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SAA dropped by leading travel insurer
The decision prompts Australian travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group to stop selling tickets for the airline.
Court rejects Jacob Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
The ruling paves the way for Zuma's long-awaited trial to start in February 2020.
Another blow for Georgiou
SCA dismisses an appeal against a high court decision ordering him to honour an HS buyback agreement.
Trade surplus shrinks in October
Exports up 11.9% on a month-on-month basis.
Buffett outbid by private equity in Berkshire’s big deal hunt
Apollo Global Management tops Berkshire's share bid for technology distribution company.
PwC probe finds executives at Tongaat overstated profits, assets
Executives used 'undesirable accounting practices'.
Oil to be stuck in a rut in 2020 as slowing demand fuels glut
Opec unlikely to opt for deeper output cuts.
Most fund managers since 2011 see South Africa equities as cheap
More fund managers also see local bonds as undervalued, survey shows.
Sasol scores ‘own goal’ as climate pressure mounts in SA
Company could face legal challenges if it continues to refuse votes on the issue.
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 ...
Find out about free parking for Christmas shoppers in Carrick-on-Suir’s council owned car parks
Parking will once again be free in Tipperary Co. Council car parks in Carrick-on-Suir on each of the four Saturdays before Christmas, starting this Saturday, November 30. The other free parking ...
Christmas bonus for Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union members
Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union Ltd is reporting a strong 2019. The credit union has provided €5.8 million in loans to the local community over the past year. Membership has grown and it now h...
OGRA recommends slight reduction in petrol price
Suggests cut of Rs2.4 per litre in price of diesel
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
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
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
Biz EOD: GDP growth slows down to 4.5%; RBI may cut repo rate; Fiscal deficit of 3.9% realistic, says Uday Kotak
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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
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
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)
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
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
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'
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
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
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
Fintech start-up Slice aims 1 million users in tier-II cities by next year
Focussing on millennials between 18 to 29 years of age, Slice started out as a virtual card, but switched to physical card by May 2019
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
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
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
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
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
AHEAD MEA winners create "specific experience without feeling like an amusement park"
The best new hotels in the Middle East and Africa take ownership of their unique contexts, say the judges, in this video produced by Dezeen.
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.
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year. Near Paris, climate demonstrators blocked one of the company’s warehouses on Thursday to protest over-production they say is killing the planet. Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday altogether. Consumer rights groups in Britain and some other countries say it’s not always clear how real or big the discounts are. Other critics say it hurts small businesses. Angela Charlton And Claire Parker, The Associated Press Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Law Enforcement Shuts Down Imminent Monitor Malware, Makes Arrests
Law enforcement agencies from numerous countries have shut down the Imminent Monitor Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and have arrested thirteen of its most prolific users.
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.
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.
Best Christmas gifts for babies and toddlers: top present ideas for little ones
Buying Christmas gifts for little ones is one of the most exciting things about the festive period - unless you're buying for a child who already has everything.
The 15 best beauty deals in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 sales
Black Friday is here, and while you may balk at the the idea of whipping people into a spending frenzy, if you're clever you can make considerable savings on your tried & trusted beauty favourites, as well as bagging a few strategic gifts ahead of the Christmas rush.
Black Friday 'ruined' by NatWest banking outage, customers complain, after it leaves them unable to access accounts
Black Friday was "ruined" by a Natwest banking outage, customers have complained after being unable to access their bank accounts.
Mass consumerism is destroying our planet. This Black Friday, let’s take a stand
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, we should reject this orgy of consumption, says professor of marketing Alan Bradshaw
Democrats are running into Trump's economic buzzsaw
If you're a president who promised to make America great again, and the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since the early 1950s, it looks like you're making American great again
Black Friday evolves but still marks start of holiday shopping season
The holiday shopping season kicks off on Friday with traditional Black Friday sales, though many retailers got a jump on the competition by getting started with deep discounts on Thanksgiving Day, and analysts forecast data to show that online shoppers spent a record $4 billion on Thanksgiving, MarketWatch reports. The total had already reached $2.1 billion as of 5 p.m. Thursday, a 20.2 percent increase compared to the same point last year. Demand was so high on Thursday that Costco's website and app were briefly hampered by heavy traffic, USA Today reports. Black Friday is continuing to evolve, as many stores try to snag a bigger share of holiday sales by cutting prices days or even weeks before what used to be a one-day shopping frenzy. Shoppers are expected to spend up to $731 billion in November and December, roughly 4 percent more than in the same period last year. Harold Maass
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
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in stores as spending moves online
Shoppers also worried that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese imports would make their holiday shopping more expensive
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
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in 3 years on US-China talks optimism
The precious metal is down 3.6% this month, the most since November 2016, when Trump won the US presidential election
Former Nepal PM calls for trilateral partnership with India and China
Prachanda said Nepal being a sovereign and independent country should have equal status and say in the trilateral partnership
RBI begins bankruptcy proceedings against DHFL, sends stressed NBFC to NCLT
DHFL, once one of India's top shadow lenders, owes its creditors - which include mutual funds, banks, pension funds, insurance firms and retail investors - close to Rs 1 trillion
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
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
Railways saw least number of accidents in last two and half years: Goyal
"The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years", the minister said
Hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory across nation from January 2020
Jewellers to be given a year's time to clear stocks that aren't hallmarked and get themselves registered
E-tailers jump bandwagon to boost sales with Black Friday offers
From Amazon to H&M, the Black Friday offers flooded people's emails and message boxes on smartphones in the country
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
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
Demand in LS to shift private members' business to Wednesday from Friday
BJD member Bhartruhari Mahtab suggested that the day for private members' business be changed from Friday to Wednesday. He said it was the practice in the British parliament
Wettest monsoon in 25 years could lift 2020 wheat output to a record high
India received monsoon rains during the June-September season that were 10 per cent above average
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
Liquidity pressures faced by NBFCs, HFCs, to continue: Fitch Ratings
Increasing competition to offset lower growth may weigh on profitability and test risk appetite
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
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
Daimler to cut 'thousands' of jobs by 2022 to fund electric vehicle shift
"Daimler aims to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022," the Mercedes-Benz maker said in a statement, adding that it intended to save 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in staff costs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD
The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter
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
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
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
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
'Unemployment at its peak': Stalin slams Centre for lack of jobs, layoffs
As many as 7,000 graduates including engineers have applied for 549 posts of sanitary workers advertised by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation after which Stalin called for intervention
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
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
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
Opposition protest in Assam Assembly as onion prices reach Rs 100 per kg
They asserted that they will continue to protest in the same manner till the state government takes measures to control the price of onions, which is selling at Rs 100 and more per kg in the state
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
Jio likely to bag Reliance Infra's tower, optical fibre for Rs 3,600 cr
Bharti Airtel has placed a bid of around Rs 1,800 crore for the same, according to the sources
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
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%
Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC
Earlier this week, the apex court asked the Centre to take concrete decision within 10 days on having smog towers in Delhi-National Capital Region to combat pollution
Gold price drop triggers heavy buying in India; demand wanes in other hubs
Dealers were charging a premium of up to $1.5 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, compared with a discount of $3 last week
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
HCL Foundation invests more than Rs 160 crore in community projects in UP
UP accounts for 2/3rd of the Foundation's activity spend
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
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
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
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
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
4,500 jobs in UK at risk as Germany's E.ON breaks up struggling Npower
The revamp effectively removes one of the market's so-called 'Big Six' players, which have lost customers to nimbler recent entrants and been hit by a regulatory price cap
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
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
Patanjali secures Rs 3,200 cr loan from SBI, other banks to buy Ruchi Soya
Patanjali said it has got loans of Rs 1,200 crore from SBI, Rs 700 crore from PNB, Rs 600 crore from UBI, Rs 400 crore from Syndicate Bank and Rs 300 crore from Allahabad Bank
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
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
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
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
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
FM's remarks on economy disappointing, crisis entirely home grown: Sinha
Sinha said that even now, the government is largely in denial
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
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
Govt initiates dialogue with ASEAN members for review of FTA: Goyal
He also said the Coffee Board is trying to develop an Indian brand of coffee for export and the work in this regard is underway
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 rallies Rs 143 to Rs 38,695 on rupee depreciation, positive trend
On Thursday, gold prices closed at Rs 38,552 per 10 gram
Hallmarking to be mandatory for gold jewellery from 2021: Ram Vilas Paswan
However, one year period will be provided for implementation of this decision to enable jewellers clear their existing stock
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
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
No provision for financial aid to family of farmers who commit suicide
Agriculture credit targets have also been enhanced from Rs 9 trillion in 2016-17 to Rs 13.5 trillion in 2019-20
China holds out carrot ahead of Taiwan election, but few convinced
China is stepping up efforts to be nice to Taiwan ahead of key elections on January 11, offering better treatment to Taiwanese in China and urging the democratic island to "come home", but many there only see Beijing wielding a threatening stick. China denies interfering in elections in Taiwan, which Beijing claims as sacred territory, but it traditionally tries various means to influence their result, hoping politicians with a more positive view on China ties get into office.
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.
Overstock Shareholders Compete to Lead Class Against tZERO’s Parent
E-commerce giant Overstock faces a difficult period as several former and current shareholders fight for the status of lead plaintiff in a class action
Bitmain Lawsuit Heats Up, Plaintiffs Fight Motion to Dismiss
United Corp, a Florida-based cryptocurrency company that sued Bitmain in December 2018, contested the mining giant's motion to dismiss the case in a US
How Bitcoin Miners Are Not Causing The Price Plunge
When bitcoin starts to turn south and the selloff intensifies, fingers start pointing. The crypto community wants to blame something ...
