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Rivals spar to entertain kids
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 25/12/2023
» Children can develop their imagination by participating in basic activities such as going on nature walks, reading, painting or role-playing.
Black News Channel Shuts Down Two Years After Debut
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 28/03/2022
» Black News Channel, a cable news network that went on the air two years ago to provide an alternative look at news from Black Americans' perspective, is shutting down, the outlet's chief executive told employees on Friday.
Gold the only safe haven?
Business, James Luke, Published on 16/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had many consequences -- first and foremost its devastating humanitarian impact. While we cannot lose sight of how many millions of people are affected, as investors we are conscious that this is a time of great uncertainty.
Why China's Banks Won't Come to Russia's Rescue
Business, Jing Yang & Rebecca Feng, Published on 07/03/2022
» On paper, China's banks and its homegrown payments system could offer Russia respite from crippling Western sanctions. China has helped other nations evade sanctions, and both China and Russia share an interest in weakening the dollar's hold on the international financial system.
Australia to fund half-price airfares in new bid to promote tourism
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 12/03/2021
» Australia's government will subsidise 800,000 half-price airfares as part of a A$1.2 billion (45 billion baht) package to prop up the nation's ailing tourism industry.
What's Driving Everything From a Market Frenzy to an Embrace of U.S. Deficits? Magical Thinking
Business, Greg Ip, Published on 01/02/2021
» The Wall Street bulls embracing sky-high stock values and the Washington pols embracing big deficits may be ideological opposites, but they have something important in common. Both draw sustenance from near-zero interest rates which make stocks more valuable and debt more supportable. And both risk taking this basically sound logic to extremes.
Qatar woos foreign buyers with new residency rules
Business, AFP, Published on 12/11/2020
» DOHA: Gas-rich Qatar has flung open its property market to foreigners, with a scheme giving those purchasing homes or stores the right to call the Gulf nation home.
Comcast's Peacock Will Have Some Original Content Ready for July Launch
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 18/05/2020
» Comcast Corp.'s NBCUniversal said some original shows would be ready for the July launch of its streaming service, Peacock, although the status of some series anticipated for the platform remains uncertain because of production delays caused by the pandemic.
From Comic-Con to Cannes, Pandemic-Hit Events Look for Ways to Convene
Business, Patience Haggin, Published on 04/05/2020
» Every year, 130,000 sci-fi and fantasy fans donning Captain America and Princess Leia costumes crowd into the San Diego Convention Center for the event known as Comic-Con, where they mingle with stars and other fans. Some 15,000 advertising executives descend on the French Riviera for a festival in Cannes, where parties on cozy yachts are the norm. At New York's Fancy Food Show, attendees sample each other's caviar and paté.
For Comcast's Peacock, 2021 Is the New 2020
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 16/04/2020
» Comcast Corp. said most of the original shows that were to headline the launch of its Peacock streaming service likely won't be ready until 2021--another setback for a platform already coping with the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to next year.