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SAP's cloud business drives quarterly results, raised outlook
SAP said today that demand for its cloud business database was growing as the German business software group confirmed its preliminary third-quarter results and full year guidance
How a big win for a First Nation in B.C. could bring change for resource ...
First Nations, industry and legal experts are examining what the outcome of a B.C. court decision could mean elsewhere, including future development near Alberta’s massive oilsands. ...
Terrestrial Laser Scanning Market Analysis, Recent Trends and Regional Growth Forecast by 2021-26.
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Experts call for speedy action on reliable alternative energy solutions
Experts called for urgent action on reliable alternative energy solutions to avoid losses in energy transition during a webinar organized jointly by the International Finance Forum, the Task Force on Carbon Pricing in Europe and the Paulson Institute.
Empowering a nation: Brand South Africa promotes free online toolkit to market the country
Brand South Africa, the official custodian of the country’s brand has built and maintained a strong brand reputation for the country, both domestically and internationally, which has since inception,
Clicks Group reports a slowdown in vaccinations
THE Clicks Group, the health and beauty company which has administered almost 1.5 million jabs, has reported a significant slowdown in vaccinations since Vooma vaccination weekend. Clicks managing executive Vikash Singh has attributed the slowdown to vaccine
Enter the Zuckerverse? Social media churns with new names for Facebook
Zuckerverse. Timesuck. Faceplant. They're just a few suggestions being bandied around online following report that Facebook plans to rebrand itself with a new group name. The company refused to comment on rumour or speculation, of course, but the Twitterati
Global cues, inflationary concerns dent equities; IT stocks fall (Ld)
(MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) A sell-off in the Asian markets along with mixed early corporate results subdued India's key equity indices during the afternoon trade session on Thursday.Besides, inflationary concerns due to high... ...
Modi visits Delhi hospital to mark India's 100 Cr Covid vax milestone
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here to express gratitude to doctors, nurses and others who helped India cross the 100 crore Covid-19 vaccination-mark.Modi... ...
Cop threatens activist for questioning tree felling in K'taka
(MENAFN - IANS) Bengaluru, Oct 21 (IANS) A video of a police official threatening an activist who opposed tree felling for a metro project in Bengaluru has gone viral on the social media.In the video the police inspector can be seen threatening... ...
Six armed robberies against vessels in Singapore Strait during October
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued another alert on boarding of vessels in the Eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait with six incidents this month. The latest incidents of armed robbers boarding vessels in the
Without cheap power, industry can’t be competitive to employ – Osafo-Maafo
Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has said that for the industry to be able to absorb the teeming unemployed youth in the country, it is necessary for firms to have access to reliable power at an affordable cost, as that will make them competitive.
UK public borrowing falls despite fuel crisis and supply chain issues
Stronger tax receipts and end to furlough scheme credited with fall from �28.8bn to �21.8bn in September Government borrowing fell at a faster than expected rate in September as the furlough scheme came to an end and tax receipts recovered strongly. Figures
TEXAS VIEW: Who’s socialist now? What happened to capitalism?
If one needs evidence of how upside-down our times are, consider the spectacle Americans witness daily where elected officials seeking to score political points work not toward the “general welfare” cited in the U.S. Constitution, not toward the sanctity of
Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe
PARIS (AP) — A quarter of a million French homes were without electricity Thursday and trains were halted from Normandy to the Paris region after powerful winds swept across swaths of northern France, the Netherlands and Belgium. Local media reported that four
Beijing's GDP records double-digit growth in first three quarters of 2021
Beijing's GDP in the first three quarters of 2021 reached nearly 2.98 trillion yuan (US$466.37 billion), up 10.7% year on year, according to a press conference held by the Information Office of Beijing Municipal People's Government. The average growth
Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises
The company behind brands such as Marmite, PG Tips and Dove has said it will raise prices to cope with "elevated levels" of cost inflation which it expects to continue next
Australia eases travel restrictions
image1-770×450 Effective November 1, 2021, Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members can enter Sydney, Australia without quarantine arrangements, provided they are fully vaccinated and comply with document requirements,
Gulf economies to pick up speed next year: Economists
Dubai: Economies in the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council will grow faster next year than previously thought, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned a decline in oil and gas prices was the biggest risk to their outlook. The oil-rich region will
Vodafone Connects Its Customers With Thales’ Eco-SIM Card
Paris La Défense, France: Thales to supply Vodafone Group with eco-designed SIM cards made from recycled refrigerators. Millions of subscribers in Europe and Africa set to benefit from eco-responsible innovation. Thales to supply Vodafone Group with Eco-SIM; a
BUC Token Price Increased by 230 Percent Breaking the All-Time High as Proshares Bitcoin ETF ...
