Video PlayerClose SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's corporate profitability worsened in the second quarter on the global trade dispute and the global chip industry's slump, central bank data showed Tuesday. The ratio of operating profit to revenue for local companies, subject to external audit, was 5.2 percent in the April-June quarter, down 2.5 percentage points from a year earlier, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). The rate of pre-tax net income to revenue declined 2.4 percentage points to 5.3 percent in the cited period. The lower profitability was attributed to the global trade dispute and the downturn in business cycle in the global semiconductor industry. The operating profit-to-revenue ratio among manufacturers tumbled to 5.5 percent in the second quarter from 9.5 percent a year earlier, while the ratio for non-manufacturers fell from 5.0 percent to 4.8 percent in the same period. Operating profits for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted a double-digit … [Read more...] about S.Korea’s corporate profitability worsens in Q2 on global trade dispute, chip slump
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Tories DID chase cheaper deal for Navy supply ships rather than protect UK jobs
Defence chiefs were more concerned about getting the cheapest deal for new Navy supply ships than boosting British industry, a secret document confirms. Thousands of jobs depend on the £1.5billion contract for three Fleet Solid Support ships going to a UK yard, according to unions, MPs and campaigners. But the Ministry of Defence triggered fury by launching a worldwide competition to build the vessels. The tendering process has since been shelved because none of the bidders could meet the budget. A 17-page business case forced out of the MoD by the GMB union, using freedom of information rules, has uncovered the MoD’s priorities when it came to offering firms the chance to bid for the bumper deal. “The contract will be awarded to the compliant bidder with the lowest Whole Life Cost,” it stresses. It points to the existence of a special unit dedicated to seeking cheap shipbuilding deals with companies based abroad. “The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) … [Read more...] about Tories DID chase cheaper deal for Navy supply ships rather than protect UK jobs
Innovative digital media outlets, digital rights projects, and tech hubs from across Colombia
Digital media: Innovation in media is promoted by several organizations in Colombia. They include: Consejo de Redacción (DW Akademie partner) - An organization that promotes investigative journalism in Colombia, contributing to the democratization of information since 2008. It offers an exchange, expertise, and training for journalists, and also produces its own media content. Website:Consejo de Redaccion Connectas - A non-profit organization that connects professional journalists all over Latin America by promoting the production, sharing, training, and dissemination of information. They also aim to function as a logistical hub that provides technical support. Website: Connectas Agenda Propia - A digital media outlet of Colombian origin. Their main task is to carry out journalistic specials on social issues with a deep focus on stories of indigenous peoples and minority groups. Website Agenda Propia A number of digital media startups have been … [Read more...] about Innovative digital media outlets, digital rights projects, and tech hubs from across Colombia
Want To Keep Your Team Happy? Talk To The People Who Just Quit
Of course you want to keep your best employees, but the truth is most of your employees–even the happy ones–are looking for another job. advertisement advertisement According to a recent study conducted by Deloitte leaders rate engagement and retention as a top 2014 priority. And yet, lumping engagement and retention into one bucket is misleading–at least that’s what 7,350 LinkedIn members across five countries said in an exit survey. The survey reported that 85% of the workforce is either actively looking for a job or open to talking to recruiters about relevant opportunities–even those who report being satisfied with their current jobs. Employees contemplate daily whether to re-up with their current employer or entertain the prospect of landing a better gig. Given this, the real question is not how to engage your employees so they don’t leave–there is a good chance they will. The real opportunity is how you treat them when they do. … [Read more...] about Want To Keep Your Team Happy? Talk To The People Who Just Quit
A reprieve for Hafiz Saeed, courtesy a lawyers’ strike
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