Back to the future on class actions

The government's move to impose controls on litigation funders takes the industry back a decade.

Cirque du Soleil founder prepares offer to buy back in

Three months after selling his remaining shares in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, founder Guy Laliberte said he’s preparing an offer for the debt-laden company hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Less than 30% of fuel depots operating – DAPPMAN

’Femi Asu Most fuel depot operators have been forced out of business as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company emerged the sole supplier of imported fuel in recent years, the Depot and Petroleum ...

Buhari, Ajaokuta Steel needs critical thinking

Punch Editorial Board IN inaugurating an implementation committee to resuscitate the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the Federal Government has a fresh chance to either finally bring the project to fruiti...

Hopes staycations will bring boost for tourism industry hit by Covid

The county's councils are uniting in a bid to lead Shropshire's post-pandemic tourism recovery – amid suggestions that local operators could benefit from a huge rise in 'staycations'.

ILO ‘expresses concern’ at labour law changes in India, asks PM to intervene

In a reply to a letter sent to it by various Indian trade unions, the UN body said it had asked PM Modi “to send a clear message to Central and State governments to uphold the country's international commitments”.

3 Big Casinos Have a Lot to Lose in a Coronavirus Blame Game

A war of words over COVID-19 could have far-reaching repercussions.

Creative industries call for financial help during coronavirus pandemic

The UK's largest arts centre has joined other cultural organisations in warning of the dire financial effects of Covid-19 on the creative industries. In a statement released on Monday the Southbank Centre says it is at risk of closure until at least April next year. The Centre which sits on the banks of the Thames and is home to the Royal Festival Hall and eight orchestras including the London Philharmonic, is calling for more government support. It is asking for an extension of the furlough scheme beyond October for the cultural sector, and support for self-employed artists and musicians who don’t qualify under current financial support schemes. The Southbank has furloughed most of its staff but says it is still looking at losses of at least £5 million by the end of the 2020/21 financial year.

India has surplus capacity, may allow export of masks in a week: Sources

Exports of personal protective equipment (coveralls) may be considered next as far as export curbs go

Coronarvirus intermission? More than 80% of film audience miss theatres

That and more is what 'Back to the Theatre', consulting firm Ormax Media's report on the 'Expected theatre-going behaviour in India post Covid-19,' states

Covid impact: Icra pegs GDP growth at 1.9% in Q4 and 4.3% in FY20

Earlier, the second advance estimates of the government pegged the growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20, but analysts had doubted that number

Kerala monsoon 2020 date: Southwest monsoon expected to reach Kerala coast on this date; check details

The Health department of the state is actively working with several awareness initiatives so that people's participation is leveraged during the Kerala monsoon months.

Wireline home internet download traffic jumps by 48.7 percent amid pandemic: study

Wireline home internet traffic has increased by as much at 48.7 percent in terms of download traffic and 69.2 percent for upload amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

China's currency gamble adds fuel to fire

The People's Bank of China 'fixed' the yuan at its lowest point since 2008, a move likely to further strain relations with Washington over trade, technology and Hong Kong's autonomy.

UAE's restaurants, cafes launch direct-to-customer campaign, drop delivery charges

More than 40 operators sign up for campaign that will run all through June

Nation Media Issues Profit Warning As Covid-19 Effects Eat Into Revenues

The Nation Media Group (NMG) on Friday issued a profit warning to its investors, citing reduced revenues due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.In a statement to shareholders, NMG chairman Wilfre

Landlords worry about COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi Commercial landlords are increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tenants and property portfolio, a new report has said. The rep...

Premier digs in on rent as UK restrictions bite

The 139 Smiggle stores in Britain and Ireland remain shut because of government restrictions, and Premier is also applying its rent ban.

ACTU lays out demands for Virgin bidders

With binding bids for Virgin due to administrator Deloitte on June 12, ACTU president Michele O'Neil says the union bloc will not budge on worker entitlements.

Why Target ended up a $3.6b black hole

It's a constant in Australian retail that Target and Kmart didn't fire at the same time, even before the arrival of fast fashion retailers and online shopping.

JobKeeper fuels 'major hunger' for new sneakers

Young Australians flush with JobKeeper cash are leading a boom in discretionary online spending, retailers say.

Bond University on track for JobKeeper

Bond University is on track to be the only university in Australia to get access to JobKeeper after a rule change.

Bushfire-hit areas in Australia showing signs of recovery

The bushfire crisis had a devastating impact on Australia's unique flora and fauna

Investors are underestimating Beijing's response to the pandemic

Beijing has little choice but to support the Chinese economy, even if it is reluctant to go as far as it did during the financial crisis.

US Dollar Index pushes higher and approaches 100.00

The greenback, in terms of the US Dollar Index (DXY), is extending the march north to the vicinity of the key barrier at 100.00 the figure on Monday.

Copper: The pace of long positions to slow down – TDS

Copper continued to benefit from surging risk appetite as speculators once again added to their long positions, strategists at TD Securities report. C

China: Fiscal stimulus to add 3.2ppt to GDP growth in 2020 – Standard Chartered

Economists at Standard Chartered Bank quantify the impact of the Chinese fiscal stimulus as the 2020 budget amounts to a fiscal stimulus of 5.2% of GD

EUR/USD: Time to buy a ticket for the 1.20 level – Nordea

It is probably too optimistic to expect both common EU debt and a widespread regulatory roll back, but it may be worthwhile buying a EUR lottery ticke

GBP/USD: No reasons for sterling to spring back up

While Brits are enjoying their spring bank holiday – albeit under lockdown restrictions – sterling may continue suffering, according to FXStreet’s ana

EUR/USD: The global outlook points to be positive for the euro – Danske Bank

While EUR/USD briefly went above 1.10 last week, the cross ended lower on the potential for a renewed US-China skirmish and EU hashing out its interna

GBP/USD: All signs are bearish for the pound

GBP/USD Monday's four-hour chart is pointing to losses for the cable, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, reports. Commerzbank agrees with this view,

iSignthis to End Contract with Visa, Criticises Proposed Rule Changes

iSignthis (ASX: ISX) said that it will be ending its contractual relationship with Visa as a principal member in approximately 90 days.

QC completes SAP distribution ahead of 4 Metro Manila cities

AHEAD of four other Metro Manila cities, the Quezon City government has reported complete the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Special Amelioration Program (SAP) distribution as of May 20.

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Bitcoin is on an Exponential Growth Trajectory, and the Pizza Day Proves It

The story of Laszlo Hanyecz, the programmer who bought two pizzas using 10,000 Bitcoin, will be forever talked about. Not least because at $9k per BTC that equa

NH-Amundi names new CMO

Seoul-based NH-Amundi Asset Management on Monday named Kim Seung-ho as its new chief marketing officer. Kim was formerly headed the fund management unit at NongHyup Bank. He will serve a one-year term. He will replace Moon Young-sik, whose term ended in April. NH-Amundi Asset Management is a 70:30 joint venture of NongHyup Financial Group and France-based Amundi Asset Management. NongHyup Bank is a wholly owned...

Savings banks’ Q1 net profit up 20% on increased interest income

South Korean savings banks reported a 19.4 percent rise in their combined net profit in the first quarter due to increased interest income, data showed Monday. The combined net income of the 79 savings banks stood at 246.3 billion won ($199 million) for the January-March quarter, compared with a profit of 206.3 billion won a year earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Their int...

Moon calls for bold fiscal strategy in light of COVID-19

Addressing the officials responsible for drawing up the national fiscal strategy, President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for bold support measures, saying the state must spearhead efforts to soften the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting, Moon also downplayed concerns that his administration’s fiscal policies could threaten the country’s fiscal stability, sa...

‘Digital India’ Provides Hope For Poor And Developing Nations: Commonwealth S-G

"India is developing these things at scale and at a cost which looks accessible to so many. That brings hope."

Mercedes-AMG boss to head up Aston Martin as Palmer is axed – report

A fresh report out of Europe claims Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer will be replaced by Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers in a management shake-up.

Biden wants Amazon to 'start paying their taxes'

Former Vice President Joe Biden has renewed his criticism of e-commerce giant Amazon, once again turning the company into a political football that has been kicked around by presidential candidates on ...

Some 9,000 tenants can't afford their rent: report

To date around 9 thousand Netherlands residents reported to their housing corporations that they cannot afford to pay their rent. The housing corporations expect that number to increase in the coming

'Could have planned better': Ex-RBI Governor C Rangarajan rues migrant crisis due to lockdown

He feels provision for some kind of cash dispensation is necessary, saying the government could cut some other expenditures, perhaps towards administration or travel

Coronavirus impact: Time for employers to up skill employees

For the quantum growth of the economy, investments in education and skilling of informal workers are key, especially because a huge share of population has very little skills

After Amitabh Bachchan’s Gulabo Sitabo, more films set to see OTT releases

With the theatres unlikely to be open at least for a few more months and losses piling up, producers are increasingly exploring streaming platforms to release their films.

Club Travel Corporate appoints Kananelo Makhetha and Nazeema Beilings as directors

CAPE TOWN – Club Travel Corporate, a division of the Thebe Tourism Group and Travelstart Group of companies, announce the appointment of Kananelo Makhetha and Nazeema Beilings as company directors. Brett Hendricks, General Manager of Thebe Tourism Group said, “Bringing Kananelo and Nazeema onto the board is testament to the value they have brought to the business since joining it. Their strengths, skill set and strong values will contribute to the growth and success of the business going forward and I

Nissan, Renault to disclose plan to slash production due to Covid shutdowns

The moves are set to undo the growth strategy pushed earlier by Carlos Ghosn, former leader of both companies, to sell around 14 million cars by 2022

Crisis-hit IL&FS plans to divest its 26% stake in OTPC, invites bidding

In terms of eligibility for bidding, corporate bodies should have a minimum net worth of Rs 150 crore as per the audited balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 or later

Fitch downgrades JSW Steel, Tata Steel to BB- from BB; outlook negative

The Indian Steel Association has forecast an 8 per cent drop in domestic demand in FY21

Lockdown Hits Indian Airlines Hard, Many May Find Survival Difficult: Ex-Aviation Regulator Member

New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation business in India contributed $72 billion to the nation's GDP registering an overall growth trend of around 11 percent per annum over...

Big Hit acquires Pledis in push for expansion

Big Hit Entertainment has become the biggest shareholder of its smaller rival Pledis Entertainment, the company said Monday. The acquisition is the latest in a series of moves to expand Big Hit’s presence in the burgeoning K-pop industry. Last year alone, the firm acquired Source Music, the music label for girl band GFriend, and game music company Superb. With the addition of Pledis, the firm now boasts an ...

Chromebook to win most in Japan purchase program, says Digitimes Research

The Japanese government will begin a JPY300 billion (US$2.786 billion) plan to purchase mobile computing devices to cope with urgent demand for remote study triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with Chromebooks likely to emerge as the favorite thanks to their advantages in hardware and software costs as well as local industry support.

POS device makers coping with pandemic

POS (point of sale/service) device makers Flytech Technology, Posiflex Technology and Partner Tech have enhanced added-value for and extended application of their products to cope with negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to industry sources.

Pachinko upgrades to boost NAND flash demand

Upgrades in Japanese-made pachinko game machines are set to play a driver of NAND flash demand growth in 2020, according to industry sources.

Moving production lines out of China is uneasy

Taiwan-based electronic component supply chain makers have come under pressue to move production lines out of China in the wake of the US-China trade war and coronavirus pandemic, but they have claimed relocation is not easy mainly because of the high cost incurred.

Greyscale is Buying Bitcoin At Record Rates: $29.9M Per Week, & Growing

Greyscale is thought to have purchased "2/3rd of all supply of newly minted Bitcoin" in the 100 days before May 17th.

