Why countries should leverage universities as a new force in global diplomacy
Jun 21, 2020 03:33 am UTC| Economy
States have long been the main actors in international relations. But they are finding it increasingly difficult to deal by themselves with multiple contemporary issues such as climate change, pandemics, terrorism and...
Vital Signs: COVID-19 recession is different – and we need more stimulus to deal with it.
Jun 21, 2020 03:30 am UTC| Economy
Australia has done well on the public health front during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to decisive action by the National Cabinet in March. Australia has done better than most countries on the economic front, too, thanks...
Jetstar launches sale of cheap flights to boost travel in Australia
Jun 18, 2020 23:51 pm UTC| Economy
Jetstar has launched 10,000 one-way fares for $19 (US$13) servicing 22 routes to jumpstart travel across Australia. The massive sale of cheap flights occurs when millions of Australians desperately miss interstate...
Wall Street using alternative data to determine consumer behavior
Jun 18, 2020 23:46 pm UTC| Economy Investing
Wall Street is monitoring peoples movement through airport security checkpoints, restaurant reservations, and gasoline demand as indicators of consumer behavior. This information is valuable as current economic reports...
US trade rep says other countries ganging up to 'screw America' over online sales tax
Jun 18, 2020 23:38 pm UTC| Economy Law
The US had abandoned negotiations overseen by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) over online sales taxes due to other nations ganging up to screw America, says US Trade...
SsangYong not qualified to get support from pandemic-assistance fund
Jun 17, 2020 23:53 pm UTC| Economy
SsangYong Motor Co. is not qualified to get specialized support under a newly established market stabilization fund as its problems originated before the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Korea Development Bank. The new...
Busan vying as relocation site for Hong Kong financial firms
Jun 16, 2020 23:52 pm UTC| Economy
Busan hopes to host multinational banks, asset management companies, and venture capital firms leaving Hong Kong, The city government plans to hold an online investor roadshow in coordination with London-based...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects