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Gross Domestic Product growth falls to 4.5% in Q2 of 2019-20
The Gross Domestic Product growth fell to 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of the year 2019-20.
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 percent from 7.0 percent a year ago, according to government figures released Friday that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit has potential to boost bilateral trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham
"We can significantly increase our bilateral trade from the present level of about USD 7 billion. Besides, mutual investment can also flourish in a number of areas, including ports, airports, highways, metro rails, telecommunication, petroleum products and hydel power," Assocham President B K Goenka said.
Eurozone unemployment's falls to lowest rate since July 2008
LONDON (AP) - Unemployment across the 19-country eurozone has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008 even though growth is cooling in the face of headwinds like the U.S.-China trade war and uncertainty related to Britain's departure from the European Union.
Malta PM says no immunity for top suspect in journalist killing
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said the main suspect in the 2017 killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia would not be granted immunity to disclose what he knows about the case.
4.5 % GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday the GDP growth rate of 4.5 per cent was unacceptable and worrisome, and urged his successor Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set aside 'deep-rooted suspicion' of society and nurse India back to harmonious, mutually trustworthy society that can help the economy soar.
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year. Near Paris, climate demonstrators blocked one of the company’s warehouses on Thursday to protest over-production they say is killing the planet. Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday altogether. Consumer rights groups in Britain and some other countries say it’s not always clear how real or big the discounts are. Other critics say it hurts small businesses. Angela Charlton And Claire Parker, The Associated Press Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Rupee slips 11 paise to 71.73 against USD ahead of GDP
India's economy grew at 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20 -- the slowest pace in over six years.
India: Economy grew 4.5% in Q2 vs. 4.7% expected
The data published by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday revealed that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India expanded by 4.5% following the %5 g
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
MUMBAI, Nov 29 — India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 per cent from 7.0 per cent a year ago, according to government figures released today that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expansion in Asia’s...
Is India Inc getting aggressive on cutting costs via VRS?
Voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is a popular method to reduce surplus staff. Many large public and private sector companies have implemented VRS in recent years
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
What Japan's next stimulus package should aim for
The government's challenge will be to put together a spending package that shores up consumer spending and increases the economy's growth potential.
GDP at 4.5%: 'Worrying,' says Manmohan Singh; 'fundamentals strong,' counters govt
India Business News: India's GDP growth hit an over six-year low of 4.5 per cent in July-September 2019, triggering a war of words between the government and the oppositio
Pakistan to Debut Chinese Yuan-Denominated Panda Bonds Worth $1 Billion
New Delhi (Sputnik): China’s Panda Bonds are onshore products that help international borrowers to explore domestic yuan investors. These yuan-dominated notes are sold by non-Chinese issuers.
Johnson: Disparaging remarks about single mothers made 25 years ago
The PM said the quotes were stripped of context and formed part of a smear campaign by Labour.
Experts on GDP numbers: 'Worst is not past us'
Former Chief Statistician of India, Pronab Sen said the manufacturing showing negative growth is certainly worrying. "I don't think the growth has bottomed out, the growth figures may continue to decline the next quarter too, however, post fourth quarter may show some recovery owing to the base effect," Sen said.
NATO spending tweak lets Berlin push back on Trump
US will pay less for budget that covers alliance HQ while Germany pays a little more.
Malta PM rejects immunity bid by top suspect in murder probe
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said his government rejected a request by a prominent businessman for immunity from prosecution in connection with the 2017 killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Health crisis moves from tragedy to farce
GOVERNMENT has failed to solve its impasse with medical doctors, who have withdrawn services from the country's major hospitals for 89 days today. While the cou...
PM accused of ‘fuelling stigma’ with previous comments on single mothers
He was grilled over a column he wrote in 1995 in which he described the children of single mothers as ‘ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive’.
India's apparel exports to EU face a duty disadvantage: Smriti Irani
India's exports of textile and apparel sector (including handicrafts) have increased from USD 39.3 billion (around Rs ) in 2017-18 to USD 40.4 billion in 2018-19," Irani said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Sajid Javid warns Nicola Sturgeon over pact with Labour party 'riddled' with antisemitism
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has criticised Nicola Sturgeon for “getting into bed” with Labour despite antisemitism being "riddled" throughout the party.