New Delhi, Delhi, India: The Proshares Bitcoin-linked ETF started trading on the stock exchanges with the ticker name of BITO. BuyUcoin recently launched Crypto Systematic Investment Platform for users to invest in Cryptocurrencies on Daily, Weekly, Monthly,
Bank of Maharashtra Results Updated
Bank of Maharashtra reported a 107 per cent year-on-year jump in second quarter net profit at ₹264 crore against ₹130 crore in the year ago quarter. Net
Trade credit insurance norms to kick in from Nov 1
Companies are gearing up for trade credit insurance covers, for which the guidelines come into effect from November 1. This is expected to improve liquidity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). A number of insurance companies are said to be working
Cement prices may continue to move northwards on production cost escalation
Cement prices are likely to move northwards in the December quarter as a robust demand scenario may provide opportunities for manufacturers to pass on the increase in cost of cement making. The manufacturers have faced two major price inflations on the cost
Deepinder Goyal joins Unacademy Board of Directors
Edtech unicorn Unacademy has announced the appointment of Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO, Zomato on the company’s Board of Directors. Deepinder is an investor in Unacademy and participated in the company’s $440 million Series H fundraise in August. Other
Bank of Maharashtra net profit jumps ₹264 crore in Q2
Bank of Maharashtra reported a 107 per cent year-on-year jump in second quarter net profit at ₹264 crore
Tricolour to be displayed at Red Fort to mark 100 crore Covid doses
To mark the completion of administering of 100 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses, the largest khadi tricolour in the country, weighing around 1,400 kg, will be displayed at the Red Fort on Thursday, official sources said. The same tricolour with dimensions 225 feet
Total salary spends by start-ups increased by 43% between April & Sept 2021: Report
Payroll practices of start-ups have witnessed a significant change over the last two years. Over the past six months, salary spends by start-ups has increased significantly, indicating hikes, promotions and new hires, according to a latest Insights Note by
Festival demand boost nutmeg prices, farmers expect more before Diwali
Festival demand ahead of Diwali in major upcountry markets has pushed up nutmeg prices to between ₹600 and ₹650 per kg. However, production in Kerala has dropped due to unprecedented rains, while various other issues have prompted farmers to expect more on the
WHO: Europe the only region with rise in Covid-19 last week
The World Health Organization said there was a 7 per cent rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week, the only region in the world where cases increased, and uneven vaccine uptake posed a threat to the continent. In its weekly assessment of the
Architectural Lighting Market Development, Trends, Demand and Forecast Till 2026.
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Virginia gives Democrats a test of Black turnout before 2022
As Democrat Terry McAuliffe worked the crowd at Norfolk State University’s homecoming football game, many fans at the historically Black school were ready with answers before he could even ask ...
Landstar: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Landstar System Inc. (LSTR) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $98.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.58. The results exceeded ...
Column: Sports betting becoming more of a sure thing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — No one needed official evidence but it came anyway from the state of New Jersey, where people apparently really like to bet on sports. They put more than $1 billion on their favorites in September, the first time that has happened since the
At least 3 dead in apparent gas explosion in north China
BEIJING (AP) — An apparent gas explosion gutted part of a high rise in northern China on Thursday morning, killing at least three people and injuring 30. It occurred at a hotel in Shenyang, a city of more than 8 million people
Film exhibition business will be back to the pre-Covid level in 3-4 months: PVR chairman ...
Ajay Bijli, in an interview with ET, also said
Here is the cedi's performance against major foreign currencies as at October 21
• The Cedi traded against the dollar at a mid-rate of 5.8837 • Its trade value against the Pounds Sterling went up at a mid-rate of 8.1281 • The Euro's mid-rate stands at 6.8525 On the Interbank forex rates from the Bank of
Jio-BP to open first petrol pump near Mumbai
In 2019, BP had bought a 49% stake in over 1,400 petrol pumps and 31 aviation turbine fuel (ATF) stations owned by Reliance for $1 billion ...
Do You Speak Digital?
Despite what we, the older generation, may like to believe, having basic IT/digital skills has been necessary in the workplace for decades. It started with the need for limited professionals, such as IT specialists and employees who could safely eject a floppy
Thinking Outside the Brown Bag
In July 2021, KhairKhwah, an NGO based in Pakistan, collaborated with The Marie Stopes Society and Green Star Social Marketing to roll out their ‘Brown Bag Syndrome’ campaign. KhairKhwah was established in May 2020 as a communications platform aimed at
Equity Residential to acquire ultra-efficient apartment tower going up in Belltown
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) will purchase 303 Battery — an ultra-green
Spend local: Voucher scheme verification emails 'are genuine'
Emails reporting identification issues with the high street voucher scheme are genuine, the Department for the Economy has confirmed. Sent from 'noreply@spendlocalni.com', the emails have the subject line "Failed Verification". They say the
Just Eat’s Irish arm pays €10m dividend to parent as profits jump
Just Eat’s Irish arm paid a €10 million dividend to its parent last year after profits and revenues jumped sharply during the pandemic. The online takeaway delivery company recorded a 30 per cent
Pinterest Emphasizes Creator Content in Home Feed Redesign
The social network seeks to connect users with the personalities behind the content on its platform.
