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August 30, 2023

Intel to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica over next 2 years

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Intel has revealed its plan for a substantial $1.2 billion investment in Costa Rica within the upcoming two years.

August 30, 2023

American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike amid contract negotiations

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced that 99.47% of their members, representing over 26,000 flight attendants at American Airlines, voted in favor of a strike.

August 30, 2023

Baidu receives green light to launch AI Ernie Bot for general public, leading China's AI revolution

Chinese tech giant Baidu was granted permission by Chinese authorities to introduce its AI Ernie Bot to the general public, with its official launch scheduled for August 31.

August 29, 2023

Japan sees signs of turning point in decades-long battle with deflation

Japan's prolonged struggle against deflation may be reaching a pivotal moment, with both rising prices and wages indicating a potential shift, according to the government on Tuesday.

August 29, 2023

UBS and Inside Paradeplatz settle lawsuit after Credit Suisse dispute

Inside Paradeplatz and UBS have reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit initiated by Credit Suisse against the prominent Zurich-based finance blog.

August 29, 2023

Harris and Yellen highlight union benefits: New report shows 15% higher wages for union workers

Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held a joint press call to highlight the advantages of union membership.

August 29, 2023

Ukrainian farmers hold steady on winter wheat sowing despite export challenges

Ukrainian farmers are anticipated to maintain their winter wheat sowing area for the 2024 harvest, despite facing higher logistics costs due to the ongoing wartime export crisis.

August 29, 2023

Irish hotel group sees lasting travel trend amidst post-pandemic consumer spending shifts

The CEO of Dalata, Ireland's largest hotel group, suggested that the pandemic-driven trend of prioritizing travel in spending habits might become a lasting change.

August 29, 2023

Former CIA employee's conviction confirmed after largest theft of top-secret information in agency's history

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte's conviction was upheld after an initial conviction in July 2022 for executing the biggest theft of top-secret information in the agency's history.

August 29, 2023

China extends tax breaks for foreign workers until 2027

China is set to prolong tax policies for foreign individuals employed within the country until the conclusion of 2027, according to a statement from the finance ministry on Tuesday.