Covid, lockdown hit MSMEs hardest, their bad debts reached Rs 20,000 crore in 2020-21

The downturn in the economy following the Covid pandemic over the past two years appears to have hit micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) the most despite a host of loan restructuring schemes and plans announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government. Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNAs) of MSMEs, or defaulted... Read More

Bank of Japan: (Research Paper) A Positive Outcome of COVID-19? The effects of homework on gender attitudes and household production

March 10, 2022Hiromi Hara*1Daiji Kawaguchi*2 Abstract One of the biggest changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the work from home (WfH) movement. However, as countries now prepare to move beyond the pandemic, the longevity of WfH remains uncertain, as it not only involves business operations but also households. Another question is... Read More

Owners of Mex 1 renovate Morgan Creek Grill

Morgan Creek Grill has served IOP residents and tourists on the water for more than 17 years, but like many Charleston-area restaurants, it was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 19. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina owners Dave and Chrissy Lorenz and Jo Bushnell sent City of Isle of Palms proposal to reuse... Read More

Banks’ non-performing loan risk manageable despite pandemic – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR (February 11): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said on Friday (February 11) that the central bank expects non-performing loan (NPL) risk among banks in Malaysia was manageable because the financial service providers had made substantial provisions to mitigate the impact of bad debts related to the... Read More

Khloe Kardashian does NOT have to repay $1.5M PPP loan for Good American brand despite her ‘$40M net worth’

KHLOE Kardashian has failed to repay her $1.3 million PPP loan for her online clothing company, Good American, despite her estimated net worth of $40 million. Good American was approved for the $1.3 million loan on April 14, 2020, and the loan was fully canceled on March 31, 2021. 4 Khloe Kardashian’s company Good... Read More

Become aware of health equity

CMS and state officials are using payment incentives, data collection, and program requirements to begin moving the lofty ideals of health equity into reality. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought social and racial inequalities to the forefront of public health. In the United States, the pandemic has affected many communities, including racial and ethnic minorities... Read More

Enigma Launches New Lending Platform To Help Small Businesses Get Loans

NEW YORK, January 12, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Enigma, a data science company that provides comprehensive information on the financial health and identity of more than 30 million U.S. businesses, announces the spin-off of Prime, a lending platform that will enable for financial institutions to more easily extend loans to small and medium-sized... Read More

how ‘securitization’ became a mindset to dominate Australian politics for a generation

2001 was the last year of the Howard government’s second term. It started with the government on the political defensive, scoring poorly in opinion polls, but ended with a third straight victory in November. Two epic political events – the ‘Tampa Crisis’, in which the government ordered Australian troops to board a foreign... Read More

ICSE, ISC Specimen Papers 2022: CISCE publishes sample papers of class 10, 12 Term 2 on cisce.org

ICSE, ISC Term 2 Specimen Papers 2022 at cisce.org | Photo credit: iStock Images Highlights ICSE, ISC Specimen Papers 2022 for Semester 2 exams have been posted on cisce.org. CISCE will organize the exams of class 10, 12th trimester 2 in March / April 2022. See the sample ICSE, ISC documents below for... Read More

FCDO Launches New Approach to Improve Global Health

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) today released (December 14) two documents reaffirming the UK’s commitment to improving global health through development, diplomacy and research. The approach paper on ending preventable deaths explains how the UK will work with its partners to address the fact that every six seconds a pregnant woman,... Read More

Sources: MediaMath is exploring a sale, Magnite and PE are among the potential buyers

MediaMath is in talks with several parties about a potential exit with a number of results in the offing, including Magnite or a private equity group that will become the eventual acquirer of one of ad tech’s most established names, according to sources. MediaMath, a private buying company, and Magnite, a Nasdaq-listed company, initially... Read More

Global modular robotics market 2021-2030 | Over $ 16.7 Billion Opportunity Assessment with Profiles from ABB, Kuka, Advanced Intelligent Systems, Mitsubishi Electric and More – ResearchAndMarkets.com | Business

