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White House Says It Does Not Expect US Government Shutdown At Month's End
Passage of government funding legislation is separate from negotiations between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill, but with the government funding deadline approaching, talk has increased in Washington about merging the two...
Hong Kong Financial Firms Step Up Compliance Hiring Amid US Sanctions, Security Law
This underscores the growing challenges for firms operating in the Asian financial hub, which was roiled last year by often-violent pro-democracy, anti-China protests and is now in the crosshairs of mounting Sino-US tensions.
Gems, Jewellery Exports To Fall 25-30 Pc This Fiscal Due To COVID-19: GJEPC
Gems and jewellery exports are projected to decline by 2530 per cent in the current fiscal as there was a "complete washout" of the first quarter due to lockdown to curb spreading of the COVID19, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said...
OYO Rolls Out Discounts For Students Appearing For JEE, NEET And Other State Examinations, Sets Up Email Helpline For Seamless Bookings
The company aims to support 24 lakh students across 300+ cities through this initiative New Delhi, Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Further to the Government of India's announcement, JEE-Main exams commenced on September 01, 2020. In the coming weeks, NEET 2020 a...
NBCC Signs MoU With Election Commission To Build Office Bldg At Dwarka, Delhi
Stateowned firm NBCC has bagged Rs 150 crore project from Election Commission of India to design and construct an office building at Dwarka in the national capital. In a regulatory filing, NBCC informed that it has signed the MoU (Memorandum of Underst...
Speedo To Probe Findings Of Human Rights Violations Against Indian Partner Page
Speedo International will investigate a report of possible human rights violations by its Indian partner Page Industries, which Norway's wealth fund dropped from its portfolio this week, the United Kingdombased swimwear maker told Reuters.
US Says India Has Improved Ease of Doing Business Index, But Challenges on Market Access Remain
Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade said leaders are finally realising that they cannot rely on unsuitable sources for their production.
China's Services Sector Sustains Recovery As Hiring Picks Up - Caixin PMI
The recovery in China's service sector activity extended into a fourth straight month in August, an industry survey showed on Thursday, with companies hiring more people for the first time since January.
Macy's Posts Smaller-than-expected Loss, Shares Rise
Macy's Inc reported a smallerthanexpected quarterly loss and beat sales estimates on Wednesday, as shoppers stuck indoors due to the COVID19 pandemic bought more apparel using the department store chain's app and website.
Gold Eases As Recovery Hopes Gain Traction
Gold inched lower on Wednesday, after hitting a near twoweek high in the prior session, as the dollar rebounded and risk sentiment rose after strong U.S. manufacturing data raised hopes of a swifter global economic recovery.
Daimler Pins Profit Revival On New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Daimler was set on Wednesday to launch the new model of its MercedesBenz SClass luxury sedan, which it hopes will help return the German carmaker to profitability next year after the coronavirus pandemic slashed demand for highend vehicles.
UK House Prices Surge To New High, Nationwide Says
British house prices leapt to hit an alltime high in August, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Wednesday, adding to signs of a sharp rebound in the country's housing market after the coronavirus lockdown.
Weak German Retail Sales Dash Hopes For Strong Recovery
German retail sales fell unexpectedly on the month in July, data showed on Wednesday, dashing hopes that household spending in Europe's largest economy will be powerful enough to drive a strong recovery in the third quarter from the coronavirus shock.
Global Markets: Stocks Gain On Brisk Factory Surveys, Stimulus Hopes
Asian shares inched up on Wednesday following buoyant manufacturing indicators from the United States and elsewhere and a rally in U.S. tech shares, with investors also expecting more policy support from Washington.
Australia's AMP Sparks Buyout Talk With Companywide Review
Australian financial planning giant AMP Ltd said on Wednesday it was putting all its assets under review, setting in motion a potential sale or breakup of a company that has seen its profit and reputation weakened by years of scandals.
Trump Says He Will Help Struggling U.S. Airlines
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration would help U.S. airlines facing sharp downturns in passenger traffic as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but gave no details.