Malaysia’s commodities ministry has proposed halving the export tariff on palm oil to help alleviate a worldwide edible oil shortfall and boost the country’s market dominance. In an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin… Read More ›
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FAA shifts gear on flying taxis, does not expect delays in certification or operational approvals
In a statement the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, it had “shifted course on its approach to approving pilots of future electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL)”, but does not expect delays in certification or operational approvals. eVTOL… Read More ›
Wind turbine division of Siemens Energy facing strong headwinds from supply chain disruptions
On Wednesday, Siemens Energy warned of increased sales and margins pressure due to worsening problems at its wind turbine division Siemens Gamesa, which has been hit hard from supply chain disruptions. Results at Siemens Gamesa, which in January issued its third profit… Read More ›
New attack submarine with vertical launch tubes spotted
Military analysts have spotted a vessel at a Chinese shipyard using satellite images and have opined that it could be a new or upgraded class of nuclear-powered attack submarine. The development comes in the wake of a report from the… Read More ›
Philip Morris International Inc makes $16B offer to acquire Swedish Match
In a statement on Wednesday, Philip Morris International Inc said, it was making a cash offer to acquire Swedish tobacco and nicotine products maker Swedish Match for 106 Swedish crowns per share. The value of the offer for Swedish Match, a Stockholm-listed… Read More ›
New Zealand to reopen international borders from July 31
On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, Wellington will fully reopen its international borders from July 31; it will also allow cruise ships to dock at its port from then on. The opening of international borders at the… Read More ›
Baby Formula ‘Crisis’ In The US Due To Worsening Shortages
Due to an increasing shortage of the special milk, major US pharmacies have banned sales of baby formula. In recent weeks, CVS and Walgreens have put limits on the number of cans customers can purchase at one time. In February,… Read More ›
Lack Of Disease Treatment Cause Of Death For At Least 3,000 In Ukraine: WHO
At least 3,000 people have died in Ukraine as a result of a lack of access to chronic disease medications, according to the World Health Organization’s European leader. According to Hans Kluge, a WHO official who spoke at a regional… Read More ›
EU’s industry chief Thierry Breton and Elon Musk signal agreement on EU digital media regulation
In a significant development, EU’s industry chief Thierry Breton and Tesla Inc’s CEO Elon Musk met in Texas and signalled the signing of an agreement on EU digital media regulation ahead of Musk’s purchase of Twitter Inc. “It fits pretty well… Read More ›
Geely Automobile to acquire a portion of Renault’s stake in Renault Korea Motors
In a statement Renault said, it would sell a little over a third of its Korea unit to China’s Geely Automobile Holdings for around $200 million. The move is aimed at freeing up funds for Renault to invest in its electric business… Read More ›