DUBLIN – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Dec. 8 2021– The “Global Modular Robotics Market by Type, Payload Capacity, End User, and Geography – Opportunities and Forecast 2021-2030” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.comoffer. The global modular robotics market was valued at USD 5.56 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 16.73 billion... Read More

Back to the roots | News, Sports, Jobs

Courtesy Photo Sarah Everett searches for typewriters at antique stores, flea markets, yard sales and online marketplaces. The quote from Stephen King, “Sooner or later, everything that is old becomes new again” appears to apply to typewriters as well, which are currently enjoying a renaissance among collectors of all ages. Sarah Everett, 25, a... Read More

Common entrance test for central universities: plan, review

From the 2022-2023 academic session, a common entrance test is likely to be implemented at central universities in India for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, marking a departure from the current predominant model of class score-based screening 12. On November 26, the University Grants Commission (UGC) wrote to the rectors of the... Read More

At 7.6% CAGR, the world market for industrial motors (AC / DC)

Summary : 160 pages Industrial Engines Research Report categorizes the global industry by type (ac motors, dc motors), by application (oil and gas, food and beverage construction, manufacturing, pulp and paper , water and wastewater, others) & by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa) WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2021... Read More

China rejects US ‘political and bogus’ report on COVID origins

BEIJING: A health worker takes a swab sample from a woman to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Beijing yesterday. – AFP BEIJING: Beijing rampaged yesterday against a US intelligence review into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it “political and bogus” while urging Washington to “stop attacking” China. The Chinese... Read More

Nizamuddin Basti’s children in Delhi affected between April and June 2020 due to seal: research paper

Child health immunization, growth monitoring and supplementary nutrition activities halted between April and June 2020, affecting children living in Nizamuddin Basti here after the area was sealed off following a religious congregation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research paper. Nizamuddin Basti came into the limelight when Tablighi Jamaat’s headquarters in the... Read More

FOS proposals for clearing the backlog – attractive or not?

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has proposed a temporary approach to classifying certain complaints with the aim of reducing their backlog of complaints exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach could see companies seeking to proactively resolve complaints by a set deadline before the FOS makes a decision so that the complaint is... Read More

Quarter 1 schedule for class 10, 12 today on Cbse.gov.in

CBSE 2022 Date Sheet: Quarter 1 calendar for grades 10, 12 today on cbse.gov.in (representative) Image Credit: Shutterstock CBSE Date Sheet 2022 Term 1: The date for the board review for grades 10 and 12, conducted by the Central Council for Secondary Education (CBSE), will be released today, October 18. The schedule will... Read More

Online Tutoring Service Paper offers free, unlimited 24/7 academic support to students

The COVID pandemic has created an environment where academic inequalities have been exposed. “Most consumer-oriented solutions, although relatively inexpensive, are still too expensive for so many families,” says Philip Cutler, CEO of a free online tutoring service called Paper. A survey of school districts across the country before COVID found that 66% of... Read More

50 Year Class Reunion: Anecdotes from ’70 and ’71 alumni

Among the many events last week to celebrate Buffalo State’s 150th birthday was the Buffalo State Class 50th Reunion of ’70 and ’71! After a tour of the campus, the alumni were treated to a cocktail and a banquet at the Alumni and Visitor Center. Just by being in the room, you could tell... Read More

Sajid Javid works on radical plan to merge social care with health in England | Social Protection

Radical plans for a new national care service in which health and social care would be provided by the same organization are being actively considered by the government for inclusion in a white paper next month, according to senior Tory officials and Whitehall. The idea that local authorities and the NHS take joint... Read More

Depression rates tripled and symptoms intensified in the first year of COVID-19

PROVIDENCE, RI – Depression among American adults has persisted and worsened in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by public health researchers at Brown University and the University of Boston. Published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, the study found that 32.8% of American adults... Read More

Absentee ballot deadlines announced | News, Sports, Jobs

Commissioners Luz E. Torres and Brian C. Abram announce new deadlines for postal ballot nominations. The timelines have changed due to changes to the electoral law earlier this year. Nominations for postal ballots may be submitted by the following methods: ¯ Request for absentee ballot by mail to the Election Council, 7 N.... Read More

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. II and Wallbox announce the closing of a commercial merger; Wallbox will trade on NYSE under the ticker “WBX” from October 4th

WESTBURY, NY and BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: KCAC) (“Kensington”) and Wall Box Chargers, SL (“Wallbox”), a leading electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, today announced the completion of its business combination. The business combination was approved by Kensington shareholders on September 30,... Read More

How bad was grocery service in 2020?

