Month : August 2024

PM Modi lays foundation stone for India’s largest deep-water port
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PM Modi lays foundation stone for India’s largest deep-water port

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India is set to unveil its largest deep-water port, Vadhvan, in Maharashtra on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to lay the foundation stone, according to a report by Asian News International (ANI). The...
Japan's industrial output rises 2.8% in July amid chip demand growth
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Japan’s industrial output rises 2.8% in July amid chip demand growth

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Japan's industrial output saw a 2.8% rise in July, driven by increased production of semiconductor equipment and electrical devices due to growing demand from overseas and data centers. The latest figures, released by the Ministry...
Japan urges millions to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan hits Kyushu
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Japan urges millions to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan hits Kyushu

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Nearly 4 million residents of southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Thursday, unleashing hurricane-force winds, torrential rains, and dangerous storm surges across Kyushu, the country’s southernmost island. The...
Saudi Arabia's FDI stock surges to $215 billion in 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s FDI stock surges to $215 billion in 2023

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced significant growth, reaching nearly $215 billion in 2023. Khalid Al Falih, the Saudi Minister of Investment, attributes this surge to several key reforms enacted in recent years....
Over 9200 new EV charging ports funded by federal grants
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Over 9200 new EV charging ports funded by federal grants

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The U.S. government is pushing forward with a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, announcing a substantial $521 million in grants aimed at enhancing the nation's infrastructure. This funding initiative, part of...
Nvidia's earnings anticipation drives modest stock market gains
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Nvidia’s earnings anticipation drives modest stock market gains

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Global stock markets saw modest gains today, with Nvidia Corp. at the center of attention as it approaches a pivotal earnings announcement. The tech giant, a key player in the AI sector, is anticipated to...
Lego reports 13% revenue increase in first half of 2024
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Lego reports 13% revenue increase in first half of 2024

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Lego announced a robust 13% revenue increase for the first half of 2024, reaching 31 billion Danish krone (approximately $4.65 billion), driven by popular lines like Lego Icons and a successful collaboration with Epic Games'...
EU records €40.4 billion trade surplus, continuing positive trend into Q2 2024
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EU records €40.4 billion trade surplus, continuing positive trend into Q2 2024

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In the second quarter of 2024, the European Union registered a trade surplus of €40.4 billion in goods, marking a significant reduction from €55.3 billion in the preceding quarter. This figure represents the fourth consecutive...
New policy to triple India's bio economy by 2030
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New policy to triple India’s bio economy by 2030

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Under the new BioE3 policy, India aims to triple its bio economy to $300 billion by 2030, building on a decade of unprecedented growth. Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced the ambitious target, highlighting...
UN warns of fastest sea level rise in three millennia
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UN warns of fastest sea level rise in three millennia

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning on the dire consequences of rising sea levels during a press conference in Tonga, following the Pacific Islands Forum. Highlighting the unprecedented rates of sea level...