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Australian states that reach 80% vaccination targets to reopen internationally
September 06, 2021 06:32 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaHighlights As reported on 5 September 2021, a total of 20,855,353 vaccine doses have been administered. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated resuming international travel for states with 80% vaccination of people above 16 years of age. .....
COVID-19 in Australia: No letup in sight despite continuous lockdowns
September 06, 2021 06:27 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanSome of the Australia’s major cities have been under lockdown for almost three straight months now to contain the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the net result seems to be opposite of what the government aimed for. The epicentre of...
All you need to know about organ donation
September 06, 2021 04:56 PM AEST| By Tripti JoshiHighlights Organ donation takes place after the death of the donor. Donation from a living person is possible in the case of partial liver and kidneys donation. Organ donation or transplantation helps save lives, restore health, improve life q.....
What is Bitcoin mining? Why is it not yet ESG compliant?
September 06, 2021 12:58 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaBitcoin and cryptocurrencies are gaining traction. The global economy has gone through a rough patch over the last one year, which has impacted the Bitcoin mining sector along with cryptocurrency, in general. However, an upward trajectory could be .....
Two decades after 9/11, the wounds are still fresh!
September 06, 2021 12:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The world abided together to fight terrorism after the horrifying 9/11 terror attacks. After years of struggle to fight and combat terrorism, the Taliban captured Afghanistan once again last month. Be it the Americans or the Afghans.....
Australia’s ASX200 features among APAC top performers over last year
September 06, 2021 12:19 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanA stock market ticker shows financial gains and losses Highlights ASX200 is among the top gainers in the APAC region. Vietnam’s VN30 has emerged as the top performer across the globe. Vietnam, India, South Korea, Taiwan have performed b...
COVID-19 pandemic: have we reached endemic stage?
September 05, 2021 12:35 AM AEST| By Tripti JoshiAt the endemic phase, a disease might not always be prevalent with elevated spread levels but may continue there for a longer duration with intermittent rises. On 24 August 2021, the Chief Scientist of the WHO, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, stated that in.....
US stocks end mixed on weak jobs data
September 03, 2021 02:13 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed the week mixed on Friday, September 3, after weak jobs data raised uncertainty about the economic recovery. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained as the weaker-than-expected job data eased fears over Fed’s tapering...
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Japan PM Suga set to resign, Tokyo stock markets at a 30-year high
September 03, 2021 11:39 PM AEST| By Rishika RainaHighlights Japan PM Yoshihide Suga is set to resign amid public dissatisfaction over his handling of Covid-19 and the Olympics. Serving for less than a year, Suga is scheduled to step down on 30 September. Following the news, Japan&rsquo.....
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Refundid raises AU$3 million to expand its BNPL business
September 03, 2021 04:43 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaHighlights Recently launched BNPL company Refundid has secured AU$3 million to support its business expansion plan. AP Ventures conducted the round. National Online Retailers Association’s founder Paul Greenberg to join Refundid’s .....
Decoding metaverse: What is it and why is there so much hype about it?
September 03, 2021 01:31 PM AEST| By AshishWhile recently addressing the company employees, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about building a maximalist, interconnected set of experiences for the future. Zuckerberg discussed the potential of a metaverse - a collective virtual shared spac.....
Facebook rolls out ‘Facebook Pay’ in Australia; here’s how to make purchase, send money
September 03, 2021 09:11 AM AEST| By AshishHighlights Facebook on Friday rolled out its ‘Facebook Pay’ product in Australia as a test market. The new product is expected to make payment experience secure and convenient across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Pe.....
Energy stocks lift US indices higher after OPEC OKs production hike
September 02, 2021 03:06 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed higher on Thursday, September 2, pulled up by gains in energy stocks after global oil cartel OPEC decided to go ahead with its planned production increase. The S&P 500 was up 0.28% to 4,536.95. The Dow Jones gained 0....
Five stocks Warren Buffett is still pursuing
September 02, 2021 05:18 PM AEST| By AayushWarren Buffett, 91, is arguably the most successful investor of the 20th century and that’s the reason why Wall Street keeps a close eye on his portfolio. He is one of those few investors whose entry or exit from a stock holding creates a buz.....
COVID-19: Victoria lockdown stretched by three weeks
September 01, 2021 06:09 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights Melbourne lockdown has been extended by another three weeks. The government is shifting its focus on fast-tracking vaccination rather than zero-COVID19 plan. The state reported 120 cases yesterday. The Victorian state gov.....
APAC markets mixed; ASX200 in red despite positive GDP numbers
September 01, 2021 04:41 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights ASX is trading in the red despite better-than-expected GDP numbers China markets are in the green. Japan is the biggest gainer in the region. Asia Pacific shares were trading mixed on Wednesday, with Australian shares in negati.....
Virgin Australia joins Qantas to push vaccination drive
September 01, 2021 03:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The Australian Federal Government has set the vaccination targets of 70% and 80% of the population for the age group of 16 and above. Virgin Australia joined Qantas to encourage Australians to get vaccinated offering free flights, p.....
How many jabs of vaccine are needed to protect you from COVID-19?
September 01, 2021 12:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWith 221 countries and territories affected till now, the COVID-19 cases, as on date stand in excess of 218 million – sending the world economy into a wild goose chase. Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a list of v.....
10 stocks Reddit’s Wall Street Bets traders have on their radar
September 01, 2021 11:22 AM AEST| By AayushReddit’s Wall Street Bets is an online forum which is famous for retail traders who try to come together to take synchronized bets on target stocks. Earlier this year, these traders became famous for bringing down some of the hedge funds on t.....
US stocks slip on consumer confidence data
August 31, 2021 03:08 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed lower on Tuesday, August 31, after blue-chip technology stocks retreated amid coronavirus fears and new economic data showed declining consumer confidence. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to 4,522.68. The Dow Jones shed 0.11%...
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