It needs government help to keep entrepreneurial spark flaring

A few weeks ago, I found myself housebound and in need of inspiration. Serendipitously, I came across Masterclass, a collection of online courses starring luminaries in the culinary arts, writing, interior design, business, and other industries. Having a somewhat star-struck affection for French pastries, my first class was by pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Other than […]

New <$400 iPhone 9 may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains

SAN FRANCISCO: Is now the time to launch a new iPhone? Despite a pandemic-induced global economic crisis, Apple is widely believed to be set to release a reduced-priced handset that aims to fill a gap in its lineup, as early as this month. Google could also follow a similar path, after Samsung last week unveiled […]

Coronavirus: IMF to provide debt relief to 25 countries

Washington: The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it would provide immediate debt service relief to 25 member countries under its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to allow them to focus more financial resources on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Fund’s executive board on Monday approved the first batch […]