Fmr. Finance Minister calls massive financial support for Air France-KLM 'risky'

Former Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem is critical of the Dutch and French governments' plans to provide Air France-KLM with billions of euros in emergency support. It is very risky to extent

India cannot afford brakes on consumption, says Sadashiv Nayak, CEO of Big Bazaar

SK Global Chemical to make 70% of products ‘green’ by 2025

SK Global Chemical, an affiliate of South Korean energy giant SK Innovation, said Monday that it would make 70 percent of its products green by 2025. Currently only 20 percent of its products are considered green, and the change is needed not only for the environment but also to ensure long-term survival, the company noted. In a recent online meeting with staff and executives, SKGC President and CEO Na Kyung-soo ...

Huawei Reportedly Issues Chip Supply Request to Samsung as It Braces for More US Pressure

Last week, US officials reportedly indicated that they may further tighten the rules that aim to cut the Chinese tech giant Huawei off from global chip sales.

Tencent is buying 20% stake in Marvelous

News has emerged this morning from Bloomberg that Chinese firm Tencent is buying a 20 percent stake in Japanese developer Marvelous. Marvelous is behind recent hits like Daemon X Machina and Story …

Coronavirus impact: Exporters face cash crunch as buyers demand double the credit to 120 days

Trade body advises members to only export to countries which have announced stimulus

Coronavirus impact: Tata Group top rung to take 20% pay cut

Coronavirus crisis: TCS, Tata Group's most profitable company was the first to announce a pay cut for its CEO Rajesh Gopinathan. Indian Hotels said that its senior leadership would contribute a percentage of their salary this quarter to help the company

Reimbursement part of salary to change! Wi-Fi, BYOD, home office furniture allowance may be new normal

Raj N Phani, the founder of Zaggle, a payments start-up, says pay structure realignment is happening in corporate India as a response to Covid-19

RBI Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: When should you avoid it and when to avail?

Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: With the hardship continuing due to the ongoing lockdown, the RBI has extended the moratorium of term loans by a further three months till August 31, 2020.

VisitEngland announces launch of virtual English Tourism Week

VisitEngland has announced that this year’s English Tourism Week to highlight the economic importance and value of tourism to local economies across England is going virtual. English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the tourism industry, a week dedicated to showcasing England’s tourism offer. For this year’s event, being held from 25-31 May, VisitEngland and local destinations are asking MPs, local authorities, the UK Government and other stakeholders to shine the spotlight on the importance of tourism to the local,

Kalibri Labs releases special report - In a COVID-19 World: Extended stay hotels have the advantage

Kalibri Labs has released a Special Report evaluating U.S. hotel performance using unique length of stay and rate category metrics for March 2020, the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic, with comparisons to Full Year 2019. The report specifically illustrates the distinctions between the Extended Stay Hotel category and the traditional hotel model as well as delves into Upper Tier and Lower Tier Extended Stay Hotel performance. Business mix plays a significant role as a driver of performance, with pronounced

Route cleared for GasLink

Clearing for the first two spreads of Coastal GasLink pipeline construction through the Peace region is nearly complete.

Big Price Hike On Entire KTM Lineup – RC125, Duke 125 To 390 Adventure

KTM India has bumped up the prices of all its motorcycles except for the KTM 790 Duke, all the motorcycles come with a slew of changes along with BS6-compliant engines

We’re evaluating new food trends that gained momentum during lockdown: ITC’s Hemant Malik

Significant uptick in essentials; salience for larger-size packs

The new normal: How coronavirus pandemic is changing consumer behaviour

Feedback Insights, a Bangalore-based research firm, conducted a survey that brings to light the consumer behaviour patterns that will reshape the economy in the post-Covid-19 world.The survey in which

This July, Go As Dry As You’re Willing To Try

There’s no denying that 2020 has been a challenging year. And while Dry July has always been a 31 day challenge to raise funds for people affected by cancer, this year only, Dry July NZ Trust has decided to include a few new options to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in Dry July. Introducing Dry(ish) July: encouraging the nation to go as dry as they’re willing to try, to fundraise for people affected by cancer.

An office designer explains how workplaces will change after the coronavirus – and, yes, hot desking is dead

When it’s all said and done, hot desking will be the least-mourned casualty of the coronavirus.

Report: Mikel Arteta ‘dreams’ of signing Philippe Coutinho but £71m a big stumbling block

Arsenal's Spanish boss is seemingly a big fan of the Barcelona star.Arsenal's Spanish boss is seemingly a big fan of the Barcelona star.

Healy-Rae's hire firm enjoys bumper year with €175,000 profit

A plant-hire company owned by Kerry politician Michael Healy-Rae made a profit of almost €175,000 in 2019 during a bumper year for the business, according to newly filed accounts.

Central set to resume flights

Central Mountain Air will resume commercial flights starting July 6.

Diokno nixes cut in banks' RRR for now

Bangko Sentral Gov. Benjamin Diokno discounted the need for another cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio anytime soon since domestic liquidity remains ample but hinted for more policy rate reduction.

Win wants Meralco to issue more transparent electric bill

SENATOR Win Gatchalian has urged the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, to come up with a separate bill that is more transparent and will be very clear to the consumers, following mounting complaints of sudden surge in supposed electricity consumption for the month of May.

Romualdez: DCC to OK 3 anti-COVID-19 bills

HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez on Monday said the Defeat COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee (DCC) will approve this Tuesday morning for plenary deliberations three anti-coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) bills, including the P568 billion economic stimulus package.

UK employers to be asked to pay 'up to 30% of wages from August' as furlough winds down

Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has said the furlough scheme will be in place until at least October, however, companies will be asked to start sharing the cost from August

Virgin Media Ireland announce €1 Million fund to help businesses nationwide

Virgin Media has today launched a  €1 Million support fund as part of its #BackingBusiness initiative to boost Irish businesses nationwide.

UoN to get lion’s share of Sh6.6bn salary raise

Parliament approved the payment in a supplementary budget last month.

Debt of consumer discretionary firms faces a downgrade

Ratings firm Crisil has forecast that consumer discretionary services and products are expected to be worse hit by the Covid-19 disruptions.

Seoul stocks close higher on hopes of economic stimulus

South Korean shares closed sharply higher Monday on hopes of massive economic stimulus steps sought by the local government. The Korean won fell against the US dollar amid the growing tension between the United States and China. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 24.47 points, or 1.24 percent, to close at 1,994.60. Trading volume was moderate at about 630 million shares worth some 7.84 tr...

Numbers on Rent Supplement payment up 20% since beginning of Covid-19 pandemic

Housing groups have warned that Ireland could see a rise in evictions as a result of the crisis.

Suzuki Motor Gujarat starts production

Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (SMG) has said it would re-start production of vehicles from Monday. The company informed Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) that production would be strictly in accordance wi

Polyus Has Been Hit By The Coronavirus, And This Hit May Be Pretty Hurtful

The epidemiological situation at Polyus' key asset is rapidly deteriorating. The management's negligence of safety measures has led to hundreds of COVID-19 infe

KKR becomes Jio Platform's fifth investor in five weeks | ZDNet

Bringing the amount of investment made to ₹78,562 crore during this recent investment cycle.

EU gives €3bn corona assistance to neighbour states

The EU Council announced last week (20 May) it had "adopted a decision to provide up to €3bn of macro-financial assistance to 10 enlargement and neighbourhood partners to help them cope with the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic". "Financial assis...

Soros: EU needs 'perpetual bonds'

Europe must issue "perpetual bonds" to fund pandemic bailouts or risk collapse, billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros said Friday. "If the EU is unable to consider it now, it may not be able to survive," he said. Perpetual bonds never matu...

No free gifts or joint debt, EU 'frugals' say

EU pandemic bailouts should be loans, not grants, and there should be no joint debt, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden said in a joint statement Saturday. "We propose to create an Emergency Recovery Fund based on a 'loans for loans' approach,"...

How coronavirus might hit EU defence spending

Among the casualties of coronavirus - worldwide and in the EU - is the defence sector. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has not made the world a less dangerous place and there is no alternative to having a functioning defence system.

Lenovo helps schools shift to remote teaching for free

To support the education sector in rapidly shifting to digital ways of teaching and learning, global tech and innovation leader Lenovo, in collaboration with Microsoft, is sponsoring two presentations in the ongoing EduTech Live Webinar series.

ITC To Acquire Spice Maker Sunrise Foods

ITC-Sunrise Foods Deal: ITC has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity in Sunrise Foods Private Limited.

Covid-19 pandemic open doors for 4-day workweek

After quashing coronavairus outbreak in less than 50 days, Ardern floated the idea of having a four-day workweek which has been implemented in some countries.There are different models for the shortened week, some of which envision the same output condensed into fewer hours

SEMI billings up 17.2% y-o-y

SEMI’s April billings for North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment were $2.26 billion which is 2.2% up on the March figure of $2.21 billion.

Ajit Andhare live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Ajit Andhare, the Chief Operating Officer at Viacom18 Studios, talks about the future of the film industry today at 5 pm on @thehinduweekend Instagram

Maruti Suzuki Resumes Production At Gujarat Plant Amid Covid-19 Coronavirus

Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest vehicle maker, has restarted production at its Gujarat plant as the country is the midst … Maruti Suzuki Resumes Production At Gujarat Plant Amid Covid-19 Coronavirus Read More »

Gold imports fall by almost 100% in April | Bullion News

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Indian Fintech Zaggle Teams Up With Visa to Develop Payments Solutions for Local Startups and SMEs

Indian Fintech firm Zaggle has teamed up with Visa in order to support various payments solutions for SMEs. Both companies will work cooperatively to develop

Sanity, at last, in government’s lockdown plan

Compare the draft regulations leaked over the weekend to the original “framework for sectors” published for comment and it's clear that these are level 3 in name only; we’ve all but skipped right to level 2.

KB named best financial company in 2019: survey

KB Kookmin Bank was named the best financial company last year in the overall corporate assessment, a survey showed Monday.  According to local corporate tracker CEO Score, the South Korea lender topped the list of the country’s top 108 financial companies with assets over 2 trillion won in six categories -- financial group, commercial bank, insurer, brokerage house, credit card company and savings bank. ...

Western Area grabs big stake in rival nickel miner

There's a fresh twist in the saga over the future of Zeta Resources, Andrew Forrest-backed nickel miner Panoramic Resources.

Farming column: Welcome dairy support for farmers

We have welcomed the Westminster and Welsh Governments' announcements to help support dairy farmers overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Firms invited to virtually network

Shrewsbury Business Chamber is inviting its members, supporters and also guests from other businesses in the community to join it for a virtual networking event.

'Time is right' to reopen Newport railway line as work continues on innovation park

Work is continuing on the high-tech Newport Innovation Park under the lockdown.

Virus vaccine maker's bubble bursts after stock crashes

The bubble continued to burst in shares of CanSino Biologics Inc., which fell a record 28% Monday even after positive early data on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Tim Wilson wants fresh inquiry into Hostplus conflicts

The federal MP has asked regulators to investigate 'vertical integration' in the industry superannuation sector.

Bloodied Mayfair tries recruiting investors against ASIC

The upstart investment outfit, which owns Dunk Island, also claims the appointment of receivers to one entity is "premature and imprudent".

Regal, Tribeca-backed Trident Resources mulls spearing the ASX

There could be a new type of mining exposure heading Down Under before too long. 

Woodside, Cheung Kong pitch for green hydrogen funds

Hydrogen production ventures seeking government funding are expected to cost easily more than double the stretch target of $2 a kilogram in the federal government's technology road map.

Tax hit from Covid-19, O’Flynn’s solutions to housing crisis, and new homes for D8

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Westpac's lagging view of credit risk 'challenging'

Controversial review of Westpac systems found its inability to generate timely and granular commercial property risk data a particular problem.

Big Short in U.S. Stocks Needs Watching, Says One Market Veteran

A large bearish position in U.S. equities that’s been amassed by trend-following funds may prove vital to the next move for stocks, according to a strategist who’s been analyzing markets since the early 1990s.

USD/INR Price News: Indian rupee bears cheer break of monthly support line, 76.25 in focus

While extending its break of the monthly resistance line, now support, USD/INR stays positive around 76.03 amid the initial Indian session on Monday.

