WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week as labor market conditions remained tight, though a slowdown is emerging amid high inflation and rising interest rates. Despite the second straight weekly decline reported by the Labor Department on Thursday, claims are hovering near a five-month high. There have been job … [Read more...] about US labour market remains tight; business activity slowing
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OnePlus 10 Pro review: A budget-friendly Find X5 Pro?
Design & handling, display & audio, user interface Overview Two weeks after its global announcement, OnePlus started taking pre-orders for the OnePlus 10 Pro in Singapore some time in April 2022. Unlike other regions, however, Singapore only gets the Volcanic Black colourway, while the Emerald Frost version makes its way around other markets. OnePlus 10 Pro also … [Read more...] about OnePlus 10 Pro review: A budget-friendly Find X5 Pro?
Clubhouse tests private groups, part of a bid to regain relevance
Clubhouse, the voice chat app that captured the attention of Hollywood and Silicon Valley early in the pandemic, is experimenting with a new feature that lets users join private groups. Testing of the tool has expanded in recent weeks, around the same time that Clubhouse reduced headcount and embarked on a change in strategy. The feature, which previously went by the name … [Read more...] about Clubhouse tests private groups, part of a bid to regain relevance
Duterte to gov’t agencies: Support National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo from an RTVM video) MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all government departments, agencies, institutions and branches to support the implementation of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028 (NSFI) to “harmonize” measures, policies, and other efforts on financial inclusion. The NSFI, which … [Read more...] about Duterte to gov’t agencies: Support National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
QuickCheck: Is online gambling currently illegal in Malaysia?
ONLINE gambling is almost commonplace and ads for such activities can be seen in dodgy websites, spam email as well as unsolicited SMS and WhatsApp messages. Is gambling on online casinos and betting sites illegal? Verdict: TRUE Online gambling is illegal under the current Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 (CGHA), the Betting Act 1953 (although the Act does not … [Read more...] about QuickCheck: Is online gambling currently illegal in Malaysia?