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Effects Of Covid-19 On Digital Payments

COVID-19 has brought significant disruption to the way consumers transfer money and make payments. In COVID-19 pandemic could move the world all the more quickly towards digital payments.

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PH COVID-19 State of Public Health Emergency Cancelled

  Reversing Prior Orders and Issuances

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took a significant step on Friday, July 21, by issuing Proclamation No. 297, effectively lifting the State of Public Health Emergency across the Philippines in response to COVID-19. The proclamation brings about notable changes, as it deems all previous orders, memoranda, and issuances that were applicable only during the State of Public Health Emergency as withdrawn, revoked, or canceled, rendering them no longer in effect.  

EUAs Remain Valid

In line with the lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency, the proclamation ensures the continuation of the emergency use authorization (EUA) granted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 121 (s. 2020). These EUAs will remain valid for one year from the date of lifting the State of Public Health Emergency, solely for the purpose of utilizing the remaining COVID-19 vaccines.  

Adjusting Policies and Regulations

The order also calls on all agencies to reconsider their policies, rules, and regulations, considering the recent lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency. It emphasizes the need to amend existing guidelines or introduce new ones, where appropriate, to accommodate the changing circumstances.  

A Brief Look Back

The State of Public Health Emergency was first declared in March 2020 by former President Rodrigo Duterte through Proclamation No. 922, marking the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the nation.   Assessing the Current Situation Although the lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency is a significant development, the proclamation acknowledges that COVID-19 remains a concern for specific subpopulations. As such, a continued public health response is required to address these ongoing challenges.   A Stable Healthcare System A positive note accompanies the lifting of the emergency status, as the country has demonstrated the ability to maintain a sufficient healthcare system capacity and keep hospital bed utilization rates low, even after the liberalization of COVID-19 health protocols.   Global Recognition of Progress In May, the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the encouraging trends in the fight against COVID-19. This included a decline in COVID-19 deaths, a reduction in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions, and high levels of population immunity to SARS-CoV-2.   A Shift in Pandemic Management WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus affirmed that COVID-19 is now considered an established and ongoing health issue based on the advice of the IHR Emergency Committee. Consequently, it no longer qualifies as a public health emergency of international concern. Furthermore, the WHO strongly advised the adoption of a long-term approach to managing the pandemic. With the lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency, the nation embarks on a new phase in its fight against COVID-19. President Marcos Jr.'s proclamation signals significant progress and resilience in navigating these challenging times, while simultaneously emphasizing the continued importance of a comprehensive response to ensure the well-being of all citizens.   Sources: THX News &  PCO. Read the full article

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How Covid-19 changed online education

Ever since the pandemic, online education has seen astronomical changes. Adarsh explores its impact. Read More. https://www.sify.com/digital-transformation/how-covid-19-changed-online-education/

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Get Ready for More Action and Adventure in RRR's Extended Cut Re-Release!

The highly-anticipated Indian period action film "RRR" is set to re-release in theaters with an extended cut. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the film stars Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in the lead roles, alongside a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt. The film takes place in the 1920s and follows the fictionalized stories of two real-life Indian freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, who fought against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad respectively. The trailer showcases the stunning visual effects and action sequences that are sure to be a highlight of the film. The re-release trailer features new footage, including an extended version of a fight scene between Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, and teases additional scenes that were not included in the original cut. The trailer also announces that the film will be released in theaters on March 24, 2022. "RRR" was originally scheduled for release in 2020, but was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was finally released in theaters in India on March 11, 2022, and has since become a massive box-office success. The re-release of "RRR" with an extended cut is sure to excite fans who have been eagerly waiting for the opportunity to see more of the film's epic story and action sequences on the big screen. With its all-star cast and impressive visual effects, "RRR" promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable cinematic experience. Read the full article

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D.C. Becoming ‘Chocolate City’ Again After Pandemic ‘White Flight’ Reverses Gentrification Trend

The Census Bureau released new data this week.

Written By Bruce C.T. Wright

Posted July 1, 2022

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Double dutch jump roping is shown during D.C.’s Chocolate City Experience around Black Lives Matter Plaza on June 27, 2020. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty

There are now fewer white people who call the nation’s capital home than there were before the pandemic in a demographic shift that is helping to restore the “Chocolate City” nickname that had increasingly become a misnomer in recent years.

