The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority recently announced that Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival CK Hutchison is facing scrutiny and will be subjected to an in-depth probe. This decision came after concerns were raised about the potential impact of the merger on competition, consumer prices, and the overall telecom market environment. Vodafone and CK Hutchison
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The Bank of England recently decided to keep interest rates stable at 5.25%, opting not to make any changes. However, there were hints that rate cuts may be on the horizon due to a faster-than-expected decline in inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 in favor of maintaining the current rates, with one member advocating
The 2024 World Happiness Report has revealed that Singapore is the happiest country in Asia for the second consecutive year. This city-state secured the 30th spot out of 143 places surveyed in the study. Finland clinched the top position, closely followed by Denmark and Iceland. The happiness rankings in this report are based on data
After more than a decade, the Bank of Japan has finally decided to raise interest rates, marking the end of the world’s only negative rates regime. This decision comes in light of early signs of robust wage gains in Japan, giving the central bank confidence in the country’s economic growth trajectory. Despite the increase in
China recently released economic data for the first two months of the year, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Retail sales rose by 5.5%, exceeding the forecasted 5.2% increase. Meanwhile, industrial production saw a significant increase of 7%, compared to estimated growth of 5%. Fixed asset investment also performed well, rising by 4.2%, higher than the predicted 3.2%.
In a country like China, where youth unemployment rates are soaring and traditional job-hunting methods are proving to be ineffective, young professionals are turning to unconventional approaches to secure employment. One such surprising method that has gained popularity among job seekers is the use of the dating app Tinder as a platform for professional networking.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently made headlines by using a Russian luxury limousine gifted to him by President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, praised the car’s “special function” and highlighted the deepening ties between the two countries. The high-end Aurus Senat limousine was sent to Kim by Putin in February, a
It is concerning to see that a company as prominent as Tesla had to settle a racist discrimination lawsuit involving one of its employees. The fact that a federal jury awarded $3.2 million in damages to Owen Diaz, a Black man who worked as an elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont, California factory, raises questions about
Meal delivery firm Deliveroo recently reported a £31.8 million ($40.7 million) loss in its full-year results, which is a significant improvement from the previous year’s loss of £294.1 million. However, when adjusting for one-off costs related to exiting certain markets, the company’s adjusted earnings came in at £85.4 million, surpassing its earlier guidance and showing
In the current economic landscape, inflation is slowly easing its grip on most economies worldwide. As the world watches closely, investors are monitoring interest rate decisions, with many anticipating a series of rate cuts to occur this year. The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released a report indicating that while interest rates in most economies are