Unitech made incorrect disclosure about shareholding of some promoters in the quarter ended September 2008 and December 2008.
New school site approved
West Kelowna is closer to getting a new secondary school after Agricultural Land Commission approval of a site on Webber Road.
ICPC, NOA launch community campaign to monitor constituency projects
The ICPC in collaboration with the NOA has launched a National Awareness Campaign on Community Monitoring of Constituency Projects.
AUD/USD loses recovery momentum ahead of 0.6800, trades around 0.6780
The AUD/USD pair continued to push lower during the Asian trading hours on Friday and touched its worst level since mid-October at 0.6762 but staged a
Italy: Annual GDP in Q3 grew 0.3% as expected
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Italy expanded by 0.1% on a quarterly basis in the third quarter and came in at 0.3% on a yearly basis with both r
US shoppers stay away from stores, spend online as Black Friday begins
NEW YORK, Nov 29 — US consumers splurged more than US$2 billion online in the first hours of Thanksgiving shopping today, while crowds were largely thin at retailers on the eve of Black Friday, reflecting the broader trend away from shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. Early discounts offered...
Adani group shares rally up to 13% as CCI approves Total Group's 37.4% stake buy
Adani Gas share price rallied as much as 12.77 per cent to Rs 168.60 apiece on the BSE after the CCI approved the acquisition of 37.4 per cent shareholding and joint control by Total Group in Adani Gas
China's true economic growth could be half of what everyone thinks, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - GDP growth could be as low as half the official number and that markets are likely overestimating China’s importance for the global economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Maltese govt refuses immunity request in murder probe
The Maltese government has turned down a request from one of the island's richest men on for immunity in return for his cooperation in the investigation into a journalist's murder, after freeing a top official he was said to implicate.
Hong Kong customs seizes $50 mln smuggled frozen meat to mainland China
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong customs seized about 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat with an estimated market value of about $50 million, the authority said in a statement on Friday, case of its kind in the past decade.The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels that were leaving Hong Kong, the customs authority said in a statement. Local broadcaster RTHK said the vessels were allegedly bound for mainland China.
Hallmarking to be mandatory for gold jewellery from 2021: Paswan
The department of consumer affairs will issue a notification by January 15, 2020, for making gold hallmarking mandatory.
Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Most SE Asian stocks slip as Sino-US tensions over Hong Kong continue to weigh
(Nov 29): Most Southeast Asian markets dropped on Friday, hurt by worries that a US law backing protesters in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong could disrupt ongoing trade negotiations, as the two countries try to strike a deal to diffuse a 16-month long trade war.All eyes were trained on China, which on Thursday warned of retaliation after US President Donald Trump signed legislation that, among other things, threatened sanctions for human rights violations in Hong Kong."Market will continue to wait for
Thai court fines Philip Morris $39.7 million for tax evasion
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Thailand on Friday found the local unit of tobacco giant Philip Morris guilty of evading taxes by under-declaring the value of cigarettes it imported from the Philippines. It ordered the company to pay a fine of 1.2 billion baht ($39.7 million).
Is inheritance in my bank account covered by the state guarantee? Liam Croke lets you know
Q: Liam, I received an inheritance from my late mother’s estate and the amount is significant. It’s going to be deposited into my account and I’m not sure what I’m going to do ...
Phillips 66: IMO 2020 Will Likely Lead To Surge In Refining Profits
Over the past five years, PSX has not only outperformed the broad energy sector, but has also beaten the S&P 500.Still, the company's P/E is less than half that of the broad S&P 500, while the dividen
Air Serbia to launch flights from Istanbul Airport in December
Air Serbia has decided to resume flights from Istanbul on Dec. 11 after nearly a two-year break since March 14, 2017. According to a statement released...
US, India have made exploratory requests for greater market access: Piyush Goyal
“Regular consultations with the concerned line ministries / departments and other stakeholders bodies is a part of the ongoing discussions,” he said in a written reply to a question on bilateral trade negotiations with the US in Rajya Sabha. The minister said that trade related issues are discussed as a part of any ongoing economic relationship.
Govt on track to make India $5 trillion economy by 2024: P K Misra
Describing the country's economic fundamentals as strong, Mishra said the annual average GDP growth of 7.5 per cent during 2014-2019 was the highest since independence
Ibrahim Abdul Majid appointed as new CEO of Boustead Plantations
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Boustead Plantations Bhd today announced the appointment of Ibrahim Abdul Majid as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Dec 1.Ibrahim, 60, will take over from Mohamad Azlan Jaafar, who is standing in as acting CEO and will resume his responsibilities as deputy CEO.In a statement today, the group said Ibrahim has an extensive career in the palm oil industry, bringing with him 40 years of experience.He started his career with Sime Darby in 1979
Germany urges unified approach to 5G security in Europe
Both Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron suggest no specific vendor should be targeted.
