In an energy crisis, every watt counts. So yes, turning off your dishwasher can make a difference
Jun 21, 2022 22:34 pm UTC| Economy
Australias east coast energy market has been on a rocky road for the past few weeks. It begs the question: how could the market change to avoid the next crisis? To date, discussion has largely focused on the need to...
Jun 21, 2022 22:28 pm UTC| Economy
A crisis, as the saying has it, combines danger and opportunity. The dangers of the current electricity crisis are obvious. The opportunity it presents is to end to the failed experiment of the national electricity...
Why including coal in a new ‘capacity mechanism’ will make Australia's energy crisis worse
Jun 21, 2022 21:42 pm UTC| Economy
Australias electricity generators would be paid extra money to be available even if they dont actually generate any energy, under a new mechanism proposed by the federal governments Energy Security Board...
Indonesia may export chickens to Singapore due to shortage
Jun 21, 2022 10:05 am UTC| Business Economy
Indonesia is reportedly hoping to make Singapore agree to a deal so it can start exporting chickens to the country within a few weeks. This offer comes as SG is experiencing a shortage in chicken supply. Singapore is...
Mondelez to acquire Clif Bar energy bar firm for over $2 billion
Jun 21, 2022 09:12 am UTC| Business Economy
Mondelez International Inc. revealed on Monday, June 20, that it would acquire Clif Bar Company to expand its snack bar venture around the world. The company said the acquisition deal is worth $2.9 billion. As per...
Rolls Royce employees getting £2,000 payment to help with the cost of living
Jun 21, 2022 09:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Rolls Royce Holdings is handing out 2,000 to its employees as payment to help them with the cost of living that has become unbearable these days. On Monday, June 20, the company informed its 11,000 staff that they would be...
Walmart and Sam's Club announce frequent salary hikes for pharmacy technicians
Jun 21, 2022 08:17 am UTC| Business Economy
Walmart and Sams Club are two of the leading names in the retail business in the United States. It was reported that these would be implementing new wage hikes for their pharmacy technicians. Sams Club is also owned by...
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