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
5 Best Black Friday Laptop Deals At Walmart
It is time for Black Friday 2019, and laptops will be a hot commodity this year. Numerous outlets have been touting their sales heading into the huge shopping day. Those consumers anxious for laptop ...
WATCH: Retailers increase security around Black Friday shopping | Cape Argus
As people jostle each other to get their hands on Black Friday specials, customers are warned to keep their valuables safe from pickpockets.
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.
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 ...
Is Vietnam too cautious when setting economic development goals for 2020? - VietNamNet
Many economic targets set for 2020 are lower in comparison with real implemented levels.
Bicol prepares for Typhoon Kammuri
Governor Francis Bichara suspends classes in all levels in private and public schools in Albay on December 2 and 3
More pain for German car industry as Daimler axes 10,000 jobs
Daimler, which employs 304,000 people globally, says the job cuts would be achieved through natural turnover, early retirement schemes and severance packages
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.
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
Black Friday: Women in Hijabs Fight Over a Vacuum Cleaner at Walmart
While other shoppers squabble over $1.60 towels.
China Folds: Beijing Does Nothing After Trump Signs HK Bill
President calls China's bluff
Black Friday 2019: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re hitting the stores or buying online from your couch, we’re here to see you through all the doorbuster deals and Black Friday blowouts.
Renault and Nissan Try a New Way After Years When Carlos Ghosn Ruled
The automakers want to strengthen their alliance with more decisions built on consensus.
Tory general election candidate claims food bank users need to 'get better at handling money'
Hexham parliamentary candidate Guy Opperman's claims have sparked outrage
8 original gift ideas for family and friends across the North East this Christmas
From personalised keepsakes to exciting experiences, there is lots of choice
Jack Wills is open again in Newcastle - with a new Eldon Square store
Jack Wills closed its Blackett Street store earlier this year - but has opened in Eldon Square, as has Electronic giants Samsung
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.
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".
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.
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
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
Driven to recover, West Herr's Scott Bieler feels gratitude
When Scott Bieler slipped on a rug in his West Falls home, fell, and injured his neck, he was in serious trouble. He couldn't move his ha...
Vodacom dismisses CEO departure talk
Vodacom Group denied reports CEO Shameel Joosub (pictured) was heading for the door, but revealed ...
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Protests and bank borks meddle with Black Friday retail nirvana
Friday I'm in debt
Why Serving Plant-Based Burgers Could Get Restaurants Sued
This Impossible Whopper fight could be a lawsuit of unintended consequences for vegans and vegetarians.
Better Buy: Square vs. American Express
A case of the turtle and the hare?
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.
Tesla Expands Its Australian Megabattery Empire
The world's biggest battery is about to get 50% bigger (and could double again).
Why This Top Aerospace Stock Is Poised to Fly Higher
One of the best-performing industrial stocks of the last decade shows no signs of slowing down.
Americans Aren't Coming Close to Maxing Out Their Retirement Plans, Data Shows
And that means they're in danger of coming up short during their golden years.
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.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Business
The corporate heavyweights speaking up on social issues: Atlassian boss Mike Cannon-Brookes, Qantas head Alan Joyce and retiring BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie. Plus: our whistleblowers, and Melanie Perkins.
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.
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
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.
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.
Russia removes restrictions on two Brazilian beef plants - regulator
MOSCOW — 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.
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.
Germany's Daimler to cut 'thousands' of jobs over 3 years
Daimler says it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022. The German automaker says it plans not to fill some vacant posts and to offer severance packages in Germany to reduce administrative jobs.
Iraq's top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Iraq's top Shiite cleric is warning of civil war after a deadly day of violence in which security forces shot dead 40 people in the capital and the southern provinces, calling on lawmakers who to "reconsider" their support for the current government.
'Fake lawyers' with bogus degrees a problem across Canada
Fake lawyers with bogus law degrees are scamming Canadians out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and preying on the vulnerable.
Amazon workers in Germany stage strike on Black Friday
Workers at Amazon distribution centres in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer.
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.
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.
Festivities come to Tiverton Hospital thanks to Christmas craft fair
The League of Friends at the Tiverton and District Hospital hosted their festive craft fair on Saturday, November 23
Month of rail strikes starts on Monday and will disrupt Christmas trains
Dispute is over guards on South Western Railway trains
Exeter shoppers appear unmoved by Black Friday offers
There were plenty of Black Friday offers to be found on Exeter High Street - but shoppers appeared to take little interest in them, with the city centre looking no different to any other Friday morning
Rural unrest spreads as farmers’ anger boils over
Low food prices and widespread fears about the green transition fuel discontent.
Troops neutralise 13 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Borno
The combined troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Chadian forces have killed 13 terrorists...
FRSC criticises lane indiscipline by drivers - The Nation Newspaper
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has criticised the practice of lane indiscipline which it described as common among drivers in Ebonyi...
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges...
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.
The Dark History Behind Black Friday Revealed
History Behind Black Friday -The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations.
PICS:Black Friday Settings in Zim…..Customers flood Edgars since 3am
Black Friday Settings in Zim.....Customers flood Edgars since 3am
Mzansi Magosha’s offer Black Friday discounts
Mzansi Magosha's offer Black Friday discounts in a bid to lure customers charging as little as ZAR50 per session and men are happy
French Company Renault introduces Safety+ Edition Trucks in Uganda
French Multinational Automobile Manufacturer Renault, through their authorized distributor in Uganda Victoria Motors Ltd, has introduced Renault Trucks codenamed Safety+ Edition Trucks on to the Ugandan Market. The French Company, that started production in 1899, has introduced the Safety +Edition Trucks that come with additional and enhanced features like High Power Retardation, Neutral Inhibition while at slopes, Hill-start Anti-runaway parking brake, all aimed at enhancing the truck driver experience while improving on safety. The features ensure a high level of safety for the driver, other road users and at the same time improving productivity and revenues for business owners. According to Dickson Mwesigwa the Victoria Motors Uganda Sales Manager, the introduction of the Safety+ Edition Trucks is to purely respond to safety issues on the road. “Its introduction is basically to improve safety on the roads as well as being fuel economic. Most accidents are always as a result of human errors.
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.
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
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.
Karnataka corruption survey: 63% citizens admit bribing state officials to get work done
India Corruption Survey 2019 indicates 40 per cent of respondents in Karnataka gave bribes to get work linked to property registration and land issues done in the state while 23 per cent admitted paying a bribe to the police.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Brace for a warmer winter in India this year, says IMD
M Rajeevan, secretary, Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) had said last week that 2019 is set to become the second-most warmest recorded calendar year ever.
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.
Dip in rail accidents in last two years: Piyush Goyal
Assuring members that Railways have taken steps to ensure safety and improve infrastructure, he said, "The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years."
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.
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.
The best pourover coffee kettle money can buy is available for a steal on Black Friday
Hario's Buono coffee kettle is simple to use and just right for pouring that perfect cup. It's also deeply discounted for Black Friday.
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:
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...
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...
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...
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 Black Friday transactions jump 12.5pc versus 2018, says Barclaycard
LONDON, Nov 29 — The volume of Black Friday payment transactions in Britain as of 1000 GMT was up 12.5 per cent versus last year, initial data from Barclaycard showed today, bringing some cheer to UK retailers in need of a tonic after a troubled year. Barclaycard, which processes nearly one pound...
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
HONG KONG, Nov 29 — Hong Kong police today withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend. Senior faculty members of Hong Kong Polytechnic University toured the campus...
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...
Finance Ministry: No change in RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices Nov 30-Dec 6
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Finance Ministry (MoF) today announced the retail price of RON97 petrol stayed at RM2.66 per litre while RON95 petrol and diesel will remain at RM2.08 and RM2.18 per litre respectively for the period November 30 to December 6. MoF in a statement issued today, announced...
‘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...
AmBank Group to disburse up to RM6b of loans in 2H 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) targets to disburse up to RM6 billion in loans in the second half of its financial year ending March 31, 2020 (H2 2020), driven by the current positive sentiment in the industry’s loan growth segment. Chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman...
Ringgit ends slightly lower against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar today in line the decline in global crude oil prices which affected the local note’s valuation, said a dealer. At 6pm, the ringgit settled at 4.1750/1780 against the greenback compared with yesterday’s close of...
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...
Demos and deals as Black Friday sweeps Europe
PARIS, Nov 29 — Climate activists staged protests across Europe today to denounce the environmental toll of mass consumption, while shoppers hit the streets and the internet as retailers of all stripes touted pre-holiday bargains. The American “Black Friday” tradition of a post-Thanksgiving...
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...
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...
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...
German Amazon workers strike on ‘Black Friday’
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Nov 29 — Hundreds of Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the US online retailer kicked off its “Black Friday” sales bonanza, escalating a long-simmering battle for better pay and working conditions. The strike called by the powerful Verdi union is set to last...
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...
Minister: Malaysian film industry in for better times following co-production agreement with Australia
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 — The Malaysian film industry is in for better times following the signing of a co-production agreement between Malaysia and Australia in Sydney today. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said that with the signing of the agreement, Malaysian productions will...
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...
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...
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS, Nov 29 — Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France today and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the US Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores. French companies have embraced the discount...
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.
Bitcoin Price Grinds Closer to $8K as $7,500 Support Remains Intact
Resistance closer to $8,000 remains but a bearish reversal back to the $6,000 range has yet to materialize, boosting trader sentiment.
