hi Hong Kong Races to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak – With China’s Help By Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:03:07 GMT As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a “dynamic zero-Covid” approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub. Photo: Bertha Wang/Bloomberg Full Article
hi Lithium for EV Batteries Is in High Demand, But Protesters Are Pushing Back By Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:30:15 GMT Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But extraction of the metal is time consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, and plans to produce more have prompted protests. Photo: STR/Getty Images, Oliver Bunic/AFP/Getty Images Full Article
hi China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Tested Ahead of Winter Olympics By Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:31:53 GMT From mass tests to lockdowns, China is on high-alert to keep the coronavirus at bay ahead of the Winter Olympics. WSJ examines the zero-Covid strategy in the city of Xi’an to see how it has sparked backlash from residents and affected chip makers. Photo: Shao Rui/Zuma Press, Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters Full Article
hi The MLB Teams That Prefer to Promote From Within By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:32:18 +0000 The MLB team that has the most drafted players on its roster is the San Francisco Giants, with 13, according to Stats LLC. The league average is 7.8. Full Article MLB
hi How China Upended Life at India's Ship-Recycling Yards By Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:00:46 GMT At the world's biggest ship-recycling yard at Alang, India, life is becoming harder as fewer ships arrive. Here's why. Photo: Karan Deep Singh/The Wall Street Journal Full Article
hi On-Site Child Care: It's Paying Off at Clif Bar By Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 10:30:00 GMT Clif Bar & Co. is among only 5% of U.S. employers that offer a child care center on-site or near its offices. Kate Torgersen, an 18-year employee, explains how bringing her three children to the company's "Base Camp" child care center has benefited her as a working mother. Photo: Tim Hussin for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
hi How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House By Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system. Full Article
hi Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion By Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate. Full Article
hi 5 Things to Watch on the Economic Calendar By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:07:35 +0000 A batch of economic data in the coming week will shed light on the economy's strength as it entered the third quarter. Full Article economics Economy Federal Reserve GDP jobs Manufacturing Uncategorized Dennis Lockhart economic growth economy Fed Interest Rates federal reserve Import Prices Industrial Production Inflation JOLTS producer price index Retail sales William Dudley
hi At Camp Kotok, the Chatter Is About Fed Rate Rise, China and How the Fish Are Biting By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:25:01 +0000 For many luminaries of the financial sector, the place to be when the July payrolls report is released is around a small television set at Leen's Lodge in Grand Lake Stream, Maine. If you are there on the first Friday of August, you are part of “Camp Kotok.” Full Article China Economy Fed Federal Reserve Housing Inflation interest rates U.S. BCA Research Camp Kotok central banking China Beige Book China Economy federal reserve Interest Rates
hi 5 Things to Know About China’s Currency Devaluation By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:49:00 +0000 Five things to know about China's move to devalue its currency, which will likely have a ripple effect through financial markets as well as in politics. Full Article Economy Markets China Economy Currency yuan
