In the fourth quarter of 2020, Navigos Search also observed the quick recovery of recruitment in the IT industry after COVID-19. Enterprises continue to recruit but focus on high-quality personnel with the most up-to-date technologies to increase their products and services' competitiveness. "New entrants" are quickly building their recruitment brands and having good salary and bonus policies to attract qualified personnel. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 27
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KiwiSaver money should be invested in providing rental housing
The numbers are telling. House prices Auckland have risen 96 per cent since 2010. But in France the rise has been 27 per cent, Germany 62 per cent, Belgium 32 per cent, Ireland 30 per cent and Switzerland 15 per cent. And in Singapore prices have risen 14 per cent, London 34 per cent and New York 57 per cent. Prices in all have risen less than Auckland, all have large stocks of rental housing owned by pension funds. … [Read more...] about KiwiSaver money should be invested in providing rental housing
Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming from Washington — and what might be coming soon
The second loans are limited to those with fewer than 300 employees that have seen drops of at least 25% of their revenue during the first, second or third quarter of 2020. The amount a borrower can receive is reduced from $10 million to $2 million, but businesses have more flexibility on how they can spend the money. Lawmakers also simplified the forgiveness process for loans under $150,000. … [Read more...] about Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming from Washington — and what might be coming soon
FACT CHECK: Mike Pence echoes Donald Trump falsehoods in VP debate
As far as Trump and climate change, Trump’s public comments as president all dismiss the science on climate change — that it’s caused by people burning fossil fuels, and it’s worsening sharply. As recently as last month, Trump said, “I don’t think science knows” what it’s talking about regarding global warming and the resulting worsening of wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. He’s ridiculed the science in many public comments and tweets. … [Read more...] about FACT CHECK: Mike Pence echoes Donald Trump falsehoods in VP debate
Google self-driving car engineer who stole 14,000 files of trade secrets before going to work for Uber is pardoned by Donald Trump
Dr. Mahmoud Reza Banki – President Trump granted a full pardon to Dr. Mahmoud Reza Banki. This pardon is supported by many elected officials of stature, including the late Representative John Lewis, Senator Diane Feinstein, and other Members of Congress. Dr. Banki is an Iranian American citizen who came to the United States when he was 18 years old. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, before obtaining a PhD from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2010 Dr. Banki was charged with monetary violations of Iranian sanctions and making false statements. The charges related to sanctions violations were subsequently overturned by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. However, the felony charges for making false statements have prevented Dr. Banki from resuming a full life. In the years since his conviction, Dr. Banki has dedicated himself to his community and maintained a sincere love and respect … [Read more...] about Google self-driving car engineer who stole 14,000 files of trade secrets before going to work for Uber is pardoned by Donald Trump