Taiwanese manufacturers in Kunshan are cutting staff and wages and pushing orders abroad over geopolitical risk... Read more »

Rise in demand for storage comes as food manufacturers attempt to prevent shortages... Read more »

Chief executive’s visit comes despite rising trade and geopolitical tensions between Beijing and US... Read more »

Lower fuel prices spur hopes the levy will be reformed as sector is being encouraged to invest in new projects... Read more »

Also in this newsletter: Encouraging PMI surveys, more banking turmoil, UK regulator drops key concern on Microsoft’s Activision deal... Read more »

A repeat of 2008 is unlikely, but investors worry about a potential credit squeeze... Read more »

Formal signing ends months of tensions over issue of region’s trading arrangements... Read more »

Central bank pressed ahead with tightening campaign this week despite banking turmoil... Read more »

Figures published on Friday show economy is faring remarkably well considering headwinds... Read more »

Bilateral ties between Beijing and Moscow represent an intensifying axis of authoritarianism... Read more »

Closely watched PMI reading hits highest level in almost a year... Read more »

With greater scrutiny by investors and new regulations, the issue of worker exploitation and abuse is more in the public eye than ever... Read more »

Also in today’s newsletter, King Charles cancels French visit and European bank shares resume falls... Read more »

UK pub chain ekes out small profit but sales still lag pre-pandemic level... Read more »

How serious are the difficulties facing the German lender?... Read more »

Policymakers in Brussels ready their response to America’s protectionism... Read more »

Despite the danger, policymakers must not intervene prematurely... Read more »

In seeking to prevent a crisis, officials may have planted the seeds of the next one... Read more »

The Federal Reserve grapples with a dilemma that will soon hit other countries... Read more »

How the Federal Reserve drained the financial system of deposits... Read more »

Some even think it could spell the end of the Additional-Tier 1 asset class... Read more »

The end of the 167-year-old institution will also be the end of many careers... Read more »

Will policymakers raise interest rates as planned?... Read more »

Japanese investment outfits are similarly reliant on long-term bonds... Read more »

Why capex spending is now heading in the wrong direction... Read more »

Its latest financial intervention is a new twist on an old story... Read more »

Silicon Valley Bank may be the start of something grimmer... Read more »

What will release the bank from its waking nightmare?... Read more »

The real estate market is in an interesting state right now. Home sales are slowing because of higher interest rates, but prices in some areas have yet to drop. Overall, the median existing home sales price in January 2023 was up 1.3% from the same time last year, but home... Read more »

Creating budgets is an integral part of starting a business. As important as this aspect of a business is, it doesn’t come easy for many startup owners because it can be stressful due to the overwhelming level of information and advice that can be found. However, not preparing budgets can... Read more »

Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm, and more businesses are embracing it as a payment option. This digital currency operates independently of traditional banking systems and offers various benefits, including security, speed, and low transaction fees. As a result, paying employees with cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular, and here’s... Read more »

Every business needs a smart idea to get started, especially in 2023. But, an idea can get you so far in business and in life. What you need is money and a lot of it. Unfortunately, startups and small businesses don’t usually start out with a lot of money. So... Read more »

Few institutions have touched as many startups as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), with its 2022 data proudly showing that it banked nearly half of the venture-backed tech and life sciences companies. But in the course of a few days, it went from a powerhouse in the industry to one of... Read more »

From start-ups focusing on long term growth to paying more attention to tech, here are 7 answers to the question, “What is one thing that’s happening to the valuation of startups in 2023?” It Keeps Falling Due to Unsustainable Growth Start-ups Are Focused On Long Term Growth in 2023 The... Read more »

Rwazi is a market intelligence platform that provides companies with actionable data from developing markets on who is buying what, for how much, from where, when, and why to help them drive revenue and expand. We utilize a network of qualified mappers spread across 40+ urban countries in Africa and... Read more »

Determining the best bank for business loans is a challenge for every founder. From matching the bank to the loan type to building a relationship with a local credit union, here are seven answers to the question, “Can you share your experience and the bank you used to get a... Read more »

It goes without saying that there’s a great deal of anxiety about the economy. In this post-pandemic, post-bull-market, pre-recession moment, there are many concerning signals: stock prices have tumbled from recent highs, almost every large tech company has conducted layoffs, and entire industries seem to be falling apart. In this... Read more »

The union's new leader will be Shawn Fain, a member of the "UAW Members United" reform group and local leader for a Stellantis parts plant in Indiana.... Read more »

Developers built a brand new house on Tarpon Isle, turned the existing structure into a guest house, and added a giant pool, tennis courts and other amenities.... Read more »

A notable decline in used vehicle prices toward the end of last year has been roughly cut in half in 2023, as inventories remain lower and prices are high.... Read more »