Russian Jokes Tell the Brutal Truth
In a repressive society, dark political jokes allow regular people to describe what they see with their own eyes.
Taiwan raises economic growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020
GDP benefits from Taiwanese businesses returning amid trade wars: DGBAS.Taiwan’s economy will grow by a higher-than-expected 2.64 percent this year and even by 2.72 percent in 2020, the government predicted Friday (November 29).
Is Vietnam too cautious when setting economic development goals for 2020? - VietNamNet
Many economic targets set for 2020 are lower in comparison with real implemented levels.
Johnson: Disparaging remarks about single mothers made 25 years ago
The PM said the quotes were stripped of context and formed part of a smear campaign by Labour.
GDP growth at 4.5%: No, Indian economy is still not in recession, but these countries are
Q2 GDP: Some of the key economies in the world are in the verge of recession raising fears about the global economic health
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy - Barriere Star Journal
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
'Don't mix it with middle-lower ones': Jokowi says Labuan Bajo is 'super premium'
Jokowi has ordered the Tourism Ministry to apply a visitor quota to Labuan Bajo, a tourist destination that is also the gate to Komodo Island.
Sri Lanka wants to undo 99-year port lease to China
Sri Lanka’s new government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to undo the previous regime’s move to lease the southern port of Hambantota to a Chinese venture, citing national interest. Former
Wall Street Breakfast: Black Friday In Full Swing
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here and 165.3M A
Party lines: five writers' verdicts on the election manifestos
Time for ‘real change’? ‘Unleash’ Britain’s potential? And what does ‘Wales, it’s us’ mean? Five writers tear apart the party manifestos to show what they’re actually saying
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK on 117th day
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK ON 117th day
Alaska governor marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Last December, poor weather scrambled Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's inaugural plans, a bumpy start to a turbulent year marked by budget disputes and a recall threat.
Indian Rupee Billed as "Overvalued" and Set for Declines after GDP Disappointment
British Pound vs Indian Rupee - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts for Converting Pounds to Euros Today
Japan Loses Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone has died at the age of 101, Concise News understands, according to NHK television.
SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish remarks vows to keep fighting for election as backers blast his suspension
AN SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish web posts has vowed to keep fighting for election as Nats backers blasted his suspension. Neale Hanvey ‘liked’ a series of social media comments branding his …
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
Pamela Anderson Writes to PM Modi, Know Here What She Wants to Convey
Anderson also highlighted that raising animals for dairy, meat, and eggs contribute to one-fifth of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 — India, anxious to counter China’s influence in the region, today offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island’s new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s visit to India just 12 days after he became...
China's financial warning signs flashing nearly everywhere as policymakers scramble
From rural bank runs to surging consumer indebtedness and an unprecedented bond restructuring, mounting signs of financial stress in China are putting the
Trade surplus shrinks in October
Exports up 11.9% on a month-on-month basis.
Government of Ghana talks about Ghc 100 and Ghc 200 currency notes
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison has explained the rationale behind the government’s policy decision to introduc
BET founder says 2020 election is Trump’s to lose
Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, said in an interview Friday that he does not believe that there's a Democrat in the 2020 field today who can prevent President Trump from winning a second term.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem
A wealth tax could have cut Jeff Bezos’ fortune in half and made Bill Gates $US61 billion less rich, but it might not do anything to make the economy feel more fair to the middle class, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith argued in a recent column.
Government reviews stamp duty charge
Federal Government has reviewed the N50 stamp duty charge on electronic payments in the country following public outcry.
Core sector output for October contracts further to 5.8 per cent
The index was dragged down by electricity which reported a de-growth of 12.4% vs -3.7% in Sept.
How to have an eco-friendly Christmas: 39 tips for hosting a 'green Christmas'
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and we’re turning our attention to turkey orders, advent calendars and which corner of the loft we left the nativity scene in.
Eurozone unemployment's falls to lowest rate since July 2008
LONDON (AP) - Unemployment across the 19-country eurozone has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008 even though growth is cooling in the face of headwinds like the U.S.-China trade war and uncertainty related to Britain's departure from the European Union.
