In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
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Temasek Holdings seeks to acquire controlling stake in Element Materials Technology for around $7 billion
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has agreed to acquire Element Materials Technology for around $7 billion, in an attempt to boost growth in the testing and inspection services market, said two sources familiar with the matter at hand. State investor Temasek, which acquired… Read More ›
US Space Force conducts space war simulations to test resilience of US satellite communication networks
Weeks after Russia shot down an ageing communication satellite, the United States has begun testing the resilience of its satellite communication networks in order to deter threats from China and Russia. The computer-aided simulations included potential shooting down of U.S…. Read More ›
Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon to develop missile defense system against hypersonic weapons
In a statement the Pentagon said, it has chosen Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to develop a missile defense system that can protect the United States against hypersonic weapons. The three defense giants have been awarded separate contract agreements totaling to… Read More ›
Shortage of truck drivers ripple through British economy
On Wednesday, in a statement British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, the government was preparing to ensure fuel supply chains were running smoothly for the run-up to Christmas as he tried to quell public fears of panic buying of fuel… Read More ›
Travelers from France into Britain will have to quarantine: British Health Ministry
In a significant development Britain said, it is doing away with the planned easing of coronavirus rules for travelers from France, which was scheduled to take effect from Monday, because of the continued presence of the Beta variant of the… Read More ›
UK trucks could start rolling into France today: British Housing minister Robert Jenrick
On Wednesday, during an interview with Sky News television, British Housing minister Robert Jenrick stated he hoped trucks would begin rolling into France following Paris lifting its ban on freight coming from Britain following the outbreak of a new strain… Read More ›
Travel bubble will separate travelers as Singapore open business to all countries from second half of January
On Tuesday, the government of Singapore said, it will open a new segregated travel lane for a limited number of officials, businesses, and high economic value travelers from all countries. The move is part of efforts to revive its key… Read More ›
Britain to test COVID-19 status of international tourists from November 2020
According to a report from The Guardian, the UK government will set up a global travel taskforce and defer an anticipated plan to introduce COVID-19 testing for international arrivals until November. The setting up of the taskforce came about on… Read More ›
Widespread testing & treatment for COVID-19 will kickstart the economy
For reviving the U.S. economy, investors are pinning their hopes for wider availability of testing for COVID-19 along with drug trials; until there is some concrete progress in these areas stock market gains are likely to be limited. The S&P… Read More ›