The cumulative number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Palestine is 340,252 (3,798 deaths) (as of June 12, 2021, according to WHO). The autonomous government of the country has positioned vaccination as its top priority in combating the novel coronavirus, and has begun procuring vaccines and inoculating priority vaccine recipients. However, a system…
Siem Reap Waterworks Expansion Project (Phase II)
The water supply rate in Cambodia’s provincial cities is low, with Siem Reap, the third largest city, having the lowest rate. The city is unable to meet the water demand of the growing population and tourists visiting the Angkor Wat complex, resulting in severe water shortages and poor sanitation. The Cambodian government has identified improving…
A Deposit Rate Shopping Spree Might Be Kicking Off
The Federal Reserve’s quickening pace of tightening raises the prospect that consumers and businesses may aggressively look to earn more on their cash. It is natural for people to want more for their savings as rates rise. The Federal Reserve’s most recent move to raise rates is surely beginning to catch the attention of people…
Rivian Hits New Low, Stock Plunges Nearly 20% As Early Investors Offload Shares In ‘Jittery Market’
The electric vehicle startup’s shares have tanked nearly 80% so far this year. The electric vehicle startup’s shares have tanked nearly 80% so far this year. The stock was especially hard-hit after CNBC reported over the weekend that one of Rivian’s two biggest corporate investors, Ford, would sell 8 million of its 102 million shares…
IBM Expands Access To Quantum Computing
Earlier this year IBM updated its offerings in quantum computing and added new managed quantum systems for select international clients. The IBM Eagle Quantum Chip Open IBMWhile several companies have research projects in quantum computing, one company has been able to deliver consistent and exceptional products over the years – IBM. Earlier this year IBM…
No Value Levels Increases The Downside Risk For The S&P 500
The S&P 500 failed to hold its annual pivot at 4,383 at the open on April 22, which can be viewed as a sell signal. The S&P 500 had a 48.9% gain from its October 30, 2021 low of 3,234 to the high of 4,818 set on January 4. The close below the 50-day simple…
Fireflies Catalyzes A New Era Of Conversational Intelligence
Fireflies.ai, an AI assistant notetaker, aims to help teams “unlock knowledge buried inside your meetings with insights & analytics” with its Conversational Intelligence product suite. Fireflies.ai, an AI assistant notetaker, aims to help teams “unlock knowledge buried inside your meetings with insights & analytics” with its Conversational Intelligence product suite. Consequently, tackling the initial problem…
Welcome to the era of the hyper-surveilled office
The Big Brotherly boss will see you now—and always A survey of more than 1,000 firms in America in 2021 found that 60% of them used monitoring software of some type. Many of the surveillance products are powered by articifical intelligence (AI), which has made strides in the past few years. Smile, you’re on candid…
Singapore Tycoon Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL Suburban Housing Project Sees Robust Sales Despite Property Curbs
City Developments has sold 77% of its residential units at Piccadilly Grand, a residential condominium it is jointly developing with Hongkong Land unit MCL Land just outside the Singapore central business district, despite the government’s property cooling measures. An artist’s impression of the Piccadilly Grand, a residential condominium being jointly developed by City Developments and…
Private Labels Are Flooding Retail
While private label brands have been around for a long time, we now see growing interest in them. Rising prices, high inflationary pressures, and an uncertain economic environment are forcing many retailers to be creative and introduce new private brands to serve their customers. While private label brands have been around for a long time,…