China’s GDP meets expectations in Q3, stays under 5% annual goal according to Investing.com

China’s GDP meets expectations in Q3, stays under 5% annual goal according to Investing.com

Investing.com– The Chinese economy expanded as forecasted in the third quarter, according to gross domestic product data released on Friday, although the growth rate remained below Beijing’s annual target. Chinese GDP grew by 4.6% year-on-year in the three months ending on September 30, in line with expectations but decelerating from the 4.7% growth seen in … Read more

Creating a Prepared Workforce for the Future with Joshua Wright

Creating a Prepared Workforce for the Future with Joshua Wright

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer and Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, discuss the future of work and the demographic shifts affecting the workforce. The conversation centers around Lightcast’s report “The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage,” which … Read more

Tshegue Brings Kinshasa to Paris through New EP ‘Argent’ at Music Show

Tshegue Brings Kinshasa to Paris through New EP ‘Argent’ at Music Show

In this edition of our music show on arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim is joined on set by one half of the Franco-Congolese duo Tshegue. Faty Sy Savanet and Nicolas Dacunha AKA “Dakou” burst onto the music scene in 2017 with their powerful blend of afropunk, rock, electro, and funk. They are back with their third … Read more

Third quarter sees slowdown in China’s economic growth

Third quarter sees slowdown in China’s economic growth

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. China’s economy grew by 4.6 per cent year on year in the third quarter, according to official data released on Friday. This growth rate is slower than the previous three months, highlighting a slowdown in … Read more

Report says US Secret Service has serious shortcomings

Report says US Secret Service has serious shortcomings

In a statement on Thursday, its acting director Ronald Rowe said the agency would carefully examine the new report. “We have already significantly improved our readiness, operational and organizational communications and implemented enhanced protective operations for the former president,” he said. In the report, which was drafted by state and national law enforcement officials, the … Read more

Founder of FedEx outlines how data analytics forecasted the success of Tesla and Nvidia, and can identify emerging trends.

Founder of FedEx outlines how data analytics forecasted the success of Tesla and Nvidia, and can identify emerging trends.

“ Before becoming the billionaire founder of FedEx, Fred Smith was a Vietnam veteran with a passion for flying and a small fleet of planes available for hire. He recalled, “They’re hiring me and this whole damn airplane to carry this little part,” as he transported goods for companies like Xerox. Soon, tech giants like … Read more

Simmons Bar to Open on Deansgate at Former Botanist Location in Manchester

Simmons Bar to Open on Deansgate at Former Botanist Location in Manchester

Simmons Bar will open it’s doors at premises on Deansgate, where the former Botanist venue stood, with “free bar parties” on October 24 and 25. The bar is known for it’s happy hour, and the Manchester venue will have two karaoke rooms, DJs, live music, and free entry every night. Simmons has a chain of cocktail bars based across London, known … Read more

Heather Cox Richardson: Harris Emerged Victorious in Debate Against FOX News

Heather Cox Richardson: Harris Emerged Victorious in Debate Against FOX News

But they kept coming back to the table because they knew that in a democracy, the people have the power to determine the direction of our country,” Harris said. “They believed in the power of the people to make their voices heard and to make their voices count. And that is what we are here … Read more

Concert Review: Billie Eilish Delivers an Impressive Arena Performance Balancing Energy and Intimacy

Concert Review: Billie Eilish Delivers an Impressive Arena Performance Balancing Energy and Intimacy

How can an artist who has achieved superstar status maintain the intimacy that their career was built on? For Billie Eilish, it’s a delicate balance and a journey I have witnessed firsthand. In early 2016, I received an invitation to a performance by an artist that a publicist was very excited about. “Hi love,” the … Read more