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☆ How an Instagram influencer earned $1 million from brand deals in her first year as a full-time creator
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

2022 was her first full calendar year working as a full-time influencer. She broke down for Insider how much she earned in brand deals each month. Now, Agutu is wrapping up her first year as a full-time influencer with about about 488,000 Instagram followers, and 730,000 total followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Repped by Digital Brand Architects, a talent agency under the UTA umbrella, Agutu is closing 2022 with more than $1 million in revenue from brand deals on social media. Here's a full breakdown for Agutu's earnings from brand deals in 2022:Month (2022) Earnings from Brand Deals January $84,000.00 February $110,500.00 March $30,500.00 April $81,000.00 May $212,848.53 June $127,250.00 July $36,000.00 August $58,500.00 September $76,073.00 October $8,000.00 November $65,000.00 December $77,500.00Agutu is still waiting on about $76,000 from brand deals to be paid out, according to DBA.

The article was one of a series of reports this year by the news agency on Binance's financial compliance and relationship with regulators across the world. Reuters also asked representatives of the local Binance units and affiliates about their relationship with the main Binance exchange. In Italy, Binance's public corporate filings detail just the unit's capital base and its ownership by a separate Binance company in Ireland. The Italian company, Binance Italy S.R.L., has its listed address in a block of shops and apartments in the southern city of Lecce. Just two of the Binance units analysed by Reuters offer more substantial details in their filings.

☆ North Korea says it tested 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor' for apparent ICBM development
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Soo-Hyang Choi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] A view of a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" test to develop a new strategic weapon, at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in Tongchang-ri, North Korea, December 15, 2022, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERSSEOUL, Dec 16 (Reuters) - North Korea has tested a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor", state media reported on Friday, as the isolated country seeks to develop a new strategic weapon and speeds up its nuclear and missile programmes. The static firing test proved the motor's reliability and stability, providing a "guarantee for the development of another new-type strategic weapon system", KCNA added. North Korea has been working to build more solid-fuel missiles, which are more stable and can be launched with almost no warning or preparation time. North Korea has conducted an unprecedented number of missile tests this year, including an ICBM capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, despite international bans and sanctions.

☆ The TSA's facial recognition technology, which is currently being used at 16 major domestic airports, may go nationwide next year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The TSA may expand its facial recognition identification system nationwide next year, WaPo reported. Facial recognition is currently used in 16 domestic airports for identifying passengers. The TSA has used various biometric technologies since the 9/11 terror attacks. In addition to the TSA, facial recognition technology is currently utilized by other agencies under the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which uses the tech to track migrants. Its use by law enforcement is even illegal in some cities, including San Francisco as, in some cases, racially-biased facial recognition scans have led to false arrests and even jail time for a Black man who was misidentified.

They’re offering more policy briefings to longtime supporters, Zoom calls with top administration officials and White House tours, too. "The $500,000 people like me, we’re not going to be players in 2024," said Dick Harpootlian, a longtime Democratic donor and South Carolina state senator. For the White House, the shift is an acceleration of a courtship campaign that began more modestly before the midterm elections. Amid concerns about the omicron variant last year, the White House was forced to abandon plans for a more full set of holiday parties. Some of those same people were invited to the White House next month for an in-person policy briefing.

☆ Singapore repeals gay sex ban but limits prospect of legalising same-sex marriage
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Chen Lin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The moves come as other parts of Asia, including Taiwan, Thailand and India are recognising more rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The government has defended amending the constitution saying decisions on such issues should not be led by the courts. The changes do, however, leave room for a future parliament to expand the definition of marriage to include same-sex relationships. In Singapore, attitudes towards LGBT issues have shifted towards a more liberal stance in recent years especially among the young, though conservative attitudes remain among religious groups. Of those aged 18-25, about 42% accepted same-sex marriage in 2018, up from 17% just five years prior, according to a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies.

☆ Malaysia's Anwar begins work as PM after polarising election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/3] Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greets his supporters as he leaves his news conference in Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia November 24, 2022. Office of Anwar Ibrahim/Afiq Hambali/Handout via REUTERSKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim is expected to start discussions on forming his cabinet on Friday as he begins work as prime minister at a challenging time, with the economy slowing and the country deeply split after a close election. Anwar, who was appointed by Malaysia's king following an inconclusive election, said that the people of Malaysia had long been awaiting change. Both men's coalitions failed to win a majority in Saturday's election, but Malaysia's constitutional monarch, King Al-Sultan Abdullah, appointed Anwar after speaking to several lawmakers. Markets surged on Thursday on the end of political deadlock, but investors will be monitoring how Anwar manages the aftermath of the election.

