Economy

US may demand ,000 deposit for visas

$15,000 deposit proposed for US visa applicants

El gobierno de EE.UU. está aparentemente considerando una política que exigiría a algunos ciudadanos extranjeros desembolsar un depósito considerable — posiblemente de hasta $15,000 — como un requisito para obtener un visado. La propuesta, que ha generado discusión entre expertos en inmigración y viajeros internacionales, tiene como objetivo fomentar el cumplimiento de los términos del visado y disminuir los casos de permanencia más allá del tiempo permitido.Although the policy has not been completely put into practice, conversations regarding the visa bond have been taking place over the past few years, especially concerning immigration control and national security. The intention is…
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Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

Trump attacks ‘woke’ Jaguar as company appoints new CEO

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again voiced criticism of what he calls “woke” corporate behavior—this time targeting Jaguar, the luxury British car manufacturer. The comments come as the automaker announces the appointment of a new chief executive and continues efforts to redefine its brand in an evolving global market.Trump, recognized for his candid opinions on corporate culture, criticized Jaguar for what he sees as a move towards progressive values in its marketing and branding approaches. Despite the company not offering a direct response to his comments, the incident underscores the increasing friction between conventional political personalities and significant…
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How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

South Korea’s K-beauty industry faces challenges from Trump tariffs

South Korea’s globally renowned K-beauty industry is facing mounting pressure as a result of tariffs imposed under trade policies introduced during the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Once celebrated for its rapid international growth and influence on global beauty trends, the sector is now grappling with increased costs, disrupted supply chains, and uncertainty about future market access—particularly in the United States, one of its key export destinations.The tariffs, originally designed to counter what the Trump administration called unfair trade practices by China and other countries, have had broader repercussions, impacting industries and nations that were not their primary…
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Tesla awards boss Elon Musk bn in shares

Tesla gives CEO Elon Musk $29bn in shares

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been granted a substantial stock award valued at approximately $29 billion, marking one of the largest executive compensation packages in corporate history. The award, tied to a multi-year performance agreement, underscores Musk’s pivotal role in the company’s rapid growth and reflects Tesla’s confidence in his leadership going forward.The compensation package, which was initially approved by Tesla shareholders and the board several years ago, links Musk’s potential earnings to a series of ambitious operational and market capitalization milestones. This latest tranche of shares was triggered after Tesla met specific benchmarks, including sustained revenue growth, profitability targets,…
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