China: Crypto Exchange IDAX Locks up Cold Wallet as CEO ‘Goes Missing’
IDAX reported liquidity problems prior to Lei Guorong absconding, while it remains uncertain what access he has to the platform’s wallets.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Price Hits Tipping Point Above $7.6K — Pivotal Weekend Ahead
Bitcoin bulls and bears are set to have a key battle going into the weekend at a critical price level that could set the tone for the rest of the year.
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.
Bitcoin Price Hits Tipping Point Above $7.6K — Pivotal Weekend Ahead
Bitcoin bulls and bears are set to have a key battle going into the weekend at a critical price level that could set the tone for the rest of the year.
Coinbase Denies Report of $150M Acquisition of Tagomi Brokerage Firm
Coinbase has denied reports that it acquired digital currency brokerage firm Tagomi for $150 million.
Mercedes-Benz Parent Company Daimler To Cut Thousands of Jobs
Daimler says it plans to cut thousands of jobs by the end of 2022, not filling some vacant posts and offering severance packages in Germany.
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
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....
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
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
Telstra is giving away 25 million Telstra Plus points for Christmas, are you eligible?
Have you ever heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Well, Telstra is apparently saying nice try to that and is instead celebrating 25 days of Christmas by giving away 25 million Telstra Plus points this Christmas season. Welcome to Telstra’s 25 days of Christmas.
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.
Ironbridge cooling towers to come down next week
The cooling towers at Ironbridge power station will be demolished on Friday next week in a controlled explosion at 11am.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
Amazon workers strike on ‘Black Friday’
Hundreds of Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the US online retailer kicked off its "Black Friday" sales bonanza, escalating a long-simmering battle for better pay and working conditi...
Why 8th Senate rejected Buhari’s $29.96bn loan request – Shehu Sani
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja The chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has explained why the federal parliament rejected Preside...
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.
Intel Has Tapped Samsung Foundries To Manufacture CPUs [Debunked]
Update 12:49 AM GMT+5 11/30/2019. Intel has commented on the story and debunked the rumor from the Korean publication completely. Here is their statement in full: "The letter from last week says we will increase our use of foundry so we can build more CPUs at Intel. The news reports about our use of third …
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.
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.
China Mobile International launched first ever global shared service center in Cyberjaya
KUALA LUMPUR: China’s telecommunication giant China Mobile, through its overseas subsidiary China Mobile International (CMI), has officially launched the group’s first ever global shared service senter (SSC) in Cyberjaya marking a new chapter in CMI’s ambitious plan for expansion in to the region.
Ford SA fined R35m for selling problematic Kugas, offers R50 000 in damages to complainants
Ford Motor Company South Africa has been fined R35m by the National Consumer Commission of South Africa after it found the company had "engaged in prohibited conduct" by distributing the Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost, some of which caught fire.
Russia gifts guns to Gabon to fight elephant poaching
Russia's defence ministry has donated weapons to Gabon to help the central African nation battle poachers and protect elephants.
East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced
Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa.
Jacob Zuma's leave to appeal application dismissed with costs
Former president Jacob Zuma launched an appeal after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg earlier dismissed his stay of prosecution bid.
Killer pilot loses appeal
The High Court has barred the Airforce of Zimbabwe pilot, who fatally assaulted his Gweru-based girlfriend last year for allegedly cheating on him with his colleague, from approaching the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction and sentence.
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.
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler plans thousands of job cuts worldwide
The job cuts will be carried out by the end of 2022 as part of efforts to reduce spending by 1.4 billion euros (US$1.5 billion), the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars said Friday in a statement.
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.
NatWest online glitch resolved
One man tells of difficulty paying for a prescription, while Black Friday shoppers are also hit.
Daily Mail owner buys i newspaper for £50m
DMGT buys the newspaper from JPI Media, which took over Johnston Press last year.
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.
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.
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bakkt Bitcoin future trades hit daily record of $42.5M’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charge
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...
Okowa to Revenue Board: Carry out reforms to enhance revenue generation
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged the state’s Board of Internal Revenue to carry out reforms that would enhance revenuet.
Buhari Administration Committed to Growth of MSMEs — Adebayo
Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, has declared that “Nigeria is open for business!” Vanguard News
Just in: Supreme court removes prominent monarch in Oyo State
The supreme court on Friday removed a prominent monarch in Oyo state, Eleruwa of Eruwa. The Eruwa is governed by a Monarch whose recognized traditional title is Eleruwa which means the owner/ruler of Eruwa. Details later…
Supreme Court sacks Eleruwa of Eruwa, says appeal lacks merit
The Supreme Court, on Friday, sacked the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola and six others, dismissing an appeal they lodged before it...
CrowdOwnership: LandWey launches online investment platform for real estate co-ownership
In a bid to create a profitable, vibrant and viable entry into real estate investment by pooling intending real estate investors together to collectively...
Troops neutralise 13 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Borno -Army
The combined troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Chadian forces have killed 13 t
Bulgaria Is among the Countries Which Export the most Grain
Bulgaria is one of the leading exporters of grain. Over the past year, it exported grain worth more than $ 1 billion, or a quarter of the country's total exports.
Taliban Ready to Resume Peace Talks Following Trump's Visit to Kabul
The Taliban said today they are ready to resume peace talks with theUS - a day after President Donald Trump's surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan, Reuters reported. Trump has announced that peace talks with hardline Islamist insurgents in Afghanistan will resume.
Core sector output shrinks 5.8% in October
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in October.
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.
If this is not recession, what is? Opposition slams govt after India's GDP growth dips | Reactions
Speaking at the National Economy Conclave, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury referred to the recent GDP numbers and said, "This is the New India. This government wants a Hindu Rashtra which they want to do keeping states at bay."
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.
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy - Barriere Star Journal
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
Judge: 'Daft' that gardaí spent €280 to mop up prisoner's urine
A judge has described as 'daft' gardaí paying specialist cleaners €280 to clean up a mess caused by a man in custody when he urinated on a cell door and floor at Ennis Garda Station.
Four Irish women honoured as leaders in global recruitment
The Irish nominees are Geraldine King, Anne Heraty, Shona McManus and Rosaleen Blair
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Donohoe responds to corporation tax warnings
Ireland will have to prepare for a fall in lucrative corporation taxes in the coming years, the Finance Minister admits.
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt
Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
Resident ruckus leaves redevelopment of IBM Cumberland Forest campus in limbo
Game of pass the parcel continues.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UK PM Johnson: Will keep no-deal Brexit preparations in a state of readiness
While responding to a question from a reporter about dropping no-deal Brexit preparations, "Many of those preparations will be extremely valuable as w
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
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
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
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
USD/CNH: scope for extra consolidation near-term – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group believe the pair is posed for the continuation of the consolidative mood in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “USD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EUR/JPY recedes from tops, meets resistance around 120.60
Further downside in the Japanese yen coupled with steady-to-bearish sentiment around the European currency leave EUR/JPY stuck within the daily range
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
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
Gold Technical Analysis: Metal remains under precious below $1465/oz
On the daily chart, gold remains under selling pressure near the November lows while trading below the 1465 resistance level and the 50/100 SMAs
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
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
Eurozone Preliminary CPI arrives at +1.0% YoY in Nov vs. +0.9% expected - EUR/USD unfazed
More to come ....
Hike in Onion Price? Thieves in West Bengal steal onions instead of Cash
With the hike in prices of Onion up to Rs 100 per kilo in West Bengal, onions have seemingly become more alluring for thieves than cash
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Kavango West residents say their votes should result in development
-Some Kavango West residents say their votes should result in bringing the much-needed development to the region.
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, […]
Demos and deals as Black Friday sweeps Europe
Climate activists staged protests across Europe on Friday to denounce the environmental toll of mass consumption, while shoppers hit the streets and the internet as retailers of all stripes touted pre-holiday bargains.
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.
German Amazon workers strike on 'Black Friday'
More than 2,000 Amazon workers in Germany walked off the job as the US online retailer kicked off its
North Vancouver’s 1960s Capilano Mall plans for redevelopment
The managers of Capilano Mall are planning for redevelopment of the 1960s-era mall.
Mobile boutique can zip from waterfront to Lower Lonsdale
Lower Lonsdale clothing boutique Double the Love now has twice the locations after the City of North Vancouver council voted unanimously for it.
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.
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.
Stubble to become a source of income, says Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary
Kailash Chaudhary said that the government is considering such measures, so that farmers do not need to burn stubble, instead they can increase their income.
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).
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
Sainsbury's releases its new Christmas charity campaign, but it's not gone down well with shoppers
Shoppers have expressed their cynicism towards the scheme
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.
Government reviews stamp duty charge
Federal Government has reviewed the N50 stamp duty charge on electronic payments in the country following public outcry.
Dangote Sugar Refinery: Revenue recovers but cost pressures remain
Dangote Sugar in its recently released 9M 2019 financials reported a marginal y/y growth in revenue to N117.4 billion in 9M 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
3 Reasons Why Shorting McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Now Is a Bad Idea
Missing third quarter estimates and the firing of the CEO is why investors are short McDonald’s. There are reasons why you shouldn't.
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.
Crypto Exchange Admits 'Missing' CEO Has User Funds Access Amid Exit Scam Fears
In a story reminiscent of the QuadrigaCX scandal, crypto exchange platform, IDAX Global, has no idea where its CEO is.
