World news


 Google to disable search in Australia if media code becomes legal

Google to disable search in Australia if media code becomes legal

January 22, 2021 07:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

As per the latest update on Australia's proposed media code for imposing charges on tech giants Facebook and Google towards displaying local media feeds, Google will have no choice but to stop its services available in Australia. Mel Silva, Aust.....

 Cellnex Telecom (BME: CLNX) and Deutsche Telekom to Merge Tower Business

Cellnex Telecom (BME: CLNX) and Deutsche Telekom to Merge Tower Business

January 22, 2021 02:50 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Spanish and German telecommunications infrastructure company Cellnex Telecom S.A. (BME: CLNX) and Deutsche Telekom AG (ETR: DTE) have agreed to merge their tower business.  The combination of T-Mobile Infra BV, Deutsche Telekom’s tower b.....

 BYD Co shares rise 2-6% as it raises $3.9 billion from share sale

BYD Co shares rise 2-6% as it raises $3.9 billion from share sale

January 22, 2021 12:46 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

The Hong Kong-listed shares of the Shenzhen-headquartered diversified automaker BYD Co Ltd (HKG: 1211) rose nearly 2 per cent, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange-floated component (SHE: 002594) jumped a little more than 6 per cent, on Thursday. The .....

 Kiwi Chris Liddell withdraws from race to head OECD after landing into controversies

Kiwi Chris Liddell withdraws from race to head OECD after landing into controversies

January 21, 2021 07:18 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Expat 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

New Zealand reports increasing cases of UK and South Africa strains of COVID-19

January 21, 2021 03:38 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

It 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

Biden signs order for US to rejoin Paris climate accord

January 21, 2021 03:16 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Hours 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

Trump a no-show as Biden swears in as US president

January 21, 2021 11:53 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Democrat 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

GM & Cruise Partner with Microsoft for Self-Driving Vehicles

January 21, 2021 06:48 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

General 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

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Stocks Surge As Jack Ma Resurfaces After 3 Months

January 21, 2021 01:43 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Chinese 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

No respite for consumers as dairy prices continue to rise

January 20, 2021 03:30 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Global 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?

Is there a turnaround for NZ Cruise and Shipping Industry in 2021?

January 20, 2021 02:17 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

One 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.....

 Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG Announces Enhanced Dividend

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG Announces Enhanced Dividend

January 20, 2021 01:55 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG (LON: 0QAL) released a strategy update on 19 January and proposed an increased dividend confirming a successful start to the year. Telefónica Deutschland, popularly known as O2, has delivered strong .....

 WHO Chief cautions over inequality amid global COVID-19 vaccine rollout

WHO Chief cautions over inequality amid global COVID-19 vaccine rollout

January 19, 2021 02:43 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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

FCA-PSA Merger Stellantis Makes A Splash On Stock Market Debut

January 19, 2021 01:56 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Fiat 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?

Is NZ Tractor Industry ready to move ahead with full speed in 2021?

January 18, 2021 10:27 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Like 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.....

 Trump admin greenlights Land Swap for Resolution Copper Project

Trump admin greenlights Land Swap for Resolution Copper Project

January 18, 2021 07:58 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

Trump 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

Medsafe, its Norwegian counterpart in touch to study side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

January 18, 2021 06:01 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

New 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

Trump administration halts supplies to Huawei, says Reuters

January 18, 2021 03:35 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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

Growing Safety Concerns around Pfizer-BioNTech’s Vaccine; here’s what you need to know

January 18, 2021 12:43 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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?

Will the World be Able to Put The Kibosh on COVID-19 in 2021?

January 17, 2021 12:55 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney

  At 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 .....

AU_advertise

Advertise your brand on Kalkine Media

Recent Articles






Investing Tips

Previous Next
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.