A CNN Business story from late March revealed China was still trailing the US in cutting-edge technology despite being home to a third of the world’s “unicorns,” or tech startups valued over a billion dollars. This gap, the article explains, is the result of lower Chinese investments in research and development. While this may be […]
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Virgin Australia cuts staff deal with Brunei airline over Sharia law
The Australian arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines has cancelled a staff travel agreement with Brunei’s national carrier in response to the Asian nation’s adoption of Sharia law, including the death penalty for gay sex, the airline said Thursday. The agreement allowed Virgin staff to book discounted tickets on Royal Brunei flights for leisure travel. […]