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
AWACS, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft And More: DAC Clears Defence Procurement Worth Rs 28,000 Crore
The green light has been given for acquisitions for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force as well as the Coast Guard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t buy the hype about a looming bacon shortage
Some reports have indicated that there could be a bacon shortage in 2020, but one economist isn't convinced you need to freak out about your breakfast fave.
We commit to uninterrupted power supply - GRIDCo Chairman
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Eni and Government inaugurates “Okuafo Pa” Agric training Centre
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Mining industry is the bulwark of Ghana's development - Koney
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Bank of Ghana introduces higher 100 and 200 cedis denomination banknotes
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daimler to cut ‘thousands’ of jobs by 2022 to fund electric shift
Frankfurt am Main, Germany | AFP | Luxury automaker Daimler on Friday said it was scrapping “thousands” of jobs to help fund the switch to electric vehicles, in the latest layoffs to hit the stuttering German car industry. The Mercedes-Benz maker said it wanted to save 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in staff costs as …
The best Black Friday deals at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre
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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
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
Low-pressure area watch in South as fog and cold descend on North
Heavy rain forecast for South including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
SCHOTT Glass to double capacity at Jambusar plant in Gujarat
Commits to infuse Euro 26 million by next year
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
Spurt in wheat sowing pushes rabi area to 338 lakh hectares
Pulses acreage falls with dip in area under gram cultivation
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
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
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
It’s a rush for FASTags as banks, customers gear up for Dec 15 deadline
Banks come out with offers such as doorstep delivery and free movie tickets
GDP growth slumps to 6-year low of 4.5% during July-September
Dragged by dip in consumption and exports
‘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
SC ruling on AGR will lead to telecom sector’s collapse: FICCI
Cascading effect will be felt across several other sectors too
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)
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
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
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Amazon tax must be delayed in light of service shutdowns
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to delay the introduction of the ‘Amazon tax’ in light of reports Amazon will withdraw its international websites while it processes how to comply with new GST rules, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.
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.
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.
Govt accounts show strong debt position
Hon Grant Robertson
Launch of the National Emergency Management Agency
Hon Peeni Henare
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Gisborne Friday 29 Nov
The MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Gisborne today. Please note that these types of events can be localised and unpredictable.
NZ First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
New Zealand First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
Spark 4G HD Calling (VoLTE) nationwide roll-out progresses
Spark is now well into its nationwide roll out of 4G HD Calling capability on its network. 4G HD Calling is supported by VoLTE technology (Voice over Long Term Evolution). Spark started with an initial soft launch in July by inviting a small number of customers to update their handsets to VoLTE technology. It has since rolled out progressively to more models of handsets, with the roll out to continue into 2020.
NZ training for Saudi Arabian air traffic control graduates
New Zealand training for Saudi Arabian air traffic control graduates
The Liveris Formula: Dow’s Inclusive Capitalism
Parasites have a certain weight in history. Donors to a system, a state, a company, always claim to be giving back what they advertise as their hard earned cash. Andrew N. Liveris is one such character. Former CEO of the Dow Chemical corporation, he is a face associated with a company that was responsible for manufacturing the defoliating Agent Orange and napalm.
National Emergency Management Agency to replace MCDEM
National Emergency Management Agency to replace Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
The Hidden Trucking Industry Subsidy
This US based article shows we ‘public’ give an exorbitant unfair amount of subsidy to the trucking industry.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over...
Kingpins Presents Psychedelic Selection of Tie-Dye, Hemp Denims
Kingpins New York showed a selection of tie-dye denims and stretch blends.
Amazon's latest Black Friday deals include huge savings on Shark Vacuum Cleaners
The biggest deals day of the year is finally here - we've got all you need to know about the top deals from Amazon
Telly fans face disruption thanks to new 4G mobile masts
Freeview viewers in Dunblane could have some of their favourite telly shows interrupted because new 4G mobile masts have been erected in the area.
College and council join forces to launch courses in the community
New scheme will see West Lothian College offer courses in the community in partnership with West Lothian Council
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.
Former WVZ security guards seek ED's audience over contract termination
Former World Vision Zimbabwe security guards retrenched in 2011 without terminal benefits are planning to engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa for him to r...
BCC struggles to rehabilitate recreational facilities due to funds shortage
Shortage of funds is reportedly crippling the Bulawayo City Council from rehabilitating recreational facilities needed for various activities that may keep the ...
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.
Costco extends its Thanksgiving day promotions after its website crashes for several hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals
Costco is extending its Thanksgiving day online promotions to customers in the US after its website crashed for several hours and shoppers were unable to shop the sales.
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.
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.
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 ...
After suicide of serviceman, SCDF enhances support for recruits struggling to adjust
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has recently enhanced its support programme for National Service recruits who struggle to ...
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 ...
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
State Courts relocate to new premises in December
SINGAPORE: The State Courts will relocate to new premises at the State Court Towers in December. Some services will be available at the new ...
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 ...
Huawei to challenge FCC decision on government subsidy program - WSJ
Huawei Technologies has decided to challenge a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision barring U.S. rural carrier customers from ...
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 ...
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets speedy FDA review for small cell lung cancer
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Friday its cancer drug Imfinzi has been granted a speedy review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Britain's Ocado signs technology partnership with Japan's Aeon
British online grocer Ocado has signed a technology partnership with Japan's Aeon to help the retailer establish an online business, its first ...
BMW, Great Wall to build new China plant for electric cars
BMW and its partner Great Wall Motor said they plan to build a plant in China with a capacity of 160,000 cars per year, and which will produce ...
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gets FDA priority review for small cell lung cancer
British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Friday its cancer drug Imfinzi has been granted a speedy review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
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
Equities Slip While Investors Mark Time
The eurozone reported its preliminary estimate for November CPI rose more than expected.Germany surprised by a decline in November unemployment queues, which slimmed by 16k.The euro is stuck near its
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
How To Be A Great Investor, Part 5: Think Probabilistically
Outlines how to think probabilistically about the chances of a new factor’s or a new strategy’s success.Discusses the problems of optimization.Explains why it’s a mistake to estimate an “expected retu
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
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
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
Microsoft: HoloLens To Change The World - And Make Tons Of Money
MSFT is beginning to sell HoloLens 2, replacing the 2016 HoloLens with a much-improved product. The $3500 price tag (plus potential extra related services) means that this is a business and medical pr
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
The Asset Allocator: Meb Faber - All-Time Highs Are 'Nothing To Be Afraid Of' (Podcast)
ETF manager, author and popular investment blogger Mebane Faber addresses the asset allocation issues of the day. Among our topics in this wide-ranging interview:Faber does not look askance at buy-and
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
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
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
Louth gardai seize cocaine and cannabis as part of five raids
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3 Reasons To Add Low Impact Cardio Into Your Workout Routine
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Thousands of Aussies ditch big energy companies for cheaper, local alternatives
Thousands saving up to $430 on energy costs – compare today! Affordable energy continues to be a top concern for many seniors and cost-wary Aussie
Construction worker dies after Sydney pipe bursts
A Sydney construction worker has died in hospital after being struck in the head by a burst pressurised water pipe.
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.
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 …
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany …
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 …
KSE-100 index crosses 39,000 points to 9-month high
KSE-100 index crosses 39,000 points to 9-month high.
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.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Phishing emails are still managing to catch everyone out
While the move to cloud computing is boosting security for some parts of the business, basic mistakes are still giving hackers a foot in the door.
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.
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.
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.
NatWest and RBS down, infuriating Black Friday online shoppers
With Black Friday sales underway, bargain-hunting customers of RBS and NatWest have been frustrated by a spate of online and mobile crashes disabling access to accounts.
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here's everything you need to know.
Here's the latest news about Goldman Sachs.
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.
6 signs you probably need a financial adviser, even if you think you don't
If you don't have someone managing your money and you don't know how to do it yourself, it's harder to reach long-term goals like retirement.
Costco extends its Thanksgiving Day promotions after its website crashed for several hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals
"I just want to spend my money on your site... why is it so hard?" one person wrote to Costco on Twitter on Thursday.
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Clements, Head of Acquisitions at Sky TV to step down
Lisa Clements, Head of Acquisitions: Entertainment and Movies at Sky New Zealand will be stepping down from her role after 12 years at the company. She will be moving into a position as Strategic Deal and International Content Advisor for Sky until the end of March 2020.
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.
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.
Winsborough extends leadership footprint
Elaine McCaw, a leadership luminary, joins Winsborough Limited this month as an Independent Director of the Board.
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.
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.
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.
Top cleric warns of chaos amid worsening crisis in Iraq
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
EU’s Tusk and Juncker bow out as new team prepare to move in
Charles Michel and Donald Tusk warmly hugged one another during the handover ceremony.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
Lonely and hungry
We’re reminded every year how many Canadians are left behind in our society, without enough food. Hunger Count 2019 has just been released.
Airbnb scofflaws face fines
The rubber is about to meet the road when it comes to short-term housing rentals in Kelowna.
Site C taking shape
BC Hydro has released a new video of construction progress at Site C on the Peace River outside Fort St. John.
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.
Demand for Certified Energy Advisors powers success for OC alumnus - Campus Life
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$5.8B deficit over 6 months
The federal government ran a deficit of $5.8 billion over the first six months of its 2019-20 fiscal year compared with a surplus of $1.2 billion in the same period last year.