FX option expiries for May 25 NY cut

FX option expiries for May 25 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. - EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.0795 628m 1.0895 559m - USD/JPY: US

Gold Futures: Correction lower on the cards

Open interest in gold futures markets shrunk for the second session in a row on Friday, this time by around 2.5K contracts according to preliminary fi

Crude Oil Futures: Upside seen limited

CME Group’s flash data for crude oil futures markets noted open interest extended the downtrend on Friday by nearly 3.3K contracts while volume went d

Natural Gas Price: Futures point to further correction

In light of advanced figures from CME Group for Natural Gas futures markets, open interest extended the choppy activity and shrunk by almost 1.3K cont

People more worried about economic crisis than health issues from coronavirus, finds study

The study - conducted by Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies (CMEE) at IIM Lucknow - revealed that majority (79 percent) of people are worried and surrounded by a feeling of fear (40 percent) and sadness (22 percent).

USD/CAD: Investors don't abandon the US Dollar and send the loonie back to pre-pandemic levels

For the fourth time in eight weeks the USD/CAD reached the support band of its two month range at 1.3850-1.3880 and failed to make more than a cursory

ASX climbs 2.2pc to 11-week high, buoyed by travel stocks

The Australian sharemarket closed at an 11-week high as shares extended their rebound from the March rout as the economy edges back to normal. 

Qatar pushing ahead with LNG expansion despite demand slump

The move should help the small Gulf state regain the title of the world’s top LNG producer from Australia at a time when other projects have been thrown into doubt by the pandemic.

Rich list accounts still free from public scrutiny

More than 1100 companies — including those controlled by some of the most influential families and rich listers — remain exempt from lodging accounts with the regulator, 25 years after the temporary exemption was granted.

Cash for new homes the key to saving jobs, says industry

On the HIA's analysis, the equivalent of as many as 100,000 jobs are already at risk in the property sector.

NZD/USD: Liquidity cheers the kiwi up – ANZ

NZD/USD ended last week just above 0.61, having started on Monday at 0.5925 and climbing above 0.6150 at one point. Now, the kiwi is consolidating aro

When is the German IFO survey and how it could affect EUR/USD?

The German IFO survey for May is due for release later today at 0800 GMT. The headline IFO Business Climate Index is seen firmer at 78.3 versus 74.3 p

GBP/USD: Directly offered below the 55-day ma at 1.2297 – Commerzbank

GBP/USD’s bounce last week failed to make any impression on the 55-day ma and will remain directly offered while capped by it at 1.2297, Axel Rudolph,

Australia’s Treasurer Frydenberg: Wil not make wholesale changes to wage subsidies

In an interview with local broadcaster Seven Network on Monday, Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said that the government has no plans to make “w

Central Equity, Failli family selling $200m of greenfield sites

The two sites being offered by Central Equity and the Failli family have the potential to generate around $1 billion of housing lot sales.

French FinMin Le Maire: State aid to tackle coronavirus has cost the state 20% of GDP

State aid to tackle coronavirus since mid-March has cost French state EUR450 bln or 20% of GDP, said the country’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on

Japan said to start giving out travel vouchers from end-July – Jiji

The Japanese media outlet, Jiji Press, reported on Monday, Japan’s government is considering starting to give out travel vouchers from end-July. Trave

Groupe Arnault Takes Stake in Lagardère

The media company, focused on books and travel retail, had been fending off an activist investor.

Commentary: The biggest restructuring exercise facing Singapore businesses has just begun

From F&B to retail and fitness, winning Singapore businesses know they must shift gears and rethink their business models to thrive in a pandemic ...

'We have to ration our meals': Malaysians share their struggles after COVID-19 left them jobless

CNA spoke to five Malaysians who were left unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a daunting experience having no income to make ...

Goodbye office: Is the future of work in our homes?

SINGAPORE: Wanting to create a parent-friendly workplace, Ms Joerin Yao, managing director of human resource consultancy Enable Group, has been ...

Rich, but household debt is growing: A time bomb for South Korea?

South Korean households are piling up debt for various reasons, from overspending on credit cards to unemployment to gambling losses. The ...

PH to benefit from US-China trade tension

He said this situation explains why the country is among the least affected economy to the ongoing trade tension between the world’s largest economies and “supports IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) view that the country’s low participation in global trade as well as in global value chains relative-to-peers seems to explain why the Philippines has not been negatively impacted by the US-China trade war”.

Thailand plans fruit festival in eight Chinese cities

(Nation/ANN)----A Thailand Fruit Golden Months Festival will be organised in eight cities in China as local governments have started easing lockdown measures. Department of International Trade Promotion director-general Somdet Susomboon said on Saturday (May 23) that the festival will promote Thai fruits. “The campaign aims to increase the export of durian, mangosteen, longan, coconut, mango, rose apple, pomelo and banana,” he said. “China will host the festival from May to July in Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanning, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian, Xiamen and Kunming.

Silly Billy: What the Ikea bookcase tells us about the true cost of fast furniture

A Billy is made every three seconds. But the cheap-furniture boom has an ecological price

Policy Watch: What Aatma Nirbhar Bharat could learn from the USDA

Boss of Britain’s biggest recruiter James Reed warns of job losses ‘tsunami’ on ‘day of reckoning’ when furlough ends

The owner of Reed has warned job losses could sweep across the country once the government's furlough scheme ends at the ends of October. More than 6m people have signed up to the scheme.

New face of banking: Millennials prefer robot bankers to humans

Nordea's robot adviser, Nora, played a crucial role in helping the bank through COVID-19

Hungary's 2021 budget to contain nearly $9.3 bln anti-pandemic fund

BUDAPEST — Hungary’s 2021 budget will contain a nearly 3 trillion forint ($9.34 billion) anti-pandemic fund, Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday, adding that he would submit the budget to parliament on Tuesday.

Elumelu to lead Senegal, Liberia presidents, others at UBA Africa Day forum

Senegal President Macky Sall, Liberia President George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will be part of a High-Level Leadership Panel....

‘Save community from sea incursion’ - The Nation Nigeria

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), backed by the World Bank and the Ondo State Government have begun work...

Coca Cola considers building Indonesian recycling plant, slashing 25,000 tons of plastic

(The Jakarta Post/ANN)---Soft drinks manufacturer Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia (Amatil) is looking into developing a plastic bottle recycling facility in one of the world’s top plastic polluting countries. The company said on Friday it had signed a deal with plastic packaging maker Dynapack Asia to conduct a feasibility study on developing the facility. The soft drinks maker also said it aimed to cut consumption of new plastic resin by up to 25,000 tons a year by 2022 by using recycled plastic.

Zamzam Bank of Ethiopia sold over $18 million shares

The report published on the state daily, Ethiopian Herald, by the regulatory body of financial sector of Ethiopia, National bank of Ethiopia, shows that the total number of people and companies who bought over one million birr (about $29,411) share are 294. The 294 subscribers have paid a total of 289,698,000 birr (about $8.52 million). The National Bank of Ethiopia has made the announcement on the paper listing the names and share values of the individuals and companies to give an opportunity for the who may have concerns or objections. The value of one share of Zamzam Bank Share Company is 1,000 birr (about $29.4).

Korean firms brace to bounce back from pandemic

(Korea Herald/ANN)---Major South Korean companies have resumed operations at their overseas plants and are speeding up business normalization since suffering disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, the nation’s two tech giants, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, restarted their production plants in India, which had been shut down due to the host government’s strict containment measures. Now, they have restarted work at more than 90 percent of the global production bases they had shut down.

$49b loans of COVID-19 affected borrowers get preferential rates

(The Vietnam News/ANN)----Banks cut interest rates for loans worth more than VND1.12 quadrillion (US$49 billion) of nearly 322,190 borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as of May 11, a State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) report showed. The banks also extended debt payment deadlines for another 215,136 borrowers with total loans of nearly VND137.94 trillion. New outstanding loans totalling nearly VND600 trillion with interest rate reductions of 0.5-2.5 percentage points per year were also offered to nearly 190,000 borrowers.

Fee-waivers, IELTS relaxation: What are foreign universities offering to enroll international students

From fee-waivers to online courses, from virtual tours to provisional admissions and the option to join on-campus at any time, foreign universities are luring Indian students who make the second-highest influx of international exchange. But is it a wise option to study abroad this session?

Survey shows majority of youths agree Covid-19 stimulus package can boost economy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The majority of youths feel the Economic Stimulus Package will counter the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and boost the national economy. A survey conducted by the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) from April 14 to 24 found that 97. 2 per cent of the 2,928...

A longer JobKeeper will keep people in fake jobs

Extending JobKeeper for businesses that can't stand on their own two feet by September, will stop the shift of people out of dead-end illusory jobs that are sadly never returning.

IOOF class action dropped but legal woes remain

IOOF has reached a settlement to end the Supreme Court case commenced by Quinn Emanuel on behalf of IOOF shareholders but separate proceedings initiated by Shine Lawyers are ramping up.

Labor senator calls for ASIC investigation into Rex

Tony Sheldon says the company's "failure to inform the ASX ... flies in the face of Australian corporate standards".

How The Stage Was Set For The Pandemic’s Great Digital Shift

The pandemic has spurred a great shift to digital, but the foundation was already in place, underpinning consumer behaviors that seem poised for permanence.

The social enterprise at work: Paradox as a path forward

Deloitte Study: When Resilience Can Determine Organizational Survival, Only 16% of Business Leaders Expect to Significantly Increase Investment in the Continual Reinvention of the Workforce Over the Next Three Years With COVID-19 creating urgency around workforce reinvention, it’s clear that while organizations have doubled down on investments in technology over the past decade, many have […]

Are you still watching? Netflix to start canceling inactive accounts, if members don't confirm.

Netflix users who don't want to see their subscriptions canceled should make sure to answer if they're still watching.

Yogi Government To Form Migration Commission To Provide Migrant Workers Employment In The State

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the formation of a “Migration Commission” which will be tasked with providing employment to migrant workers who have recently returned back to the state in light of the Covid-19 lockdown, ANI has reported.

Pig farmers adopting new technology to increase productivity

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new generation of Ugandan livestock scientists have developed software for improving the productivity of pig farmers. The new technology known as the ‘Livestock Feed Calculator’ has been developed in the form of a mobile phone application which is used to monitor the growth of the animals and appropriately guide …

Coir, coir product exports weather Covid disruptions

India’s coir and coir product exports seem to have weathered the Covid-19 crisis, even as several other sectors have taken a hit in the global markets.“Coir and coir products could fetch an export r

COVID-19 Delivers Unprecedented Hit To Kiwis’ Financial Resilience

The first survey in a major new series commissioned by the Financial Services Council has revealed that COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented hit to New Zealanders’ financial resilience and wellbeing.

Coronavirus could cost Mexico a million jobs: President

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that the novel coronavirus could cost as many as a million jobs in the country as ...

JobKeeper to be reviewed – but Treasurer rules out expansion

The Treasurer has hinted there might be more support for the tourism sector after a $60 billion accounting error in JobKeeper payments was uncovered.

Eir sells its towers for €300m

Eir, the country’s largest telecoms provider, has sold its tower infrastructure company to Phoenix Tower International for €300m.

ILO to PM Modi: ‘send clear message’ on changes in labour laws

A group of 10 Central trade unions wrote to ILO, seeking its intervention to protect workers’ rights and international labour standards.

Travel to Queensland: Tourism operators face ruin over border closure due to coronavirus

Queensland tourism operators face ruin if they’re unable to target southern Australians for winter holidays due to borders remaining closed.

Nissan Considering 20,000 Job Cuts, Mainly In Europe And Developing Nations: Report

The possible job cuts come as Nissan prepares to announce its updated mid-term strategy this week. Profits at the automaker … Nissan Considering 20,000 Job Cuts, Mainly In Europe And Developing Nations: Report Read More »

Hyundai India, Maruti workers get coronavirus, showing restart risks

Workers at two of India’s biggest carmakers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus days after restarting operations, exposing the … Hyundai India, Maruti workers get coronavirus, showing restart risks Read More »

Survey launched over lifestyle changes amid lockdown

A survey has been launched over how people's lifestyles in the Black Country have changed over the past three months.

