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 Medicinal cannabis industry in NZ is set to boom despite hurdles

Medicinal cannabis industry in NZ is set to boom despite hurdles

January 06, 2021 12:37 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

New Zealand passed a law, making medical cannabis widely available to help treat patients for whom the drug was the sole option to provide relief in pain. The government eased prohibitions on the medication cannabidiol (CBD) in 2017, authorising g.....

 Why Did UK PM Boris Johnson Cancel His Trip To India?

Why Did UK PM Boris Johnson Cancel His Trip To India?

January 06, 2021 12:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

New Year 2021 is full of hope with COVID-19 vaccine developments getting around, but it has not started on a good note, especially for the UK. In a televised address, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has instructed approximately 56 million people .....

 Why the High-Profile Healthcare JV Haven is Falling Apart

Why the High-Profile Healthcare JV Haven is Falling Apart

January 06, 2021 12:19 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

In what is being deemed as a major setback for the health sector, the high-profile joint venture between Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway has come to an end without achieving its objectives. The joint venture fiasco is reportedly being attri.....

 NYSE reverses its plan to delist three Chinese telcos

NYSE reverses its plan to delist three Chinese telcos

January 06, 2021 10:56 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The New York Stock Exchange has reported that it will not delist into the three leading Chinese telecommunication companies. The stock exchange the previously had decided to not move with reported delisting plan as it consulted with relevant regul.....

 62 Kiwis became instant millionaires in 2020—thanks to Lotto NZ

62 Kiwis became instant millionaires in 2020—thanks to Lotto NZ

January 05, 2021 06:53 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The year 2020 made many New Zealanders richer, as they won millions of NZ dollars through Lotto wins. A big number of 62 New Zealanders became millionaires, out of which 28 were Powerball winners. Due to COVID-19, in many ways it was a tough year f.....

 South African virus strain more dangerous than the UK mutant warn UK health officials

South African virus strain more dangerous than the UK mutant warn UK health officials

January 05, 2021 06:23 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

New 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

Kiwi produced cheese might be named differently according to fresh EU laws

January 05, 2021 04:52 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

The 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.....

 COVID-19 hits NZ managed isolation with six new cases

COVID-19 hits NZ managed isolation with six new cases

January 05, 2021 03:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Ever 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.....

 Is Jack Ma Missing Since Criticizing Chinese Govt?

Is Jack Ma Missing Since Criticizing Chinese Govt?

January 04, 2021 08:40 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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.....

 What can revive New Zealand Dairy Market in 2021?

What can revive New Zealand Dairy Market in 2021?

January 04, 2021 07:28 PM AEDT| By Mark O'Donnell

Transformation 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?

A Roller-Coaster Ride for Wall Street In 2020; What To Expect Ahead?

January 04, 2021 07:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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 .....

 India greenlights two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use

India greenlights two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use

January 04, 2021 06:06 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Indian 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.....

 3 Chinese Telcos in the US off to a dismal start of 2021, booted out of NYSE

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 Media

The 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.....

 Tesla in the fast lane: How the automaker drove its way into a stellar 2020

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 Media

Tesla 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

Petroleum Helicopters International extends overseas foothold

January 04, 2021 02:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Petroleum 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 .....

 GE’s new wind turbine has the power of 4 Boeing 747 jet engines

GE’s new wind turbine has the power of 4 Boeing 747 jet engines

January 04, 2021 01:24 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevic

are 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

COVID-19: Top US official says Wuhan lab leak most credible theory

January 04, 2021 12:54 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

It 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.....

 Shaun Hendy conferred with NZ Order of Merit honour for his quick COVID-19 response

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 Media

Year 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.....

 Three pandemic-triggered travel changes that are here to stay

Three pandemic-triggered travel changes that are here to stay

January 03, 2021 12:16 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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.....

 Major events that shaped the markets in 2020

Major events that shaped the markets in 2020

January 01, 2021 12:59 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Having changed our lives in myriad ways, the unprecedented year of 2020 is finally coming to an end. The year began with health and economic panic triggered by the COVID-19 infections and lockdowns across the globe. As per the WHO, the deadly virus...

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