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Analysis: The oil shock is coming, but the United States may have already paid for it
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) – The gush of money the U.S. government poured into family bank accounts during the coronavirus pandemic, credited with accelerating the rebound from the health crisis, could now help limit economic damage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates. As analysts …
Edmund Keeley dies at 94; Sheds light on modern Greek culture
From the start, Professor and Mrs. Keeley were at the heart of the campus social scene, throwing parties and picnics for new hires, graduate students, and visiting professors. “Newcomers to Princeton felt welcome amidst a dazzling array of writers, poets, teachers and friends from Princeton and New York,” said Joyce Carol Oates, who arrived in …
A resolutely modernized China will map out a plan for the year 2022 – Xinhua
* The annual sessions of China’s top political advisory body and top legislature will convene soon. * The rallies are heavyweights in the Chinese political calendar as the national agenda will be set for the year. * This year’s meetings carry extra weight as 2021 has been a fresh start in China’s new quest to …
TELEFLEX INC MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Form 10-K)
Overview We are a global provider of medical technology products focused on enhancing clinical benefits, improving patient and provider safety and reducing total procedural costs. We primarily design, develop, manufacture and supply medical devices used by hospitals and healthcare providers for common diagnostic and therapeutic 30 ——————————————————————————– procedures in critical care and surgical applications. Approximately …
Central 1 Reports Fourth Quarter and 2021 Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Central 1 Credit Union (“Central 1” or the “Organization”) reported earnings from continuing operations of $45.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $19.1 million in profit from continuing operations compared to 2020. In 2021, Central 1 continued to focus on …
METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-K)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements. Changes in local currencies exclude the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations. Local currency amounts are determined by translating current and previous year consolidated financial information at an index utilizing historical currency exchange …
The Bitcoin family moves to Portugal, a tax haven for cryptos
‘Bitcoin Family’ in Lisbon, Portugal Didi Taihuttu Didi Taihuttu, patriarch of the so-called “Bitcoin family,” has his roots in Portugal, the ultimate crypto tax haven in Europe. Settling down is a big deal for the Dutch family of five, who have traveled the world for the past five years. But after spending time in 40 …
UAE corporate tax will be among the ‘lowest in the world’
The UAE corporate tax regime has been designed to incorporate best practices globally and minimize the compliance burden for businesses. In addition to the UAE’s extensive network of double tax treaties, the new regime will enhance the UAE’s status as a global hub for business and investment. – Bal Krishen, Chairman and CEO, Century Financial …
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UK sees highest inflation since 1992, putting pressure on BoE and households
CPI climbs to 5.4% in December, its highest level since March 1992 Rising food and fuel prices increase the cost of living The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates next month Some signs of easing price pressures for manufacturers LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Inflation in Britain rose faster than expected to …
Crypto regulation could create US super apps – TechCrunch
David Donovan Donor David Donovan leads the global financial services practice for the Americas for digital consulting firm Publicis Sapient and is a former executive at Fidelity Investments. Much of Chinese society has come to depend on so-called super apps like WeChat to multitask, from making medical appointments to calling a cab to getting a …
Qorvo® simplifies the design of the 6E Wi-Fi system with the first
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, January 6, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today introduced the first broadband Wi-Fi front-end module covering the 5.1 GHz to 7.1 GHz bands for customer premises equipment (CPE). Qorvo’s new broadband QPF4730 can provide full frequency support for both …
How Oil Dependence Truncated Nigeria’s Industrial Development
It’s the devil’s dung. We drown in the devil’s feces – Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso, founder of OPEC.All in all, I would have liked to have discovered the water – Cheikh Ahmed Yamani, Minister of Petroleum, Saudi Arabia Usually, finding “treasure” tends to bring joy to those who find it. The discovery of oil has …
Rs 76,000 crore package is good, but more is needed
The goals set are achievable, but they are based on a variety of factors, the most important of which is the business climate. The Narendra Modi government’s focus on semiconductor production, as evidenced by an industry package, can help India become a global hub for electronics. Success, however, will depend on various factors.The Cabinet this …
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Position and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. These statements involve …
Emirates News Agency – We inaugurate the next 50 years with a comprehensive and thoughtful strategic vision: President of the United Arab Emirates
ABU DHABI, December 1, 2021 (WAM) – President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the founding fathers of the United Arab Emirates adopted sustainable development as the guiding methodology for building a modern nation that draws its human resources, socio-economic, and the cultural weight of strong constitutional, organizational and structural principles. …
Wild Place review by Christian White – ‘Satanic panic’ thriller draws on tired tropes | australian pounds