How do economists predict GDP figures? These indicators help
GDP Q2: One of the reasons why economists are fairly sure about the outcome of the GDP estimates is that key components of the GDP have not been showing positive trends
HSBC and Santander customers to get £8m in refunds over overdraft breaches
'We are very sorry that some customers in certain circumstances were not sent the required overdraft alerts'
Tenants want better in Auckland metropolitan office market
Colliers International Research’s latest annual review of the Auckland metropolitan office market shows a busy year of activity with ongoing occupier demand for higher quality spaces leading to the construction of new buildings and refurbishment of existing premises.
Retailer Quiz to update ahead of festive sales period
Glasgow-based fast fashion chain Quiz will update on current trading ahead of the key festive period when it reports interim figures next week.
Trump's visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn't post for 13 hours, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The White House took a series of measures to ensure total secrecy when President Donald Trump visited troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
China seeks greater LNG cooperation with Qatar: Ambassador
China, the world’s largest LNG consumer, is seeking to expand its LNG cooperation with Qatar, the world’s largest LNG producer, which has just recently announced its plans to further increase its LNG production capacity by 64 percent to 126 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from the current 77mtpa by 2027.
Why Bailouts Are The Solution For Companies That Are Too Big To Fail
Ideal regulators may reduce the necessity of a bailout; but they may still be required in times of extreme duress.
Daily Mail owner buys rival the i for nearly £50m
Daily Mail and General Trust chairman Lord Rothermere said the publication was ‘highly respected’ and generating plenty of cash.
Awards for Lancashire BAE Systems engineers
Engineers from BAE Systems involved in developing engineering solutions behind some of the world's leading aerospace programmes have been recognised for their achievements.
AGR dues: Bharti Airtel to seek board nod for raising funds on December 4
The fund raising proposal follows the Supreme Court judgement on adjusted gross revenue
‘Lather is the best medicine’
A hygiene drive with ‘soap banks’ is helping school children in Bihar stay healthy
Arrests after man, 42, was allegedly kidnapped and taken to industrial estate
Three men arrested in connection with the incident remain in police custody
Flughafen Zürich AG wins bid for new airport near New Delhi
LUCKNOW, India — An Indian official says Flughafen Zürich AG has been selected to design, develop and operate a new airport near the Indian capital after outbidding Indian companies. A spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh state government, Mritunjay Kumar, says state authorities have acquired 5,100 acres (2,063 hectares) of land and obtained environmental clearance for …
Thai court fines Philip Morris $39.7 million for tax evasion
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Thailand on Friday found the local unit of tobacco giant Philip Morris guilty of evading taxes by under-declaring the value of cigarettes it imported from the Philippines. It ordered the company to pay a fine of 1.2 billion baht ($39.7 million).
Daily Deal: Black Friday Roundup With Additional 60% Off
Check out our sales and specials this Black Friday over at the Techdirt Deals Store. Use the code BFSAVE60 during checkout to receive...
Eurozone inflation jumps more than expected in November – ING
The increase in both headline and core inflation was driven by strong growth in services prices. Still, don't assume this has implications for the Eur
TymeBank already eyeing next million customers
After announcing the bank’s first million customers, CEO Tauriq Keraan reveals partnerships will unlock further growth.
Market Wrap, Nov 29: Sensex tanks 336 points, Nifty closes at 12,056
During the day, the index hit a low of 40,664.18 levels. Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, and State Bank of India contributed the most to the index's fall
Japanese restaurants rocket to top of best in world list
TOKYO, Nov 29 — Two Japanese restaurants have shot to the top of the La Liste ranking of best places to eat in the world, with a third one getting the second highest mark from the authoritative “guide of guides”. Yosuke Suga’s tiny Tokyo restaurant Sugalabo, which has only 20 tables, does...
