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Business Push to Count “Sleepovers” as Breaks Sparks Outcry Over Potential 28-Hour Shifts Without Overtime

Australia’s care industry, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has put forth a proposal to the Fair Work Commission requesting that sleepover shifts in the care industry be classified as breaks rather than working hours. If accepted, the move could...
South Korea Technology

South Korea to Tighten Measures Against Overseas Leaks of Business Secrets Amid Rising Tech Competition

In response to escalating global competition for cutting-edge technologies, South Korea is ramping up efforts to safeguard its intellectual property and business secrets from overseas leaks. The country's finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, announced on Thursday that the government would introduce...
US dollar

Dollar Extends Gains Amid Asia Trading, Overshadowing China’s Weekend Stimulus Announcements

In early Monday trades in Asia, the U.S. dollar extended its recent gains, continuing a trend that has been largely driven by market skepticism about further aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and disappointment over China’s lackluster weekend stimulus...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Poised for Gains as US Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of Inflation Data

Asian stocks were set to advance on Thursday, following the US stock market's rally, which reached new heights ahead of the release of crucial inflation data. This data, expected to shed light on inflation trends, could play a defining role...
President Xi Jinping has marked the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China

China 75th Anniversary Celebration Boosts Amid Economic Struggles: Will New Measures Be Enough?

As China prepared for its annual Golden Week holiday—a time of national pride and celebration, especially this year as the country marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic—the Chinese Communist Party unveiled a series of economic...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Yen Czar: How Masato Kanda Took on Speculators and Shaped Japan’s Economic

For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. "Three hours a night is an exaggeration," Kanda chuckles as he recalls his grueling schedule from his office in Tokyo. "I slept for three hours consecutively before being woken up, but I then...
World major mega projects

1000 billion dollar mega project in world coming before 2030

The needs of the growing population, several megaprojects are underway in the world. But these constructions happening around the world are shocking in terms of their budget. A few years ago mega projects costing $10 billion or more were considered...
old clothes

Changing business of utensils instead of old clothes

You will remember those who used to collect clothes by roaming around the houses and give utensils or any other items in return. Have you ever thought that they are making an important contribution in reducing carbon emissions and reducing...
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Challenge for India to reduce dependence on China

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently told the Rajya Sabha that the trade deficit with China continues to be a challenge for India. He said that there was a trade deficit of $1.48 billion between India and China in...