Marijuana is legal for recreational use in many states, but possession is still illegal under federal law.... Read more »

Women made up almost 14% of professional drivers in 2022, according to Women In Trucking, and some are joining the industry from medicine and education.... Read more »

Spire and Momentus received delisting warnings on Friday, according to securities filings, as both ventures' stock prices stood below $1 a share.... Read more »

Rocket Lab is targeting a $50 million launch price for its coming reusable launch vehicle called Neutron, to challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX.... Read more »

The consumer culture on indie reselling platforms has shifted as more sellers compete to capture demand and more inflation-weary customers hunt for deals.... Read more »

A new, local mansion tax takes effect in Los Angeles next month, levied upon a seller of any real property that trades for $5 million or more.... Read more »

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin released findings from an investigation into the failed flight of a cargo mission last year.... Read more »

While the early part of the pandemic saw an unprecedented online shopping boom, eager shoppers have been returning to reopened stores. ... Read more »

Luminar's shares have fallen 16% since the downgrade. Now, the company's CFO is taking his rebuttal directly to shareholders.... Read more »

Chewy and Petco have bet big on pet health care, which could be the key to long-term success.... Read more »

The first and only product to be announced thus far for the plant is a next-generation electric truck, which Ford has codenamed "T3," short for "TrustTheTruck."... Read more »

Africa Data Centres and operator Orange are both making plans to use solar power… The post Solar power deals for ADC and Orange data centres in Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Telecom Egypt chose IBM automation technologies to upgrade its OSS systems across mobile, fixed… The post Telecom Egypt automates network with IBM appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

PowerSchool a company that offers cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America has… The post Edtech PowerSchool partners with South Africa’s OneConnect as part of its expansion strategy appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Uber Nigeria and Healthtracka, a digital health platform that makes lab testing easy and… The post Uber and Healthtracka Partner to Provide Cervical Cancer Screening for Women Drivers in Nigeria appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

First woman Chief Justice of Kenya Martha K Koome on Tuesday witnessed the Constitution… The post First woman chief justice of Kenya witnesses Constitution bench hearing in SC appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, today announced a three-year, $1.5 million investment in… The post FMC Corporation to support opportunities in agriculture for youth in Kenya appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

The Kenyan and Korean Governments have today launched four Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP)… The post Kenya, Korea Governments Partner To Accelerate Development At Konza Technopolis appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Kenyan Energy Minister Davis Chirchir announced on Monday that Saudi Aramco, Emirates National Oil… The post Aramco, ADNOC to supply petroleum products to Kenya appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Bitcoin Breaks $24,000 MarkThey say nothing is impossible in the crypto market and according… The post Crypto Market Continues to Rise Despite US Bank Crash appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »

Use the crisis to frame detailed crisis management strategies, FM to bankers... Read more »

Apart from the state employees, this benefit will also be payable to the work-charged, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad employees... Read more »

The main sectors in focus are trade and investment, technology, human resource development, tourism, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure and transportation... Read more »

Around 87 delegates from G20 member countries, invitees, and international organizations attended the meeting... Read more »

While addressing a press conference, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rahul Gandhi's problem is that the people are not voting for the Congress party... Read more »

Gandhi said he will continue to ask what is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with businessman Gautam Adani... Read more »

Revenue from tobacco now makes up just 1% of total public sector receipts, down from 1.9% two decades ago. Alcohol brings in 1.3% of receipts, shrinking from 1.7%... Read more »

The only resolution done for a financial services company under special powers of RBI Section 227 was DHFL which was won by Piramal Group... Read more »

Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum, a government-organised event being held again in full force after the country ended its Covid controls late last year... Read more »

Deposits at small banks fell $119 billion to $5.46 trillion in the week ended March 15... Read more »

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has urged the Supreme Court to urgently take up its curative petition against the top court's 2021 order dismissing its plea... Read more »

Academic style content produced by ChatGPT is relatively formulaic and would be picked up by many existing AI-detection tools... Read more »

Rahul Gandhi during press conference earlier today said that he can't be silenced by being disqualified from Lok Sabha... Read more »

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was officially sworn in as the US Ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris at a ceremonial event.... Read more »

Twitter is apparently offering demoralized employees new equity grants that will start to vest after six months.... Read more »

Russia suspended its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty with the U.S. last month.... Read more »

A restructuring or liquidation would have triggered “major international upheaval," said finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter.... Read more »

Beyond TikTok, a huge Alaska oil project and his student-loan relief in limbo are testing ties to the Zoom generation.... Read more »

Paulson, who was George Bush's Treasury Secretary in 2008, counseled Yellen: “We are fighting for the survival of our regional banks."... Read more »

