22 January 2025
The Trump administration is ordering all federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
#Ukraine #economy #europe - Davos 2025: Ukraine's economy in the spotlight at World Economic Forum • FRANCE 24 English
22 January 2025
With global business and finance leaders gathered in Davos, the focus on day three of the World Economic Forum turns to Ukraine's economy and its unexpected resilience.
FRANCE 24 Business Editor Charles Pellegrin speaks to Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AtHV.y
#WestBank #Israel #Jenin - After Gaza ceasefire, why is Israel shifting focus to West Bank? • FRANCE 24 English
22 January 2025
Israeli security forces backed by helicopters raided the volatile West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, killing at least nine Palestinians in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a "large-scale and significant military operation". It comes only two days after the start of a ceasefire in Gaza.
#USA - Musk's gesture "very much a fascist salute" driven by attention-grabbing, expert says • FRANCE 24
22 January 2025
Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday following Donald Trump's inauguration.
FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Paul Jackson, Professor of History of Radicalism and Extremism at the University of Northampton, who says that Musk's gesture was "very much a fascist salute and it is quite clear what the intention was to symbolize", largely driven by "attention-grabbing".
#finance #investment - Donald Trump's 10% China Tariff Threat & AI Optimism | Daybreak: Europe 01/22/2025
22 January 2025
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia.
And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, Donald Trump says his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs could come as soon as next month in response to the flow of fentanyl from the country to Mexico and Canada. Softbank, OpenAI and Oracle will invest an initial $100 billion in an AI infrastructure project.
Trump made the announcement with Masayoshi Son, Sam Altman & Larry Ellison.
Today's guests: Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan, Germany's Finance Minister, Jörg Kukies & Klaas Knot, the Dutch Central Bank Governor and Chair of the Financial Stability Board.
#F1 #lewishamilton #ferrari #f1 - Lewis Hamilton's FIRST LAP in a Ferrari: Sky Sports F1
22 January 2025
Watch as Lewis Hamilton takes to the track for the first time in a Ferrari as a Scuderia driver, at the team's test track in Fiorano.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
#USA #economy - What Trump declaring ‘national energy emergency’ means for the economy: ABC News
21 January 2025
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous explains how the president’s executive order will impact the U.S. economy.
#apps #wechat #communications - Why U.S. Tech Companies Struggle To Replicate China's WeChat 'Super App' Model: CNBC
21 January 2025
Studies have shown Americans use an average of 46 mobile apps each month to complete a variety of everyday tasks. Now imagine if you could combine all of those programs into a single, standalone app. A one-stop shop to socialize with friends, order food, pay rent, or even consult with a doctor – colloquially known as the ‘super app’. While super apps have flourished in Asia, their adoption in Western markets, including the U.S., has been slower due to a variety of reasons. But things may be starting to change, as more and more tech companies have set their sights on bringing the super app model to the U.S.
Yes, it is possible for users who aren't Chinese citizens or permanent residents to use WeChat Pay. However, you might need to download the international version of the app, and you'll face restrictions unless you have a Chinese bank account. We'll look at this in more detail shortly.
However, compared to TikTok, the number of users on the WeChat platform is significantly lower, which is why in this case we are issuing a security threat alert instead of a warning," explains Lukáš Kintr, the director of the Agency. WeChat has already been banned in India, Canada, and some US states .Nov 30, 2023
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