Reprieve For Customers As Co-op Bank Scraps Balance Enquiry Charges
The Co-operative Bank has announced that it is scrapping all balance inquiry charges to its customers.In a statement posted on it social media pages, Co-op Bank said the move was as a result of cu
Eight core sector industries shrink 5.8% in October
Electricity generation declined by 12.4 per cent in October, 2019 over October, 2018. Its cumulative index increased by 1.5 per cent during April to October, 2019-20 over the corresponding period of previous year
Slowdown impact? Core sector output shrinks 5.8% in October
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in October
A pair of Aldi Pinots to try, one white, one red and both less than €10
John Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A French Pinot Gris, an Australian Pinot Noir
Rescuer charges kittens died of distemper after surgery at Niagara SPCA
A cat rescuer claims four kittens she brought to the SPCA of Niagara to be spayed or neutered caught a highly contagious virus at the she...
Evolution Mining's Red Lake Mine Acquisition - A Bet On Exploration Success
Newmont Goldcorp will sell the Red Lake mine to Evolution Mining for $375 million, plus contingency payments of up to $100 million.Evolution will invest $100 million to improve the mine operations and
One-pot chicken with dates and caramelised lemon recipe
Chicken that is both nearly-fall-apart tender and deeply golden brown.
UPS workers allegedly trafficked 1,000s of pounds of drugs, cash, and fake vapes across the country
"They've been doing it for so long that they were truly comfortable that they were never going to get caught."
RCom shares hit upper circuit for sixth time; gain over 42 per cent in nine sessions
On the BSE, the stock settled 3.85 per cent up at 81 paise. The stock has gained over 42 per cent in nine trading sessions.
Black Friday 2019 Shoppers Stay Away From Stores, Spend Online, Analysts Say
Early discounts saw a dip in the numbers lining up at stores across the country, according to consultants.
UK PM Johnson says UK will leave EU by January 31 at the latest
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that Britain would leave the European Union by Jan. 31 at the latest if his Conservative Party win a majority in the election in two weeks time.
Meteorologists express concern over 5G bandwidth allocation
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned the decisions of a major radiocommunication conference may be too lenient to avoid an adverse impact on Earth observation satellite systems.
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Utility stocks don't often make the business-news headlines, but that doesn't mean they're can't be great fits for income-focused retirees' portfolios.
Cryptocurrency exchange IDAX’s CEO reportedly missing with the company’s cold wallet
A relatively small cryptocurrency exchange has halted deposit and withdrawal services after its CEO has reportedly gone missing.
New industrial code bill will lead to 'jungle raj' in the industry: BMS
The Narendra Modi government introduced the Industrial Relations Code Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday
Costco extends its Thanksgiving day promotions after its website crashes for several hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I just want to spend my money on your site... why is it so hard?" one Costco shopper wrote on Twitter on Thursday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
VIDEO: Delays to Irish Rail services after truck crashes into barriers
Irish Rail services between Sandymount and Lansdowne n Dublin were suspended earlier this morning after a truck crashed into the barriers.
Daily Mail owner buys rival the i for nearly £50m
Daily Mail and General Trust chairman Lord Rothermere said the publication was ‘highly respected’ and generating plenty of cash.
Sensex tumbles 336 points ahead of GDP data
Yes Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.50 per cent, followed by HUL that fell 2.37 per cent, M&M 2.12 per cent, SBI 2.03 per cent, Tata Motors 2.03 per cent and Vedanta 1.97 per cent.
F&O: Nifty outlook bullish till it holds above 11,980-12,000 zone
Maximum Put open interest was at 12,000 followed by 11500 strike.
Fiscal deficit for April-Oct at 102.4%, crosses full year target
The revenue gap for the April-October period stood at Rs 5.46 lk cr showing the weakness in tax collection.
FM's remarks on economy disappointing in extreme: Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha said the root cause of the current economic crisis is "death of demand" in the country. He alleged that the government ignored the agriculture distress in the country. Sinha also raised questions over the data for calculating GDP numbers. He added that companies after companies are facing bankruptcy and the govt has stated that it would have to close Air India.
UK online supermarket Ocado strikes AI deal in Japan
UK online supermarket Ocado is venturing further outside its main market, announcing Friday a deal to provide artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to Japanese retail giant Aeon.
HDFC MF front-running case: Sebi slaps Rs 8.7 mn fine on 7 firms
In its latest order passed on Thursday, Sebi noted that the entities have disgorged the ill-gotten profits made by them along with interest in compliance with disgorgement orders
Governor Ngilu Pays Dearly After Clashing With Senators
Appearing before the senate PAIC committee, Governor Ngilu failed to provide necessary documents as requested by the committee leading to....
Shrewsbury restaurant wins top award
A Shrewsbury restaurant has won a top award in a national competition.
