Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Updated 2:49 am CDT, Monday, May 27, 2019 FILE - In this July 4, 2018, file photo, the Huawei logo is seen in a shopping mall in Beijing. China’s latest propaganda broadside in its trade war with the U.S. features an unusual star: Trevor Noah of the Daily Show. A recent clip from the popular comedy tv show discussing Chinese equipment maker Huawei’s dominance in 5G mobile technology ran on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV’s national lunchtime news on Monday as part of a package of stories attacking the U.S. position in the ongoing trade war. less FILE - In this July 4, 2018, file photo, the Huawei logo is seen in a shopping mall in Beijing. China’s latest propaganda broadside in its trade war with the U.S. features an unusual star: Trevor Noah of the ... more Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP … [Read more...] about China state TV carries Daily Show spot on Huawei lead in 5G
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FPT continues to report solid performance
HCM CITY — FPT Corporation has reported a 22.6 per cent year-on-year increase in profit before tax and 19.4 per cent increase in revenues in the first four months of the year. They were respectively VNĐ1.34 trillion (US$57.4 million) and VNĐ7.79 trillion ($333.29 million). The profit after tax (PAT) and PAT attributable to parent company’s shareholders were VNĐ1.1 trillion and VNĐ887 billion, up 21.2 per cent and 22.3 per cent over a year. Earnings per share were up 21.7 per cent annually at VNĐ1,446. A key growth driver, the technology sector recorded revenues and profit before tax of VNĐ4.18 trillion and VNĐ536 billion, up 22 per cent and 45.3 per cent. The software outsourcing segment had revenues of VNĐ3.13 trillion, up 38.1 per cent. Its profit before tax was VNĐ469 billion, up 39.6 per cent. The telecom segment’s revenues and profit before tax were VNĐ3.18 trillion and VNĐ504 billion, up 17.6 per cent … [Read more...] about FPT continues to report solid performance
The best armchairs you can buy and where to shop for them
Steven John, provided by Published 3:00 pm PDT, Sunday, May 26, 2019 Armchairs come in all shapes and sizes, from large overstuffed behemoths that command the room and deliver big on comfort to slim accent chairs that add color and style. When shopping for an armchair, it's as important to know where it will be placed in a room as it is to consider how it will mesh with the rest of your room's decor. West Elm is out top pick for armchair sellers because the brand's high-end selection has seating for every type of interior style, from the midcentury modern to the casual country to the sleek Scandinavian design. Before we talk about the best armchairs you can buy, let's take a step back and talk about armchairs more broadly. What is an armchair, exactly? After more extensive research than I care to admit, I came to a rousing conclusion: It's a chair with arms. The word "armchair" is an umbrella term for chairs with arms. A recliner? That's an armchair. An executive desk … [Read more...] about The best armchairs you can buy and where to shop for them
A third of the people in this European country are millionaires
Katie Warren, provided by Published 6:15 am PDT, Sunday, May 26, 2019 Shutterstock/RossHelen A third of the population of Monaco, a tiny city-state on the French Riviera, are millionaires. Of the 38,300 people who live in Monaco, 12,261 of them are millionaires, according to the 2019 Knight Frank Wealth Report. Wealthy foreigners have long seen Monaco has a tax haven for its lack of income tax. Monaco also has a zero poverty rate. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Monaco, a tiny city-state on the French Riviera, is known as a playground for the ultra-wealthy. Of the 38,300 people who live in Monaco, about 12,261 are millionaires, according to the 2019 Knight Frank Wealth Report. That means about 32% of Monaco residents — nearly a third of the population — are millionaires. And these ultra-wealthy residents are all clustered within less than one square mile. Just as noteworthy as such a staggering concentration of wealth … [Read more...] about A third of the people in this European country are millionaires
10 of the most basic cars for people who hate technology
Benjamin Zhang, provided by Published 6:07 am PDT, Sunday, May 26, 2019 Nissan Modern automobiles are being packed with more and more tech features these days. As a result, the selection models for the technophobes among us is thinning. However, there are still a few decidedly low tech models to be had. They range from rugged off-roaders to economy car that provides no-frills daily transportation to lightweight sports cars. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The signs are all there. The tech and automotive industries are becoming increasingly intertwined. Brands such as Tesla are as much tech firm as they are a car company. It's not just Tesla. Mainstream mass-market brands are also fully on board with the tech revolution. Read more: These are the 10 most useless features in cars. Semi-autonomous drivers assistance tech such as adaptive cruise control are now commonplace on everything from $150,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans to entry-level … [Read more...] about 10 of the most basic cars for people who hate technology