Māori Party: National needs to ‘go back to school’ over bilingual sign criticism: “I’m not so sure why he [Simeon Brown] is so confused now.”
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/national-need-to-go-back-to-school-over-bilingual-sign-criticism-says-maori-party/QGT32D5E7ZDMVL3EPWP7V3AKAQ/
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
On-site at the Bynderwyns, Transport Minister Simeon Brown revealed the Government wants to get the new road under construction as quickly as possible. #HeraldPremium
Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday
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We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Brynderwyn Hills motorway to reopen for Easter weekend: The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512686/brynderwyn-hills-motorway-to-reopen-for-easter-weekend
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is reversing what he called “nanny state” regulations to slow motorists down.
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
Vietnam economy expands by 5.66% in Q1 as exports boom: Vietnam's gross domestic product in the first quarter grew 5.66% from a year earlier as exports boomed ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-reports-q1-gdp-growth-566-2024-03-29/
Nigeria's central bank sets minimum capital base for banks: Nigeria's central bank on Thursday announced new minimum capital requirements for banks in a bid to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-central-bank-sets-minimum-capital-base-banks-2024-03-28/
Japan February jobless rate rises to 2.6%: Japan's jobless rate in February rose to 2.6% from 2.4% in the previous month, government data showed on Friday.
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-february-jobless-rate-rises-26-2024-03-28/
SNB's Schlegel sees need for analysis of UBS's capital requirements: The Swiss National Bank's vice chairman called for an in-depth review of UBS's capital ...
reuters.com/business/finance/snbs-schlegel-sees-need-analysis-ubss-capital-requirements-2024-03-28/
ECB likely to start with 'moderate' rate cut this spring, Villeroy says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to start off with a "moderate" interest rate ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-likely-start-with-moderate-rate-cut-this-spring-villeroy-2024-03-28/
Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group : Big O!cean, the first K-pop boy group composed of hearing-impaired members, will arrive on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371596.html
Thailand offers tax waiver to attract 'world-class events': Thailand on Thursday announced a tax waiver for organisers of large international concerts ...
reuters.com/business/thailand-offers-tax-waiver-attract-world-class-events-2024-03-28/
Canadian PM Trudeau, under fire over housing crisis, vows to help renters: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberal government is under heavy ...
reuters.com/world/americas/canadian-pm-trudeau-under-fire-over-housing-crisis-vows-help-renters-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Trudeau pledges help to renters amidst housing crisis
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to assist renters amid pressure from the housing crisis.
- During a televised press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau emphasized the significance of renters and pledged financial support in the upcoming budget.
- The government is grappling with a housing shortage due to high interest rates, soaring property prices, and a record influx of immigrants.
- Trudeau intends to allocate $15 million to legal aid organizations to safeguard tenants from unjust rent increases and provide credit for on-time rent payments when applying for a mortgage.
Iraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media: Iraq signed a 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, with pumping rates of up to 50 million cubic ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-signs-5-year-gas-supply-deal-with-iran-says-state-media-2024-03-27/
Landstrasse: The Lilarum puppet theater cleans up the rubbish in the sea - country road
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BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-must-support-economy-with-easy-policy-says-governor-ueda-2024-03-27/
South African rand flat ahead of central bank's rate decision: South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the central bank's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-flat-ahead-central-banks-rate-decision-2024-03-27/
Britain's Co-op Bank plans 400 layoffs as merger talks continue: Britain's Co-operative Bank said on Tuesday it had started a consultation to cut around 400 jobs ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britains-co-op-bank-plans-400-layoffs-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Cost-Cutting Measures: Co-operative Bank to Slash 400 Jobs
- The Co-operative Bank has announced plans to cut 400 positions to boost efficiency and reduce costs. This action is part of the lender's largest cost-cutting and restructuring programme since being rescued by hedge funds in 2017.
- The layoffs will impact various areas of the business, including its 50 branches, aiming to decrease the workforce of 3,000 employees by approximately 12%.
