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Australia needs construction waste recycling plants — but locals first need to be won over

Jun 20, 2021 11:58 am UTC| Business

Strong community opposition to a proposed waste facility in regional New South Wales made headlines earlier this year. The A$3.9 million facility would occupy 2.7 hectares of Gunnedahs industrial estate. Its intended to...

S. Korea’s coal power firms shunned from financing due to application of ESG standards

Jun 19, 2021 21:00 pm UTC| Economy Business

Financial investors are increasingly shunning South Koreas coal power companies due to the growing adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in investment. Brokerage companies are now reluctant...

Kakao T, two other taxi-hailing brands register as transportation operators

Jun 19, 2021 19:52 pm UTC| Economy Business

South Koreas government has officially approved three major taxi-hailing service brands as platform operators, namely are Kakao T of Kakao Mobility, Banban Taxi of Kornatus, and i.M. Taxi of Jin Mobility to diversify means...

Singapore replacing Hong Kong as financial hub for S.Korean banks

Jun 19, 2021 15:26 pm UTC| Economy Business

Major South Korean banks are rushing to establish their presence in Singapore, which is replacing Hong Kong as Asias financial hub. Hana Financial Group Inc. and KB Kookmin Bank recently obtained preliminary approval to...

Hyundai NEXO, Toyota Mirai left to compete in fuel cell car market after Honda's exit

Jun 19, 2021 15:16 pm UTC| Economy Business

Japans Honda Motor Co. will stop producing the Clarity fuel-cell car in August this year as part of a broader push to trim underperforming models, thereby exiting the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market. Hondas exit...

Sumitomo shareholders, board insist on financing fossil fuel projects

Jun 19, 2021 15:08 pm UTC| Economy Business

Sumitomo Corp shareholders defeated a resolution requiring the firm to align its business with international climate change targets at their annual general meeting. The Japanese trading houses board is against the...

S. Korea's GS Caltex buys carbon-neutral crude oil

Jun 18, 2021 20:37 pm UTC| Economy Business

South Koreas major oil company GS Caltex bought 2 million barrels of carbon-neutral crude oil from Swedens Lundin Energy to become the countrys first business group to purchase such petroleum products. GS Caltex is a...

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Economy

Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has cautioned that recent inflation data presents a challenge for the U.S. central bank, reinforcing a cautious stance on potential interest rate cuts. Speaking in a recent...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as Tensions Persist Amid Fragile Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal for renewed talks, signaling continued deadlock in efforts to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Despite a ceasefire reached on...

EU Warns of Response as U.S. Considers 25% Tariffs on Car Imports

The European Commission signaled it is prepared to defend its economic interests after the United States threatened to impose new tariffs on European vehicles, raising concerns over a potential escalation in transatlantic...

Wall Street Mixed as Apple Earnings Boost Nasdaq and Oil Prices Ease

U.S. stock market performance ended mixed on Friday, with major indices showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices. The SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted gains, while the Dow Jones...

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Rising Rate Concerns

Gold prices edged slightly lower on Friday, hovering near one-month lows after a volatile trading session. The precious metal continues to face pressure following consecutive monthly declines, as global economic...

Politics

Trump Signals Major U.S. Troop Reduction in Germany Amid NATO Tensions and Trade Disputes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to significantly reduce the American military presence in Germany, going well beyond the previously proposed withdrawal of 5,000 troops. Speaking briefly to reporters before...

Peru Election Results Under Scrutiny as JNE Calls for Comprehensive IT Audit

Perus National Jury of Elections (JNE) has officially requested a comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit of the ongoing general election results, intensifying focus on transparency and electoral integrity in the country....

Trump Signals Possible Renewal of U.S. Strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States could potentially resume military strikes on Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach,...

Kim Jong Un Highlights Youth Role in North Korea’s Military and Political Agenda

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently met with delegates from the ruling partys youth league congress in Pyongyang, reinforcing the governments focus on young people as a driving force behind national development and...

Russian Forces Advance Toward Kostiantynivka as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops are steadily advancing toward the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraines eastern Donetsk region, signaling a renewed push to gain ground near one of Ukraines most heavily fortified defensive zones....

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...