A adolescent girl who mysteriously disappears; a dark and troubled youth who could worship Satan; a paranoid community; a vengeful father; a man with everything to lose. Wild Place has all the makings of a classic page turner. The third novel by author and screenwriter Christian White (who co-created the Netflix hit Clickbait and co-wrote …
Business Aviation Executives: On Track To Achieve Net Zero Emissions
Industry leaders who are trying to cut carbon emissions from the global business jet and turboprop fleet said on Wednesday they had taken a major step forward and were on track to meet their targets until 2050. The Business Aviation Climate Change Engagement, a collaboration of organizations representing manufacturers, operators, refuellers and service providers, has …
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Inflation in South Korea hits near decade high, raising bets on rate hike
Customers shop amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at a giant shopping mall in Seoul, South Korea, September 22, 2020. REUTERS / Kim Hong-Ji / File Photo The CPI grows at the fastest annual rate since January 2012 CPI above 2% for the seventh consecutive month Rising petroleum product prices were the main driver of …
Some banks like Chime offer online banking services
Chime is a San Francisco-based fintech that offers free mobile banking. The company offers innovative and user-friendly features. Their checking account, or “expense accountâ€, does not charge any fees or require a minimum balance. Chime processed $ 375 million in stimulus payments in 2020 for its users. Is Chime a good bank? Chime is a …
Cook County Public Health Department Partners with Personal Computers to Provide 100 Free / Low-Cost Computers to Outskirts of Cook County Youth
The program is part of the County’s Rainbow Project to Address Learning Loss Caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (Forest Park, Illinois)—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced today that it has partnered with PCs for People to provide free or low-cost computers to children in suburban Cook County. The partnership – created as …
Shareholders of Kite Realty Group and commercial properties of
INDIANAPOLIS and OAK BROOK, Ill., October 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG), the first owner and operator of outdoor shopping malls, anchored in grocery stores, and Retail Properties of America, Inc. (NYSE: RPAI), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-pit and mixed-use shopping centers, today announced that KRG shareholders …
Japan urges OPEC and its members to increase oil production amid rising prices
As the price of gas hits an all-time high, new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held an emergency meeting with his ministers, including Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda, on Monday (October 18), Sputnik reported. According to reports, Japan is urging the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase oil production. OPEC is an intergovernmental …
Scammers offering no credit check loans and teachers feel exhausted by pandemic
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) – Morning in America shines a light on communities across the country. Here are the headlines you should know for Tuesday, October 12. Raleigh, North Carolina The pandemic has put some people in a tight financial situation which has led scammers to offer people secured loans without a credit check. However, the …
From a knowledge-based economy to an automation-based economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the use of automation both in our day-to-day lives and from a business perspective. Companies across all verticals have quickly adopted or expanded their technology infrastructure to meet the demands of the new standard. In fact, the technology has grown to the point that it has almost become synonymous …
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How global supply chains are going out of fashion
Benetton Shifts Production To Asia As Shipping Costs Rise To boost manufacturing in Eastern Europe, Turkey and North Africa – CEO Relocation helps control supply chain and shorten lead times – CEO Similar issues facing many apparel and consumer sectors MILAN, Sept.30 (Reuters) – Fashion brands like Benetton are increasingly turning away from global supply …
TalkTalk criticized by regulator for “misleading” advertisements • The Register
TalkTalk – the Salford-based telephone company with more than four million broadband customers – has been ticked by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following nine separate complaints about misleading advertising. Initial objections focus on two advertisements – on TV and email – that aired in early 2020 that spoke of a 24-month broadband offer …
Africa: CG Darboe – Africa’s budget deficit problem could be solved by the digital economy
Gambia Revenue Avenue (GRA) Commissioner General and also current President of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Yankuba Darboe, addressed ECOWAS member states last week during of WATAF’s 17th Annual General Assembly and its 10th anniversary in Abuja. , Nigeria. Commissioner General Darboe was accompanied by directors from various departments and other members of …
China: more support promised to private companies
China will strengthen the connection and sharing of credit information between enterprises and financial institutions to meet the demand for financing of small and micro enterprises, and efforts will be made to ensure that support to private enterprises is provided on time. wanted and in its entirety, officials and an analyst said. By creating a …
Letters to the Editor | The Economist
Sep 25, 2021 Listen to this story Your browser does not support the item . Enjoy more audio and podcasts on ios Where Android. Letters are welcome by e-mail at [email protected] When is it a war? Members of Congress may “regret their votes” on the Second Gulf War, but the misinformation is not to blame …
Is China Already the Most Dominant Economy in the World?
