The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a candid evaluation of Laos’ economic situation, highlighting the country’s financial difficulties as it grapples with 25 percent inflation and a depreciating currency. The nation’s public debt levels are calling for financial assistance from China and the risk of unsuccessful asset sales. According […]
The countdown for Black Friday has begun, but if you’re eager to start shopping, you’re in for a treat. Numerous retailers have already begun to offer discounts, giving you nearly the entire month of November to snag some fantastic bargains. Heavy hitters like Walmart and Best Buy have kicked off […]
Hiroki Takeuchi, GoCardless’ CEO and co-founder, recently shared his views on the current state of fintech IPOs. This comes after Klarna, a Swedish digital payment platform, confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, sparking conversations about a potential resurgence in significant fintech IPOs. However, Takeuchi maintains that now is not the […]
“Analysts Reginald Smith and Charles Pearce have noted a significant surge in the hashprice – a key indicator of mining profitability – by 29% since October’s close. This is attributed to the BTC surge outstripping the growth of network hashrate along with a rise in transaction fees relative to the […]
Sam Coates, Sky News’ secondary political editor, and Jack Blanchard from Politico provide a quick, less than 20-minute overview of daily political happenings. Currently, Blanchard is stationed in Washington DC, counting down the 62 days until Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President. There’s a buzz of excitement surrounding the question […]
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Recently, Metro Vancouver’s team shared a video and images from their visit to the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. During the trip, Sue Mah, a Metro Vancouver employee, highlighted Stella, the robotic dog, impressive yoga skills, and an event they attended. This journey took place only a few months after […]
“Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, Hong Kong’s former media mogul, is facing a national security trial, a situation that has been inaccurately portrayed in various instances. Lai’s trial has resumed, causing a stir in the global community. A group of legal experts based in London, led by Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, have been […]
The latest European Tech Report indicates that although there was a significant slump in tech funding in Europe in 2023, things seem to have steadied in 2024. However, the forecast still points to potential difficulties lying ahead. The yearly report, brought out by European venture capital company Atomico, highlights that […]
A US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee responsible for technology-related issues has scheduled a discussion on Tuesday to delve into the topic of Chinese hacking events, with a particular focus on a recent case involving US telecommunications companies. The impending session, set to be headed by Senator Richard Blumenthal, is set to […]
