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Governments advised to cut public spending or raise taxes to curb inflation

Bank of International Settlements warns that economies, such as in the UK, need policies to cool price growth

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

BIS holds awareness programme on hallmarking of jewellery in Ranipet

The Chennai branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has organised a sensitisation-cum- awareness programme on product certification (ISI mark), management systems certification, hallmarking of gold, silver jewellery and artefacts and laboratory services at the Collectorate in Ranipet.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Believe in Scotland reveal dates for days of action and second independence congress

BELIEVE in Scotland (BiS) has revealed dates for two national days of action, an all groups Yes meeting, and the second…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2023

Seagate agrees to pay US gov $300m for selling Huawei some hard drives

Seagate holds it did nothing wrong, but would rather give the gov $15m/quarter for the next five years than fight the case.

PC Gamer · Apr 20, 2023

US imposes $300m penalty on Seagate over Huawei shipments

WASHINGTON: United States authorities on Wednesday imposed a US$300 million penalty on Seagate Technology, to resolve alleged violations of export controls related to selling hard disk drives to Huawei Technologies, the Commerce Department said.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

Central banks going crypto. Is it a good idea?

Across the world, these sober institutions are exploring digital currencies — and clashing with crypto aficionados

Financial Times · Mar 8, 2023

Govt plans to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory: BIS chief

NEW DELHI: After gold jewellery, the government plans to make hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory and is ready with the draft guidelines, Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said on Monday.

The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023

Don't delay SNP special conference, grassroots campaign founder urges

A LEADING figure in the Scottish independence campaign says there should be no delay to the SNP special conference.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Govt not yet issued quality certificate to 160 Chinese companies for selling toys in India

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said it has not yet issued a mandatory quality certificate to around 160 Chinese companies for selling toys in India, and the delay is due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2023

Conflict of interest: have low cash rates created the ‘everything bubble’?

In new book The Price of Time, economist Edward Chancellor explores the role central banks have played in the snowballing challenges of the past quarter century

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022