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Aug
05
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Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The Indonesian economy contracts 5.32% in second quarter of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pa

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The Indonesian economy contracts 5.32% in second quarter of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the worst economic contraction in the country since the first quarter of 1999. (Kompas)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2020
Aug
07
Economy / Jobs / Business

A 23-year-old woman is killed in clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian citizens in Jenin, West Bank.

A 23-year-old woman is killed in clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian citizens in Jenin, West Bank. Palestinian officials say the woman was shot by Israeli forces, but an Israeli army spokesman said that the Palestinians opened fire and threw explosives and that Israeli troops did not open fire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
Aug
07
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict A 23-year-old woman is killed in clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian citizens in Jenin, West Bank.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict A 23-year-old woman is killed in clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian citizens in Jenin, West Bank. Palestinian officials say the woman was shot by Israeli forces, but an Israeli army spokesman said that the Palestinians opened fire and threw explosives and that Israeli troops did not open fire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Bhutan Bhutan imposes a nationwide lockdown after a locally transmitted COVID-19 case was reported in Gelephu town and the female patient h

COVID-19 pandemic in Bhutan Bhutan imposes a nationwide lockdown after a locally transmitted COVID-19 case was reported in Gelephu town and the female patient had come in close contact with many people in Paro, Thimphu and several other places. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his empl

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances. The Ocala City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week requiring people to wear masks inside businesses. Ocala’s mayor, Kent Guinn, vetoed the county rule on Monday. (The Ocala Star-Banner) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Office for National Statistics r

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Office for National Statistics reports the worst quarterly job losses in the United Kingdom since the financial crisis in 2009. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore enters technical recession for the first time in a decade after its economy contracts by 13.2% in the second quarter, which translates to a record 42.9% plunge in its annualised GDP. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices fr

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods forbids his employees and those visiting his offices from wearing face masks in most circumstances. The Ocala City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week requiring people to wear masks inside businesses. Ocala’s mayor, Kent Guinn, vetoed the county rule on Monday. (The Ocala Star-Banner) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

China–United States trade war, Chinese espionage in the United States, Concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks The United States Department of

China–United States trade war, Chinese espionage in the United States, Concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks The United States Department of Commerce expands its sanctions on Chinese technological vendor Huawei by adding 38 of the company's affiliates to its "entity list", limiting Huawei's access into U.S. integrated circuits and other technology. The Trump administration has viewed Huawei as "an arm of the Chinese Communist Party's surveillance state." (AFP via The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the se

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on re

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
21
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany At least 41 schools in Berlin have reported students or teachers are infected with COVID-19 less than two weeks after they reopened

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany At least 41 schools in Berlin have reported students or teachers are infected with COVID-19 less than two weeks after they reopened. Hundreds of students and teachers are in quarantine and Elementary schools, high schools and trade schools are affected. (AP via CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bombing kills at least three people and injures another 41 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bombing kills at least three people and injures another 41 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. (Reuters) Afghan actress and filmmaker Saba Sahar survives an assassination attempt in Kabul while on the way to work, she suffered four gunshot wounds and was taken to a private hospital. The Taliban's spokesman denies any involvement in the attack. (International Business Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 25, 2020
Aug
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

Afghan actress and filmmaker Saba Sahar survives an assassination attempt in Kabul while on the way to work, she suffered four gunshot wounds and was taken to a

Afghan actress and filmmaker Saba Sahar survives an assassination attempt in Kabul while on the way to work, she suffered four gunshot wounds and was taken to a private hospital. The Taliban's spokesman denies any involvement in the attack. (International Business Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 25, 2020
Aug
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

August 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bombing kills at least three people and injures another 41 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.

August 2020 Afghanistan attacks A truck bombing kills at least three people and injures another 41 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. (Reuters) Afghan actress and filmmaker Saba Sahar survives an assassination attempt in Kabul while on the way to work, she suffered four gunshot wounds and was taken to a private hospital. The Taliban's spokesman denies any involvement in the attack. (International Business Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 25, 2020
Aug
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, economy of South Korea The Bank of Korea cuts its growth forecast and expects the co

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, economy of South Korea The Bank of Korea cuts its growth forecast and expects the country's GDP to shrink 1.3% this year. It would be South Korea's worst performance since the height of the Asian financial crisis in 1998. (Marketwatch)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2020
Aug
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

Norway–Russia relations The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona no

Norway–Russia relations The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliatory measure" after the Norwegian foreign ministry had expelled the deputy trade representative of the Russian embassy in Oslo on August 19 for alleged espionage. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliator

The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliatory measure" after the Norwegian foreign ministry had expelled the deputy trade representative of the Russian embassy in Oslo on August 19 for alleged espionage. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Sep
01
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian economy officially enters a recession after the country's statistics institute reported a 9.7% decline of its gross do

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian economy officially enters a recession after the country's statistics institute reported a 9.7% decline of its gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter, which is the second consecutive quarter of a decline in its GDP. It is Brazil's largest quarterly drop since 1996. (AP via Taiwan News) (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Brazilian economy officially enters a recession after the country's statistics institute reported a 9.7% decline of its gross domestic product (GDP) in the

The Brazilian economy officially enters a recession after the country's statistics institute reported a 9.7% decline of its gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter, which is the second consecutive quarter of a decline in its GDP. It is Brazil's largest quarterly drop since 1996. (AP via Taiwan News) (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
02
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Australia The economy officially enters a recession for the first time since 1

