Global stocks mostly cheer Nvidia results as bitcoin gains
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
New York, United States — Global stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin prices zoomed near $100,000 and oil prices rose. Nvidia itself had a volatile day, finishing...
Civil war economy hits Myanmar garment workers
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Yangon, Myanmar — As civil war pounds Myanmar’s economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach. The orders she and thousands of others churn...
Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BBC News - Business
Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.
Netflix is producing its first samurai drama next year as it doubles down on non-English shows
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
FX's "Shōgun" won 18 Emmys for its first season this year. The series is now streamed on Disney+ and Hulu.
Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BBC News - Business
US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.
Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms
Friday, November 22, 2024 from ABC News: Money
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising costs as a federal election looms
OpenAI is eyeing a shot at 2 of Google's most dominant territories: report
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
OpenAI is reportedly broaching the idea of a web browser that would be integrated with ChatGPT.
Cutting in line? American Airlines' new boarding tech might stop you at now over 100 airports
Friday, November 22, 2024 from ABC News: Money
Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster
Tokyo inflation likely exceeded BOJ's 2% target again in November - Reuters poll
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break on Dec. 14, some small businesses say it will give them a much-needed holiday boost during a weak year for consumer spending. But some economists worry about what a spending...
Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Business Day
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
Red Lobster's millennial CEO says the chain saw a boost in sales after launching its revamped menu — with no endless shrimp
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
Red Lobster's new millennial CEO, Damola Adamolekun, said recent changes made to the struggling chain have already had an effect.
Peso hits record-low 59 as Trump 2.0 boosts dollar
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
The Philippine peso on Thursday sank to record-low 59 against the greenback as Donald Trump’s return as US president continued to embolden the dollar bulls. Surrendering a key resistance, the local currency shed 9 centavos from its...
Firms a la digital banks need proper license soon
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will require financial entities that are not digital banks but operating and behaving like one to convert their existing license to that for virtual lenders so they can be regulated properly, an...
BIZ BUZZ: Samsung bets big on the Philippines
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised that the recently signed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (Create More) Act would make the Philippines a “destination...
Gokongweis ready to compete with Dali grocery chain
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Banking on its wider product offering and scale, Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) will expand its hard discount and neighborhood supermarket store formats to go head-to-head against rising competition. Gina Dipaling, RRHI vice...
Hong Kong stocks rise as investors await Beijing’s stimulus measures
Friday, November 22, 2024 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
The Hang Seng Index is set for a weekly gain after adding 1.1 per cent so far this week.
Profit-taking ends PSEi 4-day win streak
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
After four consecutive sessions of climbing, the local bourse succumbed to profit-taking on Thursday, with the benchmark index sliding to the 6,800 level. By the closing bell, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slipped by 1.61...
DTI warns of counterfeit Highlands corned beef
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Patrons of Highlands Gold Corned Beef are warned of counterfeit products circulating in the market, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminding buyers to watch out for red flags when buying. In an advisory, the DTI’s...
Singapore cuts key exports forecast for 2024 amid weaker-than-expected recovery
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
Xi was unusually frank in spelling out China's 4 'red lines' for the US, a clear warning for Trump's China hawks
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
In Xi's last meeting with Biden, he set ground rules for the incoming Trump administration and its China hawks.
Most employees clueless on digital attacks in the workplace
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
A majority of the Filipino companies have become more open to training their employees in cybersecurity as most of them lack awareness of digital attacks that maybe aimed at both the staff and the companies themselves, according to a...
Digiplus expects to start Brazil operations in January
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. may be one of the online gaming firms set to operate in Brazil by January next year after passing the qualification round to obtain its federal license. The company on Thursday said its subsidiary, DigiPlus...
Givers, takers, matchers and ‘teng tao’
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Have you ever encountered a giver, a taker, or a matcher in your business journey? What about someone with a teng tao mindset? If this term is new to you, read on, as understanding these dynamics can transform the way you lead and grow...
How ‘CSW’ can help your organization
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Picture this: a team overwhelmed with tasks, their deadlines not met and their work delivered mostly subpar. The team members are not only struggling but of course, team deliverables and business outcomes may be affected as well. This...
Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI amid self-driving boom
Friday, November 22, 2024 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.
Here are the luxury indulgences moms think are worth it
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
Moms want to pamper themselves after having the hardest job there is. From Oura rings to five-figure bracelets, here's what they're buying.
Rediscovering the Silk Road: New Air Freight Route from China to Europe via Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Friday, November 22, 2024 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Supply chains connecting Asia and Europe face mounting challenges. Businesses grapple with disrupted logistics caused by geopolitical tensions, capacity...
Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
Bondi, a longtime Trump ally, served as Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019.
China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Business Day
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unravelled
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
Inside the Lobbying Career of Susie Wiles, Trump’s New Chief of Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Business Day
Before managing the campaign of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Susie Wiles represented a tobacco company and a mining project, among others.
Indian tycoon Adani's US indictment spooks investors; bonds fall again
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
How Adani's US fraud charges impact India's economy and politics
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BBC News - Business
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Exchange Posts About Trump on X
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Business Day
The world’s two richest men are longtime business rivals, but now one of them has the ear of the next president of the United States.
Japan's inflation slows in October for the second straight month
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Hyundai Motor bets on first non-Korean CEO to steer growth in U.S.
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Singapore expects 1-3% GDP growth in 2025 amid Trump worries
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Chinese EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’ as competitive screws tighten
Friday, November 22, 2024 from South China Morning Post - Business feed
Only those that can sustain operations without external funding will stay in the race amid overcapacity and tariff woes, analysts say.
Songline shares tourism story
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
A modern interpretation of an ancient ritual could help Indigenous tourism operators in the north-west grow their businesses.
Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Business Day
The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.
America's allies in Syria hope they can sway Trump's decisions about US troops there
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
US troops have been in Syria since 2015 to counter ISIS. But President Trump's return adds new uncertainty to the highly volatile region.
Pronto moves fast on niche opportunity
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
Perth-founded pilates business plans to take its digital offering to the US market.
I spent a week in a hospital in Ecuador when my lung collapsed. It confirmed that moving here was the right decision.
Friday, November 22, 2024 from War Room
As a foreigner, Sinead Mulhern sometimes feels out of place and lonely in Ecuador. In the hospital, though, she realized what a strong community she has built.
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BBC News - Business
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
GC exits venture amid competition
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Business (2)
SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) has decided to withdraw from PTT Asahi Chemical, a petrochemical company that is a joint venture with multinational Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei Corporation, attributed to tougher competition...
Couche-Tard rules out higher offer, hostile bid for 7-Eleven: Reports
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
A vision for the hospital of the future
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Fast Company
The future of medicine is positive singularity—hospitals evolving into highly efficient, tech-driven care ecosystems. In the grand journey of human progress, healthcare is at a tipping point. Much like the decline of civilizations...
Singapore upgrades 2024 economic growth forecast to around 3.5%
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Latest
Singapore's economy grew 5.4 per cent in the third quarter of the year, up from the advanced estimate of 4.1 per cent.
Nissan to cut or transfer about 1,000 jobs in Thailand, sources say
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Latest