India’s EV charging infrastructure starts to take shape
In the last few months, several private and state-owned enterprises have laid the groundwork for setting up charging stations.
‘Steel output target of 300 mt is challenging amid issues over raw material availability’
The Indian steel industry will be able to achieve its crude steel production target of 300 million tonnes (mt) by 2030 only if the issues surrounding raw material availability are addressed. The st
NZ Bus advised of industrial action by FIRST Union and Tramways Union
NZ Bus has been advised by FIRST Union and the Tramways Union that drivers will be taking strike action from next week that will affect a number of routes.
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
MUMBAI, Nov 29 — India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 per cent from 7.0 per cent a year ago, according to government figures released today that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expansion in Asia’s...
Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - In Germany employees went on strike, and in some warehouses do not plan to return to work until after Cyber Monday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
What to know: New pedestrian plan in place near Rockefeller Center for holiday season
A new holiday pedestrian plan takes effect around Rockefeller Center and concrete barricades are now in place to stop vehicular traffic on 49th and 50th streets between 5th and 6th avenues.
Infosys inks pact with Services Australia to digitise welfare entitlements
IT services major Infosys on Friday said it has inked an agreement with Australian federal government’s Services Australia to transform the entitlement calculation engine for the nation’s welfare syst
Massive preparations for MH17 trial revealed; Hearings spread over 25 weeks
The court case examining criminal responsibility in the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 will begin on March 9 at the heavily secured court complex at Schiphol airport. The case, officially
Exclusive: Mexico's Pemex fights in court to suspend clean diesel rule - documents
Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex has been fighting for almost a year in court to suspend a rule issued by the previous government, requiring ...
10 of the best hotels for a budget-friendly stay in Seville, from Moorish mansions to boutique boltholes
An insider's guide to the best cheap hotels in Seville, including the top affordable places to stay for comfortable rooms, great breakfasts and location.
Bouquets and brickbats for govt.as it completes 6 months in office
Several decisions guided by poll manifesto; sand policy, review of PPAs draw flak from various quarters
Herbs and hotels: The small businesses helping revive rural Portugal
PORTO, Nov 29 — After Bruno Vargas and his wife had their first baby, they wanted a quieter life. So, they left their home in Angola and returned to his native region in Portugal’s rural interior to set up an organic herbs company. The remote Santarem district of central Portugal is known for...
US stocks retreat from records on greater trade tension
WEST NEW YORK, Nov 29 — Wall Street stocks retreated from records early today on revived worries about US-China trade talks as retailer shares were mixed on the official start of the holiday shopping season. Analysts pointed to increased US-China trade friction as Beijing threatened unspecified...
Trtl is having a great Cyber Monday sale — its wildly popular travel pillows are under $20 today only, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Updated 12/2/19 at 3 pm ET: Trtl's popular travel pillows are up to 40% off on Cyber Monday. Here's where you can get the best deals.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India announces $400 mln loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties.
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Rescue Beacons Save Lives of Five Migrants in Arizona Desert
Rescue beacons placed in the Arizona desert by Tucson Sector Border Patrol officials led to the rescue of five migrants on Monday.
Podcasts are making a mark on showbiz
Podcasts gaining more popularity
OYO's valuation continues to soar despite losses; hovers near $10-bn mark
The losses have reportedly mounted due to the rise in operating expenses fuelled by the company's aggressive expansion in overseas markets
Best And Worst Q4 2019: All Cap Growth ETFs And Mutual Funds
The All Cap Growth style ranks seventh in Q4'19.Based on an aggregation of ratings of 26 ETFs and 545 mutual funds in the All Cap Growth style.TTAC is our top-rated All Cap Growth ETF and NLAFX is our
Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead the struggle against global warming, a draft showed on Friday.
Every time Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have opened up about their relationship, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Here are the times the musician and model have been honest about their romance, from talking about their sex life to their infertility struggles.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
‘Tis the season: Quotes from shoppers as America’s biggest shopping day kicks off
NEW YORK, Nov 29 — Shoppers headed out to stores across the United States in a quest to score the best Black Friday discounts, with early promotions marking the start of a condensed holiday shopping season. The following are quotes from shoppers and store managers in the midst of America’s...
Someone got their own '.gov' website by pretending to be a small-town mayor and filling out an online form, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The person reportedly used a fake Google Voice number and fake Gmail address in their application, which the government approved.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Alaska governor marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Last December, poor weather scrambled Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's inaugural plans, a bumpy start to a turbulent year marked by budget disputes and a recall threat.
