Opinion: Competent jerks have a shelf life in the office

[ad_1] “Fundamentally, people want to work with people they not only respect, but like.” Photo / Unsplash OPINION: People who progress with little regard for colleagues are likely to hit…

Mabel’s battles rising costs in its mission to bring Burmese flavours to Welly

[ad_1] Mabel’s co-owner Marlar Boon says the restaurant is an ode to her late grandmother, who opened the country’s first Burmese restaurant, The Monsoon, in 1978. Marlar Boon and her…

Architectural Salvage in Little Italy to close after 28 years in business

[ad_1] SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — An iconic antique store in Little Italy will soon close its doors for good after 28 years in business. The owner of Architectural Salvage told…

SME concerns shift from staffing to survival

[ad_1] Employsure research shows a shift in SME concerns and priorities after a bumpy 2023. Photo / Janna Dixon Rising costs, staffing and inflation are major concerns for small business…

US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

[ad_1] US says 20 nations sign up for taskforce, but has only named 12 EU signals support, but Italy, Spain appear to distance themselves from taskforce Analyst says countries are…

Opinion: Commercial radio in New Zealand. Who listens and why you should care

[ad_1] Newstalk ZB breakfast host Mike Hosking. Photo / NZME OPINION Commercial radio is listened to by around 3.4 million New Zealanders every week but is facing a threat to…

Hong Kong eateries need more than HK$20 million voucher boost: industry leader

[ad_1] Hong Kong restaurants will get a jolt of relief from HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) in vouchers that tourism authorities plan to roll out to residents, but one industry leader…

Liam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recession

[ad_1] If there’s an upside to grim GDP data, it might be that we’ll get through this sooner. Photo / 123rf OPINION Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was right. He has…

Germany extends trusteeship of Rosneft assets in ongoing dispute

[ad_1] The company logo hangs at the PCK refinery’s, which is majority-owned by Russia’s Rosneft, in Schwedt, Brandenburg, Germany, June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights BERLIN, Sept…

Italy imposes mandatory Covid tests for travellers from China

[ad_1] Italy’s newly appointed Health Minister Orazio Schillaci attends the swearing-in ceremony at the Quirinale Presidential Palace, in Rome, Italy October 22, 2022. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Acquire Licensing Rights MILAN, Dec…