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Australia The economy officially enters a recession for the first time since 1991 after the Bureau of Statistics reports a 7% decline in GDP over the second quarter, the largest fall since records began in 1959. (9 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 2, 2020
Sep
10
Economy / Jobs / Business

The pound sterling weakens after the European Union says the ongoing trade negotiation between the UK and the EU would be "put at risk" if the United Kingdom fa

The pound sterling weakens after the European Union says the ongoing trade negotiation between the UK and the EU would be "put at risk" if the United Kingdom failed to "withdraw or amend" its Internal Market Bill before the end of this month. The UK replies that it has "the right to overrule parts" of the Brexit withdrawal agreement. (Yahoo!)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to con

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to contain the spread of COVID-19 after a second-wave surge of new cases. During the lockdown, Israelis will have to stay within 500 metres of their houses, but can travel to workplaces that will be allowed to operate on a limited basis. Schools and shopping malls will be closed but supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to contain the spread of COVID-19 after a second-wave surge of

It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to contain the spread of COVID-19 after a second-wave surge of new cases. During the lockdown, Israelis will have to stay within 500 metres of their houses, but can travel to workplaces that will be allowed to operate on a limited basis. Schools and shopping malls will be closed but supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 13, 2020
Sep
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The economy enters recession for the first time since 1987 after the country's GDP dec

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The economy enters recession for the first time since 1987 after the country's GDP declined by 12.2% between April and June, amid a nationwide lockdown and travel bans due to COVID-19. (BBC News) Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic An additional 150 million children live in multidimensional poverty since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. The analysis by UNICEF and Save the Children is based on shortcomings in education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation, and water. (PTI via The Week)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 17, 2020
Sep
18
Economy / Jobs / Business

London's Metropolitan Police reports that around 200 books worth £2.5 million were recovered from a house in Neamț County, Romania.

London's Metropolitan Police reports that around 200 books worth £2.5 million were recovered from a house in Neamț County, Romania. The books, believed to have been stolen by Romanian gangs from a London warehouse in January 2017, include first editions by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English scientist Isaac Newton, and sketches by Spanish painter Francisco Goya. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020
Sep
18
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority announces it will launch an investigation into major lending bank Swedbank for suspected market abuses between Septe

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority announces it will launch an investigation into major lending bank Swedbank for suspected market abuses between September 2018 and February 2019, as part of a larger international investigation into allegations of money laundering. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2020
Sep
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

Kioxia, the Japanese computer memory manufacturer spun off from Toshiba, postpones its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, citing the volatilit

Kioxia, the Japanese computer memory manufacturer spun off from Toshiba, postpones its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, citing the volatility of the semiconductor industry caused by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. Its initial public offering, which would have launched on October 6, was projected to be Japan's largest for this year. (The Japan Times) (NikkeAsia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2020
Oct
04
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema Cineworld announces it is temporarily shutting down al

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema Cineworld announces it is temporarily shutting down all its cinemas in the United Kingdom and United States, putting more than 5,500 jobs at risk, after reporting £1.3bn in losses since the COVID-19 lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 4, 2020
Oct
05
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, includin

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York governor Andrew Cuomo orders schools to close starting tomorrow in several "hot spots" around the state, including parts of the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. This comes after COVID-19 test positivity rates rose above 3% in those areas for seven days in a row. Cuomo declined to close non-essential businesses and religious institutions. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2020
Oct
06
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronaviru

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier. This restrictions will take effect no later than Friday. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city wil

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that the city will close an additional 61 schools to combat COVID-19 hotspots. (Patch.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey records 1,301 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day count since May. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Wayne County, Michigan issues a mask mandate for outdoor spaces and businesses. (The Detroit News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 8, 2020
Oct
12
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to Pa

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson “for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.” (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
19
Economy / Jobs / Business

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces that Ireland will move to Level Five for a period of six weeks.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces that Ireland will move to Level Five for a period of six weeks. The new restrictions will take effect at midnight on October 21 and remain in place until December 1. Under Level Five restrictions, non-essential business will close, people will only be able to exercise within 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of their homes except for essential reasons, and no social or family gatherings are allowed in homes or gardens. However, schools and creches are to remain open, and elite sporting events can take place. (Gov.ie) (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 19, 2020
Oct
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases in the past 24 hours as doctors warn that the number could rise massively given a large number of gatherings in markets, shopping malls, and restaurants. (The Week)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases in the past 24 hours as doc

COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases in the past 24 hours as doctors warn that the number could rise massively given a large number of gatherings in markets, shopping malls, and restaurants. (The Week)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases in the past 24 hours as doctors warn that the number could r

On the first day of Durga Puja, West Bengal records its highest single-day spike of 4,157 new cases in the past 24 hours as doctors warn that the number could rise massively given a large number of gatherings in markets, shopping malls, and restaurants. (The Week)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces a new restrictions banning indoor service for bars without a food license and impose non-es

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces a new restrictions banning indoor service for bars without a food license and impose non-essential business curfew between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. CT for two weeks from tomorrow. In addition, all liquor sales at all establishments must end at 9 p.m. and all Chicagoans should refrain from gatherings of more than six people or any social gatherings after 10 p.m. (Chicago Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
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