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Japanese Professor Develops A Flavourful TV Screen
Prototype of a lickable television screen has been developed by a Japanese professor. According to reports, the screen is able to imitate food flavours. Analysts see this development as yet another step to develop multi-sensory viewing experience. Taste the TV… Read More ›
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Omicron Variant Forces Authorities To Impose Fresh Restrictions And Calls For Booster Dose
Surge cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant caused governments to implement fresh bans and hasten booster injections just days prior to Christmas. The surge in Omicron cases has also forced Singapore to restrict quarantine-free travel and Australia to restart its vaccine drive… Read More ›
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Slower Growth Of UK Economy Then Was Initially Perceived Prior To Omicron Hit
According to new estimates, the UK economy grew at a slower rate than previously thought between July and September. As Britain emerged from lockdown, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the GDP increased by 1.1 per cent, rather… Read More ›
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With Omicron Threatening A Recession, Consumer Morale In Germany Drops
According to a survey released on Tuesday, German consumer sentiment will deteriorate further at the start of next year, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the development of the Omicron variation push Europe’s largest economy to the edge of recession throughout… Read More ›
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US Expansion Intention Of Europe’s Biggest Rapid-Delivery App
New Yorkers have begun to spot messengers dressed in purple and yellow zooming about the city on mopeds in recent weeks. These couriers, who may also be spotted in Chicago and Boston, convey food for the Getir app, which offers… Read More ›
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Tough Recovery Likely For Emerging Markets But Asia To Perform Better, Says Moody’s
According to Moody’s Investor Service, emerging economies will experience hurdles in handling their economic recovery, but Asia will perform better than other regions in this regards. “The pandemic was tougher on emerging Asia markets than it was on advanced economies…… Read More ›
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Top Executives Of Boeing And Airbus Call On Biden Administration To Delay 5G Deployment
A petition to the administration of the United States President Joe Biden, urging the government to postpone the rollout of new 5G cellular services, claiming that it would jeopardise aircraft safety, was made by the two largest aircraft makers of… Read More ›
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Strong Demand Could Post Record Sales For Champagne Makers
Champagne producers in France are celebrating record sales for the year. This unexpected turnaround from last year’s pandemic-related problems is giving them confidence that they will be able to withstand the Omicron variant. According to Jean-Marie Barillere, president of UMC… Read More ›
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Davos Meeting Postponed By World Economic Forum Over Covid-19 Concerns
Health and safety concerns resulting from Covid-19 and its Omicron variant has prompted the annual January gathering of world leaders, billionaires, and executives in Davos, Switzerland to be postponed. “The World Economic Forum will defer its Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in the… Read More ›
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Graphite Shortage Concerns For Chinese Electric Vehicle And Battery Makers
While they travel the globe for the lithium, nickel, and cobalt resources required to put China at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) race, Chinese battery and EV manufacturers are concerned about a material that is much closer to… Read More ›