IN 2010, WHEN President Barack Obama hosted his Chinese counterpart at a summit in Washington, CC, he greeted him with a handshake and a quick, shallow dip of his head. The image of the US president bowing to China made a striking cover photo for the book “Eclipse”, published the following year. The book, written …
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Biden administration plans tougher measures to curb meat prices
Meat is cut for mincing at a butcher’s shop in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, USA, May 14, 2020. REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst / File Photo WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Reuters) – The Biden administration plans to take a tougher stance on meat packers it says are causing sticker shock in grocery stores. Four companies control much of …
Developing countries stranded by rising interest rates and COVID
The more closely a country is linked to the global economy – whether through industry, commerce or tourism – the greater the potential damage from the COVID-19 pandemic. Germany and other rich countries have tried to mitigate this damage with huge aid and economic stimulus packages. But most emerging economies around the world are unable …
4 ways businesses can avoid loan scams and predatory lenders
“Secured loan approval; receive funds within 24 hours. “No credit check; interest rate starts at 0%; only a low application fee is required.” These statements may sound good enough to a small business owner who is in desperate need of capital. But, as the old saying goes, “if something sounds too good to be true, …
Why decarbonizing industry is a team sport
We already have the tools to tackle global emissions, but we need to find the political will to deploy them quickly by building teams in industry, government and finance. For these technology solutions to be deployed globally by 2050, they must be commercialized and deployed on a scale sufficient to trigger cost reductions by 2030. …
ESG integration in companies will help create long-term value: EY India
As the covid pandemic has reshaped global economies, exposing the fragility of today’s businesses, businesses recognize the threat posed by these risks and strive to protect the interests of stakeholders. According to EY India, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into the business will contribute to long-term value creation, thereby lowering risk factors from …
How science lost the public’s trust
“Science” has become a political slogan. “I believe in science”, Joe Bidentweeted six days before his election as President. “Donald Trump does not. It’s that easy, guys. But what does it mean to believe in science? British science writer Matt Ridley draws a sharp distinction between “science as a philosophy” and “science as an institution”. …
Vontier Acquires DRB Systems, LLC for Approximately $ 965 Million, Provides Second Quarter 2021 Financial Performance Update
RALEIGH, NC – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Vontier Corporation (“Vontier”) (NYSE: VNT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DRB Systems, LLC (“DRB”), a leading supplier of point of sale, workflow software and control solutions to the car wash industry, subsidiaries of New Mountain Capital LLC for approximately $ 965 million …
China’s high-quality development means more opportunities
The herald BEIJING. – Amid high uncertainties about the global economic recovery from the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, China’s resilient, stable and strong growth will inject more confidence and opportunity into the pandemic-ravaged world. Data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed on Thursday that the country’s gross domestic product grew 12.7% year-on-year in the first …
Insurtechs Pattern and Setoo merge | Digital insurance
Setoo, provider of an on-board travel and leisure insurance platform; and Pattern, which designs parametric insurance programs, have merged. Pattern will be the name of the joint venture. Setoo was a UK-based managing general agent looking to expand into the US, when a joint investor introduced him to Pattern. The merger allows Setoo to avoid …
EDITORIAL | Countries must cooperate to ensure that there are no more tax havens for IT companies
~~ ~ One hundred and thirty countries and regions, including member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), agreed on July 1 on a proposal to regulate corporate taxation. They set the overall minimum rate at “at least 15%”. Targeting large companies in information technology, the digital tax would apply to companies …
Driving sustainability with its hydrogen locomotive program
A Canadian Pacific train crossing the Canadian Rockies Author: Glen Wilson, Managing Director of Environmental Risks, Canadian Pacific July 13, 2021 Canadian Pacific (CP) is committed to serving North America and the world through efficient and sustainable rail transportation. For over 140 years, CP has embodied long-term strategic thinking. We recognize that integrating sustainability into …
Shale ‘mother-frackers’ now look like OPEC
July 10, 2021 AN HOUR AFTER dawn Scott Sheffield is at the window of her 2,300-acre (930-hectare) Forked Lightning ranch in New Mexico, contemplating a day of fishing. The estate, formerly owned by Jane Fonda, is crossed by a four mile river. It’s muddy right now, he says, but on a good day, a fly …
Did Covid disentangle India’s economic advances after the reforms?