hi U.S. Job Openings in June Fall a Bit From Record Highs By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:14:18 +0000 The number of job openings in the U.S. fell slightly in June, though the overall level suggests demand for workers remains strong. Full Article Economy Employment Federal Reserve interest rates U.S. employment Fed federal reserve jobs Jobs report JOLTS Labor Department Wages
hi China Fires the First Shot in a Currency War By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:32:37 +0000 China’s move this week is a zero-sum game and thus the first shot in a currency war. Full Article Abenomics Asia Bank of Japan central banking China Currency ECB Economy Europe European Central Bank Exports Federal Reserve Global Monetary Policy People's Bank of China Trade U.S. China Currency foreign exchange forex fx Greg Ip PBOC yuan
hi Renters Spent a Record-High Share of Income on Rent This Spring By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:17:18 +0000 The rental squeeze is getting worse, according to a new report by Zillow, as people are paying the highest-ever percentage of their income on rent. Full Article Economy Housing U.S. Affordability Housing affordability Rentals rents zillow
hi Lower Electronics-Store Spending May Not Be What You Think By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:26:06 +0000 Americans spent more at retailers selling everything from cars to camping equipment in July, but they spent less at electronics stores. The underlying reason could be that gadgets are getting cheaper. Full Article Consumption economics Economy Economy & Business Inflation U.S. Commerce Department consumer spending electronics personal consumption expenditures price index
hi 5 Things to Watch on the Economic Calendar By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:55:38 +0000 The minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting highlight the week. Full Article Economy Federal Reserve Manufacturing federal reserve Housing Interest Rates u.s. economy
hi The U.S. Strategy to Catch Up on China’s Global Push for Influence By Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT The U.S. wants to counter China’s influence around the world by providing everything from infrastructure to vaccines and green energy. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains how the plan, dubbed Build Back Better World, aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo composite: Daniel Orton Full Article
hi First Detention, Now Demolition: China Remakes Its Muslim Region By Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT After locking up as many as a million people in camps in Xinjiang, Chinese authorities are destroying Uyghur neighborhoods and purging the region's culture. They say they’re fighting terrorism. Their aim: to engineer a society loyal to Beijing. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi. Video: Clément Bürge Full Article
hi This 100-Acre Wyoming Spread Has Its Own Airstrip and Airplane Hangar By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:20:02 GMT Along with the large airplane hangar, amenities include two fireplaces, a deck, a patio with a hot tub, a viewing tower, and a detached shop for additional toys and gear. Full Article
hi The Great Labor Shift, Explained in One Chart By Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:30:00 GMT The American workforce is rapidly changing. In August, 4.3 million workers quit their jobs, part of what many are calling “the Great Resignation.” Here’s a look into where the workers are going and why. Photo illustration: Liz Ornitz/WSJ Full Article
hi Carlos Santana's Hillside Home Provides San Francisco Bay Views By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:23:54 GMT Once inside, the house's modern style flows across an open floor plan marked by clean lines and quality craftsmanship from the kitchen and dining areas to the living room. Hardwood flooring and walls of windows frame the picturesque views from nearly every room. Full Article
hi Boeing’s Starliner Spaceship Delays, Explained By Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT Boeing’s Starliner spaceship has been hampered by a string of errors and delays. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains why Boeing has struggled to launch the Starliner on schedule and what’s next for the aerospace giant’s space program. Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky Full Article
