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 China requests to join Pacific trade pact with eyes on boosting economic clout

China requests to join Pacific trade pact with eyes on boosting economic clout

September 17, 2021 07:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights China applies to join Asia - Pacific trade pact to boost economic position. Created by the US to counter Chinese influence, the pact eventually became the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or the .....

 Has Australia’s third COVID-19 wave plateaued? Growth of fresh cases dips

Has Australia’s third COVID-19 wave plateaued? Growth of fresh cases dips

September 17, 2021 07:42 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights In the last seven days, fresh cases have grown 8%. The third wave of the pandemic seems to be plateauing. One million doses of Moderna set to be rolled out next week. The growth in fresh COVID-19 cases has slowed down in Austra.....

 Sigh of relief for Aussie farmers as adequate rainfall improves farm produce

Sigh of relief for Aussie farmers as adequate rainfall improves farm produce

September 17, 2021 07:33 PM AEST| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights The report released by the Agriculture Department’s research branch Tuesday revealed that the farmers in the country are likely to sell AU$73 billion farms produce in the current fiscal year. Poor yields from drought-hit countr.....

 There is one cyber-attack every 8 minutes in Australia: ACSC

There is one cyber-attack every 8 minutes in Australia: ACSC

September 17, 2021 06:11 PM AEST| By Priyanka Payal

In a startling revelation, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stated in its Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020–21 that Australia is reporting a cyber-attack in every 7.8 minutes. The report also disclosed that close to a quarter of cybe.....

 Here’s how AI can help treat COVID-19 patients

Here’s how AI can help treat COVID-19 patients

September 17, 2021 06:11 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights  Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare can help in disease prevention, diagnosis, as well as in developing customised treatments. The current COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new research to use artificial inte.....

 NFT trader OpenSea admits insider trading, Head of Product resigns

NFT trader OpenSea admits insider trading, Head of Product resigns

September 17, 2021 04:43 PM AEST| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights OpenSea admits insider trading claims. Twitterati had accused Nate Chastain of holding secret wallets and gains. The Company, ‘incredibly disappointed’, asked Chastain to resign. Peer-to-peer marketplace for NFTs, r.....

 Australian farmers are on track to achieve record production in 2021-2022

Australian farmers are on track to achieve record production in 2021-2022

September 17, 2021 03:45 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

While due to extreme weather conditions in Canada and Russia, wheat production is projected to decline in 2021-22, Australia expects to winter crop production in 2021–22 is forecast to be well above average. Winter crops include: Cereals .....

 Decoding inflation: What is it and how does it impact economy of a country?

Decoding inflation: What is it and how does it impact economy of a country?

September 17, 2021 01:18 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Governments across the world bother about mostly two economic indicators – inflation and gross domestic product (GDP). The latter shows the economic might of the country; higher the GDP growth of the country, the better positioned its governmen...

 ‘Fuming over Australia's submarine deal, France cancels US gala’

‘Fuming over Australia's submarine deal, France cancels US gala’

September 17, 2021 12:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

France has moved to cancel the gala to commemorate the “240th Anniversary of the Battle of the Capes,” after Australia abruptly cancelled submarine contract with the European nation and opted for a one with the US. Representative Ima.....

 SpaceX makes history as all-civilian crew zooms into space

SpaceX makes history as all-civilian crew zooms into space

September 17, 2021 08:25 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights The Falcon 9 blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. Jared Issacman commanded the space orbit mission. The crew capsule is expected to touch down off the Florida coast after three days. SpaceX marked a ne.....

 AUKUS: Australia, UK, US join forces to stave off Chinese threat

AUKUS: Australia, UK, US join forces to stave off Chinese threat

September 16, 2021 08:15 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights  US, UK and Australia have joined hands to thwart the Chinese influence in Indo Pacific The partnership has been named as AUKUS. This follows up Quad – a partnership between US, Australia, Japan and India &ndash.....

 Staffing shortage: a glaring concern in the healthcare service sector

Staffing shortage: a glaring concern in the healthcare service sector

September 16, 2021 08:13 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights Some countries are facing a shortage of healthcare service providers with the newest rise in the cases of COVID-19. The shortage of the healthcare workforce is affecting the working capacity of medical centers. Australian Health Min.....

 Healthcare giants on track to develop COVID-19 booster shot over waning post-vaccine immunity

Healthcare giants on track to develop COVID-19 booster shot over waning post-vaccine immunity

September 16, 2021 06:50 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

A COVID-19 booster shot is an additional dose administered after the protection obtained from the original doses starts to drop. The booster or a third dose is meant to help people maintain their immunity level for a longer period. RELATED ARTICLE.....

 Australia to get nuclear submarines amidst growing tension in South-China Sea

Australia to get nuclear submarines amidst growing tension in South-China Sea

September 16, 2021 02:31 PM AEST| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights US President Joe Biden has said that the US will share secret nuclear technology to assist Australia in shifting to nuclear-powered boats. A trilateral partnership was unveiled Wednesday between US, UK and Australia. The new partner.....

 Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know

Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know

September 16, 2021 11:11 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

With the cryptocurrency mania gripping the world, the digital asset is attracting more and more investors with time. With the increasing investor base, there has to be an increase in investor awareness. While most people have heard of cryptocurrency,...

 Five company deals that grabbed the headlines this week

Five company deals that grabbed the headlines this week

September 16, 2021 10:56 AM AEST| By Ipsita Sarkar

Highlights Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is acquiring GreenSky for US$2.2 Bn. Pagaya Technologies Ltd. to go public through a SPAC deal worth US$9 Bn. Intuit is acquiring Mailchimp for US$12 Bn. A series of deals involving companies from vari.....

 What exactly is September effect? Is it real?

What exactly is September effect? Is it real?

September 15, 2021 07:52 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Since the beginning of this month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow 30) has corrected by 2.2%, NASDAQ Composite by 1.5%, and S&P 500 by 1.8%. Outside Wall Street, most other indices except for Japan, India and China have declined. This ab.....

 Australia’s health system under attack by Cyber attackers amid COVID-19

Australia’s health system under attack by Cyber attackers amid COVID-19

September 15, 2021 04:36 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

In the last financial year, COVID-19 pandemic has driven Australians to depend on internet considerably – whether to work remotely, to communicate or to access any online services. This high-level dependence has presented hackers with opportuni...

 Canva raises US$55 billion; now worth more than Telstra 

Canva raises US$55 billion; now worth more than Telstra 

September 15, 2021 12:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Australian graphic design and collaboration platform Canva is now valued at US$40 billion – most valuable private consumer software company ever – after raising US$200 million in a funding round led by T. Row Pr.....

 iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

September 15, 2021 10:56 AM AEST| By Manika

Highlights iPhone launches iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. It delivers camera innovations and enhanced battery life. Apple on Wednesday launched iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which are the next-generation smartphones and feature beau.....

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