According to flight data, Juneyao Airlines was slated to receive the wide-body 787 Dreamliner, marking the first direct Boeing delivery to a Chinese airline since late 2019. (Photo: Juneyao Airlines)
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Business China U.S.

Boeing resumes direct 787 Dreamliner deliveries to Chinese airlines, opening path for 737 Max

  • Post Date 12/21/2023

In a significant development for Boeing, the aerospace giant has handed over a 787 Dreamliner directly to a Chinese airline for the first time since [more…]

Uber will raise the minimum wage for its drivers in France as part of a broader agreement with ride-hailing companies and driver representatives in the country. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Business France U.S.

Uber’s decision to increase minimum wages for drivers in France marks a significant advancement in gig workers’ rights

  • Post Date 12/20/2023

Uber Technologies has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for its drivers in France, signaling a significant development in the ongoing debate over gig [more…]

Hong Kong's unemployment rate held steady at 2.9% from September to November, with the city's labour chief anticipating a tight labour market despite challenging external conditions. (Photo: HRD)
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Hong Kong Investing & Markets

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9%

  • Post Date 12/20/2023

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate has maintained its position at 2.9%, signaling a stable yet tight labour market in the city. This news comes from the [more…]

Affirm announced its expanded partnership with Walmart, enabling customers to utilize Affirm's buy now, pay later feature at over 4,500 self-checkout kiosks across the U.S. (Photo: Affirm)
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Business U.S.

Affirm’s stock surges as partnership with Walmart expands to self-checkout kiosks

  • Post Date 12/19/2023

Affirm Holdings experienced a significant surge in its stock price, soaring over 15% following the announcement of an expansion in its partnership with retail giant [more…]

On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan unanimously decided to maintain its -0.1% interest rate and continue its yield curve policy. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Investing & Markets Japan

Bank of Japan maintains negative interest rate policy

  • Post Date 12/19/2023

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to maintain its long-standing easy credit policy, keeping its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged. The central bank announced [more…]