hi China Targets H&M With Xinjiang Propaganda Made for Home and Abroad By Published On :: Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:03:49 GMT Beijing is beating back international criticism of its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang with a propaganda push on Facebook, Twitter and the big screen. Here’s how China’s campaign against Western brands is aimed at audiences at home and abroad. Photo: Thomas Peter/Reuters Full Article
hi What Happened to Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai? By Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:30:00 GMT In a video interview, Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault. She stirred global concern following a sexual-assault accusation against a retired senior Chinese official and her disappearance from pubic view in early November. Photo: str/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Full Article
hi Beijing Winter Olympics: China’s Extreme Covid-19 Rules to Stop Omicron By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:33:18 GMT China is enforcing a strict set of Covid-19 rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the fast-spreading Omicron variant. From a "closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why despite all efforts, an outbreak could still derail competitions. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters Full Article
hi Super Bowl Commercials: Why This Year Could Be Known as the ‘Crypto Bowl’ By Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT This year’s Super Bowl drew advertisers willing to pay up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica and reporter Paul Vigna break down what to watch for from both new cryptocurrency brands and old regulars like Budweiser. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ Full Article
hi Britney Spears’s Father Suspended From Conservatorship: What’s Next By Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:55:00 GMT Britney Spears's father was removed as conservator of her $60 million estate on Wednesday. Fans outside the courthouse cheered as the suspension brings the pop star closer to unwinding the legal arrangement that has controlled her life for 13 years. Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Full Article
hi China’s Pop-Culture Crackdown Widens After It Hits Its Biggest Movie Star By Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT Beijing is targeting the pop-culture industry as part of an effort to weed out what it sees as unhealthy influences for young people. WSJ looks at what happened after one of China’s highest-profile celebrities, Zhao Wei, disappeared from parts of the Chinese internet. Photo: Xu Nizhi/Zuma Press Full Article
hi The Metaverse Prompts High-Stakes Race for Big Tech By Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:30:00 GMT A tech industry battle is taking shape over the metaverse. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains the concept and why tech companies like Facebook, Roblox and Epic Games are investing billions to develop this digital space. Photo: Storyblocks Full Article
hi Recognize This ‘Squid Game’ Voice? Behind Netflix’s Global Dubbing Strategy By Published On :: Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT More Netflix viewers watched dubbed versions of the South Korean drama “Squid Game” than subtitled versions. WSJ met one of the show’s English-language voice actors to see how dubbing foreign content is fueling the streaming giant’s growth. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi Full Article
hi The Unconventional Franchise Model Behind Chick-fil-A’s Success By Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT Chick-fil-A has built its rapid growth on the popularity of its chicken sandwich. But its unconventional approach to business has helped make it the third biggest fast-food chain in the U.S. WSJ gets an inside look at the strategies driving the Atlanta-based company’s success. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press Full Article
hi What China's New Data Rules Mean for Tesla and the Auto Industry By Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:30:00 GMT Cars today offer high-tech features and gather troves of data to train algorithms. As China steps up controls over new technologies, WSJ looks at the risks for Tesla and other global brands that are now required to keep data within the country. Screenshot: Tesla China Full Article
hi iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Reveals Its First Electric-Vehicle Prototypes By Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT Foxconn, the Taiwanese company known for assembling Apple products, has unveiled three electric-vehicle prototypes. WSJ’s Stephanie Yang attended the launch event to see how the company is diversifying its business to gain a foothold in the auto industry. Photo: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg News Full Article
hi Lennar Chief’s 5 Themes For Housing By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:13:12 +0000 One of the home-building industry’s leading chief executives on Wednesday outlined five themes for the housing market’s outlook, focusing on tight inventories, stringent mortgage standards and the preferences of millennials. Full Article Homebuilders Housing Home Builders National Association of Home Builders
hi Rise of Shiba Inu Signals New Meme Coin Trends in Cryptocurrency By Published On :: Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT Shiba Inu Coin’s recent surge, and subsequent fall in value, is part of a growing trend of meme coins that are rivaling some of the largest digital tokens in the world. WSJ retail investing reporter Caitlin McCabe explains why investors are pouring money into this meme based cryptocurrency. Photo: Amber Bragdon/Getty Images Full Article
hi Are Musk’s Starlink Satellites Overcrowding Space? Why China, Rivals Say So By Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:57:37 GMT SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there’s plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks ramps up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi Full Article
hi PM Kisan Nidhi: ಪಿಎಂ ಕಿಸಾನ್ ಸಮ್ಮಾನ್ ನಿಧಿ 18ನೇ ಕಂತು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಯಾವಾಗ? By kannada.goodreturns.in Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:33:30 +0530 ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ನೀಡುವ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತಂದಿರುವ ಪಿಎಂ ಕಿಸಾನ್ ಸಮ್ಮಾನ್ ನಿಧಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ವರ್ಷ ರೈತರಿಗೆ 6 ರೂಪಾಯಿ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಮೂರು ಕಂತುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತಲಾ ಎರಡು ಸಾವಿರ ರೂಪಾಯಿಯಂತೆ ರೈತರ ಖಾತೆಗೆ ಹಾಕಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಈಗಾಗಲೇ 17 ಕಂತುಗಳು ರೈತರ ಖಾತೆಗೆ ಜಮಾವಣೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು 18ನೇ ಕಂತಿನ ಹಣ ಯಾವಾಗ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ರೈತರು Full Article
hi Dakshineswar Last Metro Time: ভবতারিণী দর্শনে যাবেন? শেষ মেট্রো দক্ষিণেশ্বর থেকে কখন পাবেন জানুন By bengali.oneindia.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:57:53 +0530 Dakshineswar Last Metro Time: কালীপুজোয় (kali Puja 2024) মাতোয়ারা বাংলায়। সকাল থেকেই কালীঘাট এবং দক্ষিণেশ্বরে ভক্তদের ঢল। এমনকি শহরের অন্যান্য কালীক্ষেত্রগুলিতেও ছবিটা এক। তবে সব জায়গাতেই শ্যামার আরাধনা শুরু হবে রাত ১১ টা থেকে। ফলে রাতের দিকে ভিড় আরও বাড়বে। সেই Full Article
hi Abhishek Banerjee: 'যুবরাজ' ফিরতেই থরহরিকম্প, তৈরি রিপোর্ট! উপ নির্বাচন মিটলেই 'চাকরি' হারাবেন বহু নেতাই? By bengali.oneindia.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:29:46 +0530 Abhishek Banerjee: বাংলার উৎসব পর্ব প্রায় শেষ পর্যায়ে। সামনেই জগদ্ধাত্রী পুজো। আর তা হলেই এবারের মতো শেষ হবে পুজা পার্বন। আর তা মিটলেই ছয় বিধানসভায় উপ নির্বাচন (West Bengal By Election 2024)। তৃণমূল এবং বিজেপির সামনে বড় লড়াই। বাংলার বর্তমান রাজনৈতিক Full Article
hi Severe Smog Blankets New Delhi As AQI Hits 361, Residents Face Health Struggles By zeenews.india.com Published On :: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 09:39 GMT +5:30 The alarming drop in air quality has triggered widespread concerns among residents, many of whom are now reporting significant health issues due to the toxic air. Full Article
