Social purpose law firm Anthony Collins (AC) strengthens its expertise by appointing a Legal Director and promoting nine talented individuals across critical sectors, amplifying their commitment to serving local government, housing, health and social care, charities, and social businesses. TWC – In a move that underscores its dedication to excellence, Anthony Collins welcomes their new […]
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, a prominent asset-based lending provider in the UK, has expanded its team by appointing Andrew Welden as the Regional Sales Director for the North West region. TWC – Andrew brought a wealth of experience from his previous role at Breal Zeta CF, where he successfully led the firm’s asset-based lending […]
Francesca’s acquires Richer Poorer to expand reach and product categories. TWC – Francesca’s apparel brand acquisition LLC has acquired Richer Poorer, a fashion and lifestyle company based in Los Angeles, for an undisclosed amount. As a wholly-owned subsidiary under Francesca’s apparel brand acquisition LLC, Richer Poorer will help broaden the company’s-company’s channel reach and add […]
Wesak Day marks Buddha’s birth and enlightenment, with celebrations returning after pandemic restrictions. TWC – Devotees of Wesak, the day that marks Buddha’s birth and enlightenment, have said that the Covid-19 pandemic has helped to improve their practices. During the Covid-19, many devotees had to offer prayers and donations online. Still, this year they can […]
USCIRF cites worsening conditions for religious minorities in India throughout 2022 TWC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again recommended India’s government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to be added to a religious freedom blacklist. The USCIRF released its annual report on Monday, stating that India’s conditions for […]
Royal College of Nursing‘s leader denies Health Secretary engaged with a union over the weekend. TWC – According to Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), NHS nurses on strike in England will attend to emergencies if required. Cullen confirmed that those on picket lines would return at their discretion. […]
Weaker global demand and persistent property weakness challenge China’s post-COVID economic recovery TWC – China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in April, as per National Bureau of Statistics data. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.2, down from 51.9 in March, marking the first contraction since December 2020. This result missed economists’ expectations […]
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore can’t afford to outbid the big boys for investments from multinational corporations TWC – Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed the annual May Day Rally, warning Singapore already feels the impact of tough investment competition. As significant economies mobilize enormous sums of money to build their strategic […]
Ma Yun to Advise on Research and Give Lectures on Management and Entrepreneurship On May 1, the University of Tokyo announced that Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, has been appointed as a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a recently founded institute affiliated with the University of Tokyo. Ma’s term will end in October, […]
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina to formally enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary TWC – Sen. Tim Scott has teased a “major announcement” on May 22, where he is expected to announce his 2024 GOP presidential primary bid officially. Since February, the sole Black Republican in the Senate has been testing the waters […]