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How Puerto Rico is turning into a cryptocurrency island with zero taxesThe St Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has a golf course and oceanfront residences in a 195-hectare nature reserve, set along azure waters...Indonesia mulls extending fiscal incentives to H2 2022 to bolster growthIndonesia is considering extending some fiscal support such as subsidies for micro loans and a tax break for home sales until the first half of...Gujarat leads surge in agri exports during pandemicIs followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar PradeshThe Covid-19 pandemic had posed various challenges to agricultural export including shortage of containers, high freight cost...Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dormsFor women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in southern India, crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems...Fed taper and market reaction to set the tone for 2022As we enter the final week of 2021, markets have unsurprisingly traded sideways with a slight bullish bias but lacking any real conviction.With the previous...Advertisements draw flak in China over Asian stereotypesAdvertisements featuring some Chinese models have sparked feuding in China over whether their appearance and makeup are perpetuating harmful stereotypes of Asians.German automaker Mercedes-Benz and...Lebanon’s prime minister backs central bank governor despite corruption probesLebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday that central bank governor Riad Salameh should remain in position for now, signalling continued political backing for...Gov't maps out steps to enable smaller firms to transfer costs to bigger companiesThe Japanese government on Monday unveiled a package of steps aimed at enabling small and midsize companies to pass on costs from higher raw material...Indonesia expects 2.6per cent increase in crude palm oil production -govt agencyIndonesia's crude palm oil output is expected to rise 2.6per cent next year to 51.01 million tonnes from this year's estimate of 49.71 million tonnes,...Riot Games agrees to pay US$100 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuitTencent Holdings' Riot Games on Monday said it has agreed to pay US$100 million to settle a 2018 gender-based discrimination class-action lawsuit with California state...2021 wrapup: Key disruptions that have shaken automotive industry this yearElectric powertrain technology, digitalisation, smart mobility, autonomous driving technology are among disruptive technologies changing the face of new mobility.The global automotive industry is facing a...China to 'appropriately' frontload infrastructure investments - finance ministryChina will make infrastructure investments "appropriately" ahead of time and use fiscal policies to stabilize economic operations, according to a readout from a meeting posted...The creative life: LEGO’s Julia Goldin on play at workIf there is a singular skill that got us through the last couple of years in one piece, it is creativity.One organization far ahead of...Mena's quick-commerce market to be valued at $47bn by 2030The Middle East and North Africa region's quick-commerce market is expected to reach about $47 billion by 2030, anchored by an acceleration in the grocery...Japan's November retail sales rise for second monthJapan's retail sales rose faster than expected in November, thanks to decreasing COVID-19 cases in the month, which have encouraged shoppers to ramp up spending...Generation Start-up: Rent Your Wardrobe aims to reduce fashion industry's carbon footprintMamta Arora came up with the idea of her start-up to solve the sustainability challenges in the fast fashion industry. She identified a market gap...Japan to pay companies to keep sensitive patents secret: ReportJapan will compensate companies to keep secret patents with potential military applications under proposed legislation, the Nikkei reported on Sunday (Dec 26), without citing sources.The...Billionaires: Melinda French Gates reduces Canada Rail stake with $467m saleMelinda French Gates sold $467 million of Canadian National Railway shares this month, trimming a holding she received in her divorce from Bill Gates and...Sony and India's Zee TV sign agreement to merge amid shareholder riftZee Entertainment Enterprises, India’s largest listed television network, approved a merger agreement with Sony Group’s Indian unit amid a complicated boardroom and courtroom feud between...Japan set to compile biggest-ever budget for FY2022 -NikkeiJapan's government is set to compile an annual budget for the next fiscal year from April totalling around 107.6 trillion yen (US$942.8 billion), the Nikkei...The best fabrics to keep you warm this winterHere at Irish fashion news see simple ways to find keep