Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results

[ad_1] When Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun delivers the company's fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, he will be doing it while the plane-maker is in the middle of its biggest safety crisis since the two fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.The company, long a symbol of America's manufacturing prowess, is in the crosshairs of regulators, politicians and airlines following a harrowing midair cabin panel blowout on a passenger-filled 737 Max […]

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News

Uganda: How a Tourism App in Uganda Is Making Its Mark in East Africa – and Beyond

[ad_1] Kampala, Uganda — Founder Brian Namanya discusses the future of Tubayo, an online marketplace for accommodations, tours and other experiences. When Brian Namanya traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, for a conference in 2019, he was eager to experience the city. But it was his first time, and he didn't know where to begin. One of the options was to pay travel agents for a tour, but this would have been costly. "I ended up not doing anything. I just stayed […]

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Africa

Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc

[ad_1] It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith. [ad_2] Source link

January 30, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Latest Mediterranean Deaths Highlight Need for Safe Migration Routes

[ad_1] Nearly 100 people have died or disappeared crossing the Central and Eastern Mediterranean so far this year - more than twice the number for the same period in 2023, the deadliest year for migrants at sea in Europe since 2016, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday. IOM underscored the need for regular migration pathways at a one-day summit in Rome hosted by Italy to boost development in Africa and curb migration flows. The A Bridge for […]

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Japan

Japan to see effects of new Olympic table tennis selection process

[ad_1] A long, tough selection battle that lasted almost two years ended Sunday for Japan's top table tennis players as the selection process for the Paris Olympics concluded with the national championships. The Japan Table Tennis Association's new points-based selection process, which aims to ultimately end China's decadeslong dominance of the sport, saw players put in high-pressure situations as they looked to earn points from domestic and overseas competitions. The […]

January 30, 2024 2

Japan

Inoue says fighting at Tokyo Dome would be extra motivation

[ad_1] Undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue said Monday he would be even more motivated if he could fight at Tokyo Dome. "As a boxer, being able to fight in the main event of any given day at Tokyo Dome would provide extra motivation," the Japanese star said, following a recent U.S. media report that he will face Mexico's Luis Nery at Tokyo Dome on May 6. Inoue, […]

January 30, 2024 2

Africa

Kenya ETA: President Ruto’s vision of visa-free entry proves tricky for some

[ad_1] There is nothing unusual about the introduction of ETAs - for example they are used by the US, Canada and Australia, and the European Union will soon be requiring them. But other visa-free countries in Africa, like Rwanda, do not require any authorisation prior to arrival and there is no cost to enter for the large majority of travellers. [ad_2] Source link

January 30, 2024 2

Japan

Qatar ends Palestine run, Jordan stuns Iraq with Asian Cup late show

[ad_1] Doha – Host and holder Qatar fought back to defeat Palestine 2-1 and reach the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Monday, joining a Jordan side that struck twice in injury time to stun Iraq.Qatar will face the winner of Tuesday's last-16 meeting between Uzbekistan and Thailand, the lowest-ranked team left in Doha at 113 in the world.A young girl in the crowd at the tent-like Al-Bayt Stadium north of Doha […]

January 30, 2024 2

Japan

Growing number of Japan firms adopt stock-based worker compensation

[ad_1] A growing number of publicly traded Japanese companies have introduced systems to grant shares in the companies to employees as part of their compensation packages.The practice underscores the belief that fostering growth can be achieved through effective human capital management, an approach in which businesses invest in their workforces, viewing employees as valuable assets.Management within Japanese companies are strategically prioritizing the system, recognizing its instrumental role in elevating employee […]

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