Tory minister rules out immigration powers being devolved to Scotland
A senior Conservative Cabinet minister has dismissed the latest call from the SNP for immigration powers to be devolved to Holyrood once the UK leaves the EU.
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
Bank of Ghana introduces higher 100 and 200 cedis denomination banknotes
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PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
We are in a virtual free-fall: Congress on GDP growth slip
'India's GDP has collapsed to an abysmal 4.5%. We are in a virtual free-fallWe are in a virtual free-fall. This is the lowest GDP quarter in 6 years. But why is the BJP celebrating? Because their understanding of GDP (Godse Divisive Politics) suggests double digit growth levels. All in the perspective,' he said on Twi
Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.
Statistics Canada reports pace of economic growth slowed in third quarter
Statistics Canada says the pace of economic growth in Canada slowed in the third quarter.
EXCLUSIVE: Govt explains why it introduced Ghc100, Ghc200 Cedi notes
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison has explained the rationale behind government’s policy decision to introduce new Bank notes of Ghv100, Ghc200 and 2Ghc coin. Addressing a presser covered by MyNewsGH.com, the Governor said “twelve years after the redenomination exercise, sustained periods of high inflation and the perennial depreciation of the currency have eroded, in real terms, the face value of the series of the notes” forced government to take the decision. He explained that a lot of thinking and consultations took place. A lot “thinking went into the decision to introduce the higher denomination banknotes. The structure of the banknote should align well with the needs of the people who use it for their daily transactions. We need banknotes and coins that are convenient for most people to use, high quality, secure and cost effective.” He added. A promotional release by BoG read in part:
Ex-Bank Executive Linked to Trump Loans Commits Suicide
Thomas Bowers, who is said to have approved some of the financial services company's loans to President Donald Trump, has committed suicide.
Government initiates dialogue with ASEAN members for review of FTA: Piyush Goyal
"We have already initiated dialogue with ASEAN countries and I am happy to share with the House that ASEAN has agreed for a review of the FTA. We will take up various issues in the review and then we will report to the House," he told the House. He also said the Coffee Board is trying to develop an Indian brand of coffee .
Mass consumerism is destroying our planet. This Black Friday, let’s take a stand
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, we should reject this orgy of consumption, says professor of marketing Alan Bradshaw
No need for ‘us vs them’, Ruto says of BBI debate
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 29 - Deputy President William Ruto has softened his stance on the Building Bridges Initiative report, and called for unity in moving - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Top news of the day: GDP growth slips to a six-year low of 4.5%, Pragya Thakur apologies for Godse remarks, moves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Academic Conference: World Symposium on Investment Research
It is an annual event taking place on the first Sunday and Monday of May in some financial centers around the globe.
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
Switzerland Acts to Improve DLT/Blockchain Ecosystem with Improved Legal Certainty, Crypto Valley Association Welcomes the Move
The Swiss Federal Council has moved to improved the legal certainty regarding the framework for the utilization of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (
4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum
The 4th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Forum–Zurich brings together more than 250 attendees including 150 leading high-net-worth capital allocators from Switzerland and beyond.
Canada: Economy grew at annualized rate of 1.3% in Q3 vs. 1.2% expected
The Canadian economy expanded 1.3% on a yearly basis in the third quarter supported by higher household spending and business investment, the data pub
Lufthansa: German airline not open to Qatar investment
DUBAI: Saudi Arabian and international investors have subscribed to the initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in huge numbers, with demand for shares in the world’s most profitable company exceeding the number of shares on offer. Financial advisers to the biggest IPO in history announced that bids to the value of $44.3bn (166.275bn riyals) have been received in total from
PICS | Grisly discovery: Eastern Cape farmer finds 18 sheep carcasses on his fence
A livestock farmer from Cathcart in the Eastern Cape has made a grisly discovery after he found that 18 of his sheep had been killed, gutted and hung on a barbed wire fence.
As Juncker bids farewell, new EU executive begins with scrutiny over Luxembourg tax
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials from the new European Commission will discuss an International Monetary Fund study that lists Luxembourg as a world-leading tax haven just days after the former leader of the Grand Duchy departs the EU executive’s helm.
