A sigh of relief echoed through Canadian airports after a potential pilot’s strike was averted Sunday. A tentative four-year agreement has been reached between Air Canada and its pilots union, steering clear of distractions that grounded flights this week. While specifics of the deal have not been revealed, flights will continue as scheduled as union members prepare to cast their votes. Sean O’Shea has the latest.
A state-funded semiconductor lab in China said it has achieved a "milestone" in the development of silicon photonics, which could help the country overcome current technical barriers in chip design and achieve self-sufficiency amid US sanctions. JFS Laboratory - based in Wuhan, capital of central Hubei province and a national base for photonics research - was able to light up a laser light source integrated with a silicon-based chip, the first time this was successfully done in China, according
Sean Tetpon, 55, has applied for over 1,000 jobs in the past year without success, despite making six-figures for decades in communications.
CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Chevron Canada Ltd.'s interests in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale for US$6.5 billion.
Chinese enterprises setting up overseas are navigating a minefield of legal challenges, making effective dispute resolution through arbitration more crucial than ever, according to legal experts. The emerging frontier of international arbitration to mediate contract risk for Chinese companies - fuelled in part by Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative - not only tests Chinese firms' legal capacity but also requires Beijing to proactively safeguard China's economic adventurers, they said. Internation
(Bloomberg) -- Oil erased an earlier loss as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Tehran for a missile attack last week, with President Joe Biden discouraging a strike on Iran’s crude fields.Most Read from BloombergSingapore Ends 181 Years of Horse Racing to Make Way for HomesFrom Cleveland to Chicago, NFL Teams Dream of Domed StadiumsUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationWhat Do US Vehicle Regulators Have Against Tiny Cars?For a Master of
(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia raised its main oil prices for buyers in Asia amid heightened volatility in the crude market as traders watch developments in the Middle East conflict.Most Read from BloombergSingapore Ends 181 Years of Horse Racing to Make Way for HomesFrom Cleveland to Chicago, NFL Teams Dream of Domed StadiumsWhat Do US Vehicle Regulators Have Against Tiny Cars?Urban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationFor a Master of Brutalist Provocations, a Modest
A British man has gained unexpected fame on the Chinese internet after he revealed his gruelling work schedule at a Chinese Big Tech firm, drawing fresh attention to the country's so-called 996 work culture. Jack Forsdike, a Yorkshire local, joined NetEase in Guangzhou in 2022, doing translation work which did not involve overtime. He was transferred to game design in January 2024, and the work load increased in April. He then realised "how difficult it might be" to keep up with the demanding ho
Over the last 7 days, the Indian market has experienced a 3.6% drop, although it has risen by 40% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In such a dynamic market environment, dividend stocks offering attractive yields can provide investors with steady income and potential for capital appreciation.
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick reopened Friday after the union representing striking dockworkers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance.
(Bloomberg) -- Two weeks after Boeing Co. tried and failed to end a strike with the brash move of a direct offer to workers, the planemaker and its largest union are taking another stab at a more conventional pattern of consultation and shuttle diplomacy to end the stalemate. Most Read from BloombergSingapore Ends 181 Years of Horse Racing to Make Way for HomesFrom Cleveland to Chicago, NFL Teams Dream of Domed StadiumsUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationWhat
McDonald’s is set to introduce its latest menu item, the Chicken Big Mac, to the U.S. market next week, as the fast-food giant hopes to bring in more customers, grow its chicken business, and boost sales in a challenging year. The Chicken Big Mac is a twist on the original Big Mac, which has been a fan favorite for decades. It features the same familiar toppings, but replaces the Big Mac’s two beef patties with two tempura-battered chicken ones.
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Kamala Harris’s lack of traction with unionized blue-collar workers has emerged as one of her biggest challenges to winning key states such as Michigan and Pennsylvania, as polls show her significantly underperforming Joe Biden’s performance with union workers in 2020. Harris’s tenuous relationship with elements of organized labor is reflected by the decisions of the Teamsters and…
We recently compiled a list of the 35 AI Superstars According to Goldman Sachs. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) stands against the other AI superstars according to Goldman Sachs. US technology stocks have surged dramatically this year, largely driven by the growing excitement surrounding generative artificial […]
Oil prices increased this week after President Biden suggested Israel may target Iran’s oil infrastructure in retaliation for a missile attack, raising the prospect of pain at the pump for U.S. consumers in the waning days of the presidential campaign. On Thursday, responding to a question about whether the U.S. would back Israel if it…
As global markets grapple with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the Swedish tech sector continues to capture attention, buoyed by its innovative edge and resilience in a challenging landscape. In this context, identifying promising high-growth tech stocks involves assessing factors such as adaptability to market shifts, technological advancements, and robust financial health.
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's oil minister landed on Kharg Island, home to the country's main export terminal, and held talks with a naval commander on Sunday, the oil ministry's news website Shana reported, amid concern Israel could attack energy facilities. An Israeli military spokesman said on Saturday that Israel would retaliate in response to last week's missile attack by Tehran "when the time is right". U.S. news website Axios cited Israeli officials as saying Iran's oil facilities could be hit, while U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that he did not think Israel had yet concluded how to respond.
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