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Nikkei Asia
16-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan's Q1 GDP shrinks annualized 0.7% on weak consumption
TOKYO -- Japan's economy shrank an annualized 0.7% in the January to March quarter from the previous three months, according to preliminary government figures released Friday, reflecting weak consumption due to inflation. The latest real gross domestic product growth rate compares with a median forecast for a 0.19% contraction among economists surveyed by QUICK, a Nikkei group company.
United News of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Visakhapatnam: two-day Skill development programme for contract workmen begins at HSL
Visakhapatnam, Apr 23 (UNI) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) introduced a pioneering initiative to Reskill and Upskill its contract workmen, aligning with GoI's Skill India Mission. The programme was inaugurated by Capt Venkateswarlu, Director (Shipbuilding) here on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, he explained the objective of the programme and encouraged participants to develop quality in workmanship across all streams of Shipbuilding. Training programme is being conducted in bilingual language by In-house experts for the benefit of the workmen, he added. The two-day Quality Improvement and Compliance Knowledge (QUICK) training program aims to benefit around 2000 contract workmen, enhancing their capabilities in Shipbuilding Technology. HSL, by investing in its silent workforce, is improving shipbuilding quality and ensuring professional growth. Cmde Hemant Khatri, CMD of HSL, said that contractor workmen are the backbone of HSL's operations, and by empowering them with the right skills, they are building a stronger, more efficient, and more effective workforce, which will contribute to the Nation's Maritime Might. This initiative is another step towards motivating and supporting HSL's contract workmen, following the institution of Group Personal Accident Insurance policy. HSL is committed to continuing such trainings throughout the year. UNI KNR
