In a statement the U.S. government said it would suspend 44 China-bound flights from the United States by four Chinese carriers in response to the Chinese government’s decision to suspend some U.S. carrier flights over COVID-19 concerns. The suspension of… Read More ›
HR & Organization
Ukraine crisis pits Germany’s main gas supplier with biggest security allies
In an interview to German Sueddeutsche Zeitung German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Europe and Washington must think carefully and act prudently when considering sanctions against Russia for any aggression against Ukraine. The Ukraine-Russia crisis pits Berlin’s main gas supplier with… Read More ›
Hong Kong’s draconian COVID-19 measures benefits Singapore’s financial services
In late 2021, Tania Sibree decided to quit her well-paying job as a financial services lawyer in Hong Kong and returned to Australia rather than live a moment longer in the Chinese city. Sibree is one among possibly thousands of… Read More ›
Employees create union at Activision Blizzard studio
A group of employees at Activision Blizzard studio have formed a union and are seeking its voluntary recognition. The union, supported by the Communications Workers of America, represents 34 people in the quality assurance department at Raven Software. In a… Read More ›
Lufthansa eyeing purchase of 40% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways
According to a report from Italian daily Il Foglio, Lufthansa has agreed to purchase a 40% stake in ITA Airways in a deal that could be officially announced next week. ITA Airways re-commenced operations on October 15 with nearly 2,300 employees… Read More ›
Germany aims to attract 400,000 qualified workers from overseas to manage labor imbalance
German aims to attract 400,000 qualified workers from overseas every year in order to mitigate a demographic imbalance and labour shortages in key sectors that risk undermining the recovery from the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. “The shortage of skilled workers has… Read More ›
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 ›
Israel submarine development deal with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for $3.4 billion
In a statement on Thursday, Israel’s Defense Ministry said, it has signed an agreement with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to develop and produce three advanced submarines for its Navy in a deal worth $3.4 billion (3 billion euros). The two… Read More ›
US airlines report minor impact from switching on 5G services
In a statement the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, following the rollout of 5G services in airports, its impact on air travels has seen only a minor impact. “The increased approvals for Boeing and Airbus planes meant an estimated… Read More ›