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Intel Blames Qualcomm Bullying And Anticompetitive Practices For Modem Exit
Today, we're learning that Intel is placing direct blame on Qualcomm for its modem development problems which resulted in its unplanned sale. In
No change in prices of RON97, RON95 and diesel
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): The Ministry of Finance (MOF) today announced that the retail price of RON97 petrol will remain at RM2.66 per liter, while RON95 and diesel will remain at RM2.08 and RM2.18 per liter respectively, for the period of Nov 30 to Dec 6.In a statement issued today, MOF announced that petroleum retail prices were set weekly using the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula, where the retail price of RON95 and diesel for the same period is
Boustead posts loss in 3Q on impairments in heavy industries and property divisions
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Diversified group Boustead Holdings Bhd recorded a net loss of RM155 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019, versus a net profit of RM7.3 million a year ago.The loss, the group said in a bourse filing, was due to impairments in the heavy industries and property divisions, totalling RM161.3 million, as well as weaker results in other divisions.The group reported a loss per share of 7.65 sen against earnings per share of 0.36
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lion Industries posts fourth straight quarterly loss of RM110.6m
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Lion Industries Bhd reported a net loss of RM110.62 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (1QFY20) versus a net profit of RM19 million a year ago, including a lower margin of its steel division, and higher loss from associated companies and joint ventures.This marks its fourth consecutive quarterly loss.As a result, it registered a loss per share of 16.25 sen from 2.79 sen for 1QFY19, Lion Industries said in a filing with
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
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
IHH Healthcare posts RM236m in 3Q net profit on stronger contribution from its operations
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): IHH Healthcare Bhd reported a net profit of RM236.34 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2019 (3QFY19) compared to a net loss of RM104.07 million a year ago.The regional healthcare group said the quarterly profit was driven by sustained organic revenue growth at existing operations.The boost to earnings also came from Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital and Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, both opened in March 2017. In addition, Amanjaya Specialist Centre and Fortis Healthcare (“Fortis”),
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ford SA slapped with R35 million fine for Kuga debacle
Consumers will now be compensated for damages they may have suffered following the 2017 recalls of Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost.This emerged at the National Consumer Commission's media briefing on the outcomes of its investigation into the matter in Pretoria on Friday.Ford made headlines in 2017 afte
Zuma and Thales’ leave to appeal dismissed with costs
Former president Jacob Zuma’s leave to appeal the refusal of a permanent stay of the graft charges he faces was denied with costs by a full bench of the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Friday.The leave to appeal for French arms manufacturer Thales was also dismissed with costs.Advocate Muzi Sik
You could be fined £100 for using a petrol station car wash
Penalties have been issued
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).
PCSO welcomes PACC probe of corrupt employees
PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Marzan-Garma welcomed the result of the probe conducted by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) into the alleged corruption involving some of the agency’s officials.
Gov’t bid to save wealth case vs Marcoses junked
FOR failing to present new arguments, the motion for reconsideration filed by the government in connection with the dismissal of the case against Marcoses and Tantocos was dismissed by the Sandiganbayan.
Trading Forex in the Philippines
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‘Kammuri’ least likely to be super typhoon
Pagasa said “Kammuri, ” which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and as of now has no direct effect on the country, has gained more strength while moving northwestward slowly at 170 kilometers per hour (kph). It was last spotted 1,470 km east of Southern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
DTI gives equipment to 5 Bataan coops
BALANGA City, Bataan -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) awarded on Thursday food processing equipment to five cooperatives in Bataan.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
OZ Minerals to begin construction of Pedra Branca mine in Brazil
OZ Minerals has started construction of its Pedra Branca underground copper-gold mine in the southern part of the Carajás in the Pará state of Brazil.
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.
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.
Germany's Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over 3 years
BERLIN (AP) - German automaker Daimler said Friday that it plans to cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022. It plans not to fill some vacant posts and to offer severance packages in Germany to reduce administrative jobs.
Premier League says David Pemsel has resigned before starting his job as chief executive
LONDON (AP) - Premier League says David Pemsel has resigned before starting his job as chief executive.
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.
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.
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
Amazon workers stage strike on Black Friday
BERLIN (AP) - Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer.
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).
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.
TymeBank already eyeing next million customers
After announcing the bank’s first million customers, CEO Tauriq Keraan reveals partnerships will unlock further growth.
Targeting consumers in a fake world
As brands embrace hyper-personalisation, are they actually improving customer experience or losing the human touch?
Samsung Note 10 sales surpass predecessor
The Galaxy Note 10 proves popular in SA, and Samsung continues to empower youth through its multimillion-rand bursary.
Takealot takes flak over Black Friday deals
Consumers take to social media to slam local online retailer over its “insignificant” discounts.
Low subscriber numbers and debt kill Cell C Black
Disappointing subscriber numbers and a poorly executed strategy led to the closure of Cell C’s streaming service, Black.
Bottles of hot sauce recalled over 'risk of explosion'
Customers are advised to immediately return the sauce.
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.
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.
Dell Cuts Full Year Forecast Due to Intel Supply Challenges
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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
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
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
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
Most Read articles – Panasonic exit, Intel Connectivity, RISC-V relocation
Time once again to see what are the five most popular articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, according to the objective truth of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading recently.
Harvey Nathanson, father of MEMS, dies
The creator if the first MEMS device, Harvey Nathanson, has died.
The Purpose Of A Business
Is the purpose of a business just to make money?
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.
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.
Ontario court dismisses Subway's lawsuit against CBC over chicken report
An Ontario court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Subway against the CBC over a report on the content of its chicken sandwiches, but says legal action again
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
What Japan's next stimulus package should aim for
The government's challenge will be to put together a spending package that shores up consumer spending and increases the economy's growth potential.
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
Inspired by 3/11, Tokyo-based Looop advances to semifinals of Startup World Cup 2020
A startup that's friendly to both the environment and your wallet is two steps away from a $1 million prize. Renewable-energy company Looop Inc., which
East Asia's political vulnerability
To avoid Latin America-style political crises, East Asian governments must ensure that their economic policies support equitable growth.
Jubilant scenes at depots as RTC workers resume duty
Crew faced staring trouble as most buses had flat tyres, drained batteries
Vegetable vendors in Vijayapura to resume trade
They have been protesting against eviction of hawkers from the Nehru Market Lane
Check your property design with drones
Real estate is going hi-tech and with a single click, accurate mapping, survey and measurement can be done. By M.A. Siraj
Onion crisis eases in Tirupati, Chittoor
No cap on quantity at Rythu Bazaars
‘Tenders called for installation of CCTV cameras in 745 stations’
Crime Prevention and Detection Squads set up at major stations: SCR official
Bengaluru flat case: Enforcement Directorate attaches land worth ₹7-crore in Tamil Nadu
Agricultural land worth about ₹7 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district was attached by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged flat buyer’s cheat
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
Loan fraud case: two former bank officials, seven borrowers jailed
Convicted duped the bank to the tune of ₹43.21 lakh: CBI
Farmers’ grievance meet turns stormy
Stir against ‘denial’ of Vaigai water for irrigation
Plans to increase market for agri produce from Telangana
State to explore new methods for marketing its farm produce
An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert
‘A weather data book is being prepared for 170 cities’
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.
Kerala Bank comes into being
Administrator rule of district cooperative banks ends
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
Economy hit by climate of fear, says Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister warns of disastrous effects of a sharp slowdown in growth .
Automotive research centre opened in Madurai
The centre is aimed at enhancing research, testing and product development in automotive engineering
Solar-powered equipment for blacksmith inaugurated
SivagangaA solar-powered blower, hammer and an angle grinder for blacksmiths were inaugurated by R. Sundararajan, Assistant General Manager, Canara Bank, along with Mohan Bhaskar Hedge, Chief Executiv
Govt. orders land acquisition for last leg of river linking project
TIRUNELVELIThe Tamil Nadu Government, which is keen on commissioning the Tamirabharani – Karumaeniyar – Nambiyar linking project by December 2020, has released the government order for acquiring lands
GDP growth plunges to 4.5%, lowest since 2012
Official says fundamentals are strong, numbers will pick up.
Sensex tumbles 336 points ahead of GDP data
NSE Nifty also settled 95.10 points down.
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.
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.
Infighting in Telangana’s Singareni Collieries union out in the open
TGBKS regional committee attacked at a recent programme
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'
Controversial new Littleborough housing estate given go-ahead despite flooding fears
Rochdale Council's planning committee approved the 96 home scheme
Best Black Friday 2019 clothing deals as Topshop, ASOS and more release discounts
Black Friday is the perfect chance to save big on clothing, accessories, footwear and more from popular retailers
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
Best Black Friday UK deals 2019 as Currys, Argos and Amazon launch new offers
Black Friday 2019 is here and incredible deals on everything from Nintendo Switch bundles to smart home speakers, and even loo roll are coming out thick and fast. Here are all the best deals released so far
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.
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.
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.
SFI–Capco Institute Banking & Finance Forum
The conference will be held in English and attendance is free of charge. Registration is mandatory.
Is Bury St Edmunds getting a new Italian restaurant?
An empty bank in Bury St Edmunds town centre may become an Italian restaurant.
Farmers battle 'worst autumn in memory' to get seeds planted and crops out of the ground
Crop growing across East Anglia has been severely disrupted by prolonged wet weather - and there are fears the effects will continue to be felt next year.
CEO of Crypto Exchange IDAX Global Disappears, Experiences “Impeded Withdrawals”
An opaque cryptocurrency exchange IDAX Global has reported that its CEO has disappeared. The news comes at a time when the exchange was experiencing "channel c
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,
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.
Bill Evans: Australian dollar to keep falling as RBA cuts
Via Bill Evans of Westpac on the RBA and the Australian dollar:
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.
