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Should pharmaceutical companies waive IP rights on COVID vaccines
September 27, 2021 06:10 PM AEST| By Tripti JoshiHighlights Waiving intellectual property (IP) rights would allow additional manufacturers to bypass the IP barriers and manufacture the COVID-19 vaccine. The patent protection waiver can provide some immediate relief in terms of the produ.....
Do you know how much Bitcoin Cash has soared in one year?
September 27, 2021 06:02 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Bitcoin Cash differs from the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in many ways, including a major difference in its block size. Bitcoin Cash allows the creation of a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, providing higher liquidity. Bitc.....
Wise to invest in Aussie New Payments Platform
September 27, 2021 05:10 PM AEST| By SamtaHighlights London-based global online money transfer company– Wise Plc. Joins Australia’s payments network. The company’s entrance in the Australian payments network market will provide faster payment services across the coun.....
China pumping billions into system to soften Evergrande blow
September 27, 2021 05:04 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe Chinese central bank – People’s Bank of China – has been pumping lot of cash into the system, as property developer China Evergrande’s default looms large on the world’s second largest economy. According to data c.....
Gravitoken: Is This Crypto’s Astonishing Growth Too Good to Be True?
September 27, 2021 03:36 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsA wise man once said: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Or as my grandfather likes to say, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”. This wisdom can be applied to every facet of life, but it particularl.....
How much would you have made in Binance coin in one year?
September 27, 2021 03:26 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtBinance exchange has earned the reputation of being one of the most popular crypto exchanges around the world. Consequently, its native crypto, Binance Coin has also gained from this massive success and has jumped significantly in value over the la.....
Wing suspending home delivery drones: What investors need to know
September 27, 2021 03:16 PM AEST| By SamtaHighlights Home delivery drones in Australia had to be suspended after being repeatedly attacked by birds. Drones are operated by Wing – a program run in collaboration with Google for delivering small products. Wing to assess the birds&.....
Australia’s average wealth hits new highs: What does this mean?
September 27, 2021 02:36 PM AEST| By SamtaWith recovering share market, along with rising Bitcoin and soaring housing prices, Australia’s average wealth hit new highs. The average wealth of Australia has hit half a million mark, as the wealth of the Australians has been rising contin.....
Asia Pacific markets try to navigate out of Evergrande blues
September 27, 2021 02:05 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights Australia is today’s best performer in the region with 0.94% gain. Shares of Evergrande’s EV arm tanked in Hong Kong. APAC markets are in the green. The equity markets in the Asia Pacific region started the week on .....
Evergrande crisis: China’s debt trap comes home to roost
September 27, 2021 02:04 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanIn 2017, when Indian academic Brahma Chellaney coined the term debt-trap diplomacy – a situation where a powerful lending country seeks to saddle a nation with debt so as to increase its leverage over the borrowing nation – it did not hav...
What the Chinese cryptocurrency ban means for crypto investors
September 27, 2021 12:47 PM AEST| By AshishHighlights The Chinese ban on all cryptocurrency transactions has left the digital currency markets in dire straits. On Friday, Bitcoin fell as much as 5%; Ether and other crypto stocks also slipped, sending a panic wave among crypto investors......
Ethereum Killers: 5 Altcoins Challenging Ethereum’s Supremacy
September 27, 2021 12:27 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsEthereum’s 2021 has been fruitful as its market capitalisation has grown to the point where it reduced the gap between it and the largest cryptocurrency in the market – Bitcoin. However, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the .....
Crude oil prices reach 3-year high on US supply disruptions
September 27, 2021 11:46 AM AEST| By Arpit Vermath supplies from Canada and Iraq. Members of OPEC+ struggle to raise their output. Crude oil rose to a near three-year highest levels on Monday. Brent Crude oil futures for December delivery last traded at US$78.05 a barrel, up 1.06%, whereas W...
UK mulls ban on China’s investment in the nuclear energy sector
September 26, 2021 07:13 PM AEST| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK government plans to bring guidelines for the nuclear power stations that would ban the Chinese firms’ investments in the UK nuclear energy sector. The government’s plan to restrict investment from China is because of security con.....
German general election 2021: Who could replace chancellor Merkel?
September 26, 2021 06:29 PM AEST| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Germany is voting today to elect a new chancellor. Eligible voters will cast their votes to elect members for 598 seats across 299 districts. The new government’s biggest challenge will be bringing Germany back on a growt.....
Air pollution: the silent killer
September 26, 2021 12:41 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Every year about 7 million people die prematurely due to exposure to air pollution. To curb the drastic effects of air pollution, WHO has set certain Air Quality Guidelines. These are goals set to reduce air pollution. Young childre.....
The story of cryptocurrencies – past, present, future
September 26, 2021 12:34 AM AEST| By Rini ZachariahTrading in cryptocurrency is a current fad among many investors looking for making quick money. However, loosing money while trading in crypto is equally possible. A cryptocurrency is a digital currency that uses an online ledger with a stron.....
Record house prices driving Australian household wealth
September 26, 2021 12:30 AM AEST| By SamtaHighlights Australian household wealth increased by US$735 billion in June 2021. Property prices in Australia increased by 6.7% -- recording the strongest quarterly growth. With record low interest rates, demand is increasing beyond the gene.....
Health Of the Australian Economy As Christmas Approaches
September 26, 2021 12:27 AM AEST| By Rini ZachariahThe tiny Covid- 19 virus has wreaked havoc on the health of humans and economies across the globe. Australia too is no exception. So let us see what is happening to the health of the Australian economy after the recent surge in cases. Status of th.....
How to plan your perfect hybrid work schedule?
September 25, 2021 12:00 PM AEST| By Ipsita SarkarHighlights Many employees find hybrid work attractive due to the flexibility it offers. Forty-seven percent of workers who participated in a study said they prefer a hybrid work plan. Managers’ office days should be the team members offi.....
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