yourself wrapped up and warm this winter. Tis the season for all things pumpkin...Turkey unveils new measures to bolster lira and protect savingsPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government announced extraordinary measures to bolster the Turkish lira, including the introduction of a new programme that will protect savings from...Jordan's economic recovery remains on track with continued progress on reforms, IMF saysJordan’s economic recovery programme remains on track as continued progress on reforms have helped the country maintain macroeconomic stability despite challenging circumstances, according to the...Bigger fries off the menu as Japan McDonald's faces supply crunchMcDonald's Holdings Company Japan said on Tuesday it would suspend the sale of medium- and large-sized french fries for a week starting on Friday due...Why investors should put sustainability over short-term profitsMost people in the region and around the world have taken the necessary steps to reduce their carbon footprint, from taking public transport instead of...Omicron forces U.S. firms to reassess return-to-office plans, vaccine mandatesMajor U.S. companies are having to reassess their return-to-office plans and getting tough on vaccine or mask requirements as the Omicron COVID variant looks set...Restaurants anxious as Omicron, high food costs take tollWhile restaurants in the U.S. and United Kingdom are open without restrictions and often bustling, they are entering their second winter of the coronavirus pandemic...Top buyer India to favour Malaysian palm oil as Indonesian prices rise -assocIndia is likely to buy more Malaysian palm oil after export levies imposed by top producer Indonesia hit record highs in the past year, B.V....Money & Me: 'I'm not interested in money for the sake of a big bank account'Yunib Siddiqui, 52, is group chief executive and owner of Jones the Grocer, the Australian casual-dining brand he brought to the UAE.Born in Pakistan, Mr...Japan's consumer confidence unchanged in Nov - govtJapan's consumer confidence stayed flat in November, the government said on Thursday, even as economic activity picked up after coronavirus infections subsided.A Cabinet Office survey...KKR taps Temasek exec to head Asia-Pacific equity investment strategyKKR & Co Inc on Thursday appointed Mukul Chawla, a managing director at Singapore state investor Temasek, to lead the U.S. private equity firm's investment...Analysis-Japan keen to speed up digital yen launch as China adds geopolitical twistJapan's new political leadership is calling on the country's financial bureaucrats to ramp up efforts toward issuing a digital currency, pointing to China's far quicker...Asian shares bounce sharply from year low but Omicron, Fed in focusU.S. and European share futures jumped on Wednesday, oil rose and Asian stocks were heading for their best day in nearly two months as traders...The Debt Panel: 'I borrowed money to help family and now can't afford to pay the loan'I took out a Dh50,000 personal loan last year to help my family back home during the pandemic. They had no income at the time...Malaysia's Petronas awards two design contracts for Sabah LNG projectMalaysia's Petronas on Wednesday awarded two design contracts for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Sabah to SAIPEM Spa and a consortium of JGC...The metaverse: where cryptocurrency, gaming and capitalism co-existTo understand why Mark Zuckerberg thinks the metaverse is the next frontier, consider the case of Sam Peurifoy. The 27-year-old, who holds a doctorate in...UAE's new legal reforms to usher in more FDI and support SMEs, experts sayThe new legal reforms recently announced by the UAE government are expected to help the country attract more foreign direct investment and support the growth...Docomo starts paid service to attach protective film to your smartphone for youLike most mobile phone providers, Japan’s NTT Docomo doesn’t just offer phone service and data plans. The company also has a variety of supplemental support...Save Up To $300 On AMD's Ryzen Threadripper Pro BundlesCyber Monday isn't just for the average consumer and PC enthusiasts. You can find a good bit of workstation-grade hardware on sale if you look...Court finds Mazda Australia misled customers on refunds for faulty vehiclesAn Australian federal court has found that the local unit of Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp misled customers over their rights, the country's competition regulator...U.S. shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday giftsThe last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and quarantined workers, a flood...For Americans, convenience of buy-now-pay-later services come with risksKrista Michels can't get enough of the online services that allow American shoppers to pay for everything from