Month: May 2024
China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’ in trilateral summit
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MAY 26: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (3rd, L) talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang (2nd, R) during a bilateral meeting at Presidential Office on May 26, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Ahn Young-Joon – Pool/Getty Images) Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images China on […]
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Alibaba’s global arm signs David Beckham as international e-commerce brand ambassador
Alibaba’s international e-commerce platform AliExpress is a UEFA Euro 2024 sponsor and has signed David Beckham as its global brand ambassador. AliExpress BEIJING — Soccer star David Beckham will promote Alibaba‘s international e-commerce platform, AliExpress, in its biggest global brand ambassador partnership to date, the business unit announced Monday. The deal comes against the backdrop […]
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Some employers are reluctant to hire college grads who attended pro-Palestinian protests, survey finds
Students protest during the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4. Nic Antaya | Getty Images The class of 2024 have graduated into a rocky jobs market and to make matters worse, employers are becoming increasingly wary about hiring them. In fact, 64% of employers have said they have become concerned about hiring […]
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Meet the art collectors with home galleries: ‘The stock market doesn’t give me any fulfillment’
Entrepreneur Grant Cardone said collecting and displaying art gives him more fulfilment than investing. Grant Cardone Multimillionaire Grant Cardone, who has been collecting art for around 15 years, says he’s a spontaneous buyer. “I don’t consider myself a connoisseur. I’m very new to the art world. If I like it, I buy it. I don’t […]
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Trump booed and heckled by raucous crowd at Libertarian convention
Presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed and heckled by many in a raucous audience at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday night, a marked change from the adulation he receives at rallies from his fervently loyal supporters. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed and heckled by many in a raucous audience at the Libertarian National Convention […]
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Here are the top 10 most desirable cities for expats looking to relocate in 2024
London tops the list as the most attractive destination city for work, according to the Decoding Mobile Talent 2024 report. Andresr | E+ | Getty Images In an increasingly globalized world, living and working overseas is becoming less of a daunting dream — and more attainable for many. “Globally, one in four professionals are actively […]
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European interest in visiting Asia-Pacific is ‘extremely strong,’ says Lufthansa Asia-Pacific vice president
Elise Becker, Asia-Pacific vice president at Lufthansa Group, says “Asia is really in full-speed recovery.” Source
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Asia markets are poised to kick-start off knowledge-significant week larger, with aim on China PMI and India GDP
Aerial see of skyscrapers standing at the Lujiazui Money District at sunrise on June 8, 2022 in Shanghai, China. Zhang Zhuoming | VCG | Getty Visuals Asia-Pacific marketplaces had been established to start the ultimate 7 days of Might mostly higher, with traders awaiting critical economic data from China and India. The world’s 2nd-premier economic […]
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History shows how a UK election can impact the country’s stock market
Labour leader Tony Blair arriving in Downing Street after his election victory with crowds waving flags in the background, 2nd May 1997. Jeff Overs | BBC News & Current Affairs | Getty Images LONDON — The U.K. is less than six weeks away from a General Election in which polls suggest the center-left Labour Party […]
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Silver vs. gold: Bank of America names 4 ‘attractive’ ETFs to gain exposure to precious metals
As the price of gold hits new all-time highs and silver rallies to a multi-year high, Bank of America has identified four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer attractive exposure to precious metals. The top-rated ETFs include abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (ticker SIVR), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP) and abrdn […]
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