FinTechs Help Main Street Find Its Footing

Social distancing and changes in consumer habits have SMBs investing in FinTech and embracing business model flexibility to preserve revenues.

Iran’s Oil Minister: Demand for oil is ‘very vague’

The demand for oil is ‘very vague’, Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said on Monday. He added that no one can predict crude prices, which are

The Long-Term Consequences Of Knee-Jerk Supply Chain Reactions

Impulsive supply chain shifts introduced today amid the pandemic are likely to cause long-term changes — some positive, and some potentially detrimental.

Tea farmers to get lower bonuses

Kanyago says tea prices at Mombasa auction have gone down.

'We are all connected, even if we make our fake borders': Abhay Deol on coronavirus pandemic

Abhay further added that it would take a while for everything to go back to normal.

ITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods

The company on May 23 entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited.

Middle-aged consumers emerge as major digital content subscribers

Subscription-based streaming services and e-books are no longer the preserve of the tech-savvy younger generation. People in their 50s and 60s are fast becoming a major consumer base in the digital content market, at least among the better off, a survey showed Monday. From 2016 to 2019, the amount that people in this age group spent on digital content increased 160 percent while the number of online payments soare...

Current account likely to turn to red in 2030 over aging population: KIEP

Due to its fast-aging population and consequently reduced productivity, South Korea will continue to see its current account decline over the years and eventually turn to the red as early as in the next decade, according to a state-run think tank. “The country’s fast-aging demographic trend is likely to reduce the current account surplus or cause a deficit,” the Korea Institute for International Ec...

Acleda Bank lists on KRX-invested Cambodian stock exchange

Acleda Bank, the biggest commercial bank in Cambodia, said Monday it was listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange in which the Korea Exchange (KRX) has invested. The Cambodian bank had assets of $6.18 billion as of the end of last year. Its market capitalization marked $1.75 billion -- nearly three times that of five listed firms in the country. Since the large-cap stock went public, the lackluster Cambodian stoc...

Workplace bullying costs economy €239m per year

NUI Galway study finds that bullying is more prevalent in public sector than the private

At least 23 million migrants are returning to India’s villages. Can the rural economy keep up?

The country’s villages are already grappling with hidden unemployment.

Volkswagen mulls launch of entry-level Jetta brand in emerging markets

A fresh report suggests Volkswagen is considering launching its entry-level Jetta sub-brand in emerging markets outside of China.

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), FD to GoI Bonds: Top investment options for senior citizens

Best investment options for senior citizens during Coronavirus pandemic: Check out investments that can be done online without having to go out.

HDFC Bank Credit Card, Debit Card Offer: Save up to Rs 2000 on buying AC, refrigerators, coolers online

As part of the offer, HDFC Bank is providing 10 percent Instant Discount with HDFC Bank Credit Cards and Credit/Debit EMI Transactions.

Choice Hotels expands Choice Privileges benefits for loyalty program members

ROCKVILLE, MD. – Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces a series of enhancements to expand the benefits of its Choice Privileges loyalty program for its more than 45 million members. Changes build on the existing program features that members value, allowing more time to redeem points and offering new elite status benefits. These updates reflect Choice’s ongoing commitment to its guests, loyalty members and franchisees, as the company continues to evaluate ways to best serve them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   “Even during

Two scenarios for inbound tours for rest of the year - VietNamNet

After seeing 33 percent growth rate in January compared with the same period last year, Vietnam’s tourism witnessed sharp decreases in the next months, 22 percent in February and 68 percent in March, because of Covid-19.

Gold Coast hotels fear $6b wipeout

The iconic Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast hotel is one of thousands of hotels hoping interstate travel will soon be possible.

CBRE Hotels Research forecasts full demand recovery by late 2022

ATLANTA – After suffering the greatest performance declines in the history of the U.S. lodging industry during 2020, the nation’s hotels will benefit from what is expected to be a relatively rapid economic turnaround in 2021 and 2022, according to the June 2020 edition of CBRE’s Hotel Horizons forecast report. CBRE foresees demand for U.S. lodging accommodations returning to precrisis levels in the third quarter of 2022. However, a lag in ADR (average daily rate) growth will stall the recovery in

MMGY global Travel Safety Barometer to track U.S. travelers’ perceptions of safety throughout reopening phase of pandemic

KANSAS CITY, MO – MMGY Global announces the launch of its new Travel Safety Barometer, a sentiment tracking tool created for the travel and tourism industry to monitor American travelers’ perceptions of how safe it is to engage in specific travel behaviors as the country embarks on its reopening and recovery efforts. The Barometer, designed by MMGY’s Travel Intelligence research and insights division is a valuable informational resource for both business and leisure travelers and the industry as the coronavirus

Portugal needs access for Brits soon in order accelerate economic recovery

Portugal is planning to offer an ‘air bridge’ for British tourists to bypass quarantine rules. This concept will be positively received by destinations in Portugal that are highly reliant on UK tourism such as the Algarve. In 2019, the UK was Portugal’s second largest source market after Spain, with 2.9 million UK visits. Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “According to GlobalData’s pre-COVID-19 forecast, UK arrivals to Portugal were expected to grow at a year-on-year (YOY) increase of

Hotel industry across U.S. & Canada unite around enhanced safety, cleaning standards

WASHINGTON - As states across the country navigate reopening and hotels begin to safely welcome back guests, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that hospitality leaders across North America have endorsed Safe Stay, AHLA’s enhanced industry-wide cleaning guidelines. AHLA’s Partner State Associations, who represent the hotel industry in each state across the country, as well as leading hospitality organizations in the U.S. and Canada representing the depth and breadth of the hotel industry endorsed the new cleanliness guidelines

Samsung sends 300 additional workers to expand its chip unit in China

The South Korean tech giant, Samsung, has sent an additional 300 workers to China for the expansion of its chip unit in the region. These workers will aid in the completion of the second chip manufacturing site in the country, despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Previously, Samsung Electronics had already sent 200 engineers to the …

German economy starting to see light at end of tunnel - Ifo economist

BERLIN — The German economy is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel after the passing of the severest phase of the lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, Ifo institute’s economist Klaus Wohlrabe said on Monday.

Tata Power unveils ‘E-Learning Fridays’ energy conservation module

Indian utility Tata Power has launched a digital platform to improve awareness of energy conservation amongst its customers.

Mastercard sees 200% jump in contactless payments, says it is healthiest option now

During the pandemic, Indians have started rethinking how to handle the cash, as many fear currency notes might be an easy vehicle in spreading the infectious disease.

Former minister Teresa Kok says ‘history repeating itself’ after Malaysian Rubber Board chairman ‘expedites’ nod for RM100m project in own constituency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok criticised today the government’s practice of political appointments when accusing new Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) chairman Datuk Ahmad Nazlan Idris of rushing a RM100 million project in his parliamentary constituency within a month of his...

Hong Kong stocks close slightly higher

HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong stocks finished today with small gains, reversing a morning sell-off, but investors remain on edge after a weekend of protests in the city against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing. The Hang Seng Index added 0.10 per cent, or 22.10 points, to...

Malaysia Productivity Corp urges regulators to utilise Unified Public Consultation portal during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is urging all government ministries and agencies to utilise the Unified Public Consultation (UPC) portal to continue to maintain their stakeholder engagements especially during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period....

LETTER: We need more time to negotiate with EU

A reader shares their thoughts on extending the time to negotiate with the EU.

Have your say on Hepburn Shire's proposed budget

Hepburn Shire Council's proposed budget for 2020-2021 is currently being exhibited for public feedback. The budget will deliver $12.12 million in capital work...

Rental market hit by student exodus: Gurner

Tim Gurner says the treatment of foreign students by state and federal governments 'was incredibly poor' and its impact on the rental market will be huge.

CFTC Positioning Report: EUR net longs at multi-month lows

These are the main highlights of the CFTC Positioning Report for the week ended on May 19th: Speculators trimmed their net longs in the euro to the lo

Laptop imports from China surge during shutdown

Australia's working from home boom saw the importation of laptops and office equipment from China jump by up to 40 per cent during the COVID-19 shutdown in April.

Technology start-ups that fail fast succeed faster

Failure rates of new technology-based companies are shockingly high. It is estimated that 75% of technology start-ups do not generate profits. Other data suggest upwards of 90% of new technology enterprises completely fail. However, some failures of products or technologies have been positive and lead to success. It took Thomas Edison thousands of attempts before […]

Hong Kong Exports Tumble in April as Virus Disrupts Commerce

Hong Kong’s exports fell in April for a second straight month as lock downs imposed by the coronavirus pandemic continued to disrupt global trade and restrict travel.

TikTok's In-App Revenue Skyrockets During Lockdowns

ByteDance Ltd.’s millennial sensation TikTok and its Chinese twin app Douyin ranked top in the world among mobile apps for April revenue, according to Sensor Tower data that excludes games and advertising.

Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.

‘It’s very worrying’: Jobs axed and fears for tourism industry in Perthshire town as hotel permanently closes

The closure of a landmark Perthshire hotel has sparked fears for the local economy as the coronavirus lockdown takes its toll on tourism in the area.

GBP/USD: Bad news on all fronts – Rabobank

Sterling is facing pressure on a variety of fronts. The prospect of more monetary policy stimulus, a deep recession and political uncertainty is set t

Germany planning to support medium-size firms by up to €50K per month – DPA

Citing a German government document on Monday, Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH (DPA), reports that they are considering plans to support medium-size firm

EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Support emerges in the 117.00 region

The downside momentum in EUR/JPY lost momentum in the 117.00 area so far, after being rejected from monthly tops in the mid-118.00s. If sellers remain

EUR/USD: At major support, the tendency is to the downside

EUR/USD Monday's four-hour chart is showing the pair is just above critical support, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, reports. Key quotes “The four

German IFO’s Economist: Economy sees light at the end of the tunnel

Following the release of the final German IFO Business Survey, the institute’s Economist said that the economy sees light at the end of the tunnel. Ad

German IFO Business Climate Index beats estimates with 79.5 in May, EUR/USD uninspired

more to come ... About German IFO The headline IFO business climate index was rebased and recalibrated in April after the IFO research Institute chang

EUR/USD: Geopoliticals risks can send the euro down

EUR/USD has been under pressure amid intensifying Sino-American tensions while objection to the Franco-German plan is weighing on the euro. Yohay Elam

AUD/NZD: The key 1.10 resistance looms on the horizon – Westpac

The AUD/NZD recovery is backed by Australia’s stronger external position. Economists at Westpac Institutional believes a test of the 1.10 key resistan

Bitcoin Miners in Sichuan Province Ordered to Shut Down in ‘Orderly Manner’

The Chinese province is said to be home to roughly 10 percent of Bitcoin's global hash power.

Snapchat looking to expand India business based on growth in user base: Report

Social media platform Snapchat is eyeing significant growth in its India business owing to a surge in usage, according to media reports.Snapchat’s daily active user base (DAU) in India increased by 12

Kiwi start-up gets funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Kiwi start-up gets Government funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

NZD/CAD: Downside Pressure Likely

NZD/CAD is a risk-neutral pair, owing to the fact that both NZD and CAD are often considered commodity currencies. Since CAD is more exposed to the oil market,

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Over 2,000 people have died from virus on island of Ireland

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

$26M for city staff payroll

The City of Vernon has disclosed its council and staff payroll for 2019, showing over $26 million in total payments for the last calendar year.

Stop escalating oil prices -- lawmakers

The three said that aside from urgently repealing the TRAIN law, oil prices can be lowered further in the long term by enacting three  legislative measures that will free the country from the stranglehold of the oil cartel.

British Airways 'to axe thousands of cabin crew workers and rehire them on half the pay'

The airline, which has been slammed by unions over the past 24 hours, is reportedly in talks for a new restructing just weeks after confirming plans to sack 1,130 pilots

Can Ottawa dodge the postpandemic money trap?

The idea that Ottawa might take on a specific, permanent responsibility for funding long-term care would mean permanent increases in spending

Birmingham City Council owes other councils more than £200m

A council owed other local authorities more than £200 million last year, the seventh highest total of any council in the UK, an investigation shows.