Christmas presents to monthly bills without fees,...Can Bitcoin blast through the $100,000 barrier in 2022?It has been yet another rollercoaster year for Bitcoin, but what did you expect? Every year is a rollercoaster for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.It...China foreign exchange regulator fines Tencent's Tenpay for misconductChina's foreign exchange regulator said it fined Tencent Holding's Tenpay for violating foreign exchange rules, as authorities step up supervision of the country's fintech industry.The...Exclusive-Visa complains to US govt about India backing for local rival RuPayVisa Inc has complained to the U.S. government that India's "informal and formal" promotion of domestic payments rival RuPay hurts the U.S. giant in a...UAE at 50: Aviation industry flies towards sustainable and tech-driven growthThe UAE's aviation industry has soared to great heights since the country welcomed its first travellers in the 1960s, developing over the decades into a...Dick's Sporting Goods' Cyber Monday sale is happening now — save up to 40% on fitness apparel and winter gearThe Dick's Sporting Goods Cyber Monday sale is underway as the retailer is offering massive discounts on athletic apparel, outdoor equipment, and sports gear throughout...Billionaires: Falguni Nayar becomes India's richest self-made woman with $7bnFalguni Nayar joined the rarefied ranks of self-made billionaire women after the Indian beauty start-up she founded went public and promptly doubled on its trading...Score Black Friday golf deals at Dick's Sporting Goods, Callaway, Academy Sports and moreRecommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Hunting for lingering, but still impressive Black Friday...India's law enforcement agency summons Amazon, Future Group officials over 2019 dealIndia's economic crime-fighting agency summoned officials of Amazon.com Inc and its warring partner Future Group in a case related to alleged violation of foreign investment...Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remainBuoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings, shoppers are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items.But the big question...The 25+ Best Black Friday Deals on Amazon This YearWithout fail, Amazon pulls through every year with some of the best deals for Black Friday, and 2021 is no exception. From home improvement needs,...UAE at 50: Emirates' strong economic base will help chart course of the futureAs the UAE marks its golden jubilee, it celebrates its rise to an economic powerhouse that is helping to shape the course of the Arab...Apple global battery development chief moves to VolkswagenApple's global battery development chief, Ahn Soonho, has moved to Volkswagen to lead the automaker's development of electric vehicle batteries, according to his Linkedin profile.This...Calm returns to Solomons capital after deadly riotsA tense calm returned to the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara Saturday, after days of rioting left at least three dead and reduced swathes of the...India's Paytm September quarter net loss widensIndia's One 97 Communications, the parent of fintech firm Paytm, said on Saturday (Nov 27) its net loss for the three months through September widened...Japan refiners dust off fuel oil supply chains to meet rising utility demandJapanese refiners are dusting off unused supply chains for fuel oil and getting coastal vessels and storage tanks ready after receiving requests from electric utilities...Taiwan looking at chip cooperation with Eastern European nationsTaiwan is looking at cooperating with three Eastern European countries on semiconductors, a minister said on Thursday, a move likely to find favour in Brussels...EGA aims to decarbonise its operations as demand for green aluminium spikesEmirates Global Aluminium, the UAE’s biggest industrial conglomerate outside the country’s oil and gas sector, is focused on decarbonising its operations as it looks to...How can automakers shift from product to service, profitably? | Automotive WorldThe digital revolution continues to reshape mobility experiences, with the connected car taking centre stage. Connectivity is now hailed as the key to solving many...Baidu, Pony.ai approved for robotaxi services in BeijingChinese tech group Baidu Inc and self-driving startup Pony.ai have won approval to launch paid driverless robotaxi services that will see the firms deploy not...China Oct smartphone shipments up 30.6per cent y/y, likely driven by iPhoneShipments of smartphones within China rose 30.6per cent year-on-year to 32.7 million handsets in October, the China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT) reported late...Bank Indonesia to reduce liquidity in 2022, keep rates low until inflation risesIndonesia's central bank plans to reduce the amount of excess