Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Jun 8, 2021

  India will roll out free COVID shots for all adults

  

  From the BBC World Service: Following heavy criticism of the slow pace of its inoculation drive, the Indian government has also performed a U-turn and will now run vaccine distribution centrally rather than asking states to coordinate it themselves. Plus, travelers rush back from Portugal as new COVID travel restrictions take hold in Britain. And, the U.K. faces a shortage of truck drivers.

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• Jun 7, 2021

  Challenging the corporate game of HQ chess

  

  If national legislatures approve the new G-7 deal on taxing multinational companies, corporations would have to pay a new global minimum tax no matter where they put their headquarters. So far, this is just a pledge from G-7 countries, though, not a law. Plus, Apple’s developer conference gets underway with data privacy in focus. And, a push to diversify city-appointed boards in Nashville.

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• Jun 7, 2021

  What the G-7 deal means for digital taxes

  

  The world’s biggest economies have agreed on a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%. Part of that agreement concerns how multinational corporations are taxed for selling digital services like advertising around the world. Plus, new data on how many people were forced to retire because of the COVID-19 pandemic and what it could mean for inequality. And, tribal governments prepare for the rollout of more federal COVID relief money.

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• Jun 7, 2021

  El Salvador could become first country to make Bitcoin legal tender

  

  From the BBC World Service: El Salvador could become the world’s first country to adopt the cryptocurrency Bitcoin as legal tender. Plus, Ireland faces the prospect of losing more than $2 billion a year from a proposed global corporation tax agreed to by G-7 nations. And, Thailand is launching a mass vaccination program in a bid to bring back foreign tourists.

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• Jun 4, 2021

  We should not be disappointed in the May hiring numbers

  

  From Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN Financial: “We went into this number with economists expecting 675,000 hires. We got 559,000. I’d say that’s still pretty good.” We unpack more of the data from today’s government report on jobs and unemployment. Plus, the Justice Department is increasing its information-gathering efforts on cyberattacks amid a rise in the frequency and size of ransomware attacks. And, the Biden administration is pushing new incentives for people to get vaccinated. What do we know about how well they work?

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• Jun 4, 2021

  Jane Goodall wins 2021 Templeton Prize

  

  And with it, $1.5 million. The scientist and conservationist says some of the money will go to Roots & Shoots, the youth program Goodall founded in 1991 that encourages students to engage in projects in their own communities that benefit people, animals and the environment. Plus, expected job growth for May, but a mismatch between the jobs that are open and the workers who need jobs. And, how can financial companies and the financial system combat climate change?

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• Jun 4, 2021

  Key EU finance ministers say a new global tax system is “within reach”

  

  From the BBC World Service: Ahead of a G-7 meeting in London, finance chiefs from the European Union’s four largest economies say now is the time to overhaul corporate tax around the world. And, pandemic volunteers in England’s health system have seen a well-being boost that’s equal to getting a $2,500 bonus.

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• Jun 3, 2021

  Is this AMC stock moment GameStop 2.0?

  

  Shares of the movie theater chain nearly doubled in value yesterday, driven in part by stock purchases from retail investors. In a regulatory filing today, AMC warned investors about the risks of buying its shares. We have the latest. Plus, new data that suggests hiring is picking up as spring becomes summer. Also, how delays in manufacturing can affect consumer prices. And, why QR codes at restaurants could be here to stay.

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• Jun 3, 2021

  Chief diversity officers are in demand

  

  Between 2015 and 2020, the number of people with the title “head of diversity” grew 107%, according to LinkedIn data. But they don’t last long: That data shows CDOs stay, on average, just three years. Plus, a global campaign to get vaccine-rich countries to share 1 out of every 5 doses. And, tennis star Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open is putting renewed focus on mental health and the workplace.

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• Jun 3, 2021

  The Tokyo 2020 chief is 100% certain the Olympics will go ahead

  

  From the BBC World Service: The Japanese government has been looking forward to an economic boost from the games, but there’s strong local opposition and Tokyo’s pandemic emergency has just been extended. Plus, UNICEF is urging rich countries to donate vaccines to 18 African nations that are running out of supply. And, an exhibition featuring Princess Diana’s wedding dress, not seen in public for 25 years, could rely mostly on domestic British tourist traffic.

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