POINT OF VIEW: ‘BEF’ reshaping Nigeria visual art
The arts industry in Nigeria, visual arts precisely, has begun to attract attention. This is as a result of efforts made by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF)
4.5 per cent GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Delivering his valedictory address at a national conclave on economy, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said mutual trust is the bedrock of societal transactions fostering economic growth, but "our social fabric of trust, confidence is now torn and ruptured".
President Akufo-Addo expected to cut sod for commencement of Pwalugu Dam
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Bruce Golding re-conferred with Honorary Distinguished Fellow at UWI
The University of the West Indies has announced that it has re-conferred the title of Honorary Distinguished Fellow on Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and Mona Campus alumnus, for another five years. The appointment took effect on...
Anger as Labour confirms it has thrown out gigafactory plans
Labour has prompted fury from business leaders in the West Midlands after Jeremy Corbyn confirmed that the region had been overlooked for a new gigafactory.
India Offers Over $400 Million Credit Line to Sri Lanka During President Rajapaksa's Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has responded positively to a request by one of its largest trading partners in South Asia, Sri Lanka, for economic assistance and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as intelligence cooperation during delegation-level talks held in New Delhi.
UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionDemocratic presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to her supporters after officially filing to be on the ballot for the New Hampshire state primary at the State House on…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Britain's oldest twins go on dream trip
Britain’s oldest twins Lil and Doris re-lived their cherished childhood memory of riding a steam train through the British countryside.
AP Explains: What awaits Suriname’s convicted president?
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A court in the South American country of Suriname has convicted President Desi Bouterse in the 1982 killings of 15 prominent political opponents and sentenced him to 20 years in prison. The decision marks the end of a historic trial that began in 2007, the same year that Bouterse accepted “political responsibility” …
Core sector output shrinks 5.8% in October
As many as six of eight core industries saw a contraction in output in October.
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
India quarterly growth falls to worst level in six years
India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than six years in the July-September period, down to 4.5 percent from 7.0 percent a year ago, according to government figures released Friday that piled more pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Millions of Kenyans to get access to digital post boxes | IOL News
Mobile network operator Safaricom and the Postal Corporation of Kenya on Friday announced a partnership to roll out digital ...
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Politicians quoting the film helped, says Uri director
Uri was one of the biggest commercial releases to be screened at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
India, anxious to counter China's influence in the region, on Friday offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island's new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi.
Christmas bonus for Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union members
Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union Ltd is reporting a strong 2019. The credit union has provided €5.8 million in loans to the local community over the past year. Membership has grown and it now h...
Why are Iraqi protesters targeting Iranian buildings?
Baghdad, Iraq - As anti-government protests demanding a complete overhaul of the political system continue from the capital to the mainly Shia south, some protesters have focused their anger on official Iranian facilities.
Italy: Annual GDP in Q3 grew 0.3% as expected
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Italy expanded by 0.1% on a quarterly basis in the third quarter and came in at 0.3% on a yearly basis with both r
Ordinary Zimbabweans say 'THE' Government rather than 'OUR'
Zimbabwe is buffeted by lack of cohesion, it is buffeted by incapacitation, and it is buffeted by intra-party politics, indecisiveness and inconsistencies.Polit...
Iraq PM announces resignation after call from top Shiite cleric, Friday's death toll rises
ANKARA: Former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who was once President Tayyip Erdogan’s closest ally but who broke away from the ruling AK Party in September, will form a new party within weeks, a source close to the matter said on Friday. Davutoglu, 60, served as prime minister between 2014 and 2016 before falling out with Erdogan. This year, he slammed the president
Canada's GDP growth slows in third quarter
The pace of economic growth in Canada slowed in the third quarter, boosted by higher business investment and increased household spending, but weighed down by a drop in exports, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Maltese govt refuses immunity request in murder probe
The Maltese government has turned down a request from one of the island's richest men on for immunity in return for his cooperation in the investigation into a journalist's murder, after freeing a top official he was said to implicate.
‘Winter is coming’: Synergy, transformation crucial for growth, says BI
Reiterating the President's notable Game of Thrones analogy, the Bank Indonesia governor stressed that structural transformation was vital to facing the coming "winter" in the global economy.
Nationwide Christmas tree shortage looming
It may be Thanksgiving, but savvy shoppers are already planning their Christmas tree shopping with a nationwide shortage looming.