India’s economic growth cools to six-year low
Slowdown in rate of expansion is latest sign of deepening gloom
German car industry reels as Daimler cuts 10,000 jobs
Some 50,000 cuts have been announced across the sector as automakers restructure
GAM’s head of investments to quit Swiss asset manager
Matthew Beesley was once regarded as contender for top job
Steinmetz fails to overturn $1.25bn arbitration award
London High Court tells mining group BSGR ‘no apparent bias or procedural irregularity’
Daily Mail owner buys i as UK regional market consolidates
DMGT to pay £50m for national daily that belongs to indebted JPI Media
US merger rush stirs debate over equities bull market
Some see signs of rally’s impending end in rash of multibillion dollar tie-ups
Euro snoozes through sleepiest week since launch 20 years ago
Currency lodged in tight range thanks to steady monetary policy and trade uncertainty
Ethereum Express Launching New Projects For Over 48,000 Users
Featured The Ethereum Express project is set to launch two pilot projects for a user base exceeding 48,000. Proof-of-Authority will be used in the
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
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
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
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen at Gaza protest, Palestinians say
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with the Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian officials said. Israel's military said soldiers had been fending off Palestinians who had approached and tried to sabotage its security fence. The military also said the demonstrators
Fired Zimbabwe state doctors reject offer to return to work
Zimbabwe state doctors who were fired for going on strike have rejected a government offer to return to work, their union said on Friday. President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, which responded to the job boycott by firing 448 doctors and pursuing disciplinary action against more than 1,000 others
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
Berlin airport to open in 2020 after nine-year delay
Berlin's new international airport is set to open on October 31, 2020, its operating company said Friday, after an embarrassing nine-year delay owing to structural problems and corruption. "The BER will open on 31.10.2020," Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg (FBB) said on Twitter, using the
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
Daimler to ax at least 10,000 jobs in latest car industry cuts
Daimler said on Friday it will cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next three years, following others in the industry as they cut costs to invest in electric vehicles while grappling with weakening sales. It marks the third announcement on cost cuts this week by a major German car company as
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn. Mohammedi Durbar, 85, wants to plant nearly 50,000 trees along the entire 80-km (50-mile) pilgrimage route between Iraq
Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin'
An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds she was no longer a virgin, her family said on Friday, a claim rejected by officials who insisted it was over disciplinary issues. "The coach said my daughter always goes out late with her male friends and
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
SEOUL, South Korea -- The clock is ticking.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, has said that the United States has until the end of the year to make a new proposal to create a breakthrough in stalled negotiations on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.The looming deadline -- which North Korea has
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
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
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Lead Surprising List of Top Cryptocurrencies From Weiss Ratings
Weiss Ratings has released an updated list of its leading cryptocurrencies. The financial ratings agency is now tracking 125 crypto assets, ranking each based on its level of technology and adoption, as well as the risk/reward potential for investors. Although the ratings go from A+ to E-, none of the coins on the list have […]
$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 […]
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Will Britain Lease Its New Aircraft Carriers to the U.S. Navy?
To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is considering whether to lease a carrier to the Americans, according to British media. The instigator of the scheme? The British Army,
This Made Hitler Mad: Why Allied Commandos Stormed Nazi-Occupied Norway to Destroy Fish Oil Factories
The raid at Vågsøy was planned with an unusual target in mind: fish oil factories. The Nazis were interested less in the dietary benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids, so much as the oil’s ability to
Why Bitcoin Price May Soon Jump 15% to $8,500: Trader Who Foresaw Decline to $6,600
It may have been Thanksgiving on Thursday, but Bitcoin (BTC) held its ground, managing to make a number of key time frame closes above the key $7,400
Germany Denies Complete Ban on Hezbollah, Only the Bad Parts
US ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell demanded the German government ban Hezbollah completely.
Telkom walks away after Cell C rejects offer
Telkom has withdrawn a cautionary notice to shareholders about its proposed acquisition of Cell C after the board of the mobile operator spurned its approaches.
In test of 'fake news' laws, Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post
The government issued the order after a post containing accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
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.
Canalside apartment proposal given green light
Work to build more than 70 new canal-side apartments on derelict Walsall land could start as soon as January after plans were given the green light.
Fears for Oldbury site as Npower restructuring could cost thousands of jobs
Energy giant Npower has announced plans to restructure its UK business, leading to the loss of up to 4,500 jobs and the closure of a number of call centres.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
Investors Eyeing Tech and (Astro)Turf Too
Private equity and tech titans are shelling out big bucks to grab ownership stakes in sports franchises to make even bigger bucks on the global playing field.
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.
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.
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.
Swiss Firm Zurich Airport Outbids DIAL, Adani To Develop Jewar Airport
The first phase of the airport would be spread over 1,334 hectare and cost Rs 4,588 crore.
Briefly on farming and agribusiness
From around the country, a collection of brief news on developments in farming and agribusiness
Centum Group half-year profit quadruples
The income was realised mainly as a result of net gains on disposal of three companies.
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
Instant Pot Ultra has never been as cheap as it is for Black Friday 2019, with discounts up to $85
There are so many Instant Pot deals out there right now for Black Friday that it’s tough to know which one you should get. Want to know the secret to getting the best deal? Listen to the BGR …
Bose’s beloved QC35 noise cancelling headphones are finally down to their Black Friday price
There are tons of killer Black Friday 2019 deals out there on Bose headphones and speakers, and you’ll find all the best ones right here. Once you’re done looking through them all, howe…
AfDB approves $210m to boost electricity transmission in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $210 million to boost electricity transmission in Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, Ndidi Mbah, general manager of public affairs at the Transmission
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a 2 billion dollars arms deal.
NAF jet destroys insurgents gun trucks at Borgozo in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed two Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs) gun trucks and killed some fighters at Borgozo in Borno.
Why 8th NASS rejected Buhari’s $30 billion loan request – Shehu Sani
Former chairman, Senate committee on local and foreign debt in the senate, Senator Shehu Sani has explained why the request by Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $30 billion was turned down by the 8th Senate.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 . . .
Today's the last day to pick up free youth bus passes before Victoria program starts
Today is the final day to pick up a free youth bus pass from the City of Victoria before the program kicks in Sunday, although they can still be obtained afterward. Victoria youth 18 and younger . . .
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 . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
New rules on gift voucher expiry dates come into effect from Monday
Businesses will be banned from putting an expiry date of less than five years on gift vouchers fr...
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.
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.
Will take ties to new level, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa
In a dialogue with newly elected Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his three-day tour to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal with challenges of terrorism.
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.
Supreme Court releases new roster, PILs to be heard by CJI and 3 senior most judges
The new roster is slightly different from the last time when the outgoing CJI Ranjan Gogoi had kept PIL matters for top five judges of the apex court, including the CJI. Besides PIL matters, CJI Bobde has kept with him matters of contempt, election, habeas corpus, social justice, direct and indirect tax cases, among others.
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.
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.
Centre to come out with permanent solution to stubble burning: MoS Agriculture
"A meeting was chaired by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) secretary. A committee has been formed to formulate a new scheme" for a long-term permanent solution to stubble buring by farmers, he said. The MoS said that the new committee will come out with a new scheme within one or two months.
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.
More pain for German car industry as Daimler axes 10,000 jobs
The Mercedes-Benz maker said it wanted to save 1.4 billion euros (USD 1.5 billion) in staff costs by the end of 2022 as it joins rivals in investing huge sums in the greener, smarter cars of the future. "The total number worldwide will be in the five-digits," Daimler personnel chief Wilfried Porth said in a conference call about the job cull.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experts on GDP numbers: 'Worst is not past us'
Former Chief Statistician of India, Pronab Sen said the manufacturing showing negative growth is certainly worrying. "I don't think the growth has bottomed out, the growth figures may continue to decline the next quarter too, however, post fourth quarter may show some recovery owing to the base effect," Sen said.
Government initiates dialogue with ASEAN members for review of FTA: Piyush Goyal
"We have already initiated dialogue with ASEAN countries and I am happy to share with the House that ASEAN has agreed for a review of the FTA. We will take up various issues in the review and then we will report to the House," he told the House. He also said the Coffee Board is trying to develop an Indian brand of coffee .
Mercedes-Benz owner to slash 10,000 jobs in latest car industry cuts
Daimler said on Friday it will cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next three years, following others in the industry as they cut costs to invest in electric vehicles while grappling with
Black Friday sparks worldwide backlash from politicians, activists
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in
Lebanon Crisis Wreaks Havoc on Syria's War-Torn Economy
A financial crisis in Lebanon has hit the economy of neighbouring Syria hard, choking off a vital source of dollars and dragging the Syrian pound to record lows. Shut out of the global financial system by Western sanctions, Syria's economy has depend
Algeria: Protesters Keep Up Pressure on Authorities As Election Nears
Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters marched on Friday to demand that a presidential election next month be cancelled until the old ruling guard step aside and the army quit politics. The marches, held in cities and towns across the country, mark
‘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.
After five-month road test, B30 implementation gets green light
The vehicles in the test showed “relatively similar” performance in power, emissions and fuel consumption compared to when run using B20 biodiesel.
'Don't mix it with middle-lower ones': Jokowi says Labuan Bajo is 'super premium'
Jokowi has ordered the Tourism Ministry to apply a visitor quota to Labuan Bajo, a tourist destination that is also the gate to Komodo Island.
Customers are slamming Macy's, Best Buy, and Target for opening stores on Thanksgiving
"Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, not a day for corporate capitalism," one person wrote on Twitter this week.
