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How will Biden's Presidency impact the US energy industry?
January 22, 2021 06:54 AM PST| By Kunal SawhneyShutterstock Image Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th U.S. president on Wednesday evening, just seven days after Donald Trump's allies declined to acknowledge the then incumbent President's defeat. On the very first day after taking the charge,.....
Is New Zealand ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout or is it rushing?
January 22, 2021 05:06 AM PST| By Kunal SawhneyNew Zealand was able to effectively eradicate coronavirus within its borders because it implemented a strict lockdown strategy, and also got benefited from being a small island with a small population. However, coronavirus pandemic h.....
Kiwi Chris Liddell withdraws from race to head OECD after landing into controversies
January 21, 2021 12:18 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaExpat New Zealander Chris Liddell backed out of the race to head the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Lidell, who was a former US President Donald Trump’s nominee, had announced on Tuesday that he was withdrawing h...
New Zealand reports increasing cases of UK and South Africa strains of COVID-19
January 20, 2021 08:38 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaIt has been reported that cases of the new strain of the COVID-19 virus are increasing. As on 21 January 2021, 17 infected people have been confirmed to be suffering from highly contagious strain of the virus and have been kept in isolation since 6.....
Biden signs order for US to rejoin Paris climate accord
January 20, 2021 08:16 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaHours after taking oath as the President of the United States on Wednesday, Joe Biden announced that the US will rejoin the Paris climate agreement. In one of his first actions in the White House, Biden signed an executive order that will see the U.....
Trump a no-show as Biden swears in as US president
January 20, 2021 04:53 PM PST| By Kunal SawhneyDemocrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, taking over reins from outgoing President Donald Trump. Biden, 78, is the oldest president in US history. Earlier, Biden had served as Vice President under for.....
GM & Cruise Partner with Microsoft for Self-Driving Vehicles
January 20, 2021 11:48 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaGeneral Motors is once again hitting the headlines after it announced a partnership with Microsoft. In a public announcement Tuesday, GMC and Cruise LLC has inked a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft in order to give a push to the commer...
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Stocks Surge As Jack Ma Resurfaces After 3 Months
January 20, 2021 06:43 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaChinese business magnate Jack Ma finally reappeared in the public eye on Wednesday, January 19, after months of speculation about him missing since slamming the Chinese government back in October. A clip* of Mr Ma delivering a speech at the online.....
No respite for consumers as dairy prices continue to rise
January 19, 2021 08:30 PM PST| By Kunal SawhneyGlobal dairy prices have been on a rise with an increase of 4.8% on 19 January 2021 in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Auction. Previously, overall dairy prices witnessed a gain of 3.9% on 5 January 2021. The GDT Price Index is determined by the overal...
Is there a turnaround for NZ Cruise and Shipping Industry in 2021?
January 19, 2021 07:17 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaOne of the most high-octane industries in the world, the cruise industry witnessed losses in the year 2020. With the uncertainty that engulfed the entire world due to COVID-19, cruise liners across have had to bear heavy losses, since taking a leis.....
WHO Chief cautions over inequality amid global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
January 18, 2021 07:43 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has blasted the unequal worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. He stated that it was "not right" that young adults in rich nations were vaccinated ahead of healthcare.....
FCA-PSA Merger Stellantis Makes A Splash On Stock Market Debut
January 18, 2021 06:56 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA have agreed to merge and form Stellantis, the fourth-largest automobile company by volume in the world. The USD 52 billion deal was finalised after a discussion for over a year. Source © Kalkin.....
Is NZ Tractor Industry ready to move ahead with full speed in 2021?
January 18, 2021 03:27 AM PST| By Kunal SawhneyLike most other industries that witnessed disruption due to COVID-19, the tractor industry had also witnessed a lull in business. There was a 15.3% downfall in the sale of tractors in 2020 as compared to 2019. Image Source: Shutterstock Tracker.....
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Trump admin greenlights Land Swap for Resolution Copper Project
January 18, 2021 12:58 AM PST| By Kunal SawhneyTrump administration is on a mining approval spree and the latest to reap benefit is the Resolution Copper project in the state of Arizona. The outgoing Trump regime has approved a land swap for a copper mine, which is anticipated to boost the domest...
Medsafe, its Norwegian counterpart in touch to study side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
January 17, 2021 11:01 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaNew Zealand health officials became cautious following the deaths that occurred due to COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTec vaccine in Norway. Medsafe, the Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, which is also looking at the efficacy and safety of COVI.....
Trump administration halts supplies to Huawei, says Reuters
January 17, 2021 08:35 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Trump administration has informed Huawei suppliers and Intel that is cancelling some permits to sell to the Chinese firm. It further aims to reject several other applications to supply the telecommunication company. The step taken by the Trump.....
Growing Safety Concerns around Pfizer-BioNTech’s Vaccine; here’s what you need to know
January 17, 2021 05:43 PM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe COVID-19 vaccine, jointly developed by Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE’s (Nasdaq:BNTX), has come under the spotlight with doubts being raised concerning the vaccine’s safety profile. The mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2.....
Will the World be Able to Put The Kibosh on COVID-19 in 2021?
January 16, 2021 05:55 AM PST| By Kunal SawhneyAt the end of 2019, a devastating monster virus sneaked into our lives. First, it gripped the emerging global superpower China, and before any country could sense the danger, the virus had spread across the world. Extensive .....
Why are non-auto majors hopping onto autonomous car bandwagon?
January 16, 2021 05:48 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaYou order a ride from Uber, and within a few minutes, a car arrives to pick you up. Once you hop in, you are surprised to see there is no one at the driver’s seat. Yes, welcome to the world of autonomous or self-driving cars. Many believe th.....
The Who’s Who of Joe Biden’s US Cabinet
January 16, 2021 05:29 AM PST| By Team Kalkine MediaUnited States President-elect Joe Biden is set to take over the White House next week and his nominated list cabinet members are at the ready. With Democrats having a majority in the Senate, Biden is likely to get the people he has nomin...
