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3M to cut 2,500 jobs as it girds for tougher economy
Lower sales of face masks with the evolution of Covid-19 contributed to…
China’s Population Is Falling. It Can Still Decline and Prosper
Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Statistics in China announced that the Chinese population has decreased for the first time in 60 years. The…
On-Demand Tailoring Brings the Gig Economy to Your Wardrobe
It started with a charity shop off London’s Portobello Road, and the perfect pinstripe suit. Well, almost perfect. “I totally loved it, but it didn’t fit me.…
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $24bn in 2022 | Computer Weekly
The economic toll of deliberate internet shutdowns by governments reached nearly $24bn globally in 2022, following 114 major outages across 23…
As Gig Economy Companies Flee Europe, Getir Is Taking Over
Five years ago, investors wouldn’t return Nazim Salur’s calls. Now his company, Getir, is the biggest rapid grocery delivery company in Europe. After the…
Algorithms Need Management Training, Too
The European Union is expected to finalize the Platform Work Directive, its new legislation to regulate digital labor platforms, this month. This is the…
Samsung Says Q4 Profit Tumbled 69 Percent to Eight-Year Low Amid Weakening Global Economy
Samsung Electronics flagged on Friday its quarterly profit tumbled by two-thirds to an eight-year low as a weakening global economy hammered memory chip…
Amazon is cutting a massive 18,000 jobs in ‘uncertain’ economy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced plans to cut just over 18,000 roles. Last November, Amazon announced plans to cut roles in its devices and books…
India’s Robust Tech Ecosystem to See Spring, Not Winter; Digital Economy Ready for Strong…
India's digital prowess will grow in 2023 and over the next five years, driven by technology, start-ups, semiconductors, electronics and computing, Minister…