PIXABAY By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter As digital reliance increases, the Philippines is expected to face more cyberattacks in 2024, experts said, urging organizations and individuals to ramp up their cybersecurity measures. “For 2024, expect higher […]
Jaguar Land Rover unveils £250m EV facility as electrification powers up
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new £250m engineering facility at its centre in Whitley, Coventry, bringing 350 jobs to the region. The 323,000 sq ft Future Energy Lab will enable rapid testing of electric vehicles (EVs), including in extreme-weather conditions, as the marque preps for the […]
SMEs fear winter supply chain crunch could hit revenue in crucial Christmas trading period
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Supply chain disruption is the top concern of medium-sized businesses ahead of winter, a survey has found, as rising costs put pressure on revenue targets. The poll of business leaders by consultancy BDO showed nearly a quarter fear that supply chain issues, including suppliers folding and stock […]
British Steel owner preparing to cut as many as 2,000 jobs
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> British Steel’s Chinese owner is preparing to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as it battles losses believed to be running at £30m a month, according to reports. The potential cuts, which amount to almost half of the Scunthorpe-based firm’s 4,500 workforce, are part of a switch […]
Bamford brothers behind JCB empire could face £500m bill to settle tax inquiry
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Anthony and brother Mark Bamford, the two brothers behind the JCB digger empire could be hit with a bill for more than £500m to settle a longrunning investigation by HM Revenue and Customs. The investigation into Anthony Bamford and brother Mark is understood to span a complex […]
Making Your SME Inclusive for Employees with Mobility Aids
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> In the modern workplace, diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords; they are essential components of a thriving and successful business. To create a truly inclusive environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must consider the unique needs of all their employees, including those using mobility aids […]
[B-Side Podcast] Future-proofing Philippine education with technology
Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side The Philippine education sector must maintain the strides it has made in technology adoption to upgrade teaching methods and prepare students for future jobs that require a deep understanding of technology, an […]
China lodges complaint to Philippines over ‘trespassing’ at disputed shoal
PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FB PAGE BEIJING – China’s embassy in Manila said on Monday it had lodged stern representations to the Philippines over the “trespassing” of Philippine vessels at the disputed Second Thomas shoal in […]
Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion – study
THE shadow of the Central Park Tower stretches over the west side of Manhattan as seen from the window of the building in New York, US, Sept. 17, 2019. — REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON PARIS – Governments should open […]
China says outlook worrisome as conflict spreads in Middle East – state media
A VIEW of the city skyline in Shanghai, China, Feb. 24, 2022. — REUTERS BEIJING – China views the situation in Gaza as “very serious” with the risk of a large-scale ground conflict rising and the spread […]