☆ Singapore projects GDP growth to ease in 2023 amid global slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SINGAPORE, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Singapore on Wednesday forecast its economic growth would slow to between 0.5% and 2.5% in 2023 from about 3.5% this year amid global economic pressures that would hit demand for the city-state's outward-oriented industries like trade and finance. The ministry said gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.1% year-on-year in the third quarter, below the 4.4% growth seen in the government's advance estimate. He said in 2023, GDP growth in most major global economies was expected to moderate further. Growth in the trade, finance and insurance sectors is expected to be hit by a slowdown in other major economies, Lim said of Singapore's 2023 outlook. Reporting by Chen Lin in Singapore; Editing by Jamie Freed and Kenneth MaxwellOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Afraid to cruise? Not at all, say fans who are causing 'an explosion of bookings'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. "Given a choice, we would be living on the cruise ship for the remainder of our lives," said Singaporean Peter Lim. Lim said he wasn't swayed by reports last week of a Covid-19 outbreak onboard the Coral Princess, a cruise ship that is circumnavigating Australia. Last week, four out of 12 cruise ships monitored by New South Wales, Australia had Covid-19 cases onboard, according to the government's website. Pursuant to Australian regulations, passengers who test positive onboard cruise ships must self-isolate for at least five days.

Hours later, 30-year-old Jung Joo-hee was among 156 people, most of them in their teens and twenties, killed in the South Korean capital while celebrating Halloween free of COVID restrictions for the first time in three years. Mum and dad will come see you," Jung Hae-moon said as the family stood by, together with his daughter's pet poodle. It was impossible, I couldn't believe it," Lim's father said at a funeral home as he and his family observed funeral rites. "She was so creative and pretty," the man said, adding that he had often strolled with his daughter through Itaewon. They wonder why their children were celebrating Halloween in the first place, a totally foreign concept for older Koreans.

☆ Stellantis Jeep joint venture in China to file for bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

GAC (601238.SS), which approved the bankruptcy filing, said the joint venture had liabilities of almost 111% of its assets of 7.3 billion yuan ($1.00 billion). In the following days, GAC criticised Stellantis and said it was "deeply shocked" by comments from the European carmaker about the end of their joint venture in China. He said then he did not see a major long-term impact from the company's decision to break the joint venture. The former AMC invested in a Beijing Jeep joint venture in 1984, the first such deal for vehicle production in China by an American brand. Tesla (TSLA.O) is the only global automaker that was granted a waiver to produce cars in China without a joint venture.

☆ The top 3 workplace practices that give Gen Z employees 'the ick' — and how to avoid them
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gen Z will account for 27% of the workforce by 2027, according to reports. By 2025, Gen Z will make up 27% of the global workforce, according to a Forbes report. Workplace expert Jenn Lim weighed in on the perceived workplace faux pas that have led Gen Z to sound off on TikTok. Lim said Gen Z workers are leading the charge to fix broken aspects of the workplace. "I think it's really of tied to how (Gen Z) values their time more in some ways.

☆ Singapore's GIC says global recession scenario possible, eyes Australia opportunities
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Praveen Menon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, one of the world's biggest investors, said it is factoring in the potential for a global recession and was prepared to stress-test its portfolio if need be. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterFears of a global recession continue to grow amid challenges posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an inflation-driven cost-of-living crisis and a sharply slowing Chinese economy. Lim also said, however, that he was confident global central banks could contain inflation and eventually bring it down. GIC is ranked as the world's fifth-biggest sovereign investor with $690 billion in assets, according to research firm Global SWF. "If there are suitable projects or assets in Australia, our infrastructure team will definitely want to look at it very closely," he added.

☆ A Goldman Sachs alum turned crypto exec breaks down why Wall Street's next push into digital assets will be through bitcoin
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

John Haar, a managing director at digital asset services platform Swan Bitcoin, previously had a 12-year stint at Goldman Sachs. He says bitcoin is the biggest contender to gain traction in legacy finance and pull institutional interest in further. Investors saw the first wave of institutional interest in crypto through bitcoin as well. First, the value prop of bitcoin, Haar says, is the concept of "sound money," a currency that isn't prone to a sudden depreciation or appreciation in value. "I think Bitcoin is an easier sell, but I think we're still very early in terms of them potentially getting on board.

