Vidit Agrawal of Indonesian startup GajiGesa says crazy growth is nice. But staying power is better. Story Published at: December 28, 2022 at 02:30AM
A former exec from Stripe and Uber is ‘OK to give up 100x growth’ to build a new business that will last
Privacy and crypto will likely lead tech policy under split Congress as hope for passing ambitious antitrust reforms dwindles
With split control of Congress next year, bipartisanship will be key to passing tech reforms.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 01:00PM
IBM beat all its large-cap tech peers in 2022 as investors shunned growth for safety
The 111-year-old hardware, software and consulting conglomerate is benefiting from changing investor sentiment and a preference for cash over growth.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 04:34PM
China’s plans to scrap Covid quarantine rules is a win for key Club holdings
China’s latest move to roll back its zero-Covid policy by scrapping quarantine restrictions for travelers is the last leg of recovery we’ve been waiting for. Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 07:36PM
3 signs the ‘pandemic economy’ ended in 2022—even though Covid is still around
The Covid-19 pandemic changed a number of Americans’ money habits. But not all of those changes were built to last.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 04:31PM
The benefits and risks of using a password manager to protect your online identity
Consumers with password managers are less likely to experience identity theft, but choosing an online identity protection service requires some thought.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 03:25PM
New sanctions starting to bite Russia’s economy as Moscow admits deficit impact
The latest round of Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are beginning to pinch the country’s economy, economists have suggested.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 01:15PM
China turns to lemons, peaches and traditional medicine in wake of Covid wave
Covid cases in China saw a spike following the country’s relaxation of strict Covid rules – but so are the prices of TCM and certain fruits.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 08:39AM
Chinese provinces hit hard by Covid are seeing a strain on critical care, health officials say
Some Chinese provinces’ intensive care beds and resources are nearing capacity as Covid-19 infections soar, national health authorities said Tuesday. Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 08:48AM
Hit by climate change, farmers in Cambodia are risking everything on microfinance loans
Crop failures from erratic weather and wildfires are leading farmers to take out loans to survive, with their land — and therefore livelihood — as collateral.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 04:20AM