Carver Mead, who coined the term "Moore's Law" in the early 1970s, once said "It's the human spirit ... it's the real thing."... Read more »

As the work-from-home debate rages, data suggests that partially empty office towers may remain that way.... Read more »

The powerful tornadoes flipped cars and obliterated dozens of buildings.... Read more »

The collision course between the U.S. government and the crypto true believers’ vision is accelerating.... Read more »

Russia’s president denies the move would violate Moscow’s non-proliferation obligations... Read more »

Yoav Gallant said polarisation over the issue risked undermining the nation’s security... Read more »

Nine-year dispute over region’s energy sales settled by international court... Read more »

Karin Keller-Sutter says following the protocols ‘would have triggered an international financial crisis’... Read more »

International Game Technology is demanding millions of pounds to effect handover, say people close to process... Read more »

EU will exempt cars which run on certain types of fuel from new law after lobbying from Berlin... Read more »

Options buyers see scope for further gains as banking turmoil boosts metal’s safe haven appeal... Read more »

Rise in demand for storage comes as food manufacturers attempt to prevent shortages... Read more »

Chief executive’s visit comes despite rising trade and geopolitical tensions between Beijing and US... Read more »

Moore’s insight about how the cost of electronics would plunge made him a symbol of the industry’s advance... Read more »

Tips to make a good impression from the start, from those who have been there before... Read more »

We highlight employment prospects across various industries, from areas of growth to the skills most in demand... Read more »

The country’s sense of self as a haven for the world’s money and a beacon of neutrality is being shaken... Read more »

Businesses should play a central role in changing attitudes... Read more »

"The split in society has penetrated the IDF and this is a clear, immediate and concrete danger to the security of the state." Mass demonstrations continued around Israel.... Read more »

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would introduce legislation to secure individual rights, but that the bill to change the judicial selection committee would proceed.... Read more »

The Israeli food company posted a profit of just NIS 64 million for 2022.... Read more »

After being in negative territory for most of the day, the main indices rose sharply towards the close, with a strong showing from the banks.... Read more »

Energean is notifying gas buyers that the commissioning period under the gas sales and purchase agreements has ended and the start date for commercial obligations has commenced.... Read more »

Swiss bank Lombard Odier sees the shekel-dollar exchange rate at NIS 3.75/$ over the next 12 months.... Read more »

Even before the planned judicial overhaul Portugal, Greece and Cyprus tried to attract tech companies and employees. Now the relocation talks have gained momentum.... Read more »

The minimum salary is automatically revised through a linkage mechanism, which sets that the lowest salary that an employer can pay is 47.5% of the average salary in Israel.... Read more »

The Tax Authority is playing tough with companies helping salaried employees receive tax rebates, by blocking their access to its computer systems.... Read more »

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before his first congressional hearing on Thursday, where he faced an intense grilling from politicians from both parties who argue that the popular app, which has 150 million US users, cannot be trusted.Here's a quick guide for what to know about Chew, a 40-year-old... Read more »

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said on Friday that it noted the multiple media reports about British Petroleum (BP) ceasing to supply jet fuel for airports in SA. The company said, “we can confirm that BP started officially engaging ACSA more than a year ago in February 2022, with respect... Read more »

Cybercriminals are not resting and have targeted Nedbank clients.According to the financial institution at least 41 000 Nedbank clients have been targeted in this massive cyberattack.Annaleigh Vallie, Nedbank’s head of corporate communications, told TimesLIVE on Friday that 41000 cellphone numbers were taken by the online fraudsters.WHEN DID THE ATTACK HAPPEN?... Read more »

Every word in a job application counts and recruiters often don’t read everything you put in your CV or cover letter. So your application needs to be succinct and straight to the point.This is according to career website, My Future.Here are four ways to reduce words in job applications according... Read more »

The headline is inspired by the statement of the monetary policy committee issued by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank issued on January 26, 2023. The Governor states: “While the South African economy grew by a relatively strong 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022, the expansion... Read more »

There has seen a greater uptake of funeral policies for customers between the ages of 34 and 45 during the last three years, according to Standard Bank Insurance Brokers.The financial institution said that previously, the average age of customers taking out funeral cover was between the ages of 45 and... Read more »

Massmart said on Friday that it had deployed outsourced retail staff to stores that may be affected by the strike action that has been announced by the trade union South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu).The group said that it fully anticipates that its Makro stores will continue... Read more »

Although still early to celebrate, the latest developments out of Eskom with some plants achieving 70% energy availability factor created optimism of a near end to load shedding. This achievement should reduce pressure on agricultural producers that have a higher electricity need for their operations, according to Paul Makube, Senior... Read more »

