Air taxi growth demands efficient vertiports and traffic control systems | Aviation News
The air-taxi market is predicted to grow exponentially by the end of the decade, but experts have warned that its future depends on a well-planned…
A second Trump presidency has raised concerns of migrant workers’ rights | US Election 2024 News
On September 20, 2023, Rosa Sanchez went to work picking carrots at Grimmway Farms, one of the largest producers of carrots in the world, located…
A sustainable global universal basic income can be done. Here is how | Business and Economy
In September, Pope Francis attended the World Meeting of Popular Movements, an initiative he launched 10 years ago as a platform for grassroots organisations to…
EU sanctions Iran over alleged missile transfers to Russia | Conflict
European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.The European Union has announced sanctions against more than a dozen Iranian…
Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges | Banks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.Australia has announced plans to ban debit card surcharges that the…
Malaysia’s stock market, once dubbed ‘world’s worst’, is making a comeback | Financial Markets
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia’s stock market is experiencing a steady revival as billions of dollars pour into an exchange once written off as one…
Acting US labour secretary to meet with Boeing and union to end impasse | Workers’ Rights News
Julie Su’s intervention comes days after Boeing unveiled plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce as labour negotiations came to a halt.United States Acting…
Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says | Poverty and Development
Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.The world’s 26 poorest countries are deeper in debt than at any time…
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik | Arts and Culture News
Solo, Indonesia – Gunawan Setiawan is the fourth generation of batik makers and sellers in his family, and hails from the historic royal city of…
Little-known box that can ruin your legroom seat in economy – how to find them
WHEN flying in economy class, the space to stretch out can be tight enough without hidden obstacles cutting into your legroom. Housing boxes are often…
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Exceeds Forecasts
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS inflation last month was a touch stronger than forecast, helping to consolidate market bets that the Federal Reserve will opt for…
Tesla’s robotaxi event was long on Musk promises, short on details | Automotive Industry News
For a businessman who perpetually struggles with broken promises, Elon Musk has given himself quite a to-do list at Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood unveiling of its…
Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll | Workers’ Rights News
The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.United States-based plane maker Boeing will cut…
US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel | Politics News
Washington, DC – The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and vessels that are allegedly engaged in trading and transporting Iranian oil, in order…
UK economy returned to growth in August
The UK returned to growth in August but the "broader picture" is one of a "slowing" economy in recent months, the official statistics body has…
Taiwan says four employees of Apple supplier Foxconn arrested in China | Business and Economy
Workers reportedly arrested in Zhengzhou for equivalent of breach of trust.Taipei, Taiwan – Four Taiwanese employees of Apple supplier Foxconn have been detained in China…
India’s Ratan Tata, the man who knew how to ‘think big and bold’ | Obituaries News
A greying, slightly bent man asked for a table for two at the Sea Lounge, the iconic coffee shop at the Taj Hotels’ flagship hotel in…
Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports | International Trade
Medan, Indonesia – Siti Faiza has run Faiza’s Production House, a traditional women’s wear business, in Solo, Central Java since 2008. Faiza started her business…
TD Bank pleads guilty to US charges, faces business restrictions | Money Laundering News
Federal authorities began probing TD’s internal controls after agents discovered a Chinese criminal operation bribed employees and brought large bags of cash into branches to…
Malaysia could reach high-income status by 2028, World Bank says | Business and Economy
Southeast Asian economy on track to reach milestone within four years after 2024 growth forecast raised to 4.9 percent.Malaysia could reach high-income nation status as…