Beijing takes ‘golden share’ in a Tencent subsidiary, records show
HONG KONG, Oct 19 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has taken a “golden share” in a domestic subsidiary of tech giant Tencent Holdings (0700.HK), a company registration database showed, the latest sign of China stepping up its control over its tech sector. Wangtou Zhicheng, an entity controlled by the Chinese government, now owns a 1% […]
Rappler’s Jodesz Gavilan is 2023 McLuhan fellow
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler researcher-writer Jodesz Gavilan is this year’s recipient of the Marshall McLuhan fellowship, awarded on Thursday, October 19, by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) and the Canadian embassy for her “unique commitment to investigative journalism.” ABS-CBN News’ Mike Navallo was recognized with the Award of Distinction. “We have selected […]
New 15-seat Temple Bar restaurant serves authentic Indian street food
Kasi Café Address: 3-4 Crow St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 F884 Telephone: 086 176 6864 Cuisine: Indian Cost: €€ Street food is one of those buzzy phrases that promises a taste of food from outside the narrow confines of our little country. Because, let’s face it, we don’t have […]
New 15-seat Temple Bar restaurant serves authentic Indian street food
Kasi Café Address: 3-4 Crow St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 F884 Telephone: 086 176 6864 Cuisine: Indian Cost: €€ Street food is one of those buzzy phrases that promises a taste of food from outside the narrow confines of our little country. Because, let’s face it, we don’t have […]
Former AVZ director slams $1.5m Mihigo payment, calls for change
Oct 19, 2023 – 11.10am Key Points AVZ shares have been suspended since May 2022 The explorer says it owns 75pc of one of the world’s largest lithium deposits Three mining executives seek election to its board at its November AGM A former director of lithium explorer AVZ Minerals has alleged its board’s decision to […]
Former AVZ director slams $1.5m Mihigo payment, calls for change
Oct 19, 2023 – 11.10am Key Points AVZ shares have been suspended since May 2022 The explorer says it owns 75pc of one of the world’s largest lithium deposits Three mining executives seek election to its board at its November AGM A former director of lithium explorer AVZ Minerals has alleged its board’s decision to […]
TikTok executive faces off with Canadian lawmakers over security fears
Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:50PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:09PM EDT OTTAWA – A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
OTTAWA — A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
OTTAWA — A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
OTTAWA — A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
OTTAWA — A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
OTTAWA — A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app is not […]
TikTok denies it’s controlled by China as exec faces Canadian MPs over security fears
A TikTok executive faced off on Wednesday with Canadian lawmakers who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. Steve de Eyre, director of public policy and government affairs for TikTok Canada, said at a House of Commons committee meeting that the video-sharing app is not […]
Sarah Jama has ‘doubled down’ on Mideast post, Tories charge
A Progressive Conservative push for MPPs to censure New Democrat Sarah Jama over a controversial statement on the Hamas-Israeli conflict has grown more heated after she moved it to the top of her social media feed. “It can’t be anything but a clear show of defiance,” government house leader Paul Calandra told reporters as debate […]
TikTok reveals TTC might have a bug infestation
A viral TikTok showing a little insect, purported to be a bedbug, crawling across the TTC’s iconic red seats has created quite a buzz. But in speaking with local insect scholars, the Star learned that encounters with pests are both inevitable if you live in a big city and not worth worrying about for most […]
The ‘selling stocks to buy bonds’ trend is overrated. Plus, another reason to be cautious on utilities
Climbing risk-free yields have made bonds far more attractive relative to equities in recent months and the possibility that investors are selling equities to buy fixed income has been blamed for stock market volatility. Goldman Sachs chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin, however, notes that investor behaviour has been more nuanced and the potential for […]
The ‘selling stocks to buy bonds’ trend is overrated. Plus, another reason to be cautious on utilities
Climbing risk-free yields have made bonds far more attractive relative to equities in recent months and the possibility that investors are selling equities to buy fixed income has been blamed for stock market volatility. Goldman Sachs chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin, however, notes that investor behaviour has been more nuanced and the potential for […]
The ‘selling stocks to buy bonds’ trend is overrated. Plus, another reason to be cautious on utilities
Climbing risk-free yields have made bonds far more attractive relative to equities in recent months and the possibility that investors are selling equities to buy fixed income has been blamed for stock market volatility. Goldman Sachs chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin, however, notes that investor behaviour has been more nuanced and the potential for […]
The ‘selling stocks to buy bonds’ trend is overrated. Plus, another reason to be cautious on utilities
Climbing risk-free yields have made bonds far more attractive relative to equities in recent months and the possibility that investors are selling equities to buy fixed income has been blamed for stock market volatility. Goldman Sachs chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin, however, notes that investor behaviour has been more nuanced and the potential for […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast
President Joe Biden is in Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiralling into a broader regional conflict. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden. The president’s visit came after hundreds […]
ECB starts preparation for digital euro in multi-year project
The European Central Bank (ECB) took a further step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro that would let people in the 20 countries that share the single currency make electronic payments securely and free of charge. The ECB said it would start a two-year “preparation phase” for the digital euro on […]
ECB starts preparation for digital euro in multi-year project
The European Central Bank (ECB) took a further step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro that would let people in the 20 countries that share the single currency make electronic payments securely and free of charge. The ECB said it would start a two-year “preparation phase” for the digital euro on […]