PM accused of ‘fuelling stigma’ with previous comments on single mothers
He was grilled over a column he wrote in 1995 in which he described the children of single mothers as ‘ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive’.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Democrats are running into Trump's economic buzzsaw
If you're a president who promised to make America great again, and the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since the early 1950s, it looks like you're making American great again
Former Suffolk Coastal chairman dies at 90 after short illness
Former Suffolk Coastal Council chairman John Geater has died after a short illness in Ipswich Hospital a few months after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Sugar companies' profit set to rise on firmer prices
The profit of sugar companies is expected to improve with prices firming up on the back of lower sugar production. Domestic sugar production for sugar season started in October was revised downwards
Canada: GDP masks sharp improvement in Canadian business investment for Q3 – TDS
Commenting on Friday's Gross Domestic Report from Canada, "GDP growth was in line with market expectations, with the Canadian economy growing 1.3% (an
US, India have made exploratory requests for greater market access: Piyush Goyal
“Regular consultations with the concerned line ministries / departments and other stakeholders bodies is a part of the ongoing discussions,” he said in a written reply to a question on bilateral trade negotiations with the US in Rajya Sabha. The minister said that trade related issues are discussed as a part of any ongoing economic relationship.
Almost Half of EU States Give No-Go to New Rule Requiring Tech Giants to Reveal Real Incomes & Taxes
The proposed directive was worked out to shed light on how big businesses, like Apple, Google, or Facebook to name a few, get around tax legislation by formally shifting their income from greater-tax nations such as the UK and France to lower-tax jurisdictions like Malta, Ireland, or Luxembourg.
Mayo firm a winner in InterTradeIreland Seedcorn competition
A MAYO firm was one of the main winners at the prestigious InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition final, held at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Sasol scores ‘own goal’ as climate pressure mounts in SA
Company could face legal challenges if it continues to refuse votes on the issue.
South Korea cuts growth forecast to lowest in decade
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank on Friday (Nov 29) cut its growth forecast for this year to 2 per cent, which would be the weakest rate in a ...
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
Sena’s Baptism To Secularism Shows This Word Has No Relevance Now; It’s Time To Consign It To The Dustbin
By aligning with Congress, the Shiv Sena has given Balasaheb Thackeray the ultimate ‘gift’ of treachery.
Early shoppers beat Black Friday rush
Hardy and deal-hungry shoppers lined up Thursday outside JCPenney at Penn Square Mall, waiting in the cold and occasional rain for the doors to open at 2 p.m. so they could snap up an air fryer or two, various electronics and big-discount clothes. “Honestly, with the Black Friday deals you get on clothes, it makes it worth it, getting a little elbow room,” said Ryan Johnson, who shopped with his wife, Jazzlyn. “Black Friday before too long is gonna start in October.” Black Friday has long been a favorite shopping day for gift-shopping Americans, or in some instances when shoppers sought just to treat themselves to something nice.
Frog & Scorpion: Gaza Envelope Communities Plan Industrial Zones to Employ Thousands of Gaza Arabs
While the talks between Israel and Hamas are currently being conducted at a rapid pace, at least the Israeli side is optimistic (see: Al Akhbar: Israel Renews Talks with Hamas about Truce, Returning Soldiers’ Bodies), another initiative is being formed, which aims not only to stop the shooting war, but to also establish a true […]
Anyone for Goulash? Why We Need to Talk About Hungarian Communism
The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has been marked by some very simplistic analysis and lots of sweeping generalisations about the ‘evils’ of communism. A new book, on everyday life in Hungary in the 1970s and 80s, provides some counter-balance to the dominant narrative.
Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter
Signs of a thaw in the US-China trade spat and prospects of an improvement in US economic growth have taken a toll on the metal, which has lost nearly $100 an ounce to trade at $1,456 today
Sensex hits 19 fresh highs in November, gains 665 points
The announcement of corporate tax reduction in the last week of September provided the much-needed trigger that lifted the market by around 4 per cent during the month and a little over 7 per cent till date
Minister urges Japanese investors to leverage Malaysia’s digital transformation push
KOBE (Japan), Nov 29 — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking is calling for Japanese investors to leverage on Malaysia’s push for digital transformation. He said Malaysia was committed to undertaking the digital transformation efforts, among others, through the National...
