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Canva buys UK-based Flourish to expand business
February 03, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Software firm Canva buys Flourish, a data visualisation software company in London. Canva to continue scaling the Flourish platform while integrating its visualisation tech. Canva is aiming to double its expansion in UK. Design.....
Queensland swelters under heatwave; power cut in over 23,000 homes
February 02, 2022 06:49 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalScorching heat and tropical humidity have taken a toll on Australian citizens, especially in Queensland. The gap between energy demand and supply has amplified the situation even further. Residents in Queensland have been asked to limit thei.....
Can McDonald's (MCD) influence food companies to enter metaverse?
February 02, 2022 01:27 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyFast-food chain McDonald's Corporation is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year with a specially created Metaverse-themed VR exhibition inspired by Zodiac signs. McDonald's on Tuesday greeted the citizens with a metaverse-themed exhibition as the.....
ACCC refers Rapid Antigen Test scammers to the police
February 01, 2022 08:52 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights ACCC takes steps to control illegal pricing and selling of rapid antigen tests (RAT’s) in Australia. The competition regulator has sought an explanation from more than 50 test suppliers, including major retailers and phar.....
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Global inflation pressures may ease in next 12-18 months, says OECD
February 01, 2022 08:33 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Global inflation pressures would ease over the next 12 to 18 months, as per the OECD. The OECD sees rebalancing of the global demand and supply equation. Global economy has recovered well after being hit badly by COVID-19 pandemic. .....
Last call for cheap beer? Aussies to pay more for booze
February 01, 2022 06:00 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights ATO hikes excise duty on alcohol from 1 February 2022. Tax on alcohol brewers and commercial premises is now in line with the recent CPI surge. The Australian beer tax is likely the fourth highest in the world. Beer at yo.....
Everything you need to know about Winter Olympics 2022
January 31, 2022 08:29 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainThe Winter Olympics 2022 is set to take place in Beijing this year. The sports gala begins on February 4 and will end on February 20. As the date of the long-awaited winter sports matches comes closer, there is a list of questions the world citizen.....
Ukraine crisis: Russia-US tensions heat up, oil supply woes to deepen?
January 31, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe ongoing tension between the US and Russia over Ukraine intensified further on Sunday as the US government sought to step up diplomatic pressure on Moscow. The US vowed to put Moscow on the backfoot at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) .....
Clermont Partners and Workiva Offer Companies ESG Strategy Development and Reporting
January 29, 2022 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLCHICAGO, January 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Clermont Partners (“Clermont”), a leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and communications firm, today announced it has partn...
Why are businesses moving out of Myanmar?
January 29, 2022 01:10 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainSince February 2021, a lot has been happening in Myanmar. As the world collectively fights the Covid-19 pandemic, this third world country has another life-threatening war going on. Last year, in February, the military took over the country in its .....
Keppel posts ‘highest in six years’ profit of SG$1.02 billion
January 28, 2022 09:37 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Keppel Corporation posts a net profit of SG$1.02 billion for the entire year ended 31 December 2021. The conglomerate has proposed a final cash dividend of 21.0 cents per share. Keppel’s announcement also includes a share-buyb.....
Subsea 7 secures Shenandoah Project from Beacon Offshore Energy
January 28, 2022 01:43 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Subsea 7 wins a ‘substantial’ project for Shenandoah Development from Beacon Offshore Energy. The project is valued between US$150 and US$300 million. In its third-quarter 2021 results, the company’s revenue rose 5.....
“Sustainable Fashion” - Hot Button Issue in 2022
January 28, 2022 03:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLWith the global COVID-19 pandemic still disrupting our lives and dominating the headlines, it is understandable that important news about sustainability can sometimes slip through the cracks. The G&am...
Bentley all set to go electric!
January 27, 2022 08:45 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Bentley Motors has reaffirmed that by 2050, the company will go completely electric. Bentley will be launching five EVs staring in 2025. The company will be investing around 2.5 billion pounds over the next decade for the “gam.....
Athletes to watch at Beijing Olympics 2022
January 27, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights The Winter Olympics 2022 will kick start on February 4 and will continue till February 20. Top athletes of this season have had inspiring journeys, hail from small villages and have risen to become world leaders in their respective s.....
Is Jaycar Electronics eyeing an ownership change?
January 25, 2022 11:25 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Few media reports indicate a potential ownership change at Jaycar Electronics. Jaycar is a well-known electronics retail chain in Australia and New Zealand. Is the Australian electronics retailer, Jaycar, looking for a new owner.....
A journey into the future: How the world may look like in 2050
January 25, 2022 01:07 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Over the next few years, the number of smart cities around the world is predicted to explode. By 2050, smart cities will be home to 70% of the world's population. City: 2050 will be modernised, technologically advanced, and will mak.....
Who is Zara Rutherford & what should you know about her?
January 23, 2022 12:26 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights Zara Rutherford has become the world’s youngest woman to travel the world solo. The Belgian-British teenager embarked on her journey on 18 August 2021, and she landed at Kortrijk-Wevelgem airport in Flanders on 20 January 2022......
Why emerging markets are on investors’ radar?
January 22, 2022 01:30 AM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Emerging Markets witness rapid economic growth but have low per capita income and experience currency swings. Being undervalued, investors eye emerging markets as an investment option. One can adopt various ways to invest in emergin.....
What is Twitter’s new feature about NFT and profile picture?
January 21, 2022 04:29 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Twitter comes up with a new feature, allowing its users to display their NFTs as their profile pictures. New NFT avatars would appear in a hexagonal border instead of a circle. At present, the service is extended to Twitter Blue sub.....
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