Then came the world’s fastest wave of coronavirus, which left hospitals overwhelmed, pushing back dying smoke and the crematorium darkening the city sky. Years, and perhaps decades, of progress have unfolded in a matter of months, as many Indians who had escaped poverty face grim employment prospects and accumulate heavy debts to get themselves out. …
Electric motors market worth USD 176.35 billion by 2027,
New York, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Electric Motors Market Overview: According to a comprehensive research report from Market Research Future (MRFR), “Electric Motors Market Research Report, Engine Type, Voltage, Power Output, End Use and Region – Forecast to 2027”, The market is expected to be worth USD 176.35 billion by 2027, registering a …
Emirates news agency – Azerbaijani President receives UAE Minister of Economy, highlights depth of UAE-Azerbaijan relations
ABU DHABI, June 27, 2021 (WAM) – Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, received Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and the accompanying delegation in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. The visit of the UAE delegation to Azerbaijan, led by Al Marri, aimed to finalize new joint action plans in the next phase to increase …
Computer exports increase 47% to $ 1.9 billion in 11 months
KARACHI: Pakistan’s information technology exports rose 47% to $ 1.9 billion in the 11 months of the current fiscal year 2020/21, central bank data showed on Friday. Computer exports rose 59% year-on-year to $ 200 million in May. Exports amounted to $ 126 million in the same month of last year. Telecommunications, computer and information …
Big miner capital discipline is good news for investors
June 26, 2021 HIGH IN THE mountains of southern Peru lies Quellaveco, a vast open-pit copper mine. It is one of the largest untapped deposits of red metal in the world. Anglo American, a mining giant and its majority owner, has, along with another investor, spent more than $ 5 billion to get it started. …
Different outlets: Americans have a right to health care; Missourians at risk of losing Medicaid
The editors are looking at these public health issues. Stat: Healthcare is a human right in times of crisis. Why not every day? Much of the world has settled the question of whether health care should be a human right. The United Nations said it in 1948. The American founders might as well have said …
The world won 5.2 million millionaires last year in the Covid crisis – report | The super rich
The global wealth gap widened during the Covid pandemic, swelling the ranks of the world’s millionaires by 5.2 million as the rich took advantage of soaring stock and house prices. The figures, detailed in Credit Suisse’s annual Global Wealth Report, show how emergency interest rate cuts and government stimulus have often benefited those least in …
Continued COVID restrictions, super rich tax cheats: in the June 22 news
Léger’s executive vice-president Christian Bourque says Canadians are still fairly cautious and cautious while waiting for the vaccination campaign to end, or at least until governments say they have achieved all of their goals vaccination. He says the pandemic has impacted the well-being of many Canadians as they exercise less, gain weight, drink more alcohol …
“Before, we didn’t have children’s books about difficult issues”: author of picture book on Dr Fauci talks about impact of COVID on children
Before the pandemic, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and Marvel Girl were some of the most well-known superheroes. But the pandemic has shone the spotlight on a different kind of superhero who doesn’t have a pseudonym, the ability to fly, or even a cape. These heroes are frontline service workers, transport workers, supermarket cashiers, doctors, nurses …
Uzbekistan continues to modernize its tax administration system
Tamara Perko, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and Elisabetta Capannelli, World Bank Country Director for Croatia, signed a loan agreement for the HEAL Croatia project (Helping Enterprises Access Liquidity) in the amount of EUR 200 million (equivalent to $ 242 million). Croatian Deputy Prime Minister …
Infosys automating the integration between its own platform, CoWIN to facilitate the staff vaccination process, IT News, AND CIO
major in computer science Infosys said on Saturday that he was automating the the integration between its own vaccination platform and CoWIN to facilitate the immunization process for its staff and their families. CoWIN director RS Sharma recently said that more than a dozen entities, including large digital companies like Payment, DoMyTravel and Infosys plan …
‘Lab Leak’ Supporter Nicholas Wade Pushed Racist Pseudoscience in 2014 Book
Over the past month, the New York Times, Washington post, and the Wall Street newspaper have all published editorials and editorials endorsing the “credibility” of the theory that COVID-19 was published by the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The majority of these editorials and editorials cite the writings of Nicholas Wade, the former New …
Crude Oil Prices Strengthen As Economy Recovers