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
SEOUL, South Korea -- The clock is ticking.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, has said that the United States has until the end of the year to make a new proposal to create a breakthrough in stalled negotiations on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.The looming deadline -- which North Korea has
Canada’s economy slowed in third quarter
OTTAWA, Nov 29 — Canada’s economy put on the brakes in the third quarter sending growth falling to 1.3 per cent, or almost one-third of the previous three months’ GDP, the government statistical agency said today. Statistics Canada blamed a drop in exports for the slowdown, noting that it was...
Johnson concedes only 31,000 new nurses will be recruited under Tory plans
The PM also said he would ‘walk out’ of trade talks with the US if it wanted the NHS to be on the table.
Black Friday 2019: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re hitting the stores or buying online from your couch, we’re here to see you through all the doorbuster deals and Black Friday blowouts.
China holds out carrot ahead of Taiwan election, but few convinced
China is stepping up efforts to be nice to Taiwan ahead of key elections on January 11, offering better treatment to Taiwanese in China and urging the democratic island to "come home", but many there only see Beijing wielding a threatening stick. China denies interfering in elections in Taiwan, which Beijing claims as sacred territory, but it traditionally tries various means to influence their result, hoping politicians with a more positive view on China ties get into office.
Ukraine boasts record high grain harvest at 74.3 mln tonnes as of Nov 28
By the end of November, farmers threshed 0.3 million tonnes more than forecasted this year.
EU’s Tusk and Juncker bow out as new team prepare to move in
Charles Michel and Donald Tusk warmly hugged one another during the handover ceremony.
This election gives us the impossible choice, writes Robert Peston
How do you weigh a once-in-a-generation transfer of power from private sector to public sector and from capital to labour, against an irreversible rupture with the European Union? That is the choice being offered to voters, by Labour and the Tories respectively. Talk about chalk and cheese, or bicycles versus fish. How on earth do you decide, if you haven't made up your mind already, which you like best? You could argue that the desire among some voters to squeeze the private sector's pips till they squeak and those that want to take a chainsaw to the UK's ties with the EU - with only a relatively small group apparently wanting both - stem from similar social and economic causes. Namely that the way we've run this place has eroded the living standards, security and a sense of being heard for millions of people, especially those outside the big metropolises, as well as among the young.
Most fund managers since 2011 see South Africa equities as cheap
More fund managers also see local bonds as undervalued, survey shows.
Unqualified teachers’ll be flushed out December ending — FG
THE Federal Government has given directives that all teachers who do not possess the relevant qualifications should be flushed out of classrooms...
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Ola restructuring biz over IPO to cost 250 jobs: Report
The spokesperson added that the restructuring is aimed at becoming "more nimble and have a sharper focus on growth and profitability".
RSS acting like extra-constitutional authority, says Ashok Gehlot
He dared the RSS to convert itself into a political party and come out in the open.
Wirral hands Borough of Culture crown to Sefton
Fantastic year for Wirral
If this is not recession, what is? Opposition slams govt after India's GDP growth dips | Reactions
Speaking at the National Economy Conclave, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury referred to the recent GDP numbers and said, "This is the New India. This government wants a Hindu Rashtra which they want to do keeping states at bay."
Johnson concedes only 31,000 new nurses will be recruited under Tory plans
The PM also said he would ‘walk out’ of trade talks with the US if it wanted the NHS to be on the table.
The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs
The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]
Review: Derbyshire-built Toyota Corolla is back - and it's gorgeous
Has the striking new Corolla been worth the wait?
Fired Zimbabwe state doctors reject offer to return to work
Zimbabwe state doctors who were fired for going on strike have rejected a government offer to return to work, their union said on Friday. President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, which responded to the job boycott by firing 448 doctors and pursuing disciplinary action against more than 1,000 others
Economic Crisis: GDP Growth Falls to 4.5% in July to September, Lowest in More Than 6 Years
India was the world’s fastest-growing economy until last year, posting quarterly growth rates of as high of 9.4% in 2016.