liquidity in the banking system next year without disrupting lending, but will keep interest rates...Luxury online watch retailer WatchBox raises $165m in new fundingLuxury watch marketplace WatchBox raised $165 million of equity capital in a funding round to continue its global expansion, it said on Tuesday.The Radcliff Companies...U.S. retailers cheery about holiday season despite inflationAfter nearly two years of pandemic gloom, American consumers appear primed to spend generously for the holidays in spite of worries over inflation and item...Thailand plans US$2.3 billion more support for farmers - Fin MinThailand plans a further 76 billion baht (US$2.28 billion) support for rice farmers, its finance minister said on Wednesday, aiming to help ease pressure from...Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for goodTarget will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended...Mubadala remains focused on growth of UAE portfolio companiesMubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm, is focused on growth of its portfolio companies in the UAE and is looking at investment and...UK to open hydrogen innovation centre at Expo 2020 Dubai legacy siteHydrogen-powered transport will be the focus of research at an innovation centre run by the UAE and UK at District 2020, the legacy project of...Indonesia 2021 palm oil exports, output to fall for second year - associationIndonesia's palm oil exports and production in 2021 are both likely to fall for a second straight year, the vice chairman of the country's palm...IMF reaches agreement to revive funding to Pakistan: StatementThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday (Nov 22) it has reached a staff-level agreement to revive stalled funding for Pakistan."The Pakistani authorities and...BlackRock expects sustainability to influence how future investment portfolios shape upBlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, expects sustainability to play an increasing role in how investor portfolios will shape up as environmental, social and governance...Public comment invited on state regulatory actions to address chemicals in consumer productsConsumers use hundreds of items every day, many of which contain chemicals that are hazardous to human health or the environment. The Department of Ecology...‘We are five to 10 years behind’: long road ahead for solving Australia’s textile waste crisisLast week, the Australian Fashion Council received a $1m grant to start working with industry to reduce the country’s mountain of textile waste. It’s a...Why South Africa is focusing on EV productionAs countries hasten their shift to emissions-free transport, South Africa is aiming to snag a share of it as it explores electric car manufacturing.Given the...What is the best way to plan for inflation as you approach retirement?Inflation scares everybody, but it is particularly menacing if you are reaching the end of your working life or have actually retired.Young investors can sit...'Can I recycle this?'“Can I recycle this?” Who among us hasn’t stood over our recycling bin, clean container in-hand, asking ourselves this very question? When it comes to...Generation Start-up: How Stella Stays is changing the hospitality landscapeExtensive travelling and flying from one global business centre to another was part of Mohannad Zikra’s life for a decade. The former high-flying corporate executive,...Extending ban on single-use plastics to plates, cutlery and cups in England moves step closerThe government is a step closer to extending a ban on single-use plastic items to plates, cutlery, and cups in England with the launch of...Glitch-prone features dent electric SUV reliability, survey findsElectric SUVs generally are among the least reliable vehicles on the road, but it's not because of the batteries or electric motors that power them.Instead,...4 ways grocery stores are covering up supply chain-related product shortages — including using cardboard cutouts of foodGrocery stores are becoming more creative in how they cover up supply chain-related product shortages to make shelves appear fully stocked. Some of these tactics...India police charge Amazon execs in alleged marijuana smuggling caseIndian police said on Saturday (Nov 20) they had charged senior executives of Amazon.com's local unit under narcotics laws in a case of alleged marijuana...Russian jeweller Sokolov considers US IPO as revenue growsRussian jeweller Sokolov is planning a dual listing in New York and Moscow in 2023, its co-owner told Reuters, betting on strong revenue growth and...5 Signs It’s Time to Break up With Your Real Estate AgentYour real estate agent can’t make more housing supply appear out of thin air or double the value of your home overnight. They should make...