DP World launches a single window digital solution for smart logistics
Dubai: DP World, the leading provider of smart supply chain solutions, Thursday announced the launch of its new digital logistics platform, CARGOES Logistics. The platform provides customers with a single-window solution enabling seamless, safe, secure, and
Emirates, flydubai cancel Khartoum flights amid protests
Dubai: Emirates airline said its flights to Khartoum scheduled for October 21 and October 22 have been canceled. “Customers with the final destination Khartoum will not be accepted for travel until 23 October from any point on
China boots Caixin financial news from approved media list
China has removed Caixin Media, one of the country's most independent business news sites, from a list of news outlets whose content can be republished by other internet news providers ...
Japan Accumulates Maximum LNG Reserves in 5 Years - Economy Ministry
Japan's reserves of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached 2.3 million tonnes mid-October, marking the highest volume in the last five years, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Tokyo's Nikkei closes down more than 1.8%
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index dropped more than 1.8 percent on Thursday, depressed by several factors including rising US bond yields and the struggles of property giant China Evergrande Tokyo, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Oct, 2021 ) :Tokyo's
‘They don’t take it seriously because I’m female and it’s a baby business’ – Ollwyn Moran says investors need to better understand how women pitch ideas
Cognikids founder Ollwyn Moran is struggling to secure funding to grow her business, despite orders coming in thick and fast. She has had to jump through hoops to get a bank loan, at fairly unfavourable terms, and says investor appetite is limited for
Anthem Lifts 2021 Earnings View After 3rd Quarter Beat
Anthem Inc. on Wednesday became the second major U.S. health insurer to raise its full year profit forecast, after beating third-quarter profit
US Treasury Will Hold IMF Chief Accountable for Integrity Changes: Official
WASHINGTON—The second-ranking U.S. Treasury official told senators on Tuesday that the agency would hold International Monetary Fund Managing Director
Brazil Nixes Welfare Expansion Announcement Amid Currency Sell-Off
BRASILIA—Brazil's government canceled an announcement for a generous new welfare program on Thursday, after a central bank currency
US Needs More Mines to Boost Rare Earths Supply Chain, Pentagon Says
The United States and ally nations should mine and process more rare earths to ensure adequate global supply of the strategic minerals for military
Remote Work Anxiety Is Real. Here’s How to Help Employees Who Have It.
By John Boitnott The increasing popularity of hybrid work models has produced an unexpected consequence: remote work anxiety. Many employees say that
Brazil Superior Court Rejects Brumadinho Indictments on Procedural Grounds
BRASILIA—Brazil's Superior Court of Justice threw out on procedural grounds an indictment of 16 people in relation to the collapse
Global ‘Squid Game’ Mania Lifts Netflix Quarter
Netflix Inc.'s global sensation "Squid Game" helped lure more new customers than expected, the world's largest streaming service said on Tuesday
CIMB Thai posts improved 9M21 net profit of THB1.71bil
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Thai Bank PLC recorded a net profit of THB1.71bil (RM212.65mil) in the nine months ended Sept 30, 2021, a 16.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase over the previous corresponding period due to better cost control. Read full story ...
China Development Bank signs MoC with Green Climate Fund
China Development Bank has signed a new round of Memorandum of Cooperation with the Green Climate Fund recently. According to the MoC, the two sides will work, on the basis of early good cooperation, on realizing the goal of peaking carbon emissions
BUSINESS LIVE: Bitcoin hits record high; Barclays beats expectations
The price of bitcoin hit record highs yesterday, following the launch of the first ever bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund in the US. Bitcoin broke the $66,000 mark, ahead of its previous all-time high of $64,800 reached in April and more than double its
Brazilian government creates embassy in Manama, capital of Bahrain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian representation
Brazil banks post 10% drop in revenue, yet prove resilient in pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The pandemic explains a
Ynvisible Interactive Inc. Announces Grant of Stock Options
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ynvisible Interactive Inc. (the “Company” or “Ynvisible”) (TSX-V: YNV; OTCQB: YNVYF) announces that it has granted incentive stock options to acquire an aggregate of 640,000 common shares in the capital of the Company at an
NPRA to organise maiden National Pensions Awareness Week
The National Pension Regulatory Authority (NPRA), under the auspices of the Ministries of Employment and Labour Relations and Ministry of Finance, is organising the first-ever National Pensions Awareness Week. This will be the country's maiden Pension
Smurfit Kappa begins work at heat recovery project at Austrian mill
Smurfit Kappa has begun construction on a new project at its paper mill in Austria that will use waste heat generated at the mill to help power a sustainable district heating solution. The new heat extraction plant at the Nettingsdorf Paper Mill is a joint
FTSE 100 Live: Evergrande deal falls through, Barclays in earnings spotlight after Tesla impresses
Evergrande's future was back in focus today after it emerged that China's debt-laden property firm had failed to complete a key $2.6 billion asset sale. ...