Euro-Dollar Gets No Joy from Inflation Gains as German Politics and U.S. Tariff Threat Loom
The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today
Top news today evening: India’s GDP slips further, Pragya Thakur’s apology and more
From India's GDP slipping to a 26-quarter low of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter to Pragya Thakur issuing apology in the Lok Sabha over Godse remarks, here are the top news of today evening.
Smurfit boxes clever on recycling and sustainability
In Paris to receive a business award, Tony Smurfit talks about sustainable packaging, Brexit and France
VIDEO: Buhari’s refusal to offer Tinubu’s wife a handshake stirs Twitter debate
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A video showing President Muhammadu Buhari seeming refusal to offer Senator Oluremi Tinubu a handshake while greeting other dignitaries on the sidelines of the E-Nigeria ...
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Kutuny leads section of Rift Valley leaders in backing BBI
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29-A section of Rift Valley leaders have declared support for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report launched by President Uhuru - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism
HONG KONG: Low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines said Friday (Nov 29) it will delay salary payments to some staff, warning its business has been ...
Share Market highlights: Sensex ends 336 points down, Nifty near 12,050; Yes Bank, HUL top losers
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The headline indices Sensex and Nifty receded from record high levels on Friday, tracking weak GDP data outlook.
Boris Johnson defends calling children of single mothers 'ill-raised' before he was 'even in politics'
Boris Johnson has defended disparaging remarks he made about single mothers, telling a voter they were made before he was “even in politics”. Written in an article for The Spectator magazine in 1995, the Conservative Party leader described the children of single mothers as “ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive and illegitimate”. The prime minister was put to task over the NHS, trade deals and the promises of 50,000 more nurses by callers on the LBC radio.
Zimbabwe facing 'man-made' starvation, UN expert warns
Zimbabwe is facing "man-made" starvation with 60 percent of the people failing to meet basic food needs, a UN special envoy said Thursday after ...
Economic Slowdown: 4.5% Growth “Clearly Unacceptable", "Worrisome", Says Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Indian economy needs to grow at 8-9% per year to fulfil people’s aspirations. Root cause for slowdown is Modi government's distrust of businessmen, says Singh.
Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law
Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in US stores as spending moves online
TRIPOLI: Libya’s National Oil Company said Thursday production had resumed at a key field in the southwest a day after it was interrupted by fighting there. “Following the cessation of military activity at the (Al-Feel) oilfield, production has resumed,” the NOC said in a statement on its website. Forces backing eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, who seized Al-Feel
Japan, South Korea to hold high-level trade talks
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- In the shadow of the United States trade war with China, South Korea's trade ministry said Friday it will hold high-level trade negotiations with Japan to end its long-running standoff.
Centre to come out with permanent solution to stubble burning: MoS Agriculture
"A meeting was chaired by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) secretary. A committee has been formed to formulate a new scheme" for a long-term permanent solution to stubble buring by farmers, he said. The MoS said that the new committee will come out with a new scheme within one or two months.
GDP growth slips to 4.5% in September quarter, slowest expansion in 26 quarters
The slump was mainly on account of a weak manufacturing and a drop in exports.
Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
Stock markets tread water as all quiet on trade war front
LONDON, Nov 29 — Stock traders found little to get the pulse racing today as the trade war front was eerily quiet and Thanksgiving sapped global trading volumes. “It’s been quite the forgettable week and I don’t think today is going to be any more memorable,” said Craig Erlam, Senior...
PM scrambles to spur growth; India braces for GDP shock
By Vrishti Beniwal The bad news is getting worse for India’s economy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is exhausting all options to stem the fallout. Data on Friday will likely show the economy had
Lonely and hungry
We’re reminded every year how many Canadians are left behind in our society, without enough food. Hunger Count 2019 has just been released.
ET View: Time to boost demand, forget the fiscal deficit target
The time has come for the government to shed its obsession about fiscal deficit targets and borrow more from the market, both to compensate the states for their shortfall in GST collections and to meet its own expenditure commitments. India still has deep reserves of economic resilience and it is necessary to avoid any self-defeating talk of recession.
