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Fed policy makers, like lawmakers, split on need for more fiscal aid

As the White House and Congressional Democrats press for a US$1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that many Republicans say is more than what the country needs or can afford, Federal Reserve policymakers are also split on the issue.

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Google to spend US$3.8 million to settle accusations of hiring, pay biases

Alphabet Inc's Google will pay more than US$3.8 million to 5,500 employees and job applicants to settle allegations of pay disparities for women and hiring biases affecting women and Asians, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.

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Spotify launches music streaming service in South Korea

Spotify Technology SA on Tuesday made a long-awaited debut in South Korea, the sixth largest music market in the world and home to the K-pop music genre.

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Google to shut down internal Stadia game development studios

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Monday it would stop internal development of games for Stadia, making the cloud-based game-streaming service entirely dependent on titles from other game developers and publishers.

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Britain’s Ocado turns to electric and pedal power for Zoom service

LONDON: Ocado Zoom, the rapid grocery delivery service owned by British online grocer Ocado Retail, has launched a trial of electric, electric assisted and pedal-powered vehicles as part of a target to become net zero carbon emissions by 2035, it said on Tuesday. Ocado Retail is a joint ......

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SGX fully places out zero coupon convertible bonds

THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) has fully placed out 240 million euros (S$386 million) of its zero coupon convertible bonds due March 1, 2024 with a "high-quality book of institutional investors", hours after the proposed issue was announced on Monday evening.

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Asian markets firmer as retail frenzy unsettles outlook

Asian markets looked set for a modestly firmer start on Tuesday as global markets faced another chaotic week, with retail investors expanding their duel with Wall Street into commodities and driving up the price of silver.

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American Airlines CEO tells employees to brace for furlough warnings

American Airlines workers should brace for another round of furlough warnings as the airline expects to remain overstaffed on April 1, when U.S. aid for industry workers expires, Chief Executive Doug Parker said.

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Google to pay US$3.8 million to settle pay gap, hiring bias claims

Alphabet Inc's Google will pay more than US$3.8 million to 5,500 employees and job applicants to settle allegations of pay disparities for women and hiring biases affecting women and Asians, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.

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Commentary: Google should not be allowed to run experiments on users without their knowledge

It was recently discovered that Google modified search results for some in Australia. This isn’t the first time Google has been caught experimenting on users without adequate disclosure, says a communication researcher.

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