Before the Christmas holiday, a powerful winter storm hit large swaths of the United States, bringing with it high winds, bitter cold, and snow. FedEx and United Parcel Service issued warnings that packages might not arrive this week. In advance… Read More ›
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The Number Of COVID Cases In Zhejiang, China, Is Expected To Double From Its Current Daily Total
One million new COVID-19 infections are reported daily in Zhejiang, a significant industrial province in China close to Shanghai; this number is projected to double over the coming days. China reported no COVID deaths on the mainland for the five… Read More ›
Overburdened Health System In China Prepares For The Peak In COVID Infections
Health officials in China predict a peak in COVID-19 infections within a week, putting additional strain on the nation’s healthcare system even as they downplay the severity of the illness and continue to report no new deaths. China, the last… Read More ›
The EU Says Amazon May Be To Blame For Advertisements For Fake Louboutin Shoes
Advertising “fake” red-soled shoes that might infringe on designer Christian Louboutin’s EU trademark could result in Amazon being held liable. On Amazon, unaffiliated third parties are marketing red-soled high heels that are similar to Louboutin’s without his permission. Amazon could… Read More ›
2023 Forecast For Gold Price Amid Soaring Inflation And Recession Concerns In The Year Ahead
According to Juerg Kiener, managing director and chief investment officer of Swiss Asia Capital, gold prices could rise to $4,000 per ounce in 2023 as interest rate hikes and recession fears keep markets erratic. Next year, the price of the… Read More ›
The Next Financial Crisis Could Be Caused By Cryptocurrencies, Warns Head Of The Indian Central Bank
If private cryptocurrencies are allowed to grow, they will cause the next financial crisis, India’s central bank chief warned on Wednesday. “Cryptocurrencies have… huge inherent risks for our macroeconomic and financial stability,” said Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das… Read More ›
Elon Musk Tries To Articulate Why Tesla Shares Are Plummeting
Tesla shares fell to a new 52-week low on Tuesday, closing around $138 per share, or 8% lower for the day, in an otherwise mixed day for stocks. CEO Elon Musk attempted to blame the falling price on macroeconomic factors…. Read More ›
Sam Bankman-Fried, The CEO Of FTX, Agrees To Be Extradited
According to the BBC, Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has consented to be extradited to the US to face charges. According to US authorities, the 30-year-old, who resides in the Bahamas, is accused of committing… Read More ›
Southeast Asia’s Tech Layoffs Are Increasing As Non Profitable Startups Look To Stretch Their Ramps
This year, more Southeast Asian tech startups laid off workers as macroeconomic headwinds widened losses and venture capitalists pushed startups to extend their runways. Carousell, the online marketplace, announced last week that it was laying off 10% of its workforce,… Read More ›
US And Allies Slap Sanctions On North Korea After Ballistic Missile Tests
The United States and its Asian allies have sanctioned three North Korean senior officials linked to the country’s recent missile tests. This year, Pyongyang launched a record number of ballistic missiles – over 60 – and tested several intercontinental ballistic… Read More ›