A green bond — a fixed income product with proceeds used to finance projects or activities that help the environment, was issued by Singaporean real estate developer City Development Limited in one of its latest efforts to raise funds. “Green financing offers… Read More ›
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New Phase Of ‘Going Out’ Movement Ushered In By China’s Start-Ups
Start-ups headquartered in Asia’s largest economy want to conquer not just the domestic field, but also to come out on top worldwide, while companies the world over compete for a slice of China’s populous consumer market. That move will upgrade the country’s… Read More ›
‘We Will Go To War If They Choose’, Says North Korean Official
Saying the U.S. was becoming “more vicious and more aggressive” under his leadership than it had been under President Barack Obama, North Korea’s vice foreign minister on Friday blamed President Donald Trump for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through his tweets… Read More ›
If Trade Spat Endures, Top Flour Exporter Faces Bigger Wheat Bill
If a food-trade spat with Russia isn’t soon resolved, Turkey may have to pay more for wheat despite the fact that it is the world’s biggest flour exporter. Turkey has slapped restrictions on some agriculture imports in retaliation for a… Read More ›
EA Says Striking A Balance For The Oil Market Is ‘Very Close’
The head of the oil industry and markets division at the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Thursday that the global oil market is “slowly but surely” reaching a balance as a result of the success of the OPEC’s deal to… Read More ›
Research Reveals, Least Likely To Accept Medical Treatment From Robots Are Patients In The UK
When it comes to robot-assisted healthcare, according to new research, patients in the U.K. are more skeptical than their international counterparts. Talking to and interacting with an artificially intelligence (AI) device, platform or robot for medical advice, diagnosis and treatment was accepted by less… Read More ›
A Start-Up Boom Might Soon Be Witnessed By The Global Aerospace Industry
Francois Chopard, the CEO of aerospace accelerator Starburst Accelerator is of the opinion that the global aerospace industry is fast becoming venture capitalists’ new frontier. Speaking at a TV interview on Wednesday, Chopard said, “We’ve seen a couple of announcements… Read More ›
As North Korean Regime Warns It’s ‘Ready’ For War, It’s Hidden Submarine Threat Is Another Worry
It is not a far-fetched thought as many might think that North Korea ‘s fully submersible submarines firing a nuclear ballistic missile. Pyongyang has shown a willingness to use its submarines for offensive military actions and made major advances in weapons… Read More ›
Army Of Robots Sorting 200,000 Packages A Day Results In Halving Of Worker Costs At A Chinese Firm
In what is being considered as the latest example of how machines are increasingly taking over menial factory work on the mainland China, a video showing an army of little orange robots sorting out packages in a warehouse in eastern China has… Read More ›
Millions In Boeing Dreamliner Costs Expected To Be Saved By Printed Titanium Parts
The first structural titanium parts for its 787 Dreamliner would be built by Norsk Titanium AS who have been hired by Boeing. In a shift in its strat55egy and with the intention to save money, the Norwegian 3-D printing company… Read More ›