Month: March 2022
Is the Great Resignation over? Far from it, experts say
The Great Resignation — which saw droves of workers leaving their jobs or switching careers during the post-pandemic era — is far from over, and job loyalty may be a “thing of the past,” as one industry expert puts it. According to a recent survey by Microsoft, 52% of young people polled, namely Gen Z […]
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Here are seven milestones and storylines to watch for at the Academy Awards
Ariana DeBose stars as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s new “West Side Story” movie. 20th Century Studios LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s biggest night is Sunday, and there could be plenty of history made. With the diversity in this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, audiences are likely to see a number of milestones set. The academy often […]
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Why one tech analyst thinks Amazon’s stock is underappreciated
Amazon is a big name in the ever-growing e-commerce space, but one tech analyst thinks shares of the technology giant are underappreciated and cheap. Source
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EU targets U.S. tech giants with a new rulebook aimed at curbing their dominance
Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age Margrethe Vestager. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images The European Union agreed on landmark new antitrust regulations that could reshape the business models of U.S. technology giants Meta, Apple, Amazon and Google dramatically. The rules are expected […]
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EU strikes gas deal with the U.S. as it seeks to cut its reliance on Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after speaking about steel and aluminium tariffs, on the sidelines of the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome, Italy October 31, 2021. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The U.S. said Friday it will work with international partners to provide at least 15 billion […]
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Singapore’s labor market will see ‘significant easing’ in second half of 2022, says Barclays
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Brian Tan of the investment bank says they are still “quite cautious” as the labor supply coming back with the relaxation of Singapore’s borders may not be enough to alleviate the labor shortages just yet. Source
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Barclays expects ‘big jump’ in Singapore growth after Covid measures are lifted
SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to reopen its international borders and ease Covid restrictions next week, and that’s going to be its “biggest economic driver for growth,” according to Brian Tan, senior regional economist at Barclays. “By our estimates, if we get mobility at places like recreational areas and workplaces going up by just 10%, […]
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Biden to visit Polish border; Ukraine reoccupies towns and regains ground, UK says. Follow our live updates
U.K. sees Ukraine pushing Russian forces back, reclaiming ground Ukraine has re-occupied control of towns and defensive positions up to 35 kilometers east of the capital Kyiv, according to the U.K.’s Defense Ministry, with Russian troops seen falling back on “overextended supply lines.” The Defense Ministry said via Twitter that Ukrainian forces are likely to […]
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Australia, New Zealand are concerned as Solomon Islands confirm security deal with China
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on March 15, 2022 in Perth, Australia. Paul Kane | Getty Images News | Getty Images Australia and New Zealand expressed concern on Friday about the impact on regional security of military cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands after a draft document outlining proposed cooperation was leaked. The security treaty, […]
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Chip industry under threat with neon production set to fall off a cliff following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
An image of a semiconductor wafer. I-Hwa Cheng | Bloomberg | Getty Images Russia’s war in Ukraine could see the production of neon, a critical gas in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, fall to worryingly low levels at a time when the world is already grappling with a chip shortage. Neon is required for the lasers that […]
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