- These cuts signify a significant step as part of the bank's transformation plan following efforts over the past three years to simplify the lender and foster sustainable growth.
- A potential agreement could lead to the ethical bank returning to member ownership and operating as a key player in the High Street with nearly 5 million customers.
France overshoots 2023 budget deficit target: France's public sector budget deficit widened last year by more than the government planned ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-overshoots-2023-budget-deficit-target-2024-03-26/
What are the 10 most popular French regional words you need to know?: Here are the most frequently used regional terms that you won’t have learned in French ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/03/26/know-your-fada-from-your-pelo-here-are-the-most-popular-french-regional-words
Indian shares open lower as Fed-driven global rally hits a pause: Indian shares opened lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits on the back of weekly gains ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-set-open-higher-tracking-asian-peers-2024-03-26/
BoE's Mann says her rates view was finely balanced before March vote: Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Monday that her position on the right ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-mann-says-her-rates-view-was-finely-balanced-before-march-vote-2024-03-25/
Oppenheimer most bullish in its year-end forecast for S&P 500: Oppenheimer Asset Management on Monday became the most bullish among global brokerages in its ...
reuters.com/markets/us/oppenheimer-most-bullish-its-year-end-forecast-sp-500-2024-03-25/
Argentine markets in celebratory mood ahead of Easter break: Argentina's markets are in celebration mode ahead of the long Easter public holiday with sovereign ...
reuters.com/markets/argentine-markets-celebratory-mood-ahead-easter-break-2024-03-25/
ECB moving towards rate cut, Italy's Panetta says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving towards an interest rate cut as inflation is falling rapidly and ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-moving-towards-rate-cut-italys-panetta-says-2024-03-25/
It's the @EE #BSLchallenge 🙌
Prior to March camp, our two senior teams, together with our deaf teams, go head to head in a test of football and sign language ... Show more
Contestants compete in sign language on Pittsburgh-shot game show 'SignTasTic!': All 11 “SignTasTic!” episodes were shot at WQED Studios in Oakland during ...
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It will soon be possible to text 112: The EU-mandated accessibility upgrade is meant for people who have difficulties talking on the phone ...
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South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision: The South African rand edged higher at the start of a week that will include the central bank's decision ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-edges-higher-ahead-rate-decision-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: South African Rand Shows Strength Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
- The value of the South African rand increased at the beginning of a week that will involve the central bank's decision on interest rates.
- Observers await the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday following a rise in inflation to 5.6% in February, approaching the upper limit of the central bank's preferred range of 3% to 6%.
- Enhancing investor confidence through positive changes in local economic strategies could potentially lead to a recovery in the value of the local currency and the overall economic outlook.
- South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond remained unchanged in early transactions, yielding 10.425%.
Malaysia's Feb CPI rises 1.8% on-year, more than forecast: Malaysia's consumer price index (CPI) in February rose 1.8% from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-feb-cpi-rises-18-on-year-more-than-forecast-2024-03-25/
Sweden's SBB to buy back debt at 60% discount: Swedish real estate group SBB said on Sunday it would buy back debt worth 407.7 million euros ($441 million) for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/swedens-sbb-buy-back-debt-60-discount-2024-03-24/
UK retail sales show no change in February - ONS: British retail sales unexpectedly held steady in February after rising by a revised 3.6% January ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-retail-sales-stagnated-february-ons-2024-03-22/
“It's important to me that I'm not just perceived as a deaf person.” The whole interview: www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/interview-bundestagsabgeordnete-heubach-mir-ist-wichtig-dass-ich-nicht-nur-als-gehoerlose-person-wahrgenommen-werde-id70207596.html
For World Down Syndrome Day: Justina even has the pastor and musician Josh on her side
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Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown briefs Auckland business leaders amid calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown told the Herald the terms of reference for this assessment are yet to be finalised.