[Graphic News] S. Korea unveils draft plan to foster renewable energy

　South Korea announced a long-term plan to spur a shift toward renewable power sources away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy. 　The draft plan for the nation’s ninth basic energy policy for the years 2020-2034 calls for raising the share of renewable energy out of its electricity generation to 40 percent by 2034 from the current 15.1 percent. 　Power plants fired by liquefied natural gas (LNG) will take ...

Rural migrants suffer most amid China's unemployment misery

BEIJING (Reuters) - Migrant workers Zhang Jianpeng and his wife returned to Beijing in late April, after nearly three months in lockdown at their home village in northern Shanxi province waiting for China’s COVID-19 epidemic to subside.

MPs Demand New Laws to Stop State-Owned Companies Investing in UK Infrastructure

A group of Conservative MPs are asking the prime minister to bring forward legislation to limit the involvement of state-owned companies in our national infrastructure, in yet another thinly-veiled attempt to get Huawei out of our future mobile phone networks.

Ukraine new crop wheat prices rise amid fears of smaller harvest

KIEV, May 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian export prices for 2020 wheat harvest have climbed, buoyed by fears over the crop's condition in the Black Sea region and Europe, the APK-Inform consultancy said on Monday.The new crop 12.5% protein wheat bid price rose by as much as $6 per tonne in the past week to $197-201 per tonne FOB Black Sea with delivery in July-August, the consultancy said in a report.Feed wheat prices rose by $5-6 to $185-188 per tonne, it added.

Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update May 25, 2020

The total crypto market cap lost $23.1 billion of its value for the last seven days and now stands at $246.2 billion. The top 10 currencies are mostly in red for the same time period with Bitcoin (BTC) being the worst performer with 9 percent loss while Tezos (XTZ) added 2.9 percent. By the time of writing bitcoin is trading at $8,780 while Ether (ETH) dropped down to $201. Ripple’s XRP nears $0.193.

Global oil demand is not heading for a permanent decline

Videoconferencing will not solve our energy and climate challenges, says IEA chief

Raymond lays off 100s of employees since February: Report

Huawei launches ASEAN Academy in Malaysia to empower digital talent

Instagram model earning $3,000 per sponsored post REFUSES to take a pay cut despite the coronavirus recession devastating the luxury goods market

Instagram model Jadé Tuncdoruk has revealed the coronavirus pandemic has impacted her business as an influencer - but she still refuses to take a pay cut.

Barcelona-based Bloobirds gets €3 million for SaaS platform that helps qualify sales leads

Bloobirds, a Barcelona-based sales prospecting platform, has raised €3 million in a round led by PROfounders Capital with participation from K Fund and existing investor Encomenda. The B2B company set out to transform “full-cycle sales teams into specialized, opportunity-generation machines,” says CEO Javier Darriba. The SaaS software assists sales development representatives (SDRs) as they manage […]

Moody's revises outlook on Adani Abbot Point Terminal's rating to stable

AAPT is part of an obligor group that has economic ownership of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in North Queensland under a 99-year lease with the state-owned lessor

NCDEX launches agriculture index futures, trading to start on Tuesday

Agridex represents produce grown in India and is not linked to any external benchmark; it will be available initially for trading of contracts expiring in June, July, September and December

Bitcoin Cash Cryptocurrency Does “Not Look Healthy” After April Halving: Analyst

Just over a month prior to the Bitcoin (BTC) block reward halving on May 11th, forked cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cash (BCH) experienced its first-ever

Germany’s highest court rules VW should offer Dieselgate compensation

Thousands of motorists can now claim damages from the carmaker.

Algeria announces 4GW plan to grow solar capacity ten-fold by 2025

Algeria plans to grow its solar generation almost ten-fold to support increasing domestic demand while boosting its position as an energy exporter.

The effect of GDPR two years on

Today marks the second anniversary of the introduction of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Daily Chase: Bank earnings loom; CECRA applications open

It’s bank earnings eve in Canada, with the billions upon billions in cumulative loan loss provisions expected to be presented to investors starting tomorrow when Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank launch reporting season for the Big Six. Meanwhile, the government’s emergency commercial rent assistance program is open for applications as of today,

LMT turnover increased by 6.4% in 2019

Mobile operator "Latvijas Mobilais Telefons" (LMT) in 2019 reached a turnover of EUR 186.099 million, which is 6.4% more than in 2018, according to Firmas.lv information on May 25.

COVID-19 Crisis Impact on Youth - Depressed, Lonely and Anxious

People in the EU aged 18-34 report being more likely to feel depressed, lonely, and anxious than those aged 35 and over. They also indicate lower levels of resilience in dealing with problems in life, and a significant decrease in life satisfaction compared to before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

BDO tops initial list of top taxpayers in 2019

A subsidiary of embattled ABS-CBN also makes it to the initial list of the top 500 taxpayers

Protect bankers’ interest for free flow of credit to small firms: Seshagiri Rao

Banks and their employees are reluctant to extend loans to India Inc unless and until they are given adequate protection from penal action if the loan turns bad at a later stage.Most of the sections o

Fast Track mergers: MCA keen to extend facility to more classes of companies

asks industry to come up with comprehensive suggestions

Sportscar brand Aston Martin could see AMG chief come in as CEO

Incumbent CEO Andy Palmer has had an indifferent run as CEO for some time

Snapchat daily user base in India grows by 120%

Photo messaging app Snapchat says its daily active user base (DAU) in the country has jumped 120 per cent year-on-year in March 2020.

Huawei could still be removed from UK 5G networks

Huawei 5G kit under scrutiny again, but Chinese giant fights back.

Iran's Zanganeh says hard to predict oil prices as demand unclear - radio

DUBAI — Iran’s oil minister said on Monday it was difficult to forecast crude prices amid uncertainties over prospects for demand, Iranian state radio reported.

Madagascar: Sahofika hydropower BOOT scheme to get 4 million Euro loan

The Sahofika hydropower project entails the construction of a 205MW hydroelectric power plant on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer basis.

Africa’s energy potential can create opportunities amidst COVID-19

The AU Commission and IRENA say that the energy potential in Africa can turn the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity for the continent and its population.

CMCO: Penang releases guidelines to reopen arts, cultural spaces, says state tourism chief

GEORGE TOWN, May 25 — Penang government has released a set of guidelines to reopen arts and cultural spaces, emphasising on social distancing and other public health requirements mandated by the federal and state governments. In a statement today, Penang Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage...

Bayer shares jump on report of Roundup settlement

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 25 — Shares in German chemical giant Bayer rose sharply today after reports it was close to a mass deal with American plaintiffs who say their cancers were caused by unit Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller. Bayer stock was up around 5.3 per cent at €60.69 (US$66) in...

EU: 'End' of U.S. Leadership, Rise of China 'Happening Before Our Eyes'

BERLIN (AP) - The European Union's top diplomat has called for the bloc to have a "more robust strategy" toward China amid signs that Asia is replacing the United States as the centre of global power.

Need to know: Monday

The coronavirus pandemic is dominating global markets, business and politics. Here's our daily take on the most important stories, and some things to watch out for.

FEC shrugs off market worries over Bourke Street tower

Of eight construction projects in Melbourne given the green light on Monday, four involved crucial amendments to existing permits.

US-based Alsco seeks permission for Spotless Laundries

The sale of Spotless Laundries is certainly keeping the minds at the competition regulator busy. 

Health, leisure worst hit by 'double dipping' ruling

A Credit Suisse analysis has found a ruling that grants regular casuals paid leave could see some industries' holiday pay bill climb by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Bitcoin continues downtrend with 5% loss in one day’

Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Satoshi Nakamoto used to say: Time to learn some stuff about Bitcoin! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May […]

Adobe’s top tips to adapt your commerce strategy during the pandemic

Making clear and factual statements, meeting customer commitments, and ensuring business and operational continuity is more important than ever

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman suggests 7-point development model

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman suggests 7-point development model: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has presented a seven-point model for India's development. During the Facebook Live Dialogue .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

AUD/USD: Stable environment for the Aussie – CIBC

The Aussie is up over 4% since mid-April and an earlier than anticipated dose of optimism has forced analysts at CIBC Capital Markets to revise the AU

USD/CAD: Oil to refrain the loonie recovery – CIBC

Oil prices are still sitting at low levels, and the trend back to risk assets looks vulnerable, so analysts at CIBC Capital Markets don’t expect the l

EUR/USD Price Analysis: Further consolidation remains on the cards

The decline in EUR/USD seems to have bottomed out around Monday’s lows in the 1.0870 region for the time being. If sellers regain the upper hand, then

US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Upside targets the 100.00 mark

Monday’s upside momentum in DXY appears to have lost some vigour in the vicinity of the key barrier at 100.00 the figure so far. A surpass of the 100.

S&P 500: The market ended on a positive note in 17 of the past 23 presidential election years – Charles Schwab

Interest in the next presidential election and its potential impact on the market increases exponentially as we approach Election Day. While the outco

CCL Stock Price: Carnival Corp may kick off the short week on a positive note, reasons

Americans are enjoying the long Memorial Day weekend and may have spare time to plan a longer vacation – perhaps on a cruise ship. Scenes of people cr

60 days, 56-fold growth: India now second largest PPE manufacturer

According to Invest India, the government company, India has become the second largest maker of PPE kits, considered key to fight Covid-19. It has said India achieved this feat in two months.

Heartbreak as coronavirus forces much loved Fife charity to quit

The coronavirus crisis has forced the closure of a charity which has served one of Fife’s most deprived communities for nearly two decades.

Trade deal with Europe seems a long way off

The government has confirmed that in the absence of a trade deal with the EU27, the UK is ready to operate on the basis of global World Trade Organisation tariffs.

Let’s support farmers and try to keep shopping locally

From milk, meat and vegetable deliveries to the creation of local food hubs, the shop local message seems to have taken on a renewed resonance during lockdown.

Aston Martin CEO Being Replaced With Mercedes-AMG CEO

Having struggled over the past several months, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated problems for Aston ...

Crew Dragon astronauts, both married to veteran space fliers, share unique bond

STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS & USED WITH PERMISSION

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

British Airways converts B777-200 for passenger-cargo use

The carrier is the latest in a series of airlines to operate passenger-cargo (or ‘preighter’) services in the absence of passenger demand…

Violation of multiple SoPs led to fatal PIA plane crash

Pilot was way beyond safe landing speed and altitude as close as 4 nautical miles

Charged Voids draws on Le Corbusier for multi-generational home in Chandigarh

A prayer room sits in a white turret in this house in Chandigarh, India, designed by Charged Voids to reference the work of Le Corbusier.

Air Force: Report on space acquisition reforms ‘not finalized’

A report sent to Congress last week proposing changes to Space Force acquisition programs was an “initial version” and not the final product, the Air Force said.

Sinbon steps into medical application

Connector and cable assembly maker Sinbon Electronics has extended production to cable models for use in medical equipment, according to company senior sales manager Teresa Lin.

FII chairman sees 4 stages of smart manufacturing

Smart manufacturing, in the trend of Industry 4.0, should be implemented in four stages: automation, digitization, network-based connectivity, and fully smart, according to Li Junqi, chairman of Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) which is affiliated to Foxconn Electronics.

McLaren Speedtail: Shocking speed

The otherworldly McLaren Speedtail tops 250mph and does 0-186mph in 13 seconds thanks to some very clever battery tech

Toyota Corolla Wagon Could Return According To New Trademark Filing

If this rumor turns out to be correct, Toyota would become one of the very few automakers in America to offer its customers a station wagon.

Jaguar Land Rover EVs And Hybrids To Get The Hot SVR Treatment

Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations division has announced plans to launch performance-oriented SVR models based on plug-in hybrids and EVs.

