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Samsung Electronics Earnings for the First Quarter of 2019
Operating profit increased to KRW 6.61 trillion as the Memory Business returned to profit by addressing demand for high value-added products. For servers and storage, demand for generative AI showed solid trends, while demand for DDR5 and high-density SSDs remained strong. In the second quarter, overall demand for smartphones is expected to decline sequentially due to stagnant TV market demand and increased costs amid intensifying market competition. The MX Business will seek annual growth in smartphone sales and aims to maintain sales momentum
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6 Communication Mistakes Cofounders Make
Dr. Matthew Jones, a clinical psychologist who started focusing on cofounder coaching in the past five years, said his clients are often drawn to therapy because of "the psychological complexity of going through a high-stress, high-pressure situation with someone close to you. Most of Jones' clients work in tech and often deal with fast-paced work environments and uncertainty. Being able to speak all three languages is an important soft skill — and a sign of emotional intelligence.
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On-Road Parking Is Off-Load
One Point Chevalier resident said there were huge delays getting around by car. Some sections are still cordoned off. Side streets like Kiwi Rd are bearing the brunt of the construction.
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Working From Home
Customer Contact Network New Zealand is a group of businesses in the call and contact centre industry. It is calling for an end to fulltime working from home models and a switch to hybrid models that allow for both working in the office and from home.
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How to Protect Your Business From Cyber-Crime
OPINION New Zealand has a well-practised and celebrated “she’ll be right” attitude. This approach works in certain circumstances but ultimately leaves us exposed, especially online. Any business that holds customer data is a cyber-attack target regardless of whether the data is considered highly sensitive, such as health and financial data.
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Business Insider - Something Goes Wrong, Please Try Again Later
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up to FREE email alerts from businessInsider - Business Newsletter sent Mon to Fri. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month.
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AIA Group Announces Share Buyback
The measure of future profitability of new policies sold surged to US$1.3bil, from US$1.05bil a year earlier. Its Hong Kong business value jumped 43% while in mainland China, the measure expanded 38% on a constant exchange rate basis. AIA operates in 18 Asia-Pacific markets, while counting its home base of Hong Kong and mainland China as the largest contributors of new business and policy sales by a wide margin.
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The Idaho State University International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC)
Idaho State University International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) team swept the field at this year’s competition. This brings home three trophies, including Best Overall Performance, Best Presentation, and Runner Up for Best Documents. Students travel to Anaheim, California for an intense 72-hour competition against their peers.
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Amherst College Store Opens
The Amherst College Store opened its doors this morning. It sells College-branded gear, school supplies, tech accessories and snacks. The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration.
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Kenya Risks Loss of Sh172bn Annually if US Exports of Fermented Poultry Goes Through
The Poultry Breeders Association of Kenya (PBAK) claims loss would come from 75 percent reduction in demand for local poultry products. They said support industries in the value chain, including feed suppliers, breeders, processors, transport services, and agro vets would also be affected.
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