Japan, ASEAN To Boost Security Ties With Eye On China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Sustainable Development Goals Key To Unlocking A Greener, Healthier Future, But We're Failing To Meet Them
In 2012 the United Nations created Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to resolve pressing environmental, political, and economic challenges
In Iraq, China Finds A Reliable New Investment Partner
Iraq's Prime Minister greets President of the Chinese Tsingshan Holding Group, Mr. Zhang Jiming, and his delegation in Baghdad, 30 November 2023
Judges In England And Wales Are Issued Official Guidance On AI
The legal sector is the latest to take an interest in regulating the use of AI after the Bank of England carried out a full risk assessment of the technology.
US Multinationals Accused of Underpaying £5.6 Billion in UK Taxes
US multinational companies contribute almost half of the total underpaid tax from foreign companies to the UK treasury.
Elon Musk Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Disney CEO Amidst X Ad Boycott
The unexpected commentary from Musk has stirred an ad boycott from Disney and a discussion on the intersection of business and public responsibility.
Bitcoin Rally Shines Spotlight On Investor Risks
A much-anticipated US approval of wider bitcoin trading has helped the world's biggest cryptocurrency reach 20-month heights, risking however pain for new investors unaccustomed to its volatility.
UK To Raise BBC Licence Fee After Two-year Freeze
The UK government announced Thursday that the BBC licence fee will rise after a two-year freeze, but the broadcaster indicated the increase would not be enough to ward off further cuts.
Why Sustainable Initiatives For The Chemical Industry's Massive Footprint Have To Be Discussed At COP28
Thought leaders, activists, policymakers, and government officials will meet in Dubai for COP28.
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
Nottingham City Council Issues Notice Signalling Financial Distress
Nottingham City Council issued a Section 114 notice, revealing that the chief financial officer was unable to produce a balanced budget for the current year.
COP28 Puts Spotlight On State Oil Giants
Western energy firms are the usual suspects when it comes to criticism about the sector's role in climate change, but a less visible lineup of powerful state companies dominates the industry.
UK's RMT Union Members Accept Pay Deal To End Long-running Rail Strikes
The RMT rail union on Thursday said its members have voted in favour of a pay deal to end more than a year of walkouts on the UK's strike-plagued rail network.
UK Becomes the First Country To Sign an Online Fraud Charter With Tech Companies
The UK government has signed an Online Fraud Charter with 11 tech companies to tackle online frauds including fake dating profiles and peer-to-peer marketplaces in social media platforms
Tory MP Criticising Gambling Regulator Revealed to Have Received £8,000 from Betting Industry
Whittaker has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party and has actively participated in discussions surrounding gambling legislation and policies.
Virgin Pilots First Transatlantic Flight With Low-carbon Fuel
British airline Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday piloted the first long-haul flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an event environmental groups labelled "greenwashing".
Will the Autumn Statement Tax Relief and the Media Bill Boost the UK Creative Industries?
The UK government has announced VFX tax relief to boost the UK film and television industry in the Autumn Statement, which, along with the Media Bill, seeks to change how TV shows are made and broadcasted in the UK.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
Elon Musk Denounces Five Week Strike as Swedish Workers Challenge Tesla
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, finds itself at the centre of a labour dispute as workers in Sweden embark on strikes.
Binance To Pay Billions In US In Money Laundering Case, CEO Resigns
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to US money laundering violations, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay over $4 billion in penalties.
Retail Workers Say They Are Regularly Abused By Customers
According to the charity, Retail Trust, one-third of retail workers said that they are victims of customer abuse on a weekly basis.
UK Govt Urges Food Delivery Firms To Step Up Vetting
The UK government on Tuesday urged online food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo to step up driver vetting to protect people and prevent unauthorised immigrants working illegally.
Sustainable Development On The Menu As APEC Finance Chiefs Meet
Economic development and environmental action need to march hand in hand if the world is to successfully combat global warming, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday at the start of major global meeting.
How Ukrainian Architectural And Interior Design Studio, YODEZEEN, Adds Its Flair To Projects Around The World
The global architectural services market is worth over 360 billion dollars, making this field a highly competitive and demanding sector to establish a business
October UK Retail Sales Drop Triggering Recession Worry in the UK Economy
UK retail sales growth declined in October as UK consumers are cautious of spending and saving for Christmas amidst the cost-of-living crisis which has sparked a recession for the UK economy.
Bitcoin Wins Boost On Hope Of Broader Trading
Bitcoin's price has risen strongly in recent weeks with the United States possibly set to allow a popular type of trading in the cryptocurrency that would further normalise the asset.
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Elon Musk Wants X To Replace Banks By 2024
Musk essentially wants to turn X into an everything app and he has taken several radical steps to ensure the same.