HTC’s first 5G phone may debut in July, could be a flagship phone

A recent report had revealed that HTC is working on a mid-range phone called HTC Desire 20 Pro even though it has been encountering losses in its smartphone business. The Taiwanese company is reportedly gearing up to launch its first 5G smartphone in July. It could either be a high-end of a flagship smartphone. The …

SpaceX readies for astronaut capsule recovery backup plan as rocket drone ship deploys to landing zone

Mission objectives of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 test flight, have already commenced days ahead of the scheduled launch attempt. On Wednesday, May 27th at 4:33 pm EDT, Elon Musk’s rocket launching – and landing – company, SpaceX, will set out to achieve more firsts than it has ever attempted in one launch. The final […]

Samsung’s Bixby Vision adds 3 new accessibility features: Quick Reader, Scene Describer, and Color Detector

The latest update for Bixby Vision brings three new accessibility features to help the visually impaired make the most of their Samsung device.

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (3): Quality vs. price? Battle of batteries

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

[Tech Read] China looms over Korea (2): Korean display firms are 2 years ahead

China’s race to enter mainstream tech is intensifying against not only the US but also its neighbor South Korea. With China aggressively pushing advancements of key technologies, Korea has been forced to take up the gauntlet before it is too late. The Korea Herald’s Tech Team has looked into four key areas to measure the technological gap between Korea and China and to offers forecasts about how the compe...

LS C&S receives international standard certification for photovoltaic cable

LS Cable & System said Monday its photovoltaic cable has received international standard certification from Germany’s TUV SUD, a global certification authority. TUV SUD assessed that LS C&S’ 1,500 voltage direct current solar cables conform to functions and safety standards of International Electrotechnical Commission and European Standards, according to the cable maker. The firm expects the c...

Philip Morris Korea celebrates 3rd anniversary of Iqos launch

Philip Morris Korea said Monday it would hold a four-week promotion event to introduce limited edition goods to celebrate the third anniversary of the launch of Iqos, the flagship heat-not-burn product, in South Korea. During the event, PMI Korea said it will introduce two limited editions of device covers. The first edition, “Sun Rose,” represents the colors of roses, and the second edition “Twi...

Huawei might announce a Mate-branded smartwatch, trademark document suggests

A new more premium Huawei smartwatch lineup might be in the works.

Secret Knock Unlocks Door

Watch any movie about the years of prohibition, and you’ll probably see character gain admittance to a speakeasy by using a secret knock on the door. In the old movies, a little sliding door …

This Frequency Generator Knows How To Get Down

What kind of clever things could you do with a signal that had a period of 2 hours? Or 20? Any ideas? No seriously, tell us. Because [Joseph Eoff] has come up with a way to produce incredibly low f…

Lasercut Puzzlebox Is Safe-Cracking Fun

If you head out into the real world and start twiddling knobs on random safes, you might find yourself being hauled away by uniformed police. A safer pastime might be playing with your own puzzlebo…

Herb Garden Is Smarter Than The Average… Garden

Herbs are a great way to spice up any dish. Often they don’t need much, meaning that it’s possible to grow a useful amount in a fairly compact area. [Sunyecz22] wanted to do just that, …

Hacking The Road: Roundabouts

If you are from the US, you might be surprised at how prevalent roundabouts are in most of the world. Outside of Carmel, Indiana which has 125 roundabouts, these are pretty unusual in the United St…

FPGA Raises Component Video From A Sinclair ZX Spectrum

An abiding memory of the early-80s heyday of 8-bit computing for many is operating their computer from the carpet in front of the family TV. While the kids in the computer adverts had parents who b…

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 appears in live pictures, new charger design

You can see that the screen is a lot bigger.

Sony Xperia 1 II officially goes on pre-order in the US on June 1 for $1,199

It will ship over there on July 24, and in Germany during the week of June 15.

Top 10 trending phones of week 21

It's one of those rare cases when a vivo phone is on top - and a yet to be announced one at that.

HTV supply ship successfully berthed at space station

The last of Japan’s current series of HTV cargo freighters arrived at the International Space Station Monday with a fresh set of lithium-ion batteries, ready for installation on the research lab’s solar power truss after the scheduled docking of a two-man crew on a SpaceX Dragon spaceship later this week.

OnePlus' truly wireless earphones to be called OnePlus Buds

Not the most original name and not the most unique design either.

First Samsung Galaxy Note20+ renders arrive

The phone should be “slightly bigger” than the Note20, the overall design remains the same.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 gets ECG-certified in South Korea

Hopefully, other countries will approve the tech sooner than later.

Hemsut Watch Bands review

REVIEW – I’ve always liked larger, take-up-the-whole-wrist watches, but the few I own have gone unworn since getting my Apple watch. I recently passed my Dad’s Shinola Argonite to my son who has this unexplained connection and appreciation to all things analog. It felt good to give him something that his Grandfather wore daily. The only thing that didn’t quite suit his needs was the original strap. Well Hemsut had some watch bands that needed reviewing and we chose two to pair up with this gorgeous timepiece.

SpaceX overcame parachute, thruster problems in Crew Dragon development

To get a new, state-of-the-art spacecraft ready to carry astronauts, SpaceX and NASA had to overcome problems with a technology more than a century old.

US Ramps Up Pressure On Chinese Tech Outfits

WASHINGTON: The US is adding 33 Chinese companies and institutions to an economic blacklist including technology companies, some of which have links to American outfits. 

More than a 'minor hitch' for this motorist who was 'towing' a caravan in a most peculiar way

Traffic gardai stopped the driver of this car towing a caravan. But they quipped that "towing" was a slight exaggeration! They added; "As can be seen the driver didn’t have a hitc...

Engineering colleges to offer a bouquet of new courses this year

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees will have ample options in emerging and cutting-edge technologies this year.

5 Best Games That Can Run on Intel HD 620 Graphics Card in India

Intel HD 620 is a solid integrated graphics card capable of running quality games.

Sandy Munro Pits Tesla Cybertruck Against Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, & RAM 1500

In a short five minute video, Sandy Munro, who recently conducted an extensive Model Y teardown, shared his thoughts about Tesla's hot new Cybertruck and its potential competitors.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqi6DF7TKTI&feature=emb_logo Munro, who once called attention to the Model 3's early panel gaps, has gradually come from the role of notable critic to that of a top admirer of

Data of 29 million Indian job seekers leaked to the dark web

As more and more people have been stuck home due to the post Covid-19 lockdowns, the instances of cybercrime for data theft have been increasing.

Grenfell fears prevent timber building boom

Plans to reduce the height of wood-based properties contradicts advice to increase construction.

Unis warned to stop hoarding academics' IP for revenue

Universities need to stop treating academics as ATM machines if Australia is to have any chance of maintaining its lead in quantum computing, leading scientist says.

Kumho Tire bags supply deal for Spanish hatchback SEAT Ibiza

South Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire said Monday that it bagged a supply deal for Spanish automaker SEAT’s flagship model Ibiza.  The company said Kumho Tire’s Ecowing ES31 185/65R 15 88H is being supplied to SEAT’s bestselling compact hatchback Ibiza since November 2019.  SEAT is the only automaker in Spain, which is owned by the Volkswagen Group. It is known to have Italian design...

Thousands of Enterprise Systems Infected by New Blue Mockingbird Malware Gang

Thousands of enterprise systems are believed to have been infected with a cryptocurrency-mining malware operated by a group tracked under the codename of Blue Mockingbird. From a report: Discovered earlier this month by malware analysts from cloud security firm Red Canary, the Blue Mockingbird grou...

Toyota Hilux facelift: fresh (low-res) leak shows new GR Sport variant?

Fresh low-resolution images seemingly showing the GR Sport version of the facelifted Toyota Hilux have emerged online.

Dearly departed: 9 big sedans that simply couldn't survive South Africa

After a mere two years, the Volkswagen Arteon has been discontinued in South Africa. We look at other big sedans that failed to survive here...

Eavesdropper: The reality is much different

Time’s come for alternate reality tech to take off; companies must work on innovation and pricing

Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites

Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University of Colorado demonstrate that the locally observed distribution of robots can be correlated to the location of environmental features, such as exits in office-like environments. The study's findings were published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica.

Microsoft introduces a more cost-effective way to use Azure Cosmos DB

Due to its pricing model, developers building web apps for small numbers of users were not using Cosmos DB. To fix this issue, Microsoft has announced Azure Cosmos DB serverless, a more cost-effective way to use Azure Cosmos DB. It allows developers to handle “bursty” workloads in a cost-effective way.

Huawei announces CableFree, a new breakthrough in 5G Antenna technology

Earlier this week, Huawei announced a new breakthrough in its 5G networking field. The company unveiled CableFree, which is a new antenna design for its 5G base stations. The new development has improved various aspects regarding the 5G base station antennas. Its radiation efficiency, integration, and power capacity have been upgraded, marking a new stage …

Huawei Mate 40 Pro to debut with the 5nm Kirin 1000 SoC, not the Kirin 1020: Rumor

Huawei‘s upcoming flagship in the Mate series is expected to launch around September 2020. The device will sport top notch specs and was expected to feature HiSilicon Kirin 1020 SoC. However, a new rumor has suggested that the smartphone will feature a different chip, dubbed Kirin 1000 SoC, which is based on a 5nm fabrication …

Xiaomi Smart Lock E is now up for crowdfunding in China for 899 yuan ($126)

Xiaomi has today launched a new product for crowdfunding on its Xiaomi Mall online store — Xiaomi Smart Lock E. The product comes with support for six unlocking methods and has an electronic doorbell function as well. The six unlocking methods supported by the product includes Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. …

NASA and SpaceX Confirm SpaceX's First Ever Astronaut Launch is a 'Go'

NASA and SpaceX are closer than ever to a moment both have been preparing for since the beginning of the Commercial Crew program in 2010. SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft are now set to fly with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken onboard, making a trip to the International Space...

UK getting 200 mile route to test self-driving vehicles on public roads

A mobility consortium in the UK has begun work on a real-world test route for self-driving vehicles as part of trials exploring the future of mobility.

BMW F 900 R & BMW F 900 XR Official TVC Out

Launched last week, the BMW F 900 and BMW F 900 XR are available in India for Rs 9.90 lakh and Rs 10.50 lakh, respectively

Realme India launch LIVE: Realme Smart TV launched starting Rs 12,999, Buds Air Neo at Rs 2,999, Watch at Rs 3,999, PowerBank 2 at Rs 999

Realme has confirmed that it will launch a 10,000 mAh power bank at the event today.

Amazfit BIP S to launch in India on June 3 via Amazon for ₹4,999 ($66)

Earlier this year, during CES 2020, Huami had introduced the Amazfit BIP S which went on sale in China last month. Now, the company is all set to launch this new wearable device in the Indian market on 3rd June. The Amazfit BIP S has been listed on Amazon India for a priced of ₹4,999, …

Hacked NES Power Glove controls a modular synth with finger wriggles

Look Mum No Computer has hacked a Power Glove to control a modular synth with finger gestures, and it's just as weird as you'd expect.

How AI is helping companies keep industrial workers safe amid coronavirus

Coronavirus impact: Using existing infrastructure in factories such CCTV cameras and employee ID chips, 'Industy.AI' has come up with new solutions to address social distancing concerns and smart  monitoring of employees on shop floors  

Intel and AMD shouldn’t panic yet, but this Chinese vendor has repacked a Xeon CPU

Will the US allow similar exotic products to surface in China or will there be a crackdown?

Jil Sander Drops New Chunky Sole Sneakers

Handmade details on an articulated sole.

UK reportedly to phase out Huawei from 5G network

Decision comes as many countries reexamine their relationship with Beijing

In $16 Billion Push To Expand Broadband, America Is Flying Through a Fog

Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, federal policy makers are pushing to spend billions of dollars to close gaps in America's high-speed internet network. From a report: There is one big obstacle: Government officials say they don't have a clear picture of where service gaps exist, meaning parts of...

Sony’s upcoming WH-1000XM4 headphones to get wanted features

Highly anticipated sequel to the excellent XM3s are rumoured to be getting decent software upgrades

13 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors That'll Hardcore Up Your Selfie Game

Uhhh, help—they're all ridiculously pretty?