US births decline for fourth year in a row, CDC says
(CNN) — The number of births in the United States declined for a fourth year following an increase in 2014, according to a new report...
SEBI to decide on interim relief to Karvy by Monday: SAT
The Securities and Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has asked SEBI to decide on giving interim relief to Karvy Stock Broking by Monday. SAT has asked SEBI to consider allowing Karvy limited use of power of at
Europe: Banks May Hold and Sell Bitcoin Starting From 2020
According to a new bill on the Fourth Money Laundering Directive drafted by the European Union (EU), banks could be authorized to offer digital assets services including storage for customers. Germany would likely be the first nation to adopt the proposal. According to a German news report published on November 27, 2019, the amendment would come into force as early as 2020.
Inheritance should be a windfall, not part of retirement plan, experts say
'The difficulty with inheritance is: you don't know at that point in time what's going to happen,' said Tony Maiorino, head at RBC Wealth Management Services
Can you tell which rabbit doesn't have a twin in this viral brainteaser?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates mind-boggling brainteasers, often containing hidden objects or details.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
MTAA Super and Tasplan to merge in a $23 billion superannuation deal
The industry superannuation sector will see the arrival of a $23 billion giant with the merger of MTAA Super and Tasplan Super from October 1 2020.
3 Reasons To Add Low Impact Cardio Into Your Workout Routine
Anyone want to go for a stroll?
Bizongo emerges as the fastest-growing tech company in India
Data science firm TheMathCompany was ranked second and Vadodara-based communication automation solutions firm Phonon was ranked third for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India programme
Russia removes restrictions on two Brazilian beef plants - regulator
MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Russia's agriculture safety watchdog said on Friday it removed temporary restrictions on beef supplies to Russia from two plants in Brazil starting from Nov. 29.One of the plants authorized to resume sales to Russia is operated by Minerva SA and the other one by JBS , the Russian regulator, Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement.
North Vancouver’s 1960s Capilano Mall plans for redevelopment
The managers of Capilano Mall are planning for redevelopment of the 1960s-era mall.
EU's new Green Deal slammed as 'half-baked' before launch
Greenpeace have accused the incoming European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen of preparing draft new climate and environmental laws whose measures are "too weak, half-baked or missing altogether".
One dies, many injured as car ploughs into Harare flea market
One person died, four are feared dead among them minors while 10 others were seriously injured after they were hit by a
GDP at 4.5%: What is recession?
Q2 GDP: Recession, simply put, is when an economy starts to decline in value. It means that the country is producing and earning less than what it did before
The 16 best new hotels in Europe that every traveler should visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Sleeper magazine, a hotel-design publication in the UK, has announced the winners of its third annual Ahead Europe Awards.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
New commission and Malta in focus This Week
Ursula von der Leyen and her new team of commissioners will have their first meeting on Wednesday. In the meantime, Malta descends into political turmoil over the death of an investigative journalist.
GAIL Gas launches payment options for PNG connections in Mangaluru
GAIL Gas Ltd, which has been authorised to implement City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Dakshina Kannada district, has introduced three payment options for getting domestic PNG (piped natural gas)
6,000 notices issued for harbouring mosquito breeding sites
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says some 6,000 notices have been served on persons for failing to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their properties. Tufton made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the Ministry...
Buffett outbid by private equity in Berkshire's big deal hunt
Warren Buffett has frequently touted his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. as a home for businesses away from what he said was the debt-fueled, quick-turnover appetite of private equity firms. But the Berkshire name wasn’t enough for Tech Data Corp.
As Juncker bids farewell, new EU executive begins with scrutiny over Luxembourg tax
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials from the new European Commission will discuss an International Monetary Fund study that lists Luxembourg as a world-leading tax haven just days after the former leader of the Grand Duchy departs the EU executive’s helm.
Supermax is optimistic on FY2020
PETALING JAYA: Supermax Corp Bhd remains optimistic on its financial year 2020 prospect despite posting a lower net profit in the first quarter (Q1) ended September 30, 2019.
Niall McGarry steps down as Irish chief of Maximum Media
Founder of Maximum Media, Niall McGarry has stepped down from his executive role within the Irish branch of the company over controversies
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionDemocratic presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to her supporters after officially filing to be on the ballot for the New Hampshire state primary at the State House on…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Tracking David Abrams' Abrams Capital Management Portfolio - Q3 2019 Update
David Abrams' 13F portfolio value decreased this quarter from $3.68B to $3.57B. The number of positions increased from 19 to 20.Abrams Capital Management added Altaba while increasing Teva Pharmaceuti
Hamilton is the place to play!