☆ We expect the U.S. Fed to hike rates by 75 basis points in November, says JPMorgan
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe expect the U.S. Fed to hike rates by 75 basis points in November, says JPMorganSoo Chong Lim of the investment bank says it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase interest rates again by 50 basis points in December, and have another 25 basis point hike early next year.

☆ Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks to journalists outside the Federal Court during a court break, in Putrajaya, Malaysia August 23, 2022. REUTERS/Lai Seng SinKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Malaysia's veteran politician and opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday that disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak would be released from jail if his graft-tainted ruling party wins an upcoming general election. "Should they be able to win and form the government, that is the first objective, not about the welfare of the people," Mahathir, who had two stints as prime minister, told a news conference. They were both prosecuted, along with other party leaders, after UMNO lost the 2018 election for the first time in Malaysia's history as voters punished the party for 1MDB and other corruption scandals. Investigators have said some $4.5 billion was stolen from 1MDB - co-founded by Najib during his first year as prime minister in 2009 - and that over $1 billion went to accounts linked to Najib.

☆ Everything you want to know as OPEC+ agrees to cut oil production
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-06 | by ( Hallam Bullock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

OPEC+ agreed to cut production. But the group — which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia — agreed Wednesday to slash daily oil production by 2 million barrels, in a bid to send crude prices higher. But OPEC+ defended their decision, saying it was in response to "uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks." At a news conference after the meeting, the Saudi energy minister added: "We would rather be pre-emptive than be sorry," the New York Times reports. The country's deputy prime minister, Alexander Novak, said the EU's plan could lead to Russia temporarily cutting oil production further — a move that would see crude prices rise, and gasoline follow.

☆ More states are requiring employers to disclose how much they pay in job listings — here's why some companies still don't want to
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Starting Nov. 1, New York City companies will have to include a 'good faith salary range' in job listings. An expert told Insider companies may not disclose salary to use it as a 'negotiation point' during the interview process. "If they don't disclose (salary) up front, they have more wiggle room on the back end," Lim said. If they're just sharing (pay) without much context, it can be divisive," Lim told Insider. Starting November 1, employers will have to include a "good faith salary range" for jobs, promotions, and transfer opportunities.

☆ IMF cuts 2022, 2023 growth forecast for Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterMANILA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday slashed its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year and next to reflect the impact of a global economic slowdown and tightening financial conditions. The IMF said economic growth in the Southeast Asian country this year would hit 6.5%, weaker than its previous forecast of 6.7%, while growth next year is seen at 5.0%, also slower than its earlier estimate of 6.3%. The growth outlook is subject to "significant downside risks," Cheng Hoon Lim, IMF mission head, said in a news conference. She also said the Philippine central bank's "continued near-term tightening was appropriate." Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Kanupriya Kapoor and Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 6 best ways to use Delta SkyMiles in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-10 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance, meaning you can use your Delta SkyMiles earned from these credit card offers with many partner airlines such as Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet. Delta personal credit card offersDelta business credit card offersiStockWith the SkyMiles that are on offer in mind, here are six of our top ways to redeem your SkyMiles with Delta and its partner airlines. You have two options when looking to use your SkyMiles: fly directly on a Delta plane or book through its partner airline WestJet. Thanks to the partnership, you can use your Delta SkyMiles to visit many destinations throughout the continent. DeltaUltimately, Delta SkyMiles can be tricky to use.

☆ В Кишинёве откроется ещё один ресторан McDonalds
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-19 | by ( Super User | Ирина Маценко | ) mybusiness.md time to read: +3 min

Компания «Food Planet Restaurants» заявила о расширении франчайзинговой сети «McDonald`s» в Молдове. Последний его объект был открыт в 2017 году в кишиневском торговом центре «Zity Mall», став пятым рестораном сети «McDonald`s» в Молдове. Наиболее масштабные инвестиции «Food Planet Restaurants» пришлись на 2014-2015 гг., когда «McDonald`s» начала масштабную перезагрузку своих ресторанов, с целью повышения лояльности к бренду. Так, в 2017-м доходы от продаж «Food Planet Restaurants» составили 148 млн леев, в 2018-м — 168 млн леев, а в 2019-м — 187,3 млн леев. Чистая прибыль составила 26,7 млн леев, 33,5 млн леев и 41 млн леев соответственно.

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☆ REITs will continue to see good performance, JLL says
▼ + stars: | 2019-12-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailREITs will continue to see good performance, JLL saysRegina Lim of JLL says she foresees more initial public offerings for Singapore and Indian REITs. She also says, in the last 12 months, Singapore REITs have made "very nice strategic acquisitions" that will allow them to deepen their exposure in new markets.

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