[Herald Interview] Linkflow seeks to be Korea’s first hardware unicorn with 360-degree wearable cameras

They may look like Bluetooth neckband headsets, but Linkflow’s FITT360 and NEXX360 are cameras that allow users to capture 360-degree shots of their surroundings. FITT360 and NEXX360 each have four cameras which constantly take photos and instantaneously process them into 360-degree videos. This camera concept was born out of founder Kim Yong-kuk’s romantic desire to capture the beautiful scenery of hi...

Antec’s Katana DDR4 Memory Features a Combination of Performance and Design

Antec Introduces the Katana DDR4 RAM kit which features either a DDR4-3200 or DDR4-3600 speed and a design inspired by the Katana itself.

Lian Li and PCMR Collaborate to Create the 011 Dynamic Space Grey Special Edition

The 011 Dynamic Special Edition case was created through a collab between Lian Li & PCMR to capture the fantastic feeling of building your PC

Nike Sets Loose Air Force 1 "White Tiger"

A salute to South Korea's national soccer team.

[VIDEO] Nintendo Power Glove Hacked by Sam Battle for his Modular Synth Setup

Nintendo's legendary Power Gloves were hacked by Sam Battle, aka 'Look Mum No Computer,' for his modular synth setup. He can adjust electronic tunes by just moving his fingers.

Kia planning a tiny, affordable, short-range electric car

Kia's Europe boss says the car will be a response to people's increasing avoidance of public transport.

Mercedes-Benz launches upgraded SUV GLS

Mercedes-Benz Korea said Monday that it has launched an upgraded third-generation version of its flagship sport utility vehicle the new GLS here.  The seven-seater SUV was first introduced in Korea in October 2016.  “The new GLS will suit the active lifestyle of high-end customers, as it can be dubbed as the S-Class of SUV,” said Mark Raine, vice president of product and marketing at Mercedes-...

[Behind the Wheel] Re:spec Korando proves SsangYong Motor’s reason to survive

More often than not, when automakers launch their face-lifted models as something “new,” there are little design or functional changes, only a price increase. But that is not the case with SsangYong Motor’ relaunched subcompact flagship sport utility vehicle in April. Its upgraded Re:spec edition came with dramatically changed interiors and is fully equipped with a connected car service, with littl...

Chrome: 70% of All Security Bugs Are Memory Safety Issues

Roughly 70% of all serious security bugs in the Chrome codebase are memory management and safety bugs, Google engineers said. From a report: Half of the 70% are use-after-free vulnerabilities, a type of security issue that arises from incorrect management of memory pointers (addresses), leaving door...

A primordial world of minerals litters Atacama desert

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Chile's Atacama Desert, which is bound on the west by the Pacific and on the east by the Andes. The Atacama is considered one of the driest places on Earth - there are some parts of the desert where rainfall has never been recorded.

Save Benny and Josh Landsman - Communicated Content

Help to save Benny and Josh who were diagnosed with a devastating, fatal disease called Canavan Disease two and half years ago.

Huawei obtains world's first CC EAL4+ security certificate for 5G products

Madrid-- Huawei, the global leading provider of ICT technologies, has won the world’s first Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ certificate for 5G products. This certificate indicates the security of Huawei 5G base station products reaches the world-leading level and can provide trusted security assurance for 5G wireless access.  CCN (Centro Criptologico National), a Spain certification authority, officially issued the certificate to Huawei 5900 Series 5G gNodeB software on May 20. The evaluation has been conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Spanish IT Security Evaluation and Certification Scheme, and the conclusions of the evaluation facility in the evaluation technical report are consistent with the evidence adduced, according to CCN.  CC certification is a widely recognized security certification in the world. There are seven levels. For EAL4+ or higher level, the source code needs to be tested and certified. EAL4 is “the highest level at which it is likely to be economically feasible…

Reebok x Case-Mate Vector 2020 Matte Black

iPhone用ケースを各サイズ取り揃えている。

B'swar under-construction river bridge caves in

The residents of Baleswar besides questioning the quality of work of an under construction bridge that caved in the Budhabalanga river also demanded a probe into incident that occurred last evening. A centering portion of the bridge on the river caved in like packs of cards. The passersby

B’pur ITI develops cheapest sanitiser machines

The Government ITI here has once again attracted public attention as it designed low-cost scientific equipments to combat Covid-19 pandemic war in the country. It has designed the cheapest ever foot-operated and automatic sanitiser dispenser machines to effectively counter the Chinese competition

Milan-based AppQuality nabs €3.5 million for its crowd testing platform

Italian startup AppQuality, a crowd testing platform, has announced raising €3.5 million in a round led by P101 SGR and ITA500 (the venture capital fund established by Azimut Libera and managed by P101), alongside Italian Angels for Growth (IAG), and Club Italia Investimenti 2. Founded in 2015, A

Current-gen Honda City to retain all features despite incoming next-gen sedan

The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.

3rd batch of US locomotive to arrive Alexandria in June

The third batch of 20 U.S. locomotive will arrive at Alexandria Port after Eid al-Fitr vacation, at the beginning of June.

Government wants to launch a satellite to help South African students study remotely

As the country’s universities prepare for the move towards level 3 lockdown, the government is looking at possible technologies which could help improve remote-learning in the country, says minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande,

RangeAmp attacks can take down websites and CDN servers | ZDNet

Twelve of thirteen CDN providers said they fixed or planned to fix the problem.

China's low-orbit broadband communication satellite bears fruitful results

China's first technology experiment satellite for low-orbit broadband communication has completed more than 180 communication tests and generated fruitful results, according to its developer Friday.

Keep it real with authentic software

Think twice before taking the risks of purchasing unlicensed software, it may seem like a great idea to spend less in that particular moment but unfortunately the potential risks involved could end up costing you way more in the future.

eBay port scans Windows PCs that visit its website

The eBay website port scans the computers of people who visit the online classifieds and auctioning service from a Windows PC, according to several reports.

Impressive Rain 5G performance following network changes

Rain has made changes to its 5G network following complaints about slow speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. MyBroadband tested the network to assess the performance.

World’s first AMD-only Linux laptop revealed

Tuxedo Computers has launched what it calls the world’s first AMD-only and Linux-preinstalled laptop.

Highlighting improvements

Staff from a Dunedin electrical firm help install new training lights at the North Ground, Dunedin, on Friday. New timber poles and longer...

Robertet enters hemp extract JV for Swiss market: ‘Switzerland is well regulated for CBD, but there is more flexibility’

The joint venture sees French flavours and fragrances manufacturer Robertet team with US hemp cultivation and extraction firm Klersun and Swiss CBD producer Alponics.

Palm Done Right pushes #SayItOnTheWrapper campaign: ‘Stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names’

The sustainable palm oil advocate’s latest campaign aims to encourage manufacturers and retailers to be open about their palm oil use. Unless more shoppers are aware of sustainable palm oil, brands will be hesitant to highlight sustainable palm oil logos, Palm Done Right spokesperson Monique van Wijnbergen tells FoodNavigator.

Is The 2021 Toyota Venza Closer To The RAV4 Or Highlander?

Automakers that want a two-row midsize crossover in their lineup have a pretty simple recipe to follow: Tak...

Nasa SpaceX launch: What's the mission plan?

These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.

Classic Shelby Mustang Reborn With Carbon Fiber Body

It's not a modern performance car if it doesn't have bits of carbon fiber slapped across the dashboard or, ...

Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

Google says 70 percent of serious security bugs are memory safety issues

Google notes in this memory safety report that Chromium’s security architecture was designed to assume that such bugs exist, using sandboxes to help stop them from taking over host machines. It’s an effort that has allowed the team to stay…

2021 Mercedes C-Class spy photos 

New Mercedes C-Class has been caught on camera testing in Germany ahead of its showroom arrival in 2021.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX poised to make history with first private manned launch to orbit

Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history on Wednesday — going where no private enterprise has gone before with the first nongovernment launch of humans into orbit. The Crew Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9

Telstra's AFL Player Tracker was a lesson in more than just getting stats to fans | ZDNet

The telco had to consider more than just sensors, which ended up being a lesson in how to communicate security to all stakeholders.

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt, 'next big test ASAP' for Richard Branson’s spaceflight firm

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed on its first rocket launch attempt, which took place out of the Mojave Spaceport in Southern California.

Linux-creator Linus Torvalds joins Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips in embracing AMD over Intel

I have long been an AMD

Sailfish OS 3.3.0

Jolla heeft eerder een update van zijn Sailfish OS uitgebracht met 3.3.0.16 als het volledige versienummer. Voor de naam van deze uitgave is gekozen voor Rokua, een nationaal park ongeveer 75km ten zuidoosten van Oulu in Finland. Sailfish kan gebruikt worden op toestellen van Jolla, de Sony Xperia X, XA2 en 10, en de Gemini PDA. De aankondiging van deze uitgave ziet er als volgt uit: Sailfish OS Rokua is now available Rokua forms part of Finland’s first UNESCO Geopark. In Rokua it is easy to see traces of the Ice Age. The park’s many esker ridges and wooded sandhills are blanketed with silvery lichens. Scattered through the park are many kettle hole lakes nestling in sandy hollows. It has been almost a year since my previous blogpost aimed at a more tech savvy audience. With Sailfish OS Rokua it felt again like a good opportunity for such a blog post. The changes to the Sailfish OS user experience are available at the end of the document, if you want to skip the technical topics. There are a lot of things that…

It’s The Final Countdown For Launch Of First Crewed Mission From US Soil In A Decade

In less than 24 hours, astronauts are scheduled to soar to space from US soil for the first time since the last Space Shuttle departed almost a decade ago.

Virgin Orbit's inaugural rocket launch fails

Virgin Orbit, the company founded by Richard Branson with the aim of launching smaller satellites, tried unsuccessfully on Monday to launch a rocket off the coast of Southern California. It was the company's first test launch of a new rocket, which had been in development for five years, The Associated Press reports. The rocket was released from a jet dubbed Cosmic Girl, and dropped over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Virgin Orbit said it could confirm a "clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight. Cosmic Girl and our flight crew are safe and returning to base." The company did not say what went wrong, but stated it will "learn more as our engineers analyze the mountain of data we collected today." The rocket carried a test satellite, but the purpose of the flight was to gather data on each step of the launch process. Over the weekend, Virgin Orbit executive Will Pomerantz said roughly half of all first rocket launches fail, and company CEO Dan Hart said after…

Here is the final version of the Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo “Temple” recreation in Unreal Engine 4.25

Today, Pasquale Scionti, shared a video from the final version of his Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Temple recreation in Unreal Engine 4.25.

Virgin Orbit's First Test Launch Falls Short of Orbit

Virgin Orbit's first launch of the LauncherOne rocket failed to reach orbit immediately after release from the carrier jet. Elon Musk expressed his sympathies.

Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first airborne test

Setback for venture led by Richard Branson at time of financial stress

Quantum Computers Could “Completely Shatter” the Current Internet Security Systems Protecting Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Digital Payments, IoT Devices: Report

Nobody really knows when Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies will be “vulnerable” to the threat from quantum computers, according to most exp

Cornerstone House / Splinter Society

Completed in 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Images by Sharyn Cairns. Located in the north-side suburb of Northcote, the Cornerstone House emerges as an ode to the rugged beauty inspired by the project site itself,...

Udoo X86 II: A powerful Raspberry Pi alternative that supports Windows 10 and is Arduino compatible

The Udoo X86 II is a new alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi. The single-board computer (SBC) has been designed using an Arduino Leonardo-compatible platform and has a quad-core X86 processor.

Will A Tropical Weather System Delay Historic SpaceX Astronaut Launch This Week?

Will weather cooperate for the historic SpaceX launch carrying astronauts to space this week? Here's the latest.

Samsung Introduces Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition (TE), a mission-ready smartphone especially built for the military.

Green & Gold Cleaning Ramping Up for COVID Re-Opening, Growing Demand

Business is booming for Green & Gold Cleaning.With the province gradually re-opening and the business sector returning to work, cleanliness is going to

First test of public transport network

Sydney's public transport and roadways were tested this morning as children returned to school.