Government agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids: The government has agreed to the suggestion from the opposition that was initially voted ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512095/government-agrees-to-slash-road-user-charges-for-plug-in-hybrids
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown had no power to halt transport projects: The mayor had no authority to tell Auckland Transport to immediately stop projects funded by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512068/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-had-no-power-to-halt-transport-projects
Simon Wilson: What David Seymour’s bike crash should mean for Simeon Brown’s transport plans
nzherald.co.nz/nz/simon-wilson-what-david-seymours-bike-crash-should-mean-for-simeon-browns-transport-plans/I7PUQPXQYFBBVMM7YOECUUSJ3A/
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Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports
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Japan's exports rise as demand in major markets improves: Japan's exports grew for a third straight month in February demand improved in the U.S. ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-exports-rise-demand-major-markets-improves-2024-03-21/
Learn sign language and sing along right away: The Coburg self-help group 'Parents Help Parents' has recorded a new music video for World Down Syndrome Day - ...
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South Africa consumer inflation rises in February: South Africa's consumer inflation rose for the second month in a row in February to 5.6% year on year from 5 ...
reuters.com/markets/south-africa-consumer-inflation-rises-56-yy-february-2024-03-20/
BOJ ends negative rate policy: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday decided to end its negative interest rate policy, marking a landmark shift away from its huge ...
reuters.com/business/finance/boj-ends-negative-rate-policy-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
China's Xiaomi Q4 2023 revenue rises 11%, beats estimates: China's Xiaomi reported a 10.9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue and beat adjusted net profit estimates ...
reuters.com/technology/chinas-xiaomi-q4-2023-revenue-rises-11-beats-estimates-2024-03-19/
Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks: Central bankers said on Tuesday they have broken new ground by using artificial intelligence to collect ...
reuters.com/technology/central-banks-use-ai-assess-climate-related-risks-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Central banks utilize AI for evaluating climate-related risks
- Central bankers have utilized artificial intelligence to gather data for assessing climate-related financial risks.
- The experimental Gaia AI project was used to analyze company reports on carbon emissions, green bonds, and voluntary net-zero commitments.
- Gaia provided transparent representation of indicators on climate-related financial risks and facilitated comparison across different jurisdictions.
- The flexible design of Gaia could serve as a model for AI-enabled applications in a broader range of use cases for central banks and the financial sector.
For more sign language in football - FC St. Pauli part of the FlipKick project - FC St. Pauli
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ECB's de Cos says economic growth might disappoint: Growth in the euro zone might disappoint, dragging down inflation with it, European Central Bank policymaker ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-de-cos-says-economic-growth-might-disappoint-2024-03-19/
Taiwan c.bank chief says inflation will be above 2% this year, but lower than 2023
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/taiwan-cbank-chief-says-inflation-will-be-above-2-this-year-lower-than-2023-2024-03-19/
Argentina economy set for third straight year-on-year contraction in Q4: Argentina's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to have shrunk 1 ...
reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-economy-set-third-straight-year-on-year-contraction-q4-2024-03-18/
China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies: China has changed the rules for consumer finance firms for the first time in a decade ...
reuters.com/business/finance/china-sets-higher-bar-consumer-finance-companies-2024-03-18/
On Friday our club anthem was played in sign language for the first time in our stadium 💙🖤 - From now on you can also find the clip on our YouTube channel ... Show more
China's Jan-Feb property investment falls 9.0% y/y: Property investment in China slid 9.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, compared with a 24 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-jan-feb-property-investment-falls-90-yy-2024-03-18/
ECB could start rate cuts in June, De Cos says: The European Central Bank could start cutting interest rates in June after a reduction in euro zone inflation ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecb-could-start-rate-cuts-june-de-cos-says-2024-03-17/
home Bundesliga WORKS: All 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, which merged in 2000 to form today's DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e.V. ...
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The illiterates have almost won: Sign language should become an elective subject. That's honorable. But you can also choose Latin after Greek ...
