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What led to Cardano’s price rise during weekend?
January 17, 2022 07:04 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Cardano, the fifth most popular crypto worldwide, is seeing the maximum rise in its prices over the past seven days as compared to its peers. It rose by more than 19% since the last week, owing to a boost in investors' confidence. I.....
Australia and other Pacific islands under Tsunami alert
January 16, 2022 09:07 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights People have posted Videos of giant waves crashing the buildings on social media from Tonga. Authorities have advised the people to move away from the coastline in Australia, Japan, the US, and Hawaii. Scientists obs.....
Djokovic fights back as Hawke revokes Visa
January 16, 2022 09:04 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights The Australian Immigration Minister has cancelled the tennis star’s visa, considering a possible threat to public health. Djokovic's lawyers have argued that the Government failed to consider Djokovic's view on his vaccin.....
Has COVID-19 pandemic proven more hostile to developing economies?
January 15, 2022 01:35 AM AEDT| By Anam SiddiquiHighlights Unlike advanced economies, developing countries would not be able to achieve pre-pandemic economic levels by 2023. As per the WHO, 85% of people in Africa have not received a single COVID-19 vaccine dose, while 36 countries hav.....
UNESCO & floodplain councils slam NSW’s Warragamba Dam proposal
January 14, 2022 07:29 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has slammed the NSW government’s plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall. ICOMOS has strongly opposed the idea of raising the dam wall as the dam fails to comply with obligations to protec.....
What is Australia doing to mitigate its supply chain woes?
January 14, 2022 06:46 PM AEDT| By RitwikaHighlights Experts have suggested self-driving trucks and migrant workers could now solve the problem of the crumbling food supply chain in Australia. Most food and logistics workers are either sick or in isolation, resulting in the food and be.....
From Toyota to Audi: How leading carmakers are planning to go 100% electric
January 14, 2022 06:24 PM AEDT| By Priyabrata PrustyHighlights Of late, demand for electric vehicles (EV) have been rising with higher fossil fuel price being one of the prime reasons. Global EV sales were expected to cross 6.4 million in 2021, up 26% over 2020. Volkswagen in its bid to challen.....
NSW government extends rent relief for small businesses
January 14, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights The NSW government has extended the code of conduct, giving rent deferrals and waivers to the commercial tenants. Businesses from several industries have gone through a rough patch during Christmas and New Year. The commercial and .....
Pay cuts & reduced sick pay for unvaccinated employees in MNCs!
January 13, 2022 07:11 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson recently announced that most patients who are seriously affected due to Omicron are the ones that are not vaccinated. Google announced in mid-December that it will implement pay cuts and eventuall.....
Novak Djokovic’s VISA conundrum continues as Hawk delays decision
January 13, 2022 06:26 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has been waiting for the final decision on his visa. It is very tough to determine the last call as the immigration minister faces a tight timeframe. The Australian Border officials may turn up at the.....
Kim Kardashian & boxing legend Floyd Mayweather sued over crypto token
January 13, 2022 11:28 AM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather Jr are being sued over the alleged crypto scam. Kim K and Floyd falsely advertised EMAX tokens last year, scamming millions of followers. The Company EMAX called the narrative confusing with misin.....
Bunnings’ customers fear a breach of their personal information
January 13, 2022 11:26 AM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights There are fears, that in a possible case of data violation, Bunnings Warehouse may have had personal information about its customers leaked. According to Bunnings' chief information officer Leah Balter, if leaked, the data would only.....
How is IBM enhancing its sustainability offerings?
January 12, 2022 08:44 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights IBM acquired an Aussie startup to accelerate its ESG offerings. With Envizi, the company enhances its existing ESG AI-powered software. IBM plans to hit net-zero emissions by 2030. NYSE listed International Business Machi.....
World Bank slashes China’s growth figures
January 12, 2022 07:13 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalCoronavirus pandemic has played havoc on world economies. As the new year began, people globally were optimistic and had high hopes that their lives would be restored to normal, and their Country’s economy would come on track. However, it doe.....
Labour party pledges for an emergency response fund revamp
January 12, 2022 06:45 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Australian elections are due this year and Labor party, in its latest pitch, is promising a revamp of the emergency response fund. According to various BOM reports Australia is still under the effect of La Niña. The Labor has.....
Tesla strikes battery-metal deal with Rio JV to ensure supply
January 12, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights An expected surge in the demand urges automakers to secure access to battery metals and other electric car parts. Tesla has committed to purchasing 75,000 tonnes of nickel concentrates manufactured from Talon’s Tamarack project.....
Gaming companies Take-Two & Zynga enter US$11.04B deal
January 12, 2022 02:05 PM AEDT| By SamtaThe Grand Theft Auto video game maker Take-Two Interactive announced that it would acquire Zynga for $US11.04 billion via a cash-and-stock deal. Both firms have signed a definitive agreement under which Take-Two would buy all of Zynga's .....
Mining giants halt operations amid heavy rainfall in Brazil
January 12, 2022 11:46 AM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Some mining giants have paused their mining production amid heavy rainfall in Southeastern Brazil. The heavy rain has caused floods in the Northeast and has also resulted in the harvest delay in Midwest. Some mining giants have .....
Australia to export clean hydrogen to Japan under AU$150M ACHTP
January 12, 2022 11:45 AM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights The $150 million Australian Clean Hydrogen Trade Program (ACHTP) would fund hydrogen supply chain initiatives in Australia that attract foreign public or private investment. The Australian Federal government will fund AU$565.8 millio.....
Serbia may eliminate Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO) AU$3B lithium mine
January 12, 2022 11:43 AM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights The Australian mining company Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) may face a loss of AU$3.34 billion as the Serbian lithium project may be cancelled. The project cancellation will be followed by protests and road blockades conducted by envir.....
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