hi Himachal Pradesh: ഹിമാചലിൽ പാളയത്തിൽ പട, മന്ത്രിസഭാ രൂപീകരണം വെല്ലുവിളി; മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി സുഖ്വീന്ദർ സിംഗ് സുഖുവിനെ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നത് നിരവധി വെല്ലുവിളികകൾ By zeenews.india.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Dec 2022 12:13:17 +0530 Himachal pradesh congress: ഹിമാചലിൽ തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കഴിഞ്ഞ് രണ്ടാഴ്ച കഴിഞ്ഞു. സുഖ്വീന്ദർ സിംഗ് സുഖു മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയായും മുൻപ്രതിപക്ഷ നേതാവ് മുകേഷ് അഗ്നിഹോത്രി ഉപമുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയായും സത്യപ്രതിജ്ഞ ചെയ്തു. ഇതല്ലാതെ മന്ത്രിസഭ രൂപീകരിക്കാൻ കോൺഗ്രസിന് ഇനിയും സാധിച്ചിട്ടില്ല. Full Article
hi China: ভয়ংকর! ভিড়ের মধ্যে প্রবল বেগে গাড়ি চালিয়ে দিল চালক, মৃত কমপক্ষে ৩৫ By Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:14:31 +0530 China: হামলার পর পালিয়ে যাওয়ার চেষ্টার সময় গাড়ির চালক ফ্যানকে গ্রেফতার করেছে পুলিস। হামলার সময় গুরুতর আহত তিনি। বর্তমানে তিনি কোমায় রয়েছেন বলে জানিয়েছে পুলিস Full Article
hi Potato Price Hike: পাতে আর আলু নয়! রকেট গতিতে বেড়ে দাম দাঁড়াল ৭৫ টাকা... By Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:40:48 +0530 Bangladesh potato price hike: ব্যবসায়ীরা জানিয়েছেন, বর্তমানে হিমাগারে থাকা আলু প্রায় শেষ হয়ে এসেছে। পাইকাররা চাহিদা অনুযায়ী আলু পাচ্ছেন না। এর সঙ্গে, অক্টোবর মাসে অতিবৃষ্টির কারণে আলুবীজ রোপণে দেরি হওয়ায় বাজারে আগাম আলু আসতে দেরি হচ্ছে। ফলে, সরবরাহ কমেছে এবং দাম বেড়েছে। Full Article
hi Hindu Temple in Canada: হামলা চালাতে পারে খালিস্তানিরা! আতঙ্কে বাতিল কানাডার মন্দিরের অনুষ্ঠান By Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:45:08 +0530 Hindu Temple in Canada: ব্রাম্পটনের ত্রিবেণী মন্দির ও কমিউনিটি সেন্টারে এলাকার শিখ ও হিন্দুরা তাদের লাইফ সার্টিফিকেট রিনিউ করতে পারতেন। পাশাপাশি এই জায়গাটি পুজো, কীর্তন, সেবা ও প্রবচনের জন্য ব্য়বহার হত। কিন্তু এবার তা হচ্ছে না Full Article
hi Himalayan Lake: হিমালয়ে ফুঁসছে ভয়ংকর এই বিপদ, খাদের কিনারায় বহু মানুষের প্রাণ By Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:21:31 +0530 Himalayan Lake: আয়তনে ১০ হেক্টরের থেকে বড় ২০২৮টি লেকের উপরে নজর রাখছিল কেন্দ্রীয় জল কমিশন। এদের মধ্যে ৯০২টির পরিস্থিতি খুবই বিপজ্জনক বলে মনে করা হচ্ছে Full Article
hi Hydrabad|Techie death: কথাবার্তা বন্ধ করে দিয়েছিল বয়ফ্রেন্ড, চরম পদক্ষেপ নিলেন তরুণী ইঞ্জিনিয়ার By Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:41:35 +0530 Hydrabad|Techie death: গত ৭ নভেম্বর থেকে ফোনও তুলছিলেন না তিনি। অভিযোগ পাওয়ার পরই তদন্ত নামে পুলিস। তারা পৌঁছে যায় ইরামের ফ্ল্যাটে। সেখানে গিয়ে দেখা যায় ফ্ল্যাট তালাবন্ধ Full Article
hi Delhi Rape Case: ফের রাজধানীতে গণধর্ষণের শিকার ২ তরুণী, গ্রেফতার ৫... By Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:56:42 +0530 Delhi: ঘটনাটি ঘটেছে ১০ নভেম্বর ভোর ৪টে নাগাদ। দিল্লির আশ্রমের বাসিন্দা ১৭ বছরের এক তরুণী ও তার ২২ বছর বয়সী মাসি। বর্তমানে দুজনেই ভর্তি রয়েছেন সফদরজং হাসপাতালে। ইতোমধ্যেই গ্রেফতার ৫। Full Article
hi ‘HIT’ మూవీ రివ్యూ అండ్ రేటింగ్ By telugu.filmibeat.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:17:35 +0530 నాని నిర్మాతగా, విశ్వక్సేన్ హీరోగా వచ్చిన చిత్రం హిట్. ఓ వైపు నటనతో బిజీగా ఉన్న నాని.. నిర్మాణంలో అడుగు పెట్టి అ! సినిమాతో మొదటి విజయాన్ని సాధించాడు. రెండో ప్రయత్నంగా విశ్వక్సేన్ వంటి యంగ్ హీరోతో 'హిట్' అంటూ మరో ప్రయోగాన్ని చేశాడు. ఫలక్నుమా దాస్తో సక్సెస్ కొట్టిన విశ్వక్సేన్కు, నిర్మాతగా నానికి ఈ Full Article
hi Child Development Centre: ചൈല്ഡ് ഡെവലപ്മെന്റ് സെന്റര് യൂണിസെഫിന്റെ നോളജ് പാര്ട്ണറാകുന്നു; 21ന് മന്ത്രിയുടെ പ്രഖ്യാപനം By zeenews.india.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:37:14 +0530 Child Development Centre Thiruvananthapuram: അപൂര്വ രോഗങ്ങളുടെ സെന്റര് ഓഫ് എക്സലന്സായി എസ്.എ.ടി. ആശുപത്രിയെ തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തപ്പോള് അപൂര്വ രോഗങ്ങളുടെ നിര്ണയത്തിനായി സിഡിസി ലാബിനെയാണ് തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്തതെന്ന് മന്ത്രി വ്യക്തമാക്കി. Full Article
hi RCB Coach's Major Hint, Says This Pacer To Get "Fat Pay Cheque" In Auction By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:52:04 +0530 RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik predicted a massive price for one South African cricketer in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Full Article Cricket