The new coalition government in Germany intends to bring in 400,000 competent foreign workers per year to address a demographic imbalance as well as labor shortages in key industries that might jeopardize the country’s recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. “The… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Intel’s $20 billion chip plant in New Albany, Ohio is only first among eight factory complexes
On Friday, Intel Corp announced, it will invest $20 billion to set up a new chip manufacturing center near Columbus, Ohio which will develop and manufacture advanced semiconductors. The investment will create at least 3,000 permanent jobs on a 1,000-acre… Read More ›
Russia could attack Ukraine on very short notice: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
In a significant development U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine at “very short notice”. Blinken made the comments on his arrived in Kyiv in a diplomatic push towards defuse tensions… Read More ›
China failed to meet Phase 1 purchase commitments, yoo early to withdraw US tariffs on Chinese goods: Biden
In a statement U.S. President Joe Biden said, it was too early to make any commitments on lifting U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, while USTR Katherine Tai said she was working on the issue. “I’d like to be able to be… Read More ›
US Mobile Companies Agree To Implement A Further Deal In 5G Deployment At Airports
AT&T and Verizon, two major US wireless carriers, have agreed to delay the launch of their new 5G service at some airports. The C-band service, which provides faster speeds and more coverage, was supposed to go live tomorrow. However, airlines… Read More ›
More Expats Could Leave Hong Kong Due To Tough Covid Laws, Reveals Survey
According to a key business group, more than 40 per cent of its members are considering leaving Hong Kong because of the city’s draconian coronavirus regulations. Border closures, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, are a… Read More ›
US gave $200M in additional defensive security assistance to Ukraine
On Wednesday, in a statement a senior official from the US State Department said, the U.S. government had approved $200 million in additional defensive security assistance to Ukraine in December 2021. “We are committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity… Read More ›
Video platform Rumble Inc acquires stake in payments processor Parallel Economy for undisclosed amount
In a statement Rumble Inc, a website similar to YouTube that is popular among U.S. conservatives, and payment processor Parallel Economy said, the former has acquired a stake in it. On January 6, 2021, following the U.S. Capitol riots many… Read More ›
5G wireless rollout plan will impact 1.25M passengers, 15k flights annually: United Airlines
In a statement late on Monday, United Airlines said the current U.S. 5G wireless rollout plan is likely to negatively impact an estimated 1.25 million United passengers and at least 15,000 flights annually. United Airlines urged the Biden Administration to… Read More ›
India’s Near Term Growth Expected To Be Hit By Third Wave Of Covid-19 Infections
Even though the overall economic impact of the third wave of Covid-19 infections is expected to be less disruptive than prior waves, some economists foresee weaker growth in the short term for the Indian economy. In a January 9 note, Citi economists Samiran Chakraborty… Read More ›