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Road pricing debate shrouded in smoke and (rear-view) mirrors: Opinion: With a huge funding gap confronting the Transport Agency, it is high-time we shifted to a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/road-pricing-debate-shrouded-in-smoke-and-rear-view-mirrors/
US consumer sentiment, inflation expectations stable in March: U.S. consumer sentiment and inflation expectations were little changed in March ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-sentiment-inflation-expectations-stable-march-2024-03-15/
We’re spending billions of dollars to make traffic worse: Simeon Brown just announced the most anti-driver transport policy in recent memory.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-03-2024/were-spending-billions-of-dollars-to-make-traffic-worse
French central bank taps provisions to cover 12 bln euro loss: The French central bank said on Friday it had tapped into its risk provisions to absorb a pre-tax ...
reuters.com/business/finance/french-central-bank-taps-provisions-cover-12-bln-euro-loss-2024-03-15/
home Bundesliga WORKS: All 36 clubs in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, which merged in 2000 to form today's DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e.V. ...
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US import prices rise moderately in February: U.S. import prices increased marginally in February as a surge in the cost of petroleum products was partially ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-import-prices-rise-moderately-february-2024-03-15/
China's Feb new home prices extend declines: China's new home prices dropped for an eighth straight month in February, official data showed on Friday ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-feb-new-home-prices-extend-declines-2024-03-15/
Indian shares fall; small-, mid-caps drop as stress test results trickle in: India's blue-chip indexes fell on Friday, dragged by information technology stocks ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/indian-shares-set-open-flat-all-eyes-small-mid-cap-funds-stress-tests-2024-03-15/
ECB could cut rates at least three times from June, Knot says: The European Central Bank could cut interest rates at least three times this year with an initial ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-could-cut-rates-least-three-times-june-knot-says-2024-03-14/
Traders stick to bets on June Fed rate cut after economic data: Stronger than expected producer prices and weaker-than-expected consumer spending reported ...
reuters.com/markets/us/traders-stick-bets-june-fed-rate-cut-after-economic-data-2024-03-14/
Japan's service-sector firms offer biggest pay rise since 2013, union says: Japan's largest industrial union UA Zensen said on Thursday that an average pay rise ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-service-sector-firms-offer-biggest-pay-rise-since-2013-union-says-2024-03-14/
Saudi inflation inches up to 1.8% in February: Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate rose to 1.8% in February from 1.6% the previous month driven by increases in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-inflation-inches-up-18-february-2024-03-14/
Japan’s rate shift will hit zombie firms hardest: podcast: The central bank could end an era of negative borrowing costs as early as next week ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/japans-rate-shift-will-hit-zombie-firms-hardest-podcast-2024-03-14/
Yellen says expects rents, biggest contributor to inflation, to move down this year
reuters.com/markets/us/yellen-says-expects-rents-biggest-contributor-inflation-move-down-this-year-2024-03-13/
China appoints Chen Xiaodong vice foreign minister, says human resources ministry
reuters.com/world/china/china-appoints-chen-xiaodong-vice-foreign-minister-says-human-resources-ministry-2024-03-14/
Deal to sell government stake in South African Airways collapses: A deal the South African government has been negotiating for three years to sell a majority ...
reuters.com/world/africa/deal-sell-stake-south-african-airways-not-going-ahead-minister-2024-03-13/
AI is an important engine for 'new productive forces', China's Li says: China's premier called artificial intelligence an important engine for the "new ...
reuters.com/technology/ai-is-an-important-engine-new-productive-forces-chinas-li-says-2024-03-13/
ECB should 'make a bet' on rates before long, says Wunsch: The European Central Bank will have to gamble soon with an interest rate cut even though wage ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-should-make-bet-rates-before-long-says-wunsch-2024-03-12/
In Japan, rate rises herald a new era for financial markets: Barely weeks after Japanese stocks broke three-decade highs, the country's financial markets are ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/japan-rate-rises-herald-new-era-financial-markets-2024-03-13/
Bayreuth - With sign language into the past: The offer is already available in many cities, and will soon also be available in Bayreuth: guided tours in sign ...
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