Tag: pandemic
Bill Gates on microchip conspiracy theories about him: ‘Why would I want…’
Aug 22, 2024 02:38 PM IST Bill Gates addressed a conspiracy theory that he was behind a plan to implant trackable microchips in people during…
Is another mega risk building up for global economy?
Though the world economy has still not returned to the pre-covid normal, another global health risk could be shaping up. After the World Health Organization…
Aldi UK axes click and collect service
* Aldi UK axes click and collect service Aldi’s click and collect service to end on Aug. 18 * Service introduced during pandemic lockdowns in…
rise in startups: A silver lining from the pandemic: A surge in startups
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt the U.S. economy in a lot of ways. It choked global supply chains, sent consumer prices soaring and briefly knocked millions…
Poverty: Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty – ADB
MANILA: The coronavirus pandemic and rise in cost of living have pushed close to 70 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty as…
getir: Turkish delivery startup Getir to exit Italy, Spain and Portugal
Turkish food delivery startup Getir is withdrawing from Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the company said on Thursday, adding that it is finalising a funding round….
India’s economy increasingly vital for US businesses: Top American trade body
The economic growth of India offers an opportunity for US businesses and advancing the bilateral trade ties might be one of the most important projects…
Indian Consumers: The great Indian demand divide: The rich set the cash registers ringing
The pandemic has left a clear split running down the middle of India’s consumer demand. While those at the lower income levels are still reluctantly…
Asian economic recoveries losing steam, says World Bank
Developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags, the World Bank said…
Lenovo warns of job cuts after revenue drops 24%, slump in demand for computers
Lenovo Group Ltd.’s profit fell for the first time in almost three years on waning demand for personal computers, forcing it to warn of job…