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South African virus strain more dangerous than the UK mutant warn UK health officials
January 05, 2021 06:23 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaNew coronavirus mutation identified in South Africa is considered more infectious than the strain found in the UK. Experts say that there is no need to panic, even though the British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is very concerned about the late.....

Kiwi produced cheese might be named differently according to fresh EU laws
January 05, 2021 04:52 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyThe local Kiwi cheese brands might undergo renaming process to abide by novel EU laws. It was recently reported that the European Union is looking to ban cheese makers from other countries from using their famous cheese names. Image Source: Shut.....

Will 2021 Bring Respite for Last Year’s Worst Performing Commodities?
January 05, 2021 04:43 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media2020 was the year of commodities. The broad segments of industrial, precious and energy commodities witnessed the consumption-demand shock, on the back of widespread lockdown measures and reduced industrial activities during the year. The price of.....
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COVID-19 hits NZ managed isolation with six new cases
January 05, 2021 03:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaEver since the Ministry came up with its last update on 3 December, six new COVID-19 cases have been reported in managed isolation in NZ. In its latest update, the Ministry of Health said that 2 cases had arrived from the UK while 1 case each came.....

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin & Ripple: How Are Cryptocurrencies Faring?
January 04, 2021 10:55 PM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyCryptocurrencies are rallying worldwide, led by the unprecedented surge in Bitcoin, which outperformed all asset classes in 2020. The largest cryptocurrency breached US$ 34,000-mark on January 3, jumping by 7.8 per cent within 24 hours. Meanwhile, t...

Is Jack Ma Missing Since Criticizing Chinese Govt?
January 04, 2021 08:40 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe whereabouts of high-profile Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been the hot topic for a while now. Reports have it that the billionaire has been allegedly missing since criticizing the Chinese government, having not made any public appearances in over.....
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What can revive New Zealand Dairy Market in 2021?
January 04, 2021 07:28 PM AEDT| By Mark O'DonnellTransformation of the New Zealand dairy sector is regularly discussed in farming circles, both by media, and the Government. A transformation is necessary for New Zealand farmers to better compete on the global stage, to ensure the sustainability and...

A Roller-Coaster Ride for Wall Street In 2020; What To Expect Ahead?
January 04, 2021 07:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe benchmark index S&P 500 has broken the ‘Rectangle Pattern’ at 3,602.50 level and prices made a new all-time high. After consolidating in the range for more than 3 months, the index registered a decisive breakout that suggests a .....
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India greenlights two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use
January 04, 2021 06:06 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyIndian drug regulator has authorised two COVID-19 vaccines for millions of Indians. The approval was received just hours after the country initiated a trial run of its massive vaccination program. Covaxin and Covishield got consent by the DCGI (Dr.....

Commodities Gaining Strength from the Green Energy Drive
January 04, 2021 05:58 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe green ambition finally seems to be picking some pace and might emerge as a major theme for the year 2021 with Biden sweeping away the election result with Green Energy being one of his moot points. The green energy space might also get highlight...

3 Chinese Telcos in the US off to a dismal start of 2021, booted out of NYSE
January 04, 2021 05:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe United States is intensifying its crackdown on Chinese companies listed on the US-based stock exchanges as three Chinese telcos are set to delist. Source © Kalkine Group 2020 Overseas companies can list their shares on the US sto.....
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Tesla in the fast lane: How the automaker drove its way into a stellar 2020
January 04, 2021 03:18 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaTesla Inc released a media statement on Saturday revealing its vehicle deliveries in 2020. Founder Elon Musk congratulated the Tesla team on Twitter for delivering 499,550 electric vehicles in 2020. The steady rise in the popularity and adoption of e...

Petroleum Helicopters International extends overseas foothold
January 04, 2021 02:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaPetroleum Helicopters International (PHI), Nelson-based international helicopter operator, established in 2017, provides customer-centric helicopter services and works across 4 continents. PHI takes up tough assignments within aviation, providing .....
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Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Sails Past USD 30,000
January 04, 2021 02:20 PM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyBitcoin has started the year 2021 with quite a show after prices of the digital currency climbed the price ladder swiftly to surpass the level of USD 30,000 and establish a record high of USD 34,253.0 on Bitfinex (as on 3 January 2021). Image Sour...

GE’s new wind turbine has the power of 4 Boeing 747 jet engines
January 04, 2021 01:24 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicare racing to build the most powerful wind turbine for futuristic sustainability. An American conglomerate, General Electric (GE) has manufactured a massive wind turbine prototype in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, currently thought to be the large....

COVID-19: Top US official says Wuhan lab leak most credible theory
January 04, 2021 12:54 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaIt has been one year since the world first confronted COVID-19, a deadly respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. The colossal damage caused by the pandemic is evident from the fact that 83.32 million cases have been c.....

Three currency pairs gaining ground, what are chartists looking at in 2021?
January 04, 2021 12:09 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyCurrencies have been a volatile so far over lower interest rate environment and economic meltdown on account of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, since the beginning of the March 2020 quarter many currency pairs have provided investors with superior re...

Shaun Hendy conferred with NZ Order of Merit honour for his quick COVID-19 response
January 04, 2021 12:00 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaYear 2020 has been difficult for people across the world with the coronavirus pandemic spewing hellfire over everything that came in its way. Besides irreparable loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, there has also been stifling losses incurred t.....

What All To Expect From Cryptocurrencies In 2021?
January 03, 2021 12:40 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaIn yet another milestone, Bitcoin breached US$ 29,000-mark on the second-last day of 2020. The cryptocurrency’s price has soared four times this year. Currently, just a fraction of investors and millennials know about some of the famous crypto...

Three pandemic-triggered travel changes that are here to stay
January 03, 2021 12:16 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe year 2020 has made it clear that few things will never remain the same because of the coronavirus pandemic. Such as - travelling. As the pandemic started, international travel came to a standstill. Slowly, the pandemic led to a change in the b.....