During 12 months in the middle of the COVID-19pandemic, more than 10,000 non-Hispanic white people fled Washington, D.C., according to the Washington Post, which cited newly released Census data. Those findings show a serious reversal of white people moving to the city that is part of a larger heated debate about the effects that gentrificationhas had on the District of Columbia’s Black population.

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“In the four years preceding the pandemic, the city had been adding non-Hispanic White residents at a rate of around 4,000 to 5,000 each year,” the Post reported. “But between July 2020 and July 2021, it lost 10,285 people from that group, according to the bureau’s annual population estimates for the nation, states and counties by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.”

The apparent so-called “white flight” — the phenomenon of white people fleeing urban areas in droves — was consistent with trends in other major cities ravaged by the coronavirus.

Those numbers may not be reflected on the official Census Bureau page for Washington, D.C., which shows the city has a Black population of 45.8% compared to a white population of 45.9%.

While that margin is as slim as can be, the number of white people eclipsing Black people in a city renowned for its Black population has prompted a number of questions.

Back in the 1980s, as much as 70% of the city’s population was estimated to be Black people. Decades later, that majority was threatened before finally being eclipsed by white residents in 2015.

The number of white people living in D.C. had been steadily increasing until the Census Bureau released its new findings Thursday.

A glaring example of the surge of white people living in Black D.C. neighborhoods came in 2019 when Howard University students and community residents attended an Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting to voice concerns with white, local residents using the historically Black college campus to walk their dogs.

And separately nearby, new residents living in a luxury apartment building complained about a decades-long tradition of a store on the corner of Florida Avenue and 7th Street in the Shaw neighborhood playing go-go music from speakers outside the business.

A 2017 study published by Georgetown University analyzing the impact of the district’s booming economy on Black residents painted a picture of profound economic disparities between the city’s Black and white residents. The average net worth of a white household was $284,000 compared to just $3,500 for Black households.

There was also a huge gap in median annual incomes: Whites with $120,000 and Blacks with $41,000.

The disproportionate number of new jobs in D.C. requiring at least a bachelor’s degree stood in stark contrast with the 12% of Black D.C. residents being college graduates as of 2014, the study noted.

Consequently, White residents were able to pay more for housing, which has driven up costs and reduced available affordable housing.

Those types of inequalities stem from a history of discrimination that pushed the District’s Black residents to the fringes of the economy, the study said. Historic discriminatory practices have ranged from segregated schools to redlining, a racist practice in which banks refused to lend money to Black entrepreneurs and home buyers.

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Agriculture Equipment Market | Exploring Technological Advancements and Market Dynamics

The global agriculture equipment market size is expected to reach USD 236.04 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Shortage of labor worldwide particularly in Western Europe and the U.S. will play a key role in driving the adoption of agriculture equipment over the forecast period. Furthermore, shortage of labor in the field of agriculture equipment and telematics to monitor tractor performance and improve farm yield is also anticipated to propel the growth of the market. Apart from advancements in the agriculture equipment space and shortage of labor shortage, the growing population to meet the global food requirements will also be a major factor, increasing demand in the long term.

Agriculture Equipment Market Report Highlights

Tractors captured a sizeable portion of the overall market in 2022. Tractors are essentially high-cost equipment, thus contributing to their high market share

Harvesting and threshing are important farming processes, anticipated to record a CAGR of over 7.2% over the forecast period. This trend is expected to continue over the forecast period

OEMs in this space are expected to witness short-term challenges owing to supply chain disruption and shortage of semiconductors in agriculture equipment which may lead to production delays.

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Favorable government initiatives to reduce the financial burden on farmers or incentivize agriculture equipment purchase will also be a major factor driving the growth of the market. For instance, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKSN) schemes in India aimed at offering financial assistance to low-income farmers. Apart from schemes supporting agricultural activities in the emerging economies, COVID-19 pandemic assistance from developed countries/regions, such as the United States and European Union in 2020 eased the financial burden of farmers in 2020. For instance, the announcement of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative in the U.S (2020) and negotiations on European Union Common Agricultural Policy in Europe (2021).

The COVID-19pandemic hampered the growth of the market for agriculture equipment in H1 2020. A government-imposed lockdown and stringent regulations impeded business activities worldwide, including the agriculture equipment industry, consequently impacting sales. Several key players in the market, including AGCO Corporation, Deere & Company, and KUBOTA Corporation reported a dip in sales from Q1 2020 to Q2 2020. Although the year 2020 witnessed a slight dip, it was offset by the economic revival post-Q2 2020.