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.
Lawrence Kenwright tells of regret over Signature Living investor complaints
Hotel boss apologises for delays and poor communications
Amazon's second-gen ARM-based chips are coming to its cloud business
Amazon’s cloud computing unit designed the ARM-based processor, which, as noted by Reuters, will be 20 percent faster than Graviton, the company’s first-gen ARM chip that was created as a low-cost option.
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.
Pfizer, Flynn face reinstatement of £90m CMA fine
The UK’s competition regulator is pushing to reinstate a £90m fine for Pfizer and Flynn Pharma – quashed last year – over price hikes for an epilepsy drug.
China updates drug reimbursement list, agrees price cuts
Chinese regulators have added 70 new medicines to the country’s National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), and has agreed an average of 61% in price cuts with pharma companies.
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.
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
Amazon workers stage strike on Black Friday
BERLIN (AP) - Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer.
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).
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.
Germany's Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over 3 years
BERLIN (AP) - German automaker Daimler said Friday that it plans to cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022. It plans not to fill some vacant posts and to offer severance packages in Germany to reduce administrative jobs.
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.
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.
Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law
Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.
Crew of barge rescued 2 days after drifting off Siaton Point in Negros Oriental
Four crew members of a barge that was swept away by strong current of water while anchored in Sibulan, Negros Oriental were rescued Thursday after two days of drifting in the ocean, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said in a belated report.
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.
PAGASA warns ‘Tisoy’ could follow same track of deadly typhoons Glenda, Reming
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the approaching typhoon will follow a track similar to typhoons Glenda and Reming which left hundreds of people dead in 2014 and 2006, respectively.
LTFRB to review Grab’s fare structure
Following the P23-million fine imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against Grab Philippines, transport regulators will review the ride-sharing firm's fare setting scheme to determine any violation on existing agency policies.
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.
Australia a 'treasure island' for medical device giants: ex-hospital boss
The former boss of Australia's second largest private hospital operator has backed health insurers' claims they are being gouged by medical device manufacturers.
Energy reduction for town planning
Hot Property: Black or dark roofs may be a fashion statement but draw and retain a huge heat load from the sun.
Taco Bell accelerates rollout despite Mexican stand-off
Fast-food giant Collins Foods will open its first Victorian Taco Bell restaurants in Hawthorn and South Yarra.
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.
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.
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 ($...
Natwest, RBS Facing Black Friday IT Wobbles as Services Go Down
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Natwest are both facing IT issues this morning with thousands of customers unable to access accounts. With RBS down...
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.
Top Iraq cleric urges lawmakers to reassess government after 400 killed
Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric on Friday condemned attacks on protesters and urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for the government, an apparent suggestion that they seek a change of leadership as violence spirals in the war-weary country.
House of the week: Cork city house has been a life-saver for ARC Cancer Support
A CORK city house that has been a life-saving, holistic home-from-home for many hundreds of persons given cancer diagnoses now looks set to return to private, family accommodation and ‘domestic service’ once more.
Social Innovation Ireland Fund boosts its board
Ailbhe Keane, founder and creative director of Izzy Wheels, has also joined the the fund board.
Four Irish women honoured as leaders in global recruitment
The Irish nominees are Geraldine King, Anne Heraty, Shona McManus and Rosaleen Blair
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
Daimler to cut thousands more jobs in bid to reduce costs
Car manufacturer struggling with cost of electic vehicles
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
Man wins Supreme Court appeal for more detail in mortgage debt judgment demand
Joseph O’Malley, from Westport, said he was confused and uncertain over his liability
Smurfit boxes clever on recycling and sustainability
In Paris to receive a business award, Tony Smurfit talks about sustainable packaging, Brexit and France
Daily Mail owner to buy i newspaper and website for £50m
Mail group sees opportunities for cost synergies
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.
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.
Is Black Friday still a big deal?
Black Friday's star on the retail calendar has dimmed a little in recent years, but it is still very important to stores -- and shoppers.
Costco extends its Thanksgiving day promotions after its website crashes for more than 24-hours, preventing furious customers from shopping the deals
Costco is extending its Thanksgiving day online promotions to customers in the US after its website crashed for more than 24 hours and shoppers were unable to shop the sales.
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here’s everything you need to know.
Here’s everything we know about what’s going on inside Goldman, from its changing tech culture to shakeups in its inner ranks.
32 Black Friday photos that were taken at the perfect time
Few days are as chaotic, exciting, stressful, and exhilarating as Black Friday – and many photographers simply can’t resist capturing photos of it all.
Malaysians can now use MyDebit ATM cards at some shops in Singapore
Cross-border payments between Singapore and Malaysia just got a huge boost, after the Republic’s NETS and Malaysia’s PayNet announced that their payment terminals can now accept each other’s cards.
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.
Jony Ive has disappeared from Apple’s leadership page 5 months after announcing he was leaving
The legendary hardware designer Jony Ive no longer features on the leadership page of Apple’s website.
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.
UK Conservatives' lead over Labour narrows to eight points: Panelbase poll
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has seen its lead over the opposition Labour Party narrow to eight points from 10 a week ago, according to a poll by Panelbase, the latest of several polls to show a slight tightening of the race.
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.
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.
UK's Johnson says will keep no-deal Brexit preparations in place
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he wanted to keep in place preparations the government has made for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
Take Five: NATO -- dead or alive?
(Reuters) - 1/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATO!
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS (Reuters) - Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France on Friday and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores.
Beer suds to soap suds: waste alcohol finds use in green detergent
LEUVEN, Belgium (Reuters) - The next time you wash your dishes, you could find yourself up to your elbows in soap suds spiked with leftover alcohol, if the world’s largest brewer and a environmentally friendly detergent firm have their way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Johnson pitches 'buy British' and new state aid rules after Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday pledged to use Brexit to introduce new state aid rules, change state purchasing policies and reform farming so that pubic bodies aim to “buy British” goods.
Explainer: What's at stake in Macron's reform of France's cherished pensions?
PARIS (Reuters) - France is bracing for nationwide public sector strikes on Dec. 5 against President Emmanuel Macron’s drive to overhaul the country’s unwieldy and costly pension system.
UK PM Johnson being kept updated on London Bridge incident
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was being kept updated on the incident at London Bridge.
Judge will decide on Vivendi request to suspend Mediaset's European plan: source
MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian judge will decide on Vivendi’s (VIV.PA) request to suspend Mediaset’s (MS.MI) pan-European project, as she took note that the two groups failed to settle their long-running dispute, a legal source said on Friday.
Syria constitutional talks end without consensus on agenda: U.N. envoy
GENEVA (Reuters) - A second week-long round of Syrian talks has ended without a meeting of the group of 45 delegates meant to be negotiating on the constitution, United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said on Friday.
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.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
JOHNANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former president Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a $2 billion arms deal.
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.
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.
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.
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Airbus considering production of hybrid airplane by 2035
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Airbus (AIR.PA) (AIRG.DE) is considering producing a hybrid plane by 2035 as it strives for a low emission aircraft, its chief executive said.
Japanese fashion tycoon Maezawa shows off $900 million SoftBank payday
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Yusaku Maezawa on Friday posted footage of a $900 million payday for the fashion magnate following his sale of a stake in Zozo Inc, the online fashion retailer he founded, to SoftBank Group Corp.
Lebanon crisis wreaks havoc on Syria's war-torn economy
AMMAN (Reuters) - A financial crisis in Lebanon has hit the economy of neighboring Syria hard, choking off a vital source of dollars and dragging the Syrian pound to record lows.
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS (Reuters) - Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France on Friday and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the U.S. Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores.
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.
Person believed to have been stabbed in London Bridge area, suspect shot: source
LONDON (Reuters) - It is believed somebody was stabbed in the London Bridge area of central London on Friday and police have shot a suspect, a security source told Reuters on Friday.
French mariners fear watery grave for 17th century pension perks
LA ROCHELLE, France (Reuters) - Tugboat captain Jean-Yves Lagarde should be only 10 years from retiring thanks to special benefits for mariners that date back to the 17th century. But President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to simplify France’s Byzantine pension system may scuttle his plan.
Timeline: Twists and turns in Mediaset vs Vivendi TV drama
(Reuters) - Italian broadcaster Mediaset (MS.MI) and shareholder Vivendi (VIV.PA) were negotiating on Friday to find a way to end a three-year legal battle after all-night talks failed to produce a breakthrough, sources said.
Daimler could face further recalls in Germany due to diesel cheating: magazine
BERLIN (Reuters) - German luxury carmaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) could face further recalls related to manipulated diesel engines in some of its compact car models, weekly magazine Der Spiegel said on Friday, without citing sources.
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.
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign: statement
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests.
China mixing military and science in Arctic push: Denmark
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China’s military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, as it warned of intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the Earth’s freezing North.
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.
Grab a Free Nintendo Switch When You Buy Any Huawei P30 with Virgin Media
Do you like Huawei, need a new phone, and could do with a free games console to sweeten the deal? Well do we have the Black Friday deal for you, because Virgin Media has not only knocked money off the P30 Pro, it's also bundled with a Nintendo Switch. While stocks last anyway.
Here are Some More Black Friday Deals from AO, Including 94% off McAfee LiveSafe
It's Black Friday! Time for shopping, and sales, and... urgh. YOu know the drill by now. Retailer has sale, retailer wants money, you have to decide whether the deal is actually worth it. The latest retailer to put on a song and dance for your financial attention is AO, having just launched even more Black Friday deals for you to enjoy.
