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‘Will switching to a limited-term contract affect my gratuity?’

Question: I have been working for the same company since late 2019. In September 2022 — right before I hit the three-year anniversary — they switched me from an unlimited to a limited-term contract, in line with UAE labour law. ...

Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?

Amid growing global suspicion of TikTok that may lead to a US ban of the Chinese app, the spotlight has now fallen on its enigmatic chief executive Shou Zi Chew. ...

What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

Crystal, who wished to withhold her real name, is a 26-year-old living in Beijing. Unlike most women from previous generations in China, she is unmarried and currently faces no pressure to tie the knot. ...

What are the global workplace trends in 2023?

Quiet quitting. The Great Resignation. Lying flat. Career cushioning. Quiet hiring. And the latest? Bare minimum Mondays, in which employees choose to start the working week by doing as little as possible to reduce their stress levels. ...

Silicon Valley Bank: Rising interest rates will uncover more ticking bombs

"We have the coolest clients of any bank, anywhere…" That was the claim made by Silicon Valley Bank UK last autumn as it celebrated becoming a fully UK-run subsidiary with a promotional video featuring cycle-in branches, ping-pong tables and dogs in the office. ...

UK microchip firms ask government for hundreds of millions

The boss of one of the UK's leading microchip firms is calling for the government to invest "hundreds of millions" in the sector. ...

Bao Fan: Why do Chinese billionaires keep vanishing?

The disappearance last month of technology industry dealmaker Bao Fan has rekindled interest in a recent Chinese phenomenon - vanishing billionaires. ...

A day of celebration — and recognition of female caregivers’ contributions

From the very beginning of civilization, women have occupied an important place in society. Statistics show that most caregivers are female — 65 percent alone in the US — and more than 80 percent care for a relative or friend who is 50 or older. ...

Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

A Twitter employee has appealed to Elon Musk on the platform to ask whether he had been sacked. ...

Twitter insiders: We can't protect users from trolling under Musk

Twitter insiders said that the company is no longer able to protect users from trolling, state-co-ordinated disinformation and child sexual exploitation, following lay-offs and changes under owner Elon Musk. ...

Adani Group: Embattled Indian giant strikes $1.87bn US deal

Indian multi-billionaire Gautam Adani's embattled business empire says it has secured $1.87bn (£1.6bn) of investment from a US-based asset management firm. ...

Gautam Adani: Will tycoon’s wealth woes hit India’s green energy dreams?

Two years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ambitious plans to make India a green energy colossus. ...

Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?

South Africa's president has declared a state of disaster to try and deal with a crippling and unprecedented energy crisis. South Africans have been facing blackouts every day, which have badly affected homes and businesses, but what difference will this emergency measure make, if any? ...

Turkey earthquake: Screaming, shaking... how it felt when the quake hit

It was 04:17 local time when Erdem, asleep at his home in Gaziantep, southern Turkey, was shaken from his sleep by one of Turkey's biggest-ever earthquakes. ...

Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has sought to reassure investors after his company pulled a surprise by calling off its share sale. ...

Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines

"No onion toppings. Every restaurant is facing a shortage of onions. You see the signs everywhere." ...

Energy industry lies at the core of making net zero possible

We have pledged one of the biggest steps in the history of our organisation — to reach net zero in 10 years. For any company in any sector, that is a huge goal. For us, it is an ambitious target. We are a fossil fuel company in a country that is the third-largest member of Opec. ...