In 2021, the market recorded double-digit growth owing to the pent-up demand and backlog orders resulting from the pandemic. This trend will continue over the short term to meet backlogs from 2020 and replace aging equipment over the forecast period. Although, the overall market statistics paint a rosy picture over the short-term, supply chain disruptions could still pose a threat due to low inventory levels at an OEM level.

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Morocco’s 14th Richest Man: A Billionaire Amidst Economic Crisis — What Does This Mean for the People?

The recent ranking of Moroccan business magnate Aziz Akhannouch as the 14th wealthiest person in Africa has sparked discussions about the state of Morocco's economy amidst the COVID-19pandemic and other internal factors. According to Forbes, Akhannouch's net worth is a staggering $2.8 billion, placing him among the continent's most affluent individuals. Yet, the timing of this news is particularly perplexing, given the country's current economic crisis.

Morocco has been grappling with rising unemployment rates, inflation, and poverty in recent years, all of which have been amplified by the ongoing pandemic. The wealth gap between the country's elite, like Akhannouch, and the general population has been a major contributor to this disparity. The burstiness of this information cannot be ignored, as it exposes a stark contrast between the haves and have-nots in Morocco.

While the article sheds light on Akhannouch's sources of wealth, such as his conglomerate, the Akwa Group, which operates in various sectors, including oil, gas, and agriculture, it also raises concerns about income inequality and the social responsibilities of the rich. Akhannouch is also the Minister of Agriculture in the Moroccan government, which brings further complexity to his position of power. Read more.

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Asia is far Ahead in Patents

Asia is far Ahead in Patents

Despite the disruption of Covid 19pandemic, patents, Global intellectual property (IP) filings for patents, trademarks and designs reached new heights in 2021, with Asia driving growth in intellectual property. Innovators around the world filed 3.4 million patent applications in 2021, up 3.6% from the previous year with offices in Asia receiving 67.6% of all applications worldwide, WIPO’sWorld…

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Asia is far Ahead in Patents

Asia is far Ahead in Patents

Despite the disruption of Covid 19pandemic, patents, Global intellectual property (IP) filings for patents, trademarks and designs reached new heights in 2021, with Asia driving growth in intellectual property. Innovators around the world filed 3.4 million patent applications in 2021, up 3.6% from the previous year with offices in Asia receiving 67.6% of all applications worldwide, WIPO’sWorld…

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Celebrating creativity with the Made In #Stockport Awards 2022

Celebrating creativity with the Made In #Stockport Awards 2022

Started online in 2021 by Stockport creative Aqua Design Group as a means of showcasingand supporting businesses in the town that were needing a boost during the Covid-19pandemic and various lockdowns. In 2022 it saw the first physical awards ceremony taking place at The Produce Hall in thetown’s historic marketplace.As with the year before, these awards had public nominations for businesses to…

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Layoffs: Surviving the new-age workplace!

Uma Iyer reflects on the future of layoffs in a post-pandemic economy witnessing the rise of Artificial Intelligence Read More. https://www.sify.com/technology/layoffs-surviving-the-new-age-workplace/

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SAG Awards Predicted to be a Nail-Biter with Surprising Upsets in the Mix

The 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are expected to be a nail-biter, with many categories too close to call. The awards ceremony will be held on February 27th and will be broadcast on TNT and TBS. One of the closest categories is for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, with Will Smith ("King Richard"), Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Power of the Dog"), and Denzel Washington ("The Tragedy of Macbeth") all seen as contenders. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role category features a tight race between Kristen Stewart ("Spencer") and Lady Gaga ("House of Gucci"). In the television categories, "Succession" and "The Crown" are both expected to be strong contenders for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. "Ted Lasso" is predicted to win in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series category. This year's ceremony will be the first SAG Awards since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and it will be a hybrid event, with some presenters and winners appearing in person and others participating remotely. In addition to the traditional awards categories, the ceremony will also feature the SAG Life Achievement Award, which will be presented to actress and activist Debbie Allen. The SAG Awards are seen as a strong predictor of the winners at the Academy Awards, which will take place on March 27th. With the competition so close in many categories, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top at this year's ceremony. Read the full article