‘I have been with my employer since February and still don’t have a work visa’The company I work for has not obtained an Emirates ID card for me. I joined the company in February 2021 and they told me...Memphis residential real estate market continues record yearThe Memphis real estate market continued its blistering year despite a slowdown in October. Data released by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) shows...U.N. warns of soaring prices in 2022 due to freight rate spikeThe United Nations warned Thursday that a surge in container freight rates could mean higher prices for consumers next year unless pandemic-fueled problems are untangled.The...Top Real Estate News for Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 2 REITs and More Fed SpendingA mall giant and a nursing home REIT could benefit from more public spending, two Fools parse out residential iBuying, why UWM stock surged today,...Thai economy seen growing 3.5per cent-4.5per cent next year - finance ministerThailand's economy is expected to grow between 3.5per cent to 4.5per cent next year driven by increased exports and a recovery in the country's vital...DIFC's savings plan is a role model for other free zones to adoptIt is only a matter of time before other free zones in the UAE replace the end-of-service benefits model and adopt a pension system that...China's embattled Huarong secures US$6.5 billion investmentChinese state-owned asset manager China Huarong Asset Management said on Wednesday it will receive fresh capital worth 42 billion yuan (US$6.59 billion) from a state...Honda's Japan car output to return to normal capacity in DecemberHonda Motor Co said on Thursday its Japanese car factories will return to normal operations in December, after working at around 90per cent capacity this...Ardagh Metal Packaging buys Canadian digital printing firmArdagh Metal Packaging (AMP), the New York-listed beverage cans group chaired by Irish financier Paul Coulson, has bought a Canadian provider of digital printing services...Logistics to pressure Ukraine crop exports, lift pricesRailway disruptions in Ukraine are expected to pressure the country's crop exports this month and support prices until the end of this year, trading firm...India cenbank may launch digital currency pilot next year: reportThe Reserve Bank of India's digital currency may see its pilot launch in the first quarter of the next fiscal year, a senior central bank...India could bar transactions in crypto, permit holding as assets: ReportIndia is likely to bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, but allow them to be held as assets like gold, shares...Analysis-Bank of Japan's tricky balancing act squeezes Tokyo money marketA Bank of Japan scheme introduced to support smaller lenders hurt by its ultra-low interest rates has perversely pushed up short-term borrowing costs, further complicating...GCC countries' digital growth can add $255bn to GDPThe digital economies of GCC countries are growing twice as fast as their advanced economy counterparts, and their pace of expansion has the potential to...Volkswagen powers up the grid to take on TeslaVolkswagen plans to double staff numbers at its charging and energy division, roll out new payment technology next year and strike more alliances to take...BOJ to consider reviewing scheme to aid regional banks -NikkeiThe Bank of Japan will consider reviewing a scheme aimed at revitalising regional banks, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.The central bank would review its...President Biden Signs Secure Equipment Act, Increasing Restrictions on Foreign Security ProductsThe Secure Equipment Act of 2021 — bipartisan legislation that stops companies judged to be security threats from getting new equipment licenses, particularly from those...Saudi Arabia's wealth fund nearly triples US stock investments to more than $43bnSaudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund nearly tripled its holdings of US stocks to more than $43 billion in the third quarter, investing in a variety...Westerville hardware store among many preparing for winter seasonWinter has started to roll through central Ohio.That means many are preparing for the cold and hardware stores are no different."Christmas lights, artificial trees, everything...Majority of UAE consumers prefer banks that put purpose over profits, report findsAbout 76 per cent of customers in the UAE prefer banks that put purpose over profits, according to a report by cloud banking platform Mambu.Thirty-four...Razer executives plan to value firm at up to US$4.5 billion in take-private deal: SourcesA consortium led by Razer's top executives is planning to value the Hong Kong-listed gaming hardware maker at up to HK$35 billion (US$4.5 billion) in...Is it too late to boost your exposure to commodities to hedge against inflation?With US consumer price inflation hitting a 30-year high, investors