Category Archives: Business

Policy change on international students misguided: US universities, lawmakers 

Several Congressman and top educational institutions decried the policy change that will require international students who are in the US with an F-1 visa to take at least one in-person course or else face the prospect of being deported. But the the State Department asserted that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the US may st […]

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Markets Now – Wednesday 8th July 2020 

Last updated 11:30am BST. Featuring Boohoo, FirstGroup, HSBC, Cairn Energy, Countrywide, Persimmon, Hiscox, Lloyds and Nokia.

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Boohoo launches independent review into supply chain after allegations of labour exploitation 

Fast fashion retailer commits £10m towards ‘eradicating malpractice’ among suppliers

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Coronavirus — when a trip to the store is not fun anymore 

Everybody in Germany has to wear a nose and mouth mask when they enter a store. The question is: how much longer? Shopkeepers say we cannot go on like this. Germany is a divided country and feelings are running high.

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Why South Asians pip East Asians to top roles in US 

A recent study has shown that East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans) are less likely than South Asians (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis) and whites to attain leadership roles in American organisations. The research focused on three key aspects — prejudice, motivation and assertiveness.

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Lululemon’s Mirror Acquisition Is Next Level Omnichannel Retailing At Its Finest 

Lululemon’s acquisition of Mirror checks all four boxes of what makes for great omnichannel retailing.

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Kellie Chauvin, Wife Of Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin, Asks For Both Their Homes In Divorce Petition 

While the home in Minnesota’s Oakdale is worth $273,800, their townhouse in Florida is valued at $226,282.

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Emirates temporarily stops international passenger flights from Pakistan 

“Following the announcement of positive Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong relating to certain passengers who travelled on our flights, Emirates has taken the decision to temporarily suspend passenger services from Pakistan.

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Expanded Cargo Preferences May Be The Easiest Way To Rebuild The U.S. Maritime Industry 

Mandating broader use cargo preferences in U.S. trade would cost Washington nothing while rebuilding a strategic industry.

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Deutsche Bank penalized $150M for Jeffrey Epstein relationship 

The bank, which is said to have had a major role in Epstein’s financial affairs, previously said it regretted its ties to the deceased, accused sex-trafficker.

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US academicians, lawmakers call foreign student new guideline as ‘horrifying’ 

Prominent American academicians and lawmakers have reacted sharply to the new US guideline to kick out foreign students pursuing degrees in the country if their universities switch to online-only classes, calling it as “horrifying” and “cruel.”

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Stocks slink back as virus outbreaks dim recovery hopes 

U.S. stocks are dipping modestly in early trading Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dim hopes for a speedy recovery

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Arsenal, Napoli Locked In Another Chase For Magpies Winger 

Arsenal, Napoli sending feelers to Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin.

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Zurich to refund travel insurance customers 

Around 10,000 of its customers who were unable to travel during lockdown can expect a full refund or rearrange their policy to fit new trip dates.

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Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Playing A Transgender Character 

“The transgender community should undeniably have the opportunity to tell their own stories,” she wrote.

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