The price of crude oil has recouped everything it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 as demand for petroleum products returned. In January 2020, crude oil traded in a range of $ 60 for West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), but began to decline as the global economy collapsed due …
Pembina Pipeline Corporation declares dividend on common stock
CALGARY, AB, June 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina” or the “Company”) (TSX: PPL) (NYSE: PBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend on common stock for June 2021 of $ 0.21 per share payable, subject to applicable law, on July 15, 2021 to shareholders of …
UK Oil Prices Expected To Increase For Seventh Month In A Row | Gasoline prices
UK oil prices are expected to rise for a seventh consecutive month after hitting a two-year high over the weekend. The price of unleaded has averaged over 129p per liter, its highest level since June 2019, as rising crude oil prices come with growing demand from drivers. The price of diesel rose to 131.4p on …
“Global crises expose the innate contradictions of capitalism”
The recent crises triggered by the economic collapse and the Covid-19 pandemic have shown the world the “innate and fundamental contradictions” of capitalism, said Professor Dr Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV). On the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 131st birthday and the …
US President Joe Biden’s fiscal priorities and outlook
The Biden budget is primarily focused on closing the growing income gap in the U.S. economy over the past several decades. (image file) By Dr Bappaditya Mukherjee Biden’s first annual budget request for the fiscal year beginning October 1 of this year was released recently by the White House. This document provides a window into …
Renovation and replacement demand to fuel growth
DUBLIN, May 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The “HVAC Systems Market Size, Share and Trend Analysis Report by Product, End Use, Region and Segment, 2021-2028” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com from offer. Research and Markets logo The global HVAC systems market size is expected to reach 197.50 billion USD by 2028, registering a …
explain the electricity crisis and what happens next
In the days and weeks following the February power outages in Texas, fingers were pointed in all kinds of directions: Those generally against renewables identified a state overly dependent on wind farms, while others blamed a lack of oversight of energy markets. The fact is, Texas was hit by three harsh winter storms in 10 …
Moderna and Samsung Biologics Announce Agreement to Fill Manufacturing of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & INCHEON, South Korea – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Moderna (Nasdaq: MRNA), a pioneering biotechnology company in messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies and vaccines, and Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a leading global CDMO providing contract development fully integrated end-to-end and manufacturing service, today announced a manufacturing and supply services agreement in which Samsung Biologics will …
Greif, Inc. Updates Forecast for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2021
DELAWARE, Ohio, May 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced that it has revised its outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Second Fiscal quarter 2021 diluted Class A earnings per share before adjustments should now be in the …
CareSource enrollments increase during special open enrollments
Indianapolis, IND., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit healthcare plan, has registered more than 12,282 registrations to its Insurance Marketplace since the registration period opened at the pandemic on February 15. open, 86% of those who registered in Indiana chose CareSource. Initially, the additional open registration period was supposed to …
Cerner announces quarterly dividend
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN), a global health technology company, today announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend to shareholders of $ 0.22 per issue and in circulation. share. The cash dividend will be payable on July 13, 2021 to shareholders of record …
Himax unveils phase-modulated LCoS platforms for AR HUD
TAINAN, Taiwan, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and factory-less manufacturer of display drivers and other semi -conductors, today unveils its latest Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) technology, LCoS phase modulation, for two key application platforms, namely the AR Head-Up Display (“AR HUD”) used …
Marvel Comics and Allegheny Health Network team up to honor unsung EMS heroes
Photo provided New comic, ‘The Vitals: True EMS Stories’, features stories of EMS service providers serving the community during worst of COVID-19 pandemic In 2020, winter in Pittsburgh was darker and colder than most. The COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak and hospitals were crowded with patients as more and more people were diagnosed with …
Russia supports China’s peaceful rise
