Consumer confidence rebounds in September but GDP data weighs on outlook
“The data preceding the GDP release averaged 96, while the responses that came in afterwards averaged just 77,”…
SC Ventures and Fujitsu form quantum computing partnership
Standard Chartered Bank’s SC Ventures unit is joining forces with Fujitsu to accelerate the development of quantum computing…
BIS researchers harness AI to forecast financial market dysfunction
Researchers from the Bank for International Settlements have used AI to produce daily forecasts of market dysfunction 60…
Rich listers’ rescue of Ubco: Sale price revealed
Jubilee is affiliated with Ubco’s contract manufacturer in Taiwan, TDK. The rich-listers, who hold a majority of the…
Current Govt policies unsuitable for ageing NZ population, Treasury warns in latest fiscal outlook
“So this document is very important in that respect, because it does lay out the problems very clearly.”…
‘Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi’ scene makes X users’ eyes fall out
The latest episode of Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi has polarised television viewers. The drama is Pakistan’s attempt…
Remittance subsidies: time to prioritise exports
KARACHI: Last fiscal year, the government allocated nearly Rs200 billion (around $700 million) as a subsidy to banks…
Angelina Jolie voices concern over freedom of expression in the US
“These are very, very heavy times we’re all living in together.” Jolie, 50, was in San Sebastian to…
LNG glut puts Rs242b burden on consumers
ISLAMABAD: The failure of the government to manage liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports has put an additional burden…
Simone Rocha on how to build and prosper in London
Rocha has also been smart to ensure there is a range of prices that allows her to meet…
Apple iPhone 17 launch sees strong demand, telcos offer trade-in and plan deals
Pre-orders for the new models opened on September 13, with first availability from today. The telcos won’t comment…
SOE reforms stall despite IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: As the first year of the $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme comes to an end,…