Hamilton City Council was recognised at the New Zealand Recreation Awards held last night (Thursday 28 November) for its innovative Play Strategy which focuses on making Hamilton a great place for everyone to play.
Jennifer Aniston celebrated Thanksgiving with her ex Justin Theroux, Courteney Cox, and more of her famous friends, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The "Morning Show" star gathered with a few A-listers — including Jimmy Kimmel and Jason Bateman — for the holiday, which she calls "Fakesgiving.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Economy set to grow at much faster pace: P. K. Mishra
Mr. Mishra, however, acknowledged that in recent months India had witnessed a slowdown in growth.
NUM demands probe into Eskom over failure to make profit | IOL News
The National Union of Mineworkers has called for an independent audit on power utility Eskom to probe why it repeatedly fails to post profits.
The 16 best new hotels in Europe that every traveler should visit
The 19th-century Palazzo Daniele in Italy’s Puglia region has been named Europe’s best new hotel of the year by Sleeper magazine, a UK-based hotel-design publication.
Coinbase Denies Reports on Takeover of Prime Broker Tagomi
Coinbase has acquired Tagomi, a US-based prime broker that specializes in trade execution and digital asset markets for $150 million
Redmi Note 8T Launches in the UK: Release Date, Price & Specifications
Announced earlier this month in Spain, today the Redmi Note 8T makes its way to the UK - and as if this phone didn't already offer great value at £179, making it a new contender for the UK's best budget phone, Xiaomi is also throwing in a free Mi Band 4 for Black Friday.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to appoint General Secretary for alliance
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi said on Friday that in coming days it planned to appoint a General Secretary for the alliance in a bid to boost ...
Forex reserve hits fresh record high of $449 billion
In the previous week, the reserves had increased by $441 million to reach $448.249 billion.
Chrissy Teigen made a turkey out of fruit for her daughter's Thanksgiving potluck lunch, and it's the stuff of nightmares, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Teigen tweeted a clip about the Thanksgiving bird captioned "she's hideous I love her" and fans are split as to whether it's horrifying or brilliant.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Consumer Commission Fines Ford R35 Million For Kuga Fires
The National Consumer Commission has fined the Ford Motor Company R35 million for the Kuga SUV fires, which have seen a number of vehicles bursting into flames. The company has also agreed to compensate consumers affected by the fires. Compensation will amount to R50,000 each. The commission made the announcement at a briefing in Pretoria […]
Minister introduces legislation to extend minimum expiry period of gift vouchers
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to bring in new rules around the sale and use of gift vouchers to improve consumer rights in the area.
Address problems of workers, demands JAC
Employees’ associations stage protest in Vijayawada
Canada: GDP masks sharp improvement in Canadian business investment for Q3 – TDS
Commenting on Friday's Gross Domestic Report from Canada, "GDP growth was in line with market expectations, with the Canadian economy growing 1.3% (an
CME Group Bitcoin Futures Contract Expire Today, BTC Price Pushes Ahead
The monthly Bitcoin Futures Contracts of CME Group are set to expire today, as it’s the last trading Friday of the month. With the recent volatility, the
Warren Buffett gets outbid by private equity amid Berkshire's 'elephant-sized' deal hunt
While Buffett is still on the prowl, he may not be willing to outbid private equity firms flush with money
Mayo firm a winner in InterTradeIreland Seedcorn competition
A MAYO firm was one of the main winners at the prestigious InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition final, held at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Alaska governor marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he hopes to move past the rancor of his first year in office, amid an unsettled dispute with lawmakers over state spending and threat of a recall effort.
Virgin Media is Giving Away a Lot of Stuff this Christmas
Cheryl Hole, the fabulous Essex-based drag queen from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, takes on the role of a fairy 'Giftmother' in Virgin Media's new campaign to give away a fucktonne of stuff before Christmas.
Ukraine boasts record high grain harvest at 74.3 mln tonnes as of Nov 28
By the end of November, farmers threshed 0.3 million tonnes more than forecasted this year.
Dr Macharia Irungu appointed new Kenya Pipeline Corporation MD
Former Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation CEO Dr. Macharia Irungu has been appointed the new Kenya Pipeline Managing Director.
