Just 22% of respondents said their organizations had the technologies they needed before the pandemic, 42% said they developed them out of necessity during the crisis.(Bloomberg)
The survey of more than 2,000 managers and public-sector business leaders worldwide highlights how investments that allow home-working will be increasingly important.
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:07 PM IST
The pandemic has probably boosted remote working permanently, according to Deloitte’s annual Readiness Report, which suggests a third of employees will work from home even after restrictions end.
The survey of more than 2,000 managers and public-sector business leaders worldwide highlights how investments that allow home-working will be increasingly important.
Just 22% of respondents said their organizations had the technologies they needed before the pandemic, 42% said they developed them out of necessity during the crisis.
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“Guided by science, reason and humanitarian spirit, the world has achieved initial progress in fighting Covid-19,” the president said.(AFP)Pandemic far from over, but winter cannot stop arrival of spring: Xi Jinping
PTI, New Delhi/davos
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 06:36 PM IST
In a special address at the World Economic Forum’s online Davos Agenda Summit, Jinping also said the pandemic should be an excuse for reversing gains from globalisation and promised further opening up of the Chinese economy.
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The UAE has ramped up its immunisation campaign with the aim of vaccinating more than 50% of its roughly 9 million population before the end of March. (Representative Image)(REUTERS (Representative Image))Dubai replaces health authority chief as UAE sees surge in Covid-19 cases
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 06:17 PM IST
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum appointed Awad Saghir al-Ketbi as the new director general of the Dubai Health Authority, replacing Humaid al-Qutami, according to a statement issued on Sunday.
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The United Nations agency noted that most people who lost work stopped looking for a job altogether, likely because of restrictions on businesses that hire in big numbers like restaurants, bars, stores, hotels and other services that depend on face-to-face interactions. (Representative Image)(AFP)Job losses from virus four times as bad as 2009 financial crisis: UN report
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:37 PM IST
The International Labor Organization estimated that the restrictions on businesses and public life destroyed 8.8% of all work hours around the world last year.
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China will no doubt continue to demand the self-governing island come under its control. Given their respective positions, the issue will likely remain a source of friction in US-China relations. (Representative Image)(afp)How Taiwan figures in US-China ties under Biden
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:26 PM IST
The US response reflects what is expected to be continued US support for Taiwan under Biden. His administration may refrain from the more provocative steps taken under his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, but it will abide by American legal requirements to ensure Taiwan can defend itself.
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Just 22% of respondents said their organizations had the technologies they needed before the pandemic, 42% said they developed them out of necessity during the crisis.(Bloomberg)Third of staff may work from home permanently post-virus
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PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:07 PM IST
The survey of more than 2,000 managers and public-sector business leaders worldwide highlights how investments that allow home-working will be increasingly important.
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Donald Trump did not attend President Joe Biden’s inauguration in the US Capitol.(Twitter / @DWUhlfelderLaw)‘Worst President ever’ banner flew near Trump’s resort in Florida
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:00 PM IST
Trump’s presidency officially ended last week after four years in the Oval Office, he returned to Florida from Washington on Wednesday.
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A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.(Reuters)Receipt notice of Form I-90 will extend green card’s validity in US by 12 months
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:43 PM IST
The lawful permanent residents with green cards are required to submit a Form I-90 when their permanent resident cards expire or are about to expire.
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Australian of the Year winner Grace Tame raises her award during a ceremony in Canberra, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Tame, 26, pushed for legal changes so she could speak out about being a survivor of the sexual abuse she went through as a 15-year-old at the hands of a math teacher. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)(AP)Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame named Australian of the Year
AP, Canberra
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:34 PM IST
Tame pushed for legal changes so she could speak out about being a survivor of the sexual abuse she went through as a 15-year-old at the hands of a math teacher.
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The carrier group entered the South China Sea at the same time as Chinese-claimed Taiwan reported incursions by Chinese air force jets.(AP)China says US military in South China Sea not good for peace
Reuters, Beijing
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:19 PM IST
China has repeatedly complained about US Navy ships getting close to islands it occupies in the South China Sea.
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Ever since his partial victory in the Senate last week, Conte has appealed to centrist and unaligned Senate lawmakers to join government ranks, but few have responded so far.(REUTERS)Italian PM Conte seeks way out of political mire ahead of Senate vote
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:17 PM IST
Several Italian newspapers reported that Conte was set to hand in his resignation to the head of state this week and then try to put together a new, broader coalition, drawing up a policy pact for the remaining two years of the legislature.
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President Joe Biden waves as he departs after attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.(AP)Biden pushes elusive ‘Buy American’ goal with new federal contract guidelines
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:01 PM IST
The move is part of Biden’s broader push to drive up wages, create more union jobs and strengthen US supply chains.
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The US State Department responded urged Beijing “to cease its military, diplomatic and economic pressure.(Reuters file photo)China tests Biden’s resolve on strategic flash point of Taiwan
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:48 PM IST
The sortie by eight Xian H-6K bombers and five other planes Saturday was the third-largest such incursion by PLA aircraft.
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A rare lightning storm crackles over Mitchell’s Cove in early morning in Santa Cruz, Calif. The severe storm system rolled through the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas in August, packing a combination of dry lightning and high winds that triggered wildfires throughout the region.(AP)Storm Eloise kills at least 12 in south-eastern Africa with more rain to come
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:46 PM IST
A tropical cyclone when it made landfall at Mozambique’s central province of Sofala on Saturday, Eloise subsequently weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland to dump rain on Zimbabwe, eSwatini – formerly known as Swaziland – South Africa and Botswana.
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Critics also say Suga took too long to pause a domestic tourism campaign that experts have blamed for contributing to the spread of the virus beyond the initial hotspots in the Tokyo region.(REUTERS)Japanese PM faces mounting pressure over pandemic response
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:36 PM IST
Opposition lawmakers were also increasingly frustrated with Suga’s taciturn leadership style, demanding he provide detailed answers to questions about the Covid-19 crisis and the Tokyo Olympics set to start in less than six months.
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A vial and syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo.(Reuters)EU seeks answers from AstraZeneca on cut to vaccine supplies in Monday meeting
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:30 PM IST
AstraZeneca told the EU on Friday that it could not meet the agreed supply targets running up to the end of March, with an EU official telling Reuters that meant a 60% cut to 31 million doses.
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