Japan ex-PM Nakasone who boosted ties with US dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, died on Friday at the age of 101, an official at his son's office said.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem
A wealth tax could have cut Jeff Bezos' fortune in half and made Bill Gates $61 billion less rich, but it might not do anything to make the economy feel more fair to the middle class, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith argued in a recent column.
Rise of the machines: Why Australia's miners are racing for automation
An aerial picture from Jimblebar, one of BHP's biggest mines in the Pilbara, sums up its push to cut costs and increase productivity as iron ore demand falls.
CEA Subramanian sees GDP picking up in Q3, says fundamentals remain strong
India's economic growth slowed to 4.5 per cent in the September quarter from 7.1 per cent in the corresponding period of last year
GDP growth slows down to 4.5% in Q2, hits more than 6-year low
India's Q2 GDP Growth 2019: DEA Secretary Atanu Chakraborty and CEA KV Subramnaian said that the fundamentals of India economy remain strong and the GDP growth rate is expected to bounce back in the third quarter of this fiscal
Economy hit by climate of fear, says Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister warns of disastrous effects of a sharp slowdown in growth .
GDP Growth Rate: Deeply Worrying, Says Manmohan Singh; Will Pick up From Next Quarter, Claims Ministry
Many industrialists tell me that they live in an atmosphere of fear in our society today, former PM Manmohan Singh said denouncing Centre's economic policies
Another Jolt To RCEP? Japan Not To Sign The Multi-Nation Regional Trade Deal If India Doesn’t Join
“All we are thinking of is negotiations including India,” the Japanese Trade Minister added.
India offers credits to boost Sri Lankan economy, security
Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary who is credited with ending the country's long civil war, was sworn in as the island nation's new president on November 18, a day after he won the closely fought presidential election in island nation.
UK PM Johnson: Will keep no-deal Brexit preparations in a state of readiness
While responding to a question from a reporter about dropping no-deal Brexit preparations, "Many of those preparations will be extremely valuable as w
India's GDP Growth Drops To 4.5%, Lowest In 26 Quarters
The data comes two days after Nirmala Sitharam on Wednesday quelled fears about the Indian economy going into recession.
When is the Canadian GDP report and how could it affect USD/CAD?
Friday's economic docket highlights the release of monthly Canadian GDP growth figures for October, scheduled to be published at 13:30 GMT. Statistics
Fiscal deficit for April-Oct at 102.4%, crosses full year target
The revenue gap for the April-October period stood at Rs 5.46 lk cr showing the weakness in tax collection.
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
Pressure rises on Malta PM to resign over slain reporter case
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat came under increasing pressure to resign on Friday as protesters cried foul over the latest twist in the case of slain investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Japan ex-PM Nakasone who boosted ties with US dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, died on Friday at the age of 101, an official at his son's office said. In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to transform the nation defeated in World War II into a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era.
FM's remarks on economy disappointing in extreme: Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha said the root cause of the current economic crisis is "death of demand" in the country. He alleged that the government ignored the agriculture distress in the country. Sinha also raised questions over the data for calculating GDP numbers. He added that companies after companies are facing bankruptcy and the govt has stated that it would have to close Air India.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
The businessman and philanthropist voted to remain in 2016 but said the UK could be ‘better off’ outside of the bloc.
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
We ll provide funding for UNIDO’s industrialisation programme – FG
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has said the Federal Government would support the new five year Country Partnership Programme of the Unite...
Money-Saving Secrets From Ski Bums
To get nitty-gritty, budget-saving tips, we turned to ski-town locals and winter fanatics for advice.
Green is the new black! Kilkenny launches shop local Green Friday Campaign
Say goodbye to Black Friday and hello to Green Friday by buying Irish brands and products on November 29, urges a leading Irish retailer. Green Friday is an initiative led by Marian O’Gorman of ...
German auto industry group appoints former Merkel aide
BERLIN (AP) - An influential group representing the German auto industry has chosen Hildegard Mueller, who was once a senior aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel, as its new leader.
GDP data: All three engines driving economic growth are stalling
While the concerted decline in economic drivers calls for multi-pronged efforts to arrest it, stimulus measures so far have focussed mainly on an investment revival
Donald Trump's Very Real Health Care Victory: Price Competition is Coming
In short, the policy promises to increase the power of individuals and families by giving them greater control over their health care dollars and decisions.