By Victoria V. Panova | China Daily | Updated: 2021-05-18 07:26 CHANSON CHEN / CHINA DAILY As China celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party this year, let’s analyze the country’s development in the international context. Indeed, many consider China’s economic and social development to be a miracle. It’s hard …
First-of-its-kind guide from global digital inclusion expert Frances West reveals key gaps
BOSTON, May 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Before World Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) May 20, global technology strategy consulting firm FrancesWestCo underlines the recent publication by the United Nations of “Don’t leave anyone offline”, the first introduction to companies’ commitment to digital accessibility. The guide includes interviews with several leading global organizations at the …
Learn to live with robots
China’s once-a-decade census data released last week clearly shows that the world’s most populous country is aging faster than many developed countries, including the United States. People of working age will only make up 60% of China’s population in 2050, up from 75% in 2010, according to the figures. Even more alarming, Chinese women are …
Patents on Covid vaccines can be canceled without harming companies like Bharat Biotech. here’s how
Workers unload boxes of Covaxin from Bharat Biotech in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Sunday | Photo: ANI Text size: A- A + WWith the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc in the lives of people across the world, but even more so in India, it is increasingly urgent to vaccinate the …
Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Public Proposal
WALTHAM, Mass., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ELOX), a leader in targeted ribosomal RNA gene therapies for rare diseases, today announced have launched a public offering subscribed for shares of its ordinary shares. In addition, the Company expects to grant the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up …
Amazon pandemic profit tax could pay to immunize 580 million people worldwide: Oxfam
A new Oxfam America report released on Wednesday details some of the ways people in need could benefit if corporate giant Amazon and its mega-rich founder, Jeff Bezos, were forced to pay their fair share of ‘taxes. Despite a record $ 20 billion in national profits amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon’s federal tax rate was …
Vaccines, Oil Prices, Husky Buyout Boost Cenovus Prospect: CEO Alex Pourbaix
The CEO of Cenovus Energy Inc. is optimistic that his oil and gas company’s second consecutive annual online webcast from shareholders on Wednesday will be the last. Alex Pourbaix says the global deployment of vaccines to counter the COVID-19 pandemic gives him hope that next year’s meeting will be held in person, with the possible …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announces common share offering of 9,000,000 shares
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 12, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) (“Gallagher”) today announced a subscribed public offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock. Morgan Stanley acts as the sole manager of the offering accounting. Gallagher also intends to grant the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an …
UK shares COP26 goals with SICA countries
Ambassador Whittingham attended the virtual opening of the Franco-Central American talks on climate change, organized by the French government, the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA). The UK will host COP26 in Glasgow in November this year. As President of COP26, we will accelerate progress towards …
Emergency doctor says timing for new novel about dangers of vaccine hesitancy was ‘lucky’
VANCOUVER – An emergency physician and best-selling author says his new book on vaccine reluctance is a cautionary tale about the COVID-19 pandemic. New fictional thriller “Lost Immunity” is set in Seattle in the midst of an outbreak of a “dreaded strain” of meningitis, and focuses on the challenges of a public health worker, who …
Will you pay $ 188 to attend a virtual concert? This is the best ticket price for JJ Lin’s concert on June 6th, Entertainment News & Top Stories
Tickets for Singaporean superstar JJ Lin’s highly anticipated virtual concert, Sanctuary Finale, will be among the most expensive for a local singer. Prices start at $ 38 and go up to $ 188. Tickets for the June 6 concert will go on sale on the Sistic website on Wednesday May 12, and the most expensive …
Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Fight Start Time: Live Stream, PPV Price, How To Watch, TV Channel
Boxing Matchroom The return of Canelo Alvarez is upon us. The Mexican superstar returned to action on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas, when he faced Billy Joe Saunders for a trio of super middleweight titles. The bout is making headlines in a four-fight AT&T Stadium map that is expected to have over 70,000 fans in …
Macroeconomic tightrope walking – Moneyweb
Never – at least in living memory – has the global economy come to a halt almost simultaneously with the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. It was a shock to life as we know it, impacting society on the economic, social and psychological levels. The loss of human life from Covid-19, …