Significantly reduced service since pandemic was declared E2open To say that the pandemic has made 2020 a very difficult year would be an understatement. Due to service disruptions – not being able to buy toilet paper, for example – the supply chain has been more under discussion than ever. It was also a... Read More

Mississippi session requested on medical marijuana proposal

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) – Mississippi legislative leaders said on Friday they were asking Republican Gov. Tate Reeves to call the House and Senate into special session to pass a medical marijuana program and approve financial aid for hospitals. They also want lawmakers during the session to allow the payment of death benefits for... Read More

International Paper, Dart, Huhtamaki, Koch Industries – The Manomet current

Global Disposable Paper Cups Market Report 2021 brings a systematic perspective of market performance worldwide and in addition to the regional situation. In a nifty arrangement of detailed sections, the disposable paper cup envisions that makes sense of the different perspectives relating to the global market. To begin with, the market definition, applications,... Read More

Vaccines Europe calls for a vaccine-specific ETS

Posted on September 21, 2021 | Through Kari oakes A new position paper from Vaccines Europe calls for an EU-wide committee and efforts to implement vaccine-specific Clinical Health Technology Assessment (HTA) methodologies. The vaccine-specific initiative would be part of a larger effort by the European Commission (EC) to institute common HTA methodologies and... Read More

Specialty Paper Market Research Insight 2021 Comprehensive Overview and Qualitative Analysis by Top Companies Like Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Georgia-Pacific, Robert Wilson Paper

The study and estimates of this Specialty paper market The report also helps in understanding the types of consumers, their opinions on the product, their purchase intentions and their ideas for improving a product. This report gives an absolute background analysis of the industry which includes an assessment of the parenting market. This... Read More

RC44 Asia-Pacific Conference 2022

Appointment: June 27-29, 2022Place: Online via Zoom Call for Papers The call for contributions is now open. If you would like to join us, please submit your article summary (150 words) or panel proposal (X words) here before November 30, 2021. About the conference The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks inherent in... Read More

For the first time, TN Polytechnic’s advice will likely be posted online

Chennai: For the first time, the board for the Polytechnic of Tamil Nadu is expected to go live as the Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE) takes action as has been done for engineering admissions. As the registration of applications for all polytechnic courses in government and private institutions will soon be completed, a... Read More

Solon calls for low-interest loans from SMEs hit hard by pandemic – Manila bulletin

Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez (4th district, Leyte) on Monday urged the national government to provide low-interest loans to owners of small and medium-sized businesses to use as working capital so they can develop or expand their businesses. investments. Torres-Gomez said it would help them withstand the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as... Read More

The lower interest rate employer’s loan will attract tax; know the details

The lower interest rate employer’s loan will attract tax; know the details | Photo credit: iStock images The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic took a lot of people unprepared to face a health emergency in terms of financial preparedness. Those fortunate enough to have formal employment may have requested an overdraft or... Read More

David Egbo showing MLS readiness on USL loan

The Vancouver Whitecaps’ top pick in the 2021 super draft is off to a good start in the USL. 22-year-old Nigerian forward David Egbo looks set to contribute to the Whitecaps first team in the 2022 season. Loaned to USL Phoenix Rising, Egbo already has four goals and an assist. He’s still a... Read More

Digital technology could become standard tool for neuropsychological assessments after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the delivery of health care, including neuropsychological assessments. Telehealth procedures could become a standard feature of health care once the crisis is resolved. In a mini-forum published in the Alzheimer’s Disease Journal Experts describe how neuropsychological tests that combine digital technology with standard paper and pencil tests... Read More