Realme launches 10000 mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 Power Bank 2 in India for US$26

Alongside the Realme X50 Pro, the Realme TV, the Realme Watch, and a whole host of upcoming devices, Realme launched the Realme Power Bank 2, a US$26 10000 mAh charger with Quick Charge 4.0 technology.

HTC billed to release a 5G smartphone later this year; a mid-ranger is in the works too

HTC is all set to make its highly-awaited comeback in July this year with its first-ever 5G smartphone. The company is also working on a mid-range HTC Desire 20 Pro that will come with a Snapdragon 6xx chip, 6GB of RAM, and a triple-camera setup.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker revealed in new alleged live photo leak

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker has supposedly been leaked once again in some live photos. The alleged Mi Band 5 is shown being plugged into its charging station in the latest images. Few additional details are offered with the leaked photos, although a price of 200 yuan (US$28) has been speculated.

Powkiddy X2: Affordable handheld console comes in at a low price while aping the Nintendo Switch

Powkiddy has launched a new, handheld games console. The Powkiddy X2 costs US$80 and looks unmistakably like the Nintendo Switch.

LG Velvet: Snapdragon 765G smartphone scheduled for North American release; LG Q61 could be on the way too

The LG Velvet is coming to North America, according to South Korean media. Possibly costing upwards of US$735, the device features a 6.8-inch OLED display, a Sony IMX586 primary camera and a Snapdragon 765G processor. The newly announced LG Q61 appears to be getting an international release, too.

Breaking Through The Glass Ceiling - A Spring For Women In Artificial Intelligence

Many women have historically seen both AI and drug discovery as predominantly male professions.

Rumor | Apple's butterfly keyboards might make a controversial return in the future

It has been rumored that Apple is busy working on improving the highly controversial butterfly keyboard that the OEM utilized in laptops such as the MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air over the last few years. Although more recent models have been fitted with scissor switch keyboards, it could be that the butterfly keyboard will reappear in the future.

Over 1.5 million developers have already flocked to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's alternative to the Google Play Store

Over 1.5 million developers have already signed up to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's in-house app store. Perceived to be an alternative to the Google Play Store during ongoing US trade sanctions, all new Huawei and Honor products will ship without Google Play Services.

AirPods Studio: Apple's US$349 over-ear headphones enter mass production ahead of WWDC 2020 unveiling

Rumour has it that the AirPods Studio may have already entered mass production. Slated to be announced at WWDC 2020 next month, the US$349 over-ear headphones will compete with the likes of the Bose 700, the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Surface Headphones 2.

HP ProBook 430 G7 does not have many new features

HP has released a new affordable office laptop, the ProBook 430 G7. However, there is not a whole lot new in this device. One new feature is the processor, but it disappoints in our review.

New Xiaomi Mi Band 5 features discovered: Smartphone camera controller, more fitness categories, and analog watch face support

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker will reportedly feature a smartphone camera controller among its array of functions. On top of that, five new fitness categories have been added to the included list of workout activities, and the Mi Band 5 will also be able to display an analog watch face if the user so desires.

Creative introduces the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition in a white finish with added RGB effects

Creative has introduced the limited edition Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Plus Edition in a white variant with additional RGB lighting. The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Pure Plus Edition also supports Dolby Digital and DTS encoding and uses the Sound Core3D DSP and the ESS Sabre 32 Ultra DAC for 32-bit 384 kHz playback and 122 dB SNR.

Xperia 1 II to launch in the US sans 5G on July 24 for a whopping US$1200; Sony WF-1000XM3 a pre-order bonus

After months of rumors, the Sony Xperia 1 II has now gotten an official release date. The phone will go on sale in the US on July 24, five whole months after it was announced. It will carry an MSRP of US$1200, although early takers also get a free pair of Sony's WF-1000XM3 earbuds worth US$200.

Rumored cheap Redmi 5G smartphone with 8-core Qualcomm SM6350 SoC could be priced at just 1,000 yuan (US$140)

Redmi is apparently working on a cheap 5G smartphone that will be powered by a Qualcomm SM6350 SoC. The decent 8-core processor features two performance cores that can reach clock rates of 2.25 GHz. It’s rumored that the SM6350-based Redmi 5G smartphone could be priced at a very competitive 1,000 yuan (US$140).

Automakers Push Through Pandemic To Launch Huge Wave Of EVs

Electric vehicles expected to launch in 2020 include models such as the Tesla Model Y, Rivian RST truck, Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW iX3 SUV, Honda e compact, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and the next-generation Toyota Mirai.

Cassava Fintech unveils voice and video conferencing service platform

CASSAVA Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of Econet Global, has announced the release of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’, a voice and video conferencing service that takes up to 20 people on one call.

Up in the air

Since March 25, hundreds of planes were grounded at airports across India due to the ban imposed on flying. However, experts said during this period these aircraft were routinely inspected by the engineering and maintenance crew of their airlines.​

Crown says why Sanja Elliott cannot be believed

THE $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation (MPC) fraud trial ended on Friday, May ...

Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole Inaugurates 200 Solar Lights in Gbarnga

Gbarnga, Bong County – Representative Josiah Marvin Cole of Bong’s District Three has commenced the installations of solar streetlights across the district. The lawmaker inaugurated the installation of the solar streetlights project Saturday in Gbarnga with a charge on the benefiting communities, towns and villages to judiciously use and protect the facilities. Speaking at the […]

Challengers beat incumbents on account opening experience

Many of the UK's leading high street banks have fallen behind their upstart digital rivals when it comes to making it easy and fast to open an account, suggests a review of 12 players' user experience.

Apple Leaks Reveal Radical New MacBook Pro

As Apple prepares to move the MacBook from Intel to ARM, how do you market and sell such a radical laptop?

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails With First Rocket Launch After ‘Anomaly’ - But Is Already Preparing To Try Again

Virgin Orbit, a small satellite company that hopes to launch rockets to space from the wing of a plane, failed in its attempt to launch for the first time today – but says it is already building its next rocket to try again.

Gamers Beware: Stealthy Malware Steals Your Discord Password And Attacks Your Friends

Today, Discord has 250 million registered users and around 15 million of them active on any given day... which is why it’s become a popular target for cybercriminals.

Lexar launches NM700 NVMe M.2 series with speeds of up to 3500 MB/s starting at $79 USD

The PCIe Gen3x4 drive features 3D NAND, LDPC and five-year limited warranty as standard. It's also one of the least expensive NVMe options with read rates of up to 3500 MB/s.

Here Are The Parts Of The ‘Fortnite’ Map The Doomsday Countdown May Destroy For Season 3

The Fortnite Doomsday countdown is ticking down, and here's what a destroyed, flooded map could look like for season 3.

What Time Is The SpaceX Launch? How To Watch Wednesday’s NASA-SpaceX ‘Launch America’ From Home

Here's the SpaceX launch time as two US astronauts launch to the International Space Station (ISS) from US soil, and on a US rocket. This is where and when to watch history being made.

Electric Cars For Beginners: 5 Silly Reasons To Buy A Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt Or Any Electric Vehicle

Consider this: an electric car is practically maintenance free.

Deepfakes Are Going To Wreak Havoc On Society. We Are Not Prepared.

In the months and years ahead, deepfakes threaten to grow from an Internet oddity to a widely destructive political and social force.

Former Windows Chief Chooses iPad Pro As His New Desktop PC

The man who was in charge of Windows 8 turns to Apple's iPad Pro to power his latest desktop computer

Artificial Intelligence Is Incompatible With The Future Of Communication – Here’s Why

What role does AI play in the future of communication - indeed, should it be involved at all?

Wempe Unveils The ‘Iron Walker’ Stainless Steel Sports Watch Collection

It’s Wempe's first watch collection with integrated stainless steel bracelets. It is inspired by early 20th century ironworkers who built the metal structures for some of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers.

No, Software Still Can’t Grade Student Essays

Robo-grading would be swift, cheap, and consistent. The only problem after all these years is that it still can’t be done.

OpenSignal compares 5G experiences across ten major carriers

Fewer connections per tower lead to a better experience, whether 5G or not.

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows face as first official teaser drops!

Mercedes-Benz has released the first official teaser image of its upcoming new S-Class, giving us a good look at the W223-generation sedan’s face.

Google is injecting web search results in the YouTube search UI on Android for some users

YouTube is testing a way of injecting web search results in YouTube's Android app's search results UI. The section sits below the video results and could be a very limited test for now.

Newly Refreshed Dell G3 15 2020 Gaming Laptop Arrives In Malaysia For As Low As RM 3699

Dell has recently announced that several of its newly refreshed gaming laptops for 2020 have been scheduled for release in Malaysia including the

Chasing Data in Enterprise XR and Beyond

Feel-good stories (like customer engagement and titillating use cases) for immersive XR applications are what we always seem to hear about these days. In a previous article,

A ‘jet skis’ methodology can reinvigorate your middle-aged company

Launching small, independent innovation teams that are free to fail can lead to fast development of disruptive products and keep your company competitive.

Honor Smart Screen X1 65-inch sells over 10,000 units in 2 hours -

Honor Smart Screen X1 65-inch sells over 10,000 units in 2 hours. This is the first official sale and the TV sold with a $42 discount

True Elements’ customers can now track quality of products to ensure safety

For True Elements, a zero-sugar breakfast and snacks brand based out of Pune, the nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic was the ideal time to come up with one more innovation. Its customers

Rolls Royce Cullinan Official Scale Model Priced At Rs. 28 Lakh (£30,000)

Rolls Royce Cullinan 1:18 scale model has been hand-built with more than 1,000 components, is available with 40,000 colour options and gets a functioning lighting package

OnePlus Buds True Wireless Earbuds to be Launched next Month, Design Similar to AirPods -

OnePlus may launch its True Wireless earbuds next month. This wireless earbuds can be launched with the company’s mid-price range

Behind the Scenes: Mordecai & Rigby

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Memorial Day 2020: Save up to $179 on DJI Osmo Pocket and Osmo Action & Charging Kit

Memorial Day 2020: Save Up to $179 on DJI Osmo Pocket and DJI Osmo Action & Charging Kit During the Ongoing Summer Sale. Action Sold Out

What’s new with the SD Express 8.0 Spec?

The SD association recently announced a new SD specification. Here is everything you need to know about the new SD Express 8.0 spec.

Volvo's new key lets you set a maximum speed

Volvo announces all new cars to have maximum top speed of 180km/h, Care Key can set a lower top speed

Report: Microsoft leads the IoT platform market with greater interoperability

Counterpoint Research recently published its in-depth analysis on the leading IoT platform players. According to the report, Microsoft Azure IoT leads the market with more completeness and greater interoperability. In fact, Microsoft Azure IoT platform leads the overall evaluation in 26 out of 35 capabilities across Edge IoT, Cloud IoT, and Platform Performance categories.

IRCTC special trains: Passengers note new ticket booking, RAC, waitlisting rules for 15 pairs of AC specials

From the existing 7 days, the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of these Special AC trains will be increased to 30 days. For these Special AC trains, there will be no Tatkal booking facility.

Video: 840 PS BMW F90 M5 drag races Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

This time we're taking a look at the same BMW M5 going against another incredibly fast car - the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Deal Alert: Microsoft Surface Pro X 8GB/256GB model now available for just $849

Microsoft's Surface Pro X is arguably the best looking 2-in-1 device you can buy right now. Apart from the good looks, the Surface Pro X is incredibly portable. It is also the first Surface to have an ARM-based custom SQ1 chipset that delivers great battery life with Always Connected experience.

OnePlus 8 Pro: 5 reasons to pick up this ‘fully formed’ Android [Video]

The OnePlus 8 Pro is the first "all-out" Android from the Chinese firm, which means a price-tag to match. But we've come up with 5 reasons it's worth it.

Tesla owner crashes head-on with tree, wishes Autopilot was on

Tesla’s Autopilot is one of the most advanced driver-assist systems in the market today; but beyond its convenience features, it is also designed to keep drivers safe. This was something that became evident for electric vehicle veteran and Model 3 owner Martin Grefte, who unfortunately ended up in a head-on collision with a tree last […]