HP Study: Millennials and Gen X leading tech adoption in microbusinesses
Research affirms that smarter, simpler, and secure technology is what matters for microbusinesses in mitigating business challenges.
Thu Oct 12 2023
For young workers, personal fulfillment is more important than salary
Many Generation Z and Millennials would rather be unemployed than work in a job they don't like.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Malaysia's births drop, deaths increase in second quarter of 2021
Mohd Uzir said it was anticipated earlier that lockdown during COVID-19 would lead to baby boom but statistics showed otherwise.
Wed Aug 11 2021
No baby boom in China as births fall further in 2020
China introduced the one-child policy in the late 1970s in a dramatic effort to slow rapid population growth, before reversing it in 2016.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Singapore looks to boost births during pandemic with cash bonus
Singapore has one of the world's lowest birth rates, which the government has been struggling to raise for years.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Baby boom at Taipei Zoo lightens pandemic blues
A flurry of births in recent months including pandas and pangolins, was a welcome boost during a visitor slump due to the coronavirus.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Not one, not two, but three! Paris zoo enjoys rare baby boom
Paris Zoological Park has seen an unusual animal baby boom, with the birth of a Patagonian sea lion, an Amazon bush dog and a little puma.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Crises and baby boom: Yay, nay or a myth?
A baby boom is a -yay- as a surge in birth rates means more business for relevant service providers and facilities.
Tue Apr 14 2020
'Woodstock for Geezers': Baby boomers unite for rock icons
Desert Trip, which could be the most profitable music festival of all time, is bringing out six acts from the rock canon never seen before.
Sat Oct 08 2016
Millennials still want kids, just not right now
There are no signs that most millennial mothers want to go back to the big families of the post-World War II era, for example.
Wed May 04 2016
Births in Japan up for first time in 5 years in 2015
Japan's Jiji Press reported ministry officials as saying that the growth may have partly backed by an improvement in the employment situation
Tue Jan 05 2016
Robert De Niro scores one for baby-boomers as 'The Intern'
"The Intern" is a rare big-budget Hollywood hybrid of comedy, romance and drama that aims for multi-generational appeal.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Why parents should stop hoping their kids will get married
A new research says millennials are not showing many signs of interest in getting hitched as they get older, and, as a result, the marriage rate is expected to fall by next year to its lowest level.
Mon May 18 2015
UK royal baby business boom
It is not long now until the big day when Britain's new prince or princess is born, and British manufacturers in various industries are anticipating a royal baby boom.
Mon Jul 15 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024