Meituan’s hiring spree is in contrast to Silicon Valley technology giants from Microsoft to Alphabet that have laid off thousands of workers.Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 12:11PM
Chinese food delivery firm Meituan plans to hire 10,000 workers as U.S. tech giants ax jobs
Azeri BTC crude loadings suspended at a major oil export hub in Turkey after earthquakes
Crude oil loadings from Turkey’s Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan terminal in the Mediterranean have been suspended, following earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria.Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 11:17AM
ByteDance testing food delivery service via its Chinese version of TikTok
ByteDance’s Douyin is trialing a food delivery service in China “that enables merchants to promote and sell ‘group-buying’ packages.”Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 10:13AM
China’s economy will grow 5% this year, Fitch Ratings says in upgraded forecast
China’s economy will expand by 5% in 2023, Fitch Ratings said in a revised forecast on Wednesday – an improved outlook from its previous 4.1% growth prediction from December.Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 08:28AM
SocGen reports 64% slide in annual profits but beats market expectations
Societe Generale on Wednesday reported a 64% drop in annual net profits for 2022, weighed on by lower activity in its domestic banking unit, currency effects and increased operating expenses.Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 06:32AM
Five key economic points in Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address to Congress
Biden renewed his call for levying a tax on billionaires, continued his fight against junk fees, cracked down on monopolistic practices and high drug prices. Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 04:55AM
Luxury brand Six Senses is opening its first hotel in Australia
The hotel is scheduled to open in 2025 on a 22-hectare estate called Burnham Beeches, located 25 miles from Melbourne in the Dandenong mountain range.Story Published at: February 08, 2023 at 01:28AM
A neuroscientist shares the 4 ‘highly coveted’ skills that set introverts apart: ‘Their brains work differently’
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius has worked with companies like Google and Deloitte on how to retain top talent. While many leaders prefer to hire extroverts, she says introverts are often more successful at work.Story Published at: February 07, 2023 at 05:51PM
Wholesale egg prices have ‘collapsed.’ Why consumers may soon see relief
Wholesale egg prices have declined by over 50% from their recent record highs. Retail prices may soon follow, but that’s not a sure thing. Story Published at: February 07, 2023 at 10:49PM
What will TV look like in three years? These industry insiders share their predictions
CNBC asked media insiders, including Barry Diller, Bela Bajaria and Bill Simmons, for their predictions about the future of TV.Story Published at: February 07, 2023 at 05:45PM