Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans - president
Botswana’s new president has told the BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and residence permits. "They do jobs that would otherwise…
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‘I would do it differently, if I were to do it again’: Outgoing DBS CEO on bank’s tech capabilities
OUTGOING DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta would have done things differently if he were given another chance to build the bank’s technology capabilities. Gupta’s 15-year tenure as head…
United Hampshire US Reit Q3 distributable income falls 14.6% to US$6 million
UNITED Hampshire US Reit’s distributable income for the third quarter ended Sep 30 declined 14.6 per cent to US$6 million, from US$7.1 million in the previous corresponding period. The…
Cryptocurrencies tainted by SEC suits surge after Trump victory
THE likely departure of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler following Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race is sparking a rally in cryptocurrencies…
Elwood Edwards, voice of the ‘You’ve got mail’ AOL email greeting, dies at 74
Elwood Edwards, a media multihyphenate who voiced AOL’s iconic greeting “You’ve got mail,” has died. Edwards died Tuesday at age 74 in New Bern, N.C., after a long illness, his former…
UOB posts 16% higher Q3 profit of S$1.61 billion
UOB’s net profit for the third quarter ended September 2024 rose 16 per cent year on year to S$1.61 billion, from S$1.38 billion the year before. Its results released Friday (Nov 8) beat…
UOB surpasses estimates with 16% higher Q3 profit of S$1.61 billion
UOB’S net profit for the third quarter ended September rose 16 per cent year on year to S$1.61 billion, from S$1.38 billion the year before. Its results released on Friday (Nov 8) beat the…
Bank of England says unwind of trade that rocked gilt market likely over
BANK of England (BOE) officials said the UK bond sell-off that followed last week’s budget announcement was exacerbated by investor positioning, a signal they believe the worst of the…
Expedia raises full-year guidance, beats on gross bookings
EXPEDIA Group posted better-than-expected grossing bookings in the third quarter and said it was raising its full-year guidance, suggesting that demand has proven stronger than the company…
Pinterest gives weak holiday forecast as it lags behind peers
PINTEREST fell in late trading after forecasting weak sales for the holiday quarter, a sign the search and discovery network is struggling to keep pace with larger peers such as Meta…
Liam Payne: 3 people arrested, charged in Argentina in connection to former One Direction singer's death
The investigation surrounding Liam Payne's death continues to unfold. On Wednesday, Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press release that…
Report finds Church of England covered up 'horrific' abuse at summer camps decades ago
LONDON (AP) — The Church of England covered up “horrific” abuse by a lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps in the 1970s and 1980s, and the ceremonial head of the Anglican…
South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's…
Can B Corps save the world?
THE “shareholder primacy” doctrine that promoted profit maximisation as the purpose of business is fading. The increasing wealth gap, widening social inequality and environmental…
Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines
In offering electric air taxi services in Japan, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) has teamed with Soracle Corporation, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation. Archer's…
A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia
When one is sitting on a beach in Australia, there are a few animals one does not expect to see. A lion, maybe, or a grizzly bear. Somewhere on that list is the emperor penguin. But on…
Encontrando Fuerza en la Tormenta: Una Historia de Resiliencia, Redención y Escritura
En la vida, existen momentos que ponen a prueba nuestra capacidad de sobrevivir. Para muchos, es en estas horas oscuras cuando se descubre una fuerza interna y una resiliencia desconocida.…
Spain's catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
MADRID (AP) — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash floods that submerged entire communities and…
Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's major cities including Abuja, Lagos and Kano suffered blackouts Thursday as the country's electricity grid collapsed in the tenth such outage to hit the…
'Extraordinary' Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Called 'Lady of the House' Found 4,000 Years After Her Death
The ancient tomb was found buried in a cemetery in Assiut, Egypt around 240 miles south of Cairo The "extraordinary" tomb of a high-ranking Egyptian woman has been found 4,000 years after…
US banks to gain from looser capital, merger policies under Trump
THE banking industry is expected to win big as former President Donald Trump returns to the White House, ushering in Republican regulators who are expected to ease capital rules and merger…
Hezbollah launches renewed rocket attacks on northern Israel
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia launched dozens of rockets from Lebanon at targets in northern Israel on Thursday, triggering air raid alarms in Haifa and other areas. Hezbollah…
Moderna reports surprise profit on higher-than-expected Covid vaccine sales
MODERNA reported a surprise third-quarter profit on Thursday (Nov 7), driven by cost cutting and higher-than-expected sales of its Covid-19 vaccine, even with low revenue from its new…
KPMG in India, SecurityBridge partner to enhance SAP security
Professional services firm KPMG in India has partnered with software company SecurityBridge to enhance SAP security services for businesses. The strategic alliance will integrate…