are scrambling for ways to protect their portfolios against rising prices and falling currencies.Many are...Dubai Air Show opens to industry on the mendDubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday to a world still reeling from the pandemic and an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the...IBM says quantum chip could beat standard chips in two yearsInternational Business Machines on Monday said it has designed a new quantum computing chip that its executives believe will let quantum systems start to outperform...Legrand to focus on IoT, automation; scouting for more acquisitionsFrench electricals and digital building infrastructure major Legrand expects IoT, energy efficiency, connectivity, and user-interface product verticals to drive its business in India, contributing the...Indonesia's trade surplus hits record US$5.7 billion in OctoberIndonesia's trade surplus reached a record US$5.7 billion in October, handily beating market estimates, as exports hit an all-time high fueled by rising prices of...What CrossFit training can teach you about your businessI’ve always dedicated time to sports, whether it is horse riding or swimming. A few years ago, I decided to take on a new challenge...Lifetime: UAZ director admitted that the plant is not long left – AutomobilesUAZ today is simply not capable of creating a new product: there is neither money nor competencies for this. This is exactly what Mr. Shirinov...Billionaires: Elon Musk's net worth plunges by a record $50bn in two daysElon MuskElon Musk lost $50 billion last week after Tesla shares fell steeply two days in a row.It is the biggest two-day decline in the...U.S. consumer confidence hits 10-year low amid rising inflationRising prices taking a bite out of American wallets caused consumer sentiment to drop to a 10-year low in November, a sign inflation is increasingly...Philippines central bank says it may continue easy policy to support growthThe Philippines central bank may continue its accommodative policy stance even as it expects the economy could exceed the government's growth target this year, its...EV manufacturing will not spell doom for factory jobsThere is growing fear these days that the move to electric vehicles spells certain doom for a lot of low-skilled factory work. It mostly comes...Toshiba spins off energy, computer device unitsEmbattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, spinning off its energy infrastructure and computer devices businesses.The energy infrastructure...Musk sells more Tesla shares and stock continues to fallTesla CEO Elon Musk sold another chunk of his stock on Thursday after pledging on Twitter to liquidate 10% of his holdings in the electric...Toyota says to develop alternative fuels with other Japanese vehicle makersToyota Motor Corp said on Saturday it will partner with four other Japanese vehicle makers to explore the viability of alternative green fuels for internal...Exclusive-Didi prepares to relaunch apps in China, anticipates probe will end soon -sourcesDidi Global Inc is preparing to relaunch its ride-hailing and other apps in China by the end of the year in anticipation that Beijing's investigation...Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledgeToyota Motor Corp on Wednesday defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks, saying its global business would...Elon Musk sells $5bn of Tesla shares after Twitter pollTesla chief executive Elon Musk sold about $5 billion in shares, the billionaire reported in filings on Wednesday, just days after he polled Twitter users...Philipp Litho Installs Six-Color Koenig & Bauer Rapida 164 Large-Format UV PressFueled with record-setting customer orders, in the fourth quarter of 2020, Philipp Litho found itself in the enviable position of upgrading its existing large format...Cityscape 2021: Deyaar plans to start several projects next year amid higher demandDubai-listed developer Deyaar “did exceedingly well” in terms of sales this year and plans to launch several projects in different locations in 2022 amid a...Volkswagen plans farewell to legendary Santana model in ChinaVolkswagen plans to stop making Santana cars in China, bidding farewell after over three decades to its first Chinese-made model that became a symbol of...Nissan triples profit forecast despite chip crunchNissan tripled its full-year net profit forecast on Tuesday as it rebounded from the impact of the pandemic with a strong quarterly performance, saying it...Agriculture, food, retail associations press Biden for supply chain reliefGrain millers have reached out to President Joe Biden seeking a partner in the mission to alleviate massive US supply chain challenges propelling prices higher...Exclusive: Global carmakers now target US$515 billion for EVs, batteriesGlobal automakers are planning to spend more than half