Forex kitty continues to move up, closes in $449 billion mark
India Business News: Foreign exchange reserves continued the upward move, gaining by a modest $347 million to touch a new high of $448.6 billion in the week to November 22
Taobao's cargo ship with items from 11.11 sales sank deep into the ocean
This must be a really devastating news to some of the fanatic buyers during the 11.11 sales. It is reported that over 879 tonnes of cargo shipped from China sunk into the open ocean after encountered a collision. The cargo mainly consists of products purchased from Taobao during the sales. The repercussions of this incident involved not only Taobao and its consumers, but also the lives of the ship’s crew members.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Should you be worried about your carbon footprint every time you take a flight?
Even if biofuels and electric planes become more common, flying may never be climate neutral.
McDonald’s shares 'one-handed meal hack,' Instagram responds
Have you been eating McDonald’s wrong this entire time? According to Instagram, no, you haven’t.
Most fund managers since 2011 see South Africa equities as cheap
More fund managers also see local bonds as undervalued, survey shows.
Premier League chief executive David Pemsel resigns - before starting job
David Pemsel was due to start as Premier League chief executive in February, taking over from Richard Scudamore after his resignation
Swedish brand H&M tests clothing rental service
Hennes & Mauritz AB is testing out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces mounting criticism for waste and pollution. Consumers can rent garments for 350 kronor ($37) a week i
Plea in SC seeks stay on implementation of Electoral Bond Scheme
Plea filed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said that certain amendments made in Finance Act, 2017 and earlier Finance Act, 2016, both passed as money bills, have opened doors to unlimited political donations, even from foreign companies and thereby legitimising electoral corruption at a huge scale.
GRAINS-Chicago soybean prices slip as U.S.-China tensions grow
* U.S.-China talks shift to Shanghai this week* Wheat underpinned by declining outlook for Russia's crop* No deliveries against CBOT December wheat or corn contracts (Recasts with U.S. trading, adds quotes, updates prices, changes dateline from LONDON)By P.J. HuffstutterCHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures slipped on Friday with the market closely watching for updates on U.S.-China trade talks, and traders less than impressed with a jump in recent soybean export sales between the two countries.
Buffett outbid by private equity in Berkshire’s big deal hunt
Apollo Global Management tops Berkshire's share bid for technology distribution company.
Biz EOD: GDP growth slows down to 4.5%; RBI may cut repo rate; Fiscal deficit of 3.9% realistic, says Uday Kotak
Catch the top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's end of day (EOD) report
One of the best wireless gaming headsets on the market is on sale for Black Friday
The Astro A50 wireless headset is on sale and you shouldn't miss out on this deal.
Agriculture Q2 growth shows marginal recovery at 2.1%; farmer incomes dip
Most rabi crops, including wheat, mustard and chana, were selling at 10% to 37% below the MSP in the first few months after their harvest
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Npower Reveals Reason It Is Axing Up To 4,500 Jobs Under Closure Plan
The new owner of energy firm, Npower says it is cutting up to 4,500 United Kingdom (UK) jobs as part of a plan to make it more profitable.
Forecast: Breezy trade winds with more showers over the weekend
High pressure will build north of the state during the next couple days, increasing the trade winds to breezy and locally windy levels over the weekend.
The 16 best new hotels in Europe that every traveler should visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Sleeper magazine, a hotel-design publication in the UK, has announced the winners of its third annual Ahead Europe Awards.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Sea lion shot by crossbow and rescued in B.C. likely suffered for weeks
A sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
Fisher Funds takes gong for Fund Manager of the Year
Fisher Funds was crowned overall Good Returns Fund Manager of the Year at the inaugural Good Returns Research IP awards ceremony, held last night in Auckland.
FinMin's claim of slowdown having bottomed out has analysts divided
Some analysts point to raw data available for the festive season and say any meaningful recovery is still to come
Georgian mansion transformed into luxury homes for bargain price
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B.C. home sales continue to climb, hitting highest activity level in nearly two years
B.C. home sales remained on an upswing in October with MLS sales up 1.3% from September and 16% year-over-year.
Stock markets tread water as all quiet on trade war front
LONDON, Nov 29 — Stock traders found little to get the pulse racing today as the trade war front was eerily quiet and Thanksgiving sapped global trading volumes. “It’s been quite the forgettable week and I don’t think today is going to be any more memorable,” said Craig Erlam, Senior...
