Hồ Chí Minh City eyed as Southeast Asia’s economic hub by 2030

HÀ NỘI – The Politburo on Friday issued a resolution setting a goal that tasks Hanoi to lead the country in digitalization and to become the economic...

Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds

It is common to hear news reports about large data breaches, but what happens once your personal data is stolen? Our research shows that, like most...

Jobs are up! Wages are up! So why am I as an economist so gloomy?

In any other time, the jobs news that came down on Dec. 2, 2022, would be reason for cheer. The U.S. added 263,000 nonfarm jobs in...

The new ID.3 is ready and raring to go

Volkswagen will be unveiling the new ID.3 to the public this coming spring. The second-generation ID.3 is set to be the latest chapter in the ID....

G7, Australia agree on $60 price cap for Russian oil per barrel

WASHINGTON – Members of the Group of Seven (G7) and Australia have agreed to set the price cap on Russian oil at the level of $60...

Google appeals $4.3-B anti-trust penalty to EU’s top court

ISTANBUL – Google announced Thursday it has filed an appeal against the €4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) penalty over its Android operating system at the EU’s top court....

Four-day week trial confirms working less increases wellbeing and productivity

A group of companies that have been trialling a four-day working week have recently reported increased revenue, with fewer employees taking time off or resigning. While...

Gifts of Christmas past: buy secondhand to give your loved ones the gift of nostalgia and imagination

Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America for Fourth Straight Year by Global Traveler

MONTREAL, Dec. 1, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of...

Apple never considered removing Twitter app

WASHINGTON – Twitter owner Elon Musk said Wednesday that he had a “good conversation” with Apple chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Cook, noting they resolved a misunderstanding...