a trillion dollars on electric vehicles and batteries through 2030, according to a Reuters analysis, amping...Japan service sector sentiment improves in OctJapan's service sector sentiment index rose 13.4 points to 55.5 in October, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Tuesday, as the government eased state-of-emergency curbs...Telkom Indonesia unit Mitratel aims a maximum US$1.68 billion IPOPT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel), a unit of Telkom Indonesia, plans to raise a maximum 24 trillion rupiah (US$1.68 billion) in an initial public offering, Telkom's...Gov't panel proposes more support for firms hiking wagesAn economic policy panel of Japan's government on Monday proposed a fresh stimulus package to get the coronavirus-hit economy back in shape, including beefing up...Dubai's business conditions hit two-year high in October on Expo 2020 boostDubai's non-oil economy continued to grow in October, with business conditions registering the sharpest improvement in two years, boosted by a strong rebound in new...More opportunities in Russia for Singapore start-ups as Moscow added to cities under Global Innovation AllianceSingapore start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have more support in accessing the Russian market after Moscow was added to the Global Innovation...Japan coincident indicator index falls for 3rd month in SeptemberJapan's coincident indicator index extended its decline in September, the government said on Monday, cutting its view on economic conditions for the first time in...Why you should not let emotions influence your financial decisionsWhen was the last time you made a sound decision while wiping away tears? Or shaking in fury? Or sweating with stress?Your judgment was probably...Supply chain woes lead to pricy outdoor recreation productsThere are millions of dollars of camping equipment and apparel stuck on ships sitting in a harbor right now. That’s a big part of the...Twitter votes Elon Musk should sell 10% of Tesla stockTwitter has spoken -- after Elon Musk polled his more than 62 million followers on whether he should sell 10 percent of his Tesla shares,...Small Minnesota company goes big with blue light protectionGrowing global awareness of potential eye strain caused by blue light emission from digital screens has sent sales soaring at a small Minnesota firm that...Ant Group starts to differentiate consumer loan business Jiebei from bank loansChina's Ant Group said on Monday that it is making efforts to "differentiate" part of its short-term consumer loan business Jiebei, as it pursues a...China's crude oil imports in Oct fall to lowest in three yearsChina's crude oil imports plunged in October to the lowest since September 2018, as large state-owned refiners withheld purchases because of rising prices while independent...Hybrid cars' green credentials under scrutinyHybrid cars are increasingly popular in the European Union as eco-conscious drivers turn away from their more polluting petrol and diesel counterparts, but environmentalists warn...Why entrepreneurs should push their limits by setting ambitious goalsA popular old Arabic saying goes along the lines of: “Stretch your leg as far as your blanket allows”. While the adage mainly cautions against...Nike is betting you’ll want to wear Air Jordans in the metaverseFashion has gone digital. Digital fashion is essentially the same thing as traditional fashion, but the jeans and shirts you buy aren’t physical garments and...China Oct exports beat forecasts, offer buffer to slowing domestic economyChina's export growth slowed in October but beat forecasts as booming global demand for holiday seasons, an easing power crunch and mitigating supply chain disruptions...New Mazda cars will stop if driver suffers health problemCars already know how to park themselves, warn drowsy drivers, steer back into the right lanes and propose map routes to destinations. The cars Mazda...‘How do I cancel my residence visa if my sponsor goes missing?My visa will expire in December 2021 but there is no sign of my sponsor, who owns the business and is responsible for cancelling it.How...Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Dec. 3he Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association's annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, Dec. 3. The parade step-off time is...JK Tyre & Industries to launch eco range of products in domestic, exports markets: CompanyWith an aim to enhance its global business share, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is launching its 'eco range of products' in both domestic and...Vietnam's Vietjet agrees deal with Airbus on plane delivery timingsVietnamese budget airline Vietjet Aviation JSC said it had signed an agreement with Airbus SE on Friday (Nov 5) involving the timing of deliveries of...