Turkey works on strategy to expand high-tech product exports
The government aims to increase Turkey's exports of high-technology products around the world as innovation and research and development, coupled with qualified human resources, are the new criteria for economic growth
Costco's website crashed for several hours over Thanksgiving, and experts estimate it could have cost the retailer nearly $11 million in sales
Costco's website was down for at least 16 hours, according to data from the outage-tracking website, Down Detector.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected
Problematic Smartphone Usage – or smartphone addiction – is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids ...
The best boutique hotels in Oxford, from cosy pubs with rooms to city-centre townhouses
An expert guide to the best boutique hotels in Oxford, including the top places to stay for stylish interiors, swish bars, delicious dining, rooms with city views and excellent service, near the Oxford colleges, the Bodleian Library, the High Street, the Oxford Union buildings and the Ashmolean Museum.
Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday
Amazon workers and activists across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain are protesting working conditions at the retail giant’s warehouses with demonstrations and strikes on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
The Overflow #5: The Minimum Lovable Newsletter
Welcome to ISSUE #5 of The Overflow, a newsletter by developers, for developers, written and curated by the Stack Overflow team and Cassidy Williams of React Training. You can read more about it here. This week, we’re providing a roadmap to better partner with our community, discovering who was the first to nap on the Moon, and finding out how to become a product manager at a large company.
West and Europe Are no Longer the Axis of the World, Claims Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Speaking together with former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar at the University of Francisco de Vitoria, the 64-year-old politician said European civilization doesn’t want to die and stressed that in a changing world, Europe can’t allow itself to live without development.
GDP Growth Rate: Deeply Worrying, Says Manmohan Singh; Will Pick up From Next Quarter, Claims Ministry
Many industrialists tell me that they live in an atmosphere of fear in our society today, former PM Manmohan Singh said denouncing Centre's economic policies
Someone got their own ‘.gov’ website by pretending to be a small-town mayor and filling out an online form
Getting a website with a .gov domain can be as easy as telling the government you’re a small-town mayor and filling out an online form.
The Yen Isn't What It Used To Be
$USDJPY:$SPX ratio sinks to new lows, showing further de-correlation between the two assets.President Trump signing the Hong Kong bill in favor of protesters may be just what JPY bulls need.$USDJPY 1:
Time dotCom 3Q net profit rises as revenue improves
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): TIME dotCom Bhd’s third quarter net profit grew 3.77% to RM82.99 million or 14.19 sen per share, from RM79.98 million or 13.71 sen per share a year earlier, on the back of higher revenue.The telecommunication company also attributed the higher earnings in the quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 to a rise in interest income to RM2.5 million from RM1.8 million previously, a net write back of construction deposit of RM700,000 and an increase in share
NZ Taxpayers' Union congratulates NZ First for stance on tobacco tax
Responding to New Zealand First’s decision to oppose January’s hike in tobacco excise, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says:
An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert
‘A weather data book is being prepared for 170 cities’
Plans to increase market for agri produce from Telangana
State to explore new methods for marketing its farm produce
If You're a Solo Entrepreneur in a Blue State, Get Politically Aware Right Now to Save Your Business
The problem isn't unions and employee status so much as it is a rush that might not make distinctions.
Damning Tongaat Hulett forensic report fingers ex-executives, including Peter Staude
Group plans to pursue claims against executives implicated in PwC probe
Green is the new black! Kilkenny launches shop local Green Friday Campaign
Say goodbye to Black Friday and hello to Green Friday by buying Irish brands and products on November 29, urges a leading Irish retailer. Green Friday is an initiative led by Marian O’Gorman of ...
Survey: AMD CPUs preferred by 60% of Europeans
When asked about the next desktop processor they intended to buy, the 10,000 respondents who take part in the survey expressed a preference for AMD, with 60 percent choosing the company over Intel.
SKP Resources 2Q net profit falls 11.4%
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): SKP Resources Bhd saw its net profit fall 11.4% year-on-year to RM24.91 million or 1.99 sen per share in its second quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, from RM28.1 million or 2.25 sen per share previously.This was despite a 2% rise in revenue to RM486.86 million from RM477.23 million, the electronics manufacturing services provider’s stock exchange filing today showed.This brings SKP Resources’ first-half net profit to RM43.4 million, down 19.5% from RM53.94 million in the preceding
On the outside, it's a Christmas market but behind it is an incredible story
In the midst of renovating a building to set up a new business with her husband, Stephanie Prentice thought everything in life was going well."I had no
GDP data: All three engines driving economic growth are stalling
While the concerted decline in economic drivers calls for multi-pronged efforts to arrest it, stimulus measures so far have focussed mainly on an investment revival