Google to crack down on office attendance, asks remote workers to reconsider
Google’s HR chief told workers that office attendance will be more closely monitored
It’s now cheaper for travelers to go to Bhutan — if they stay long enough
Travelers who visit Bhutan for at least five nights won’t have to pay the full amount for the country’s daily $200 tourist tax, or Sustainable Development Fee.
U.S.-China chip war could hurt South Korea’s tech giants — but not for long, Fitch says
South Korea’s memory chip makers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix face risks from U.S.-China tensions but the impact is likely to be small, says Fitch Ratings.
The world’s energy system is ‘no longer fit for purpose,’ says energy council chief
The council’s most recent report forecasts that around half of the global energy system will still not be electrified by 2050.
Japan’s GDP revised sharply higher, grew 2.7% in the first quarter on robust spending
Economists surveyed by Reuters had expected to see growth of 1.9%
New York overtakes Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats, new survey shows
Nearly all Asian locations surveyed fell in rankings, indicating that expats will find living in Asia “relatively cheaper,” said ECA International.
Buy this cheap insurance giant with 9.2% yield, Bank of America says
In addition to the generous dividend yield, the investment bank expects shares to rise by 30% over the next 12 months.
Goldman Sachs is bullish on these 5 global stocks in a corner of A.I. — giving one 140% upside
Goldman Sachs is bullish about generative artificial intelligence: It expects it will drive upside in the broader S&P 500 — and one specific corner of tech.
CNBC Daily Open: How quickly prospects change
Prospects — for both firms and markets — changed as quickly and suddenly as the haze engulfed New York.