A steep selloff in banking stocks hit European indices on Friday as worries about the stability of the financial sector intensified, with the news of a US probe on Credit Suisse and UBS further souring the mood.The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 1.5%, but a sharp recovery earlier this week... Read more »

Entrepreneurship is an essential factor for economic growth and development in any country. In South Africa, entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in combating the country’s current economic challenges, such as high unemployment rates and poverty levels.Therefore, a strong emphasis needs to be put on supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship in the... Read more »

The case in which the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is looking to dissolve and recoup its R4.3 billion investment in AYO Technology Solutions (AYO) has concluded after both sides came to an, as yet, confidential settlement agreement.The settlement was reached on Thursday after talks between the advocates for both sides,... Read more »

Job interviews can be stressful and daunting for anyone. Yet in a country like South Africa, where an alarming number of young people are unemployed, it is crucial.For many, landing a job interview is already an accomplishment, as many recruitment managers have admitted that they can look at a CV... Read more »

Shares of South Africa's Northam Platinum fell more than 8% on Friday, after it skipped a dividend payout despite a jump of 67% in half-year profit, as the miner focuses on plans to acquire Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat).Northam shares were down 8.28% by 10:38, their lowest level since late September... Read more »

Bell Equipment, the materials handling equipment manufacturer, said in a trading update that due to stronger market conditions it expects its headline earnings to rise by up to 65%.“The expected increase in earnings is mainly due to stronger market conditions, which have had a positive impact on production and sales... Read more »

Many people see YouTube as a way to generate supplemental income; the perfect side hustle that pays you while you sleep. The reality is that you need to put in […] The post How Much Money Does YouTube Pay? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

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  Most people don’t even know that trash bin cleaning companies exist.  However, this won’t be the case for long as these companies are growing quickly and becoming much more […] The post How Much Money do Trash Bin Cleaning Companies Make? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

  We’ve previously covered the small business opportunity to purchase or start an Allstate insurance agency.  Unlike other national brands such as McDonald’s, UPS Store, Ace Hardware, 7-Eleven, etc., you […] The post Should I Invest in an Allstate Insurance Agency? [2023] appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

  Many parents put off saving money for their child’s college education, and instead “invest” their money in their child’s development as an athlete in an Olympic sport like golf, […] The post Insiders Guide to Earning a Golf Scholarship appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

Luxury watches are designed to be worn, collected, and enjoyed. However, while they were originally created as functional items, high-end timepieces also have the ability to appreciate over time and […] The post Do Luxury Watches Make Good Investments? appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

  UnusualInvestments.com interviewed Jeremy Kasler, founder and CEO of CaskX.  CaskX is a company that enables investors to invest in barrels of bourbon. Before you became CEO of CaskX, you […] The post Investing in Bourbon Barrels – Interview with CaskX CEO appeared first on Unusual Investments.... Read more »

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Ed Miliband has urged the government to investigate whether power trading firms are manipulating the UK's electricity markets. The post Labour’s Ed Miliband urges government to investigate power trading firms appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »

London City Hall staff will no longer have TikTok on their devices in the latest ban amid security concerns over the social media app. The post TikTok blocked on London City Hall devices in latest ban on Chinese-owned app appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »

Chinese scientists filed 73 per cent of all carbon capture and storage (CCS) patents last year, research from Mathys and Squire shows. The post China ahead in carbon capture race with 73 per cent of patents, while UK filed just 1 per cent appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »

Nine years ago, John Wick went on a violent rampage of revenge over the death of his pet dog. The grimy, low budget 2014 action film bucked the trend. Using an old school formula just as the Marvel Universe was taking flight, the film was the start of an unlikely... Read more »

Mary Portas has sent an open letter to department store John Lewis warning that it has “let go of the soul”. The post Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of the soul’ appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »

The UK needs to accelerate plans to cut emissions in the North Sea or risk its net zero goals, warned the chair of a panel of MPs. The post UK risks net zero goals without end date for North Sea oil and gas projects appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »

Four elder stateswomen of Hollywood team up for 80 For Brady, which follows a group of friends (Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field and Rita Moreno) who embark on one last girls’ trip to the Superbowl to see their hero, Tom Brady, play for the New England Patriots. However, a... Read more »

Today sees the continuation of Women’s Football Week in England, where women’s domestic football takes precedence in the calendar with the men’s game is enjoying its international break. Multiple Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs move from their usual stadiums to the bigger, men’s equivalent but, as is the direction women’s... Read more »

13 companies have been awarded leases to develop offshore wind to supply power to North Sea oil and gas platforms. The post Scotland’s £260m offshore wind winners set to cut North Sea carbon emissions appeared first on CityAM.... Read more »