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.
Save £260 in the iPhone X With This Black Friday Deal
The iPhone X may be a few years old by now, but it's an iPhone. That means it holds its value better than Spider-Man holds onto walls, because people just love to buy iPhones and Apple isn't fond of price drops when it doesn't need them. So it's nice to see a 25% discount hit Amazon for Black Friday.
Get Lego's Motorised Passenger Train for Half the Normal Price at Argos
Lego is pricey, and the motorised Lego sets have proven themselves to be even more expensive on account of the fact that they can move around on their own without the need for a person to push them around. The Lego City Passenger Train (60197) is one such set, and while it normally costs £130 from Lego today Argos is selling it for half that price.
You Can Buy a Lifetime Membership to Pornhub Premium Today Thanks To Black Friday
Pornhub is great for porn, because you can access a huge database of porn without having to sign up or pay for access, but that doesn't mean everything is so freely accessible. Some people may have noticed that there are videos and features locked away behind a subscription, which costs between £8 and £10 a month. But what if you could pay a bunch of money in one go and access Pornhub Premium for the rest of your life?
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.
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?
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.
Global startups further expand Turkish software exports
Many global startups based in Turkey and operating in sectors as varied as cybersecurity, gaming, entertainment, health and financial technology, are making a marked contribution to the country's exports and the nurturing of well-trained human resources
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...
High-level visits, new projects to promote Turkish-Hungarian relations further
Enhancing their relations to a strategic level in 2013, Ankara and Budapest have greatly developed bilateral ties and initiated many projects, the Hungarian ambassador to Ankara said
Domestic multi-role T70 utility helicopter to begin test flights in 2020
The Turkish-built T-70 multi-role utility helicopter will begin test flights next year, Turkish Aerospace Industry (TUSAŞ/TAI) Deputy General Manager Kemal...
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...
Canadian Valeura reports positively on Devepınar-1 well in Thrace
The first gas production test from the Devepınar-1 well in the Thrace region has successfully flowed gas from the depths of between 4,640 and 4,775 meters...
Company apologizes after uproar over headscarf ban
A recruitment firm apologized and fired a staff member after it was revealed on social media that it turned down the employment application of a...
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...
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer For $79 – Walmart Black Friday 2019 Deals
Walmart is giving the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer its first discount since being announced a couple of months ago. Allowing you to pick it up for just
Save $50 On The Oculus Rift S – Amazon Black Friday 2019 Deals
Amazon is shaving $50 off of the regular price of the Oculus Rift S, allowing you to pick it up fro just $349 this Black Friday. That's a pretty good
Save Up To 45% On Tribit Bluetooth Headphones & Speakers If You Buy Today – Amazon Black Friday Deals
There’s plenty of Black Friday deals right now, but if you are specifically after a new set off headphones or a Bluetooth speaker, then Tribit is now
Aldi’s sell-out Kevin the Carrot toys are selling for over £1K on eBay
Proceeds were supposed to go to charity…
A blockchain/IoT combo could reduce food fraud by $131B in five years
Blockchain is gaining ground in the supply chain arena, verifying not only the provenance of goods, but enabling suppliers of meats and produce to verify their origins and ensure regulatory rules are met.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
IDAX Crypto Exchange CEO Disappears Amidst Exit Scam Rumors
IDAX, an Asian crypto exchange whose users have been unable to make withdrawals since November 24, has announced that it’s CEO, who allegedly absconded with the exchange’s cold wallet is still nowhere to be found and as such, it is suspending all deposits and withdrawals indefinitely, according to a blog post on November 29, 2019.
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.
Why We Should All Care About the Return of Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us, the venerable retailer that liquidated all of its stores last year, is having another go at it. Here's why we should pay attention.
Does Black Friday Actually Matter Anymore?
They say it's the biggest shopping day of the year, but biggest doesn't mean best. Should people still care about this supposed one-day bonanza?
4 Big Mistakes Technical Founders Make
No one is perfect. If you're a technical founder, you should pay attention to this list.
5 Business Lessons You Can Learn From Black Friday Even If You Don't Sell to Consumers
Even if you hate shopping or the holidays, many of the mechanisms of Black Friday can be applied to sales and marketing tactics for business-to-business companies to drive revenue and growth.
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.
Zurich airport outbids Adani, DIAL to build Delhi-NCR’s second airport in Jewar town
Zurich International had developed the Kempegowda International airport in Bengaluru in partnership with other companies.
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.
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.
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 […]
Flamebait Friday Debate: To Black Friday or nah?
Woah, it’s Black Friday! What a wild, random event of hyper-capitalistic nightmares distilled into a single day that always falls after Thanksgiving…a holiday we don’t even celebrate here. Look, I …
Dark times: Eskom Has A R50 Billion Shortfall
JOHANNESBURG – Eskom on Thursday said it needed to come up with a way to address the R50 billion shortfall it had accumulated this past financial year. The power utility projected that it would lose R20 billion by the end of the year. Its operating costs are over R30 billion. Eskom’s CFO Calib Cassim said […]
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 […]
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.
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in US stores as spending moves online
TRIPOLI: Libya’s National Oil Company said Thursday production had resumed at a key field in the southwest a day after it was interrupted by fighting there. “Following the cessation of military activity at the (Al-Feel) oilfield, production has resumed,” the NOC said in a statement on its website. Forces backing eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, who seized Al-Feel
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
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to name alliance General Secretary in days
Mubasher: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi on Friday said that it will name a general secretary in the upcoming days as a first step towards boosting the operational efficiency.
BMW, Great Wall to establish new EV plant in China
Mubasher: BMW and its partner Great Wall Motors will establish a new joint venture (JV) in China that will produce electric vehicle models.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Virgin Media accused of signing up pensioner for TV contract without permission
'I've heard of a hard sell, but that takes the biscuit'
Future of big name Burton store in the balance
It could be saved by another high street name
Museveni in Ethiopia for IGAD summit
The summit is being held at the request and invitation of the Ethiopian Prime Minister and current IGAD Chairman Dr. Ahmed Ali Abey.
‘We are not ready for it to disappear’
“In a fast changing Seattle, we are not ready for it to disappear.”Children of the late Bob James, who six decades ago designed the downtown Macy’s Christmas star“It was not...
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.
Bag yourself a bargain this Black Friday with these incredible deals from Sony
Make the most of Black Friday with the best Xperia deals! Click on the official Sony blog link to find out which devices will get this shiny new upgrade
Designers on Sports Direct rebrand: “You can’t simply gift-wrap gaffes”
Sports Direct International will rebrand as Frasers Group, subject to a shareholders’ vote. The unusual move for a FTSE 250 company follows a series of scandals about the group’s governance as well as working conditions at Sports Direct stores. Owner Mike Ashley has also expressed a desire to elevate the group’s image, planning to rebrand some House of Fraser stores as luxury lifestyle concept shops, for example. Is this an effective branding strategy for the retailing group, and how can it position itself better for modern consumer tastes?
Rescuers searching for 2 after shrimp boat capsizes
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two crew members are missing after a shrimp boat overturned. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile says the vessel overturned Friday
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.
India Fires Salvo Against Israeli Manufacturer for 'Snubbing' Its Domestic Anti-Tank Guided Missile
New Delhi (Sputnik): Israeli manufacturer Rafael faced a major setback in 2018 after the Indian Defence Ministry cancelled a $500 million Spike deal in favour of a domestically manufactured anti-tank guided missile. New Delhi previously bailed on a Spike purchase in 2011, and again in 2017 – both times under the DRDO’s pressure.
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.
Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Join INSTEX Mechanism for Trade With Iran - Finnish Foreign Ministry
Iran considers the European Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a tool set up to help trade with Tehran under the US sanctions, to be weak, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated earlier in November, adding that the system has not been fully implemented so far.
Tesla Cybertruck to Join Dubai Police Luxury Vehicle Fleet
Last week, Tesla introduced its long-awaited Cybertruck at an event in Los Angeles, followed by the launch of preorders though the start of production is not scheduled to begin until 2021 or late 2022.
Zurich Airport Wins Multi-Billion Contract to Build Delhi's Third Airport - Official
New Delhi (Sputnik): This is the first major success for the Switzerland-based company Zurich Airport International, as it has received setbacks five times in this year. Adani enterprises won bids to operate five major international airports in all those cases.
Almost Half of EU States Give No-Go to New Rule Requiring Tech Giants to Reveal Real Incomes & Taxes
The proposed directive was worked out to shed light on how big businesses, like Apple, Google, or Facebook to name a few, get around tax legislation by formally shifting their income from greater-tax nations such as the UK and France to lower-tax jurisdictions like Malta, Ireland, or Luxembourg.
The dark side of Black Friday: Counting the real cost of deals and bargains
It's great for consumers, but Planet Earth and High Street businesses could pay a heavy toll for our greed.
How many sleeps until Christmas? The most festive ways to count down the days
Holidays are coming!
Black Friday opening times for Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and Co-op
Black Friday 2019 is here.
What to do if you fell victim to the fake John Lewis £100 voucher scam
You could be at risk of fraud and identity theft, so it's prudent to take immediate action to protect yourself
The best Black Friday deals at John Lewis
Get some fancy new bits before Christmas.
Empty streets on Black Friday as customers choose to shop online instead
Black Friday got off to a very, very quiet start this morning.
How terminal illness can get you into debt
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is terrifying anyway, let alone went you have to think about money.
Big Brother-style facial recognition installed at Bejing tube station
Identifies passengers as they enter the station