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Higher foreign employee salary thresholds to impact business costs; important to reskill locals, say observers – CNA
SINGAPORE: The increase in minimum qualifying salaries for new Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applicants could make it harder for businesses to recover from the existing economic loss brought about by the pandemic, according to businesses and industry analysts. Companies should continue to build a strong local workforce by […]
First time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors
Enlarge this image A “for sale” sign is posted on a home last month in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP A “for sale” sign is posted on a home last month in Philadelphia. Matt Rourke/AP Record-high home prices and low inventory were already making things hard for […]
Mayor Wu lifts Boston proof of vaccine mandate, effective immedietly – The Boston Globe
Mayor Michelle Wu ended Boston’s proof-of-vaccination requirement for indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues Friday evening, citing a trio of COVID-19 metrics that dipped beneath previously established thresholds. The lifting of the vaccination mandate for patrons and staff at certain indoor spaces went into effect immediately, Wu’s office said in […]
Robot dogs could patrol the US-Mexico border
The photos look like a scene out of science fiction: Robot dogs patrolling the US-Mexico border, climbing over harsh terrain to search for threats and contraband.But these images are real.The Department of Homeland Security recently released them as it revealed details about how it’s testing the technology.Officials praised the robots’ […]
Intel delays Granite Rapids, says it needs to boost spending
Intel stock fell over 5% on Friday after the company told investors at a meeting on Thursday that it will have to spend heavily in the next two years to power its turnaround and transformation into a manufacturer for other semiconductor companies.The stock also took a hit on Thursday when […]
The launch of Trump’s Twitter clone is reportedly delayed until March – The Verge
Former President Donald Trump’s upcoming social network, called Truth Social, is currently listed on the App Store with an “expected” February 21st launch date (Presidents’ Day), but The New York Times reports that the release has been pushed to March . Based on screenshots on the App Store , Truth […]
Risk of Covid has reduced but world will see another pandemic, says Bill Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said that COVID-19 risks have reduced but it is almost certain that the world will see another pandemic, CNBC reported.Bill Gates told the news channel that large parts of the global population have achieved a certain level of protection against coronavirus.He added that with the […]
Tritium started in a Brisbane shed. Now they’re selling ‘picks and shovels to the gold rush’
It was a White House announcement that came complete with stars, stripes and the US President in a sharp black suit: an Australian company was building a factory in Tennessee.The beginning of an “American manufacturing comeback”, Joe Biden told reporters on February 8, standing beside the Australian CEO in a […]
John Durham says ‘members of the media’ may have ‘misinterpreted’ claims he made in a recent court filing
John Durham said he’s not to blame if members of the media “misinterpreted” details he included in a court filing last week.The statement comes as Trump and right-wing outlets falsely claim that the Clinton campaign illegally spied on him.The allegations rely on last week’s Durham filing, which does not accuse […]