Amazon workers unlimited Covid-19 sick leave… with a few strings attached
CORONAVIRUS is causing havoc in the business world, and some novel stop-gap solutions are appearing amid the chaos.
Amazon has good and bad news for...
Yes Bank founder Kapoor arrested on charges of money laundering
THE head and founder of India's private Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor, has been arrested in Mumbai on charges of money laundering.
His arrest comes just...
Women in science and vital role diversity plays in technology sector
Women’s Day 2020: March 8
CEO of Econic Technologies ROWENA SELLENS takes a look at the enduring importance of International Women’s Day, STEM, and diversity...
World Bank commits £9.4bn aid to help poor countries fight virus
THE WORLD Bank has committed $12bn (£9.4bn) to help developing countries cope with the spread of coronavirus.
The aid package includes technical assistance as well...
Today’s special? Walmart set to unload stake in Asda
WALMART, the world’s biggest retailer, may sell a majority stake in UK supermarket chain Asda.
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Markets catch a cold as virus fears infect stock exchanges
THE Nikkei Index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange has taken a tumble over fears at the spread of coronavirus.
The 4.5 percent slump — which...
Jingle of coins and rustle of banknotes: noises of the past?
By Hal Williams
IT’S A CONFUSING time for cash in Britain — maybe even crunch time in the run-up to the Budget.
The roll-out of limited...
Billions from Bezos to fund battle for climate change
THE richest man in the world is putting money where many are putting only mouths: in the fight against climate change.
Amazon CEO and founder...
SDG1: The UN goal driving us towards a more inclusive world
BV’s JASON AGNEW takes a look at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 1: the bid to end world poverty
INDIAN political and spiritual leader Mahatma...
EV News Round-up Winter 2019-20
By RICHARD THOMAS
THE MOST-CLICKED recent news story in the world of electric vehicles has been the launch of the Tesla Cybertruck.
In itself that wouldn’t...
Dedicated proponent of sustainability using ‘tool’ of infrastructure finance
KOMMUNALKREDIT Austria AG is headquartered in the heart of Vienna, and serves German and international markets from its branch office in Frankfurt.
As a specialised...
Credit Suisse chief steps down over bank’s corporate espionage scandal
CREDIT Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has resigned after a boardroom battle over a corporate spying incident.
Shares in Credit Suisse dropped four percent at news...