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 At least 9 dead as major floods hit Australia's east coast

At least 9 dead as major floods hit Australia's east coast

February 28, 2022 08:24 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Highlights Brisbane and its adjoining areas are experiencing the worst flooding since 2011. The officials stated that the current water level was 61 centimetres lower than the 4.46 metre flood level reached in 2011. Residents who were stranded.....

 Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

February 28, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Sunday (February 27) raised the alert level on his nuclear weapons in an unprecedented escalation of tensions with the West. While Putin's troops and tanks pushed farther into Ukraine, closing in on Kyiv, Ukraine.....

 Energy giant BP exits Russian Rosneft grieved by Ukraine invasion

Energy giant BP exits Russian Rosneft grieved by Ukraine invasion

February 28, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights British energy giant BP to exit from Russian Rosneft in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine. BP believes the Russian exit is in best long-term interest of all its shareholders. BP’s exit puts the spotlight on other Western .....

 Australia to produce its next astronaut; invests A$65M to Australian Space Agency

Australia to produce its next astronaut; invests A$65M to Australian Space Agency

February 25, 2022 08:18 PM AEDT| By Ritwika

Highlights The Australian federal government has launched an investment plan to support the growth of the space industry in the nation. The objective of the investment is to find the successor or Andy Thomas. Andy Thomas was the last Australia.....

 Portugal’s EDP Renewables to make Singapore its APAC clean energy hub

Portugal’s EDP Renewables to make Singapore its APAC clean energy hub

February 25, 2022 07:37 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Portugal’s EDP Renewables invests SG$1.1 billion in Singapore’s Sunseap. EDPR looks forward to making Singapore its APAC region clean energy hub. EDPR and Sunseap to reap synergy benefits of Singapore Green Plan 2030. .....

 What is NATO? What is its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

What is NATO? What is its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

February 25, 2022 06:29 PM AEDT| By Akanksha Vashisht

Highlights Russian military forces recently entered Ukraine armed with missiles and artillery. NATO has agreed to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Since Ukraine is technically not a member of NATO, its involvement in the issue has raised some.....

 Here’s why Ukraine is so important for Russia and the West

Here’s why Ukraine is so important for Russia and the West

February 24, 2022 05:35 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Russia will begin military operations in Eastern Ukraine, announced President Putin today Europe and West would bear the brunt of Putin’s move as supplies from Russia and Ukraine might get impacted. Russia-Ukraine crisis can p.....

 Russia declares war on Ukraine: How Biden & other world leaders are reacting

Russia declares war on Ukraine: How Biden & other world leaders are reacting

February 24, 2022 04:19 PM AEDT| By Khushboo Joshi

In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin today (February 24) announced a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. Putin has also warned other nations that if they try to interfere with this Russian activity, it wou.....

 Russia announces ‘military operation’ in Ukraine, warns West

Russia announces ‘military operation’ in Ukraine, warns West

February 24, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Russia will begin military operations in Eastern Ukraine, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, in what appears to be the final build-up to an attack that the US and its European allies have been trying to avoid for weeks through diplomati.....

 Emissions Targets Set by Large Firms: Promises Made - Promises Kept?

Emissions Targets Set by Large Firms: Promises Made - Promises Kept?

February 24, 2022 03:00 AM AEDT| By 3BL

“Put your stakes in the ground to set expectations with your company’s investors and other stakeholders.” That is among the pieces of expert advice often offered to newly-named CEOs....

 World Environment Center Elects 2022 Board Officers

World Environment Center Elects 2022 Board Officers

February 23, 2022 06:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

February 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) Board of Directors has elected new Officers to lead the organization in 2022. The Board thanks its outgoing Chair, Scott Tew, VP Sust...

 Ukraine crisis: What Western sanctions mean for Russia?

Ukraine crisis: What Western sanctions mean for Russia?

February 23, 2022 03:56 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

The United States and its allies are considering a series of sanctions against Moscow in the wake of the Russian annexation of the two “breakaway” regions of Ukraine this week. President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered troops into Don.....

 Apple supplier Luxshare plans to raise US$2.1B for expansion plans

Apple supplier Luxshare plans to raise US$2.1B for expansion plans

February 22, 2022 06:09 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Highlights Apple supplier Luxshare plans to issue a total of 2.1 billion shares to up to 35 investors. The new share issue is subject to shareholders and regulatory approvals. The company will use the money to manufacture intelligent wearable .....

 Crypto firm Amber Group gets a Temasek valuation of US$3B

Crypto firm Amber Group gets a Temasek valuation of US$3B

February 22, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Crypto firm Amber Group has bagged in a valuation of US$3 billion from investment company Temasek. Amber group has raised US$200 million in its recent funding round led by the Singapore based Temasek. Besides Temasek, Sequoia China, Tiger Global Ma.....

 Jetstar announces AU$22 domestic flights sale, site crashes

Jetstar announces AU$22 domestic flights sale, site crashes

February 22, 2022 01:34 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Highlights The Jetstar sale offers incredibly low fares to more than 50 locations. The flights will take place between mid-October and late-November 2022. VTL flights from Phuket, Clark, Manila, and Perth to Singapore will also increase the nu.....

 BYD to launch first electric SUV Atto 3 in Australia

BYD to launch first electric SUV Atto 3 in Australia

February 18, 2022 09:14 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Highlights Last year in Feb, BYD had informed that it was planning to build electric utes in Australia. Following this, the Chinese manufacturer BYD is all set to roll out its first electric vehicle in Australia on Saturday night. A .....

 One out of five Australians left their jobs last year: NAB

One out of five Australians left their jobs last year: NAB

February 18, 2022 05:48 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights  NAB study reveals that one among five Aussies have changed jobs in the last 12 months. The research says that job turnover was highest for general unskilled workers, followed by labourers and other IT and technology workers. S.....

 Singapore Airlines becomes the first airline to sign the Global SAF Declaration

Singapore Airlines becomes the first airline to sign the Global SAF Declaration

February 16, 2022 08:44 PM AEDT| By Samta

Highlights Singapore Airlines has signed the Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Declaration. SIA has partnered with Safran, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce to sign the Declaration.  SIA is actively accelerating the usage of SAF in Singapore w.....

 UBS, StanChart, BNP Paribas join NAB on Carbonplace project

UBS, StanChart, BNP Paribas join NAB on Carbonplace project

February 16, 2022 08:36 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

The financial institutions developing a new technology platform for the voluntary carbon market informed on Tuesday (15 February 2022) that three new banks have joined the project as founding members. The project, which was started as “Proje.....

 Freight trains up & running in South Australia again!

Freight trains up & running in South Australia again!

February 15, 2022 07:29 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Highlights The railway line connecting Northern Territory, Adelaide, and Western Australia was closed for more than three weeks. Now, the railway line finally reopened today. The Stuart Highway is open for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, l.....

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