The Russian economy is set to revert to its pre-coronavirus pattern of sluggish growth, weak investment and underwhelming living standards in 2022, economists predict, as the Kremlin re-embraces austerity after the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. While other countries have used the pandemic to overhaul their economic policies, launch ambitious investment projects or accelerate […]
A rendering of the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport. Courtesy of the Airport Authority Heads up, business travelers! San Diego International Airport has announced a series of changes as the massive $3.4 billion-plus reconstruction of Terminal 1 gets underway. For example, as of Jan. 3, the airport has moved the cell phone […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday said he wants to focus on connecting workers with the right skill sets and the right employers. The governor laid out his legislative priorities for the short session that begins on Tuesday. Among other things, he said he wants to incentivize remote workers to relocate to Indiana, […]
Dollar/Japanese yen: 115.32 Japanese yen per dollar (0.0087 dollar per Japanese yen) –Today the dollar gained 0.19% vs. the Japanese yen –Largest one day percentage gain since Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 –Up for four straight sessions –Up 0.44% over the last four sessions –Largest four day percentage gain since Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 –Longest winning […]
The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, at the White House in July.Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times The United States surgeon general warned last month that young people are facing “devastating” mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the coronavirus pandemic. The message came as part of […]
What GAO Found The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program was created to help develop small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and entities, including Indian tribes that are federally or state-recognized. The program provides such businesses with an opportunity to compete on an equal basis in the […]
After an eventful 2021, what omens does the year 2022 hold for global politics, economy, and civil society? The pandemic entered its second year, with the Delta variant and ended with Omicron, decimating lives at a micro level and even some nations at a macro level. The low interest rates gave the world stock markets […]
People walk past a branch of Swiss bank Julius Baer in Zurich, Switzerland February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo ZURICH, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Julius Baer (BAER.S) has agreed to sell Wergen & Partner Wealth Management to its management, the Swiss private bank said on Monday. Julius Baer, which acquired Zurich-based Wergen in February 2017, […]
Singapore’s economy grew 7.2 percent last year, rebounding from its worst recession since independence sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Monday. The city-state plunged into its worst economic performance in 2020 as businesses and international borders shut down, choking its trade and tourism economic lifeline. Authorities initially imposed tough measures to restrict movement […]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin requested a COVID-19 test after exhibiting symptoms on Sunday. Austin says he’s following CDC guidelines and isolating for five days. He last met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, December 21st, before showing symptoms. Loading Something is loading. … Read more…
