US elections won’t bring down sky-high inflation

Soaring inflation is the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job of handling the problem. Indeed, Republican candidates are taking full advantage of voter concern about inflation by hammering Democrats on the issue and pushing their own ideas to fight inflation, such […]Continue Reading

53% bank respondents to Avanade survey will be ready for regulatory reporting in next six months

Poor data management is key obstacle to banks achieving their ESG goals 70% see ESG work having positive impact on market reputation, credibility A new report from Avanade, a leading Microsoft solutions provider, and Efma, a global non-profit organization created by leading banks and insurers, has found that many banks are not on…Continue Reading

At least 40 killed in suspension bridge collapse in India

AHMEDABAD: At least 40 individuals were killed when a people bridge in the western Indian state associated with Gujarat collapsed, falling hundreds of people right into a river, a state ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) said. More than 400 individuals were on the suspension link over the Machhu Lake in the town associatedContinue Reading

At least 60 killed in India bridge collapse

AHMEDABAD, India:   At least 60 individuals were killed when a people bridge over a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat collapsed, plunging numerous people into the drinking water, officials said. Authorities mentioned more than 150 individuals were on the suspension link over the Machhu River in theContinue Reading

Vietnam is not facing fuel shortages, minister says

HANOI: Vietnam is not facing fuel shortages, its trade and industry minister said on Friday (Oct 28), seeking to calm concerns after some gas stations in southern cities cut or limited sales, citing financial difficulties. The move was because of fluctuation in the foreign exchange rate and because some fuelContinue Reading