According to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, inflation in the euro region is unlikely to reach the levels witnessed in the United States. The ECB’s monetary policy has been questioned due to the euro zone’s high inflation, with the… Read More ›
Sustainability
Complete Ban On Crypto Mining And Trading Proposed By Russia’s Central Bank
Russia’s central bank advocated a total ban on the use and mining of all cryptocurrencies, citing threats to the country’s financial system and ecology. Cryptocurrency has all the signs of a pyramid scheme and threatens monetary policy sovereignty, according to a… Read More ›
Amazon Will Launch Fashion Store With Algorithms Suggesting What Shoppers Should Try
The vision of Amazon.com Inc. for the departmental stores of the future comprises algorithmic recommendations and a “magic closet” in the fitting room, according to one corporate director of the company. The online retailer has announced that it will build… Read More ›
Google Spent 27% More In Lobbying In Washington In 2021 Amid Efforts Of Lawmakers To Curb Big Tech
According to the Senate lobbying disclosure database, Google expended 27 per cent higher on lobbying in the United States in 2021 than it did in 2020, with total spending of $9.6 million. That’s less than the more than $20 million… Read More ›
Germany Plans To Draw In 400,000 Skilled Workers From Foreign Countries Each Year
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Lithium carbonate prices to rise by 80% in Q3: Australian lithium miner Allkem Ltd
On Tuesday, Australian lithium miner Allkem Ltd said, lithium carbonate prices for the third quarter of 2022 are expected to jump by 80% from the first half on the back of booming demand for the metal which is used in electric… 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 ›