Lower than expected UK borrowing gives Rishi Sunak pre-budget boost
UK government borrowing was lower than expected in September, giving Chancellor Rishi Sunak some good news ahead of next week’s budget. ...
Barclays bankers in line for big bonuses as Covid profits boom
“Another two years,” pledges CEO Jes Staley ...
UK agrees new trade deal with New Zealand
UK prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed on a new trade deal with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern. The UK government said the deal would cut red tape for businesses and end tariffs on exports and comes after 16 months of negotiations. "This is
Financial sector regulators must collaborate to weed out fraudsters from financial system – Analyst
Financial sector regulators have been advised to collaborate in order to weed out or reduce fraudsters within the financial system. This is coming after the Bank of Ghana warned the general public to be wary of a money-doubling scheme operating in the
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again; Diesel Above Rs 99/litre from Srinagar to Chennai
The costliest fuel was
Bitcoin Edges off All-time High but Momentum for More Gains This Year Seen Intact
The world's largest
Woolworth CEO had a ‘fairly blunt message’ for staff regarding vaccination
Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci came out on Thursday with a “fairly blunt message" towards his workers regarding vaccinations.
Net zero is ‘not a zero-sum game’: Josh Frydenberg
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says achieving net zero is “not a zero-sum game” between a strong economy and a lower emissions future. Mr Frydenberg told Sky News Australia the
Revealed: NSW’s highest paid bosses
The leaders of the biggest listed companies in NSW racked up more than $210m in salaries and bonuses over the most recent reporting period, but that doesn't tell the whole story. ...
Net zero payout slammed
Resource Minister Keith Pitt has slammed down suggestions that convincing the Nationals party to agree to net zero will require a hefty payout from the government. ...
ASX flat after choppy trading session
The Australian sharemarket finished flat after a choppy session as a slew of quarterly reports were issued and annual general meetings held. ...
BP signs long-term deal with Shenzhen Gas
BP signed a gas sales and purchase agreement with Shenzhen Sino-Benny LPG Co Ltd on Wednesday, the first long-term deal with price indexed to international LNG in China's domestic gas market, to support China's growing energy needs. Under the terms of the
Momentum Institute of Financial Planning intends to attract youth and pave the way for future ...
There are thousands of students in South Africa who are still uncertain about what they will be doing in the future once they graduate. Given that youth unemployment in the country currently stands at 46,3%, and the rate was 9,3% among university graduates*,
SA Reserve Bank might freeze interest rates as Governor Kganyago takes an accommodative stance
INTEREST rates in South Africa could remain flat at historic lows for the remainder of the year as South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago takes an accommodative stance towards monetary policy to help reboot the economy despite the pressure
Bengaluru Design District to come up on 150 acre land: K'taka minister
Bengaluru, Oct 21 (IANS) Investors from Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) countries have evinced keen interest to set up a world class 'Design District' on the Bengaluru city outskirts besides coming here with various investment proposals, said C.N. Ashwath
India smartphone market falls 5% in Q3, Xiaomi maintains lead: Report
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) As smartphone vendors struggled with supply issues for low-end mobile handsets, the shipments in India fell 5 per cent (on-year) in the third quarter (Q3) this year, a new report showed on Thursday. In Q3 2021 (July-September period),
Indices open in green as value buying, global cues buoy sentiments
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Value buying along with positive Asian markets and healthy quarterly results buoyed India's key equity
US growth slows amid supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, Delta surge
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) US economic growth slowed from mid-August through September, constrained by supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and a Delta variant-fuelled Covid resurgence, according to a Federal Reserve survey. "Outlooks for near-term
UK government borrowing undershoots forecasts; Evergrande crisis weighs on markets – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK government borrowing dipped in September Borrowing this year has undershot forecasts Sunak: recovery underway, but pandemic has pushed up debt EY: stronger recovery than forecast Chancellor of the
