Trainee doctors in South Korea have staged a mass walkout to protest against a government proposal to increase medical school enrolment quotas, leading to significant disruptions in the country’s healthcare system. Walkout and Resignations Over 1,600 trainee doctors participated in the walkout, with an additional 6,400 tendering their resignations across 100 hospitals, accounting for nearly...
Understanding the intricacies of China’s economy can be akin to deciphering a complex puzzle. Recent assessments suggest a divergence between official statistics and the underlying economic reality, posing significant challenges for policymakers. Let’s delve into the insights provided by researchers regarding Beijing’s response to its economic woes. Discrepancies in Economic Indicators Despite significant turbulence in...
A truck driver in the UK made a life-changing decision minutes after discovering that he and his wife had both won significant prizes in the lottery. Winning Tickets Tony Hedley, aged 68, and his wife, Christine, found out that they had each won £166,666 (approximately $210,000) in the People’s Postcode Lottery, as reported by the...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is welcoming Apple’s foray into the virtual reality (VR) market with optimism. The upcoming launch of Apple’s mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has caught Meta’s attention, with executives expressing positivity about the competition. Meta’s Optimism According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Meta sees Apple’s entry into the...
Former SoftBank executive Marcelo Claure and seasoned entrepreneur Paul Judge are actively raising a new $200 million fund, marking a significant stride in their mission to support underrepresented founders in the startup ecosystem. Fund Transition and Success After acquiring SoftBank’s $100 million diversity-focused fund, Claure and Judge are now steering the Open Opportunity Fund towards...
