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S. Korea charters 88 flights to Singapore for strawberry shipments

May 06, 2021 03:10 am UTC| Economy Business

South Koreas agricultural ministry revealed it has operated 88 chartered flights to carry a total of 958 tons of strawberries to Singapore over the December-April period to help local strawberry farmers ship their...

Samsung Heavy expands net loss in Q1 by 308 billion won

May 05, 2021 20:00 pm UTC| Economy Business

Samsung Heavy Industries Co.s net loss expanded to 535.9 billion won in the first quarter from a net loss of 227 billion won a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in prices of steel plates. The...

Lavazza extends sponsorship of Ascot Racecourse for 3 years

May 05, 2021 18:45 pm UTC| Economy Business

Lavazza renewed its long-standing sponsorship relationship with Ascot Racecourse for another three years, allowing racegoers to enjoy the Italian coffee brand when spectators return to the Royal Ascot and all Ascot...

Hyundai eyes share of Europe's high-end EV market with its Genesis brand

May 05, 2021 18:26 pm UTC| Economy Business

Hyundai Motor will launch the Genesis brand in Europe this summer, initially, the G80 sedan and the GV80 SUV, to gain a share in the high-end and electric vehicle markets. The South Korean carmaker will also introduce...

AirAsia's fresh produce platform to set up warehouse in Sabah state capital

May 05, 2021 18:12 pm UTC| Economy Business

Airasia farm will set up a 557-meter warehouse in the city of Kota Kinabalu in the second quarter to serve as a Digital Agri Center, cold chain facility, office space, and training space for farmers and small and medium...

South Africa keen on promoting its apples in China and India

May 05, 2021 18:02 pm UTC| Economy Business

South Africas deciduous fruit industry body Hortgro is running its first campaign promoting its apples in China, as it has for many years done in Europe, and will hopefully start its campaign in India this month. The...

Omnivore setting up $150 million funding for Indian agritech

May 05, 2021 16:14 pm UTC| Economy Business

Agritech venture capital firm Omnivore is setting up a new $150 million fund to be invested in tech-driven, predictive crop insights to help improve productivity and profitability for Indian farmers. Mark Kahn, a...

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Economy

Gold Prices Hit Record High in 2026 as Safe-Haven Demand Surges

Spot gold prices surged more than 1% on Monday, reaching their first record high of 2026 at $4,563.61 per ounce, as investors flocked to the precious metal amid heightened geopolitical tensions and growing expectations of...

Trump Tightens Pressure on Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Supplies Halt

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba by declaring that no more Venezuelan oil or money will flow to the Communist-run island, urging Havana to strike a deal with Washington before it is too late. The...

Vitol to Ship First U.S. Naphtha Cargo to Venezuela Under New Oil Supply Deal

Commodities trading giant Vitol is preparing to load the first shipment of U.S. naphtha bound for Venezuela this weekend, marking a significant step in efforts to revive the countrys oil industry. According to sources...

U.S. Signals Potential Venezuela Sanctions Relief to Boost Oil Sales and IMF Re-Engagement

The United States may lift additional sanctions on Venezuela as early as next week to facilitate oil sales and economic stabilization, according to comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with...

Russia Stock Market Ends Flat as Commodities Rise and Ruble Strengthens

Russian stocks closed flat on Saturday, reflecting a quiet session on the Moscow Exchange as market activity remained muted across key sectors. At the close in Moscow, the MOEX Russia Index finished unchanged at 0.00%,...

Politics

Jerome Powell Says Trump Administration Threatened Criminal Charges Over Fed Testimony

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday that the Trump administration has threatened him with a potential criminal indictment connected to congressional testimony he delivered last summer, escalating an...

Russia Launches Overnight Air Attack on Kyiv, Causing Fire as Air Defenses Respond

Russia carried out an overnight air attack on Kyiv, Ukraines capital, triggering a fire in one of the citys districts, according to Ukrainian military officials on Monday. The assault is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine...

Jimmy Lai Faces Sentencing as Hong Kong Security Trial Nears Conclusion

Hong Kongs High Court will on Monday hear the mitigation plea of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, marking the final stage before sentencing in a landmark national security case that has drawn widespread international...

U.S. Lawmakers Split Over Military Action Against Iran Amid Rising Unrest

Some U.S. lawmakers from both major political parties are questioning whether military action against Iran is the best course for the United States as the country experiences its most significant anti-government protests...

UK and NATO Allies Hold Routine Talks on Arctic Security Amid Greenland Deployment Reports

Britain has confirmed that ongoing discussions with NATO allies about strengthening security in the Arctic are part of routine alliance cooperation, following media reports suggesting plans for a possible military...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Elon Musk Says X Will Open-Source Its Algorithm Amid EU Scrutiny

Elon Musk announced on Saturday that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will publicly release its recommendation algorithm, including the full code behind organic content and advertising post...

China’s AI Sector Pushes to Close U.S. Tech Gap Amid Chipmaking Challenges

China is accelerating efforts to narrow its technological gap with the United States, driven by increased risk-taking, innovation, and strong policy support for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Leading Chinese...

Supreme Court to Hear Cisco Appeal on Alien Tort Statute and Human Rights Liability

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by Cisco Systems that could significantly reshape how American companies are held liable for alleged human rights abuses committed overseas. The case centers on the scope...

FCC Approves Expansion of SpaceX Starlink Network With 7,500 New Satellites

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceXs request to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, marking a major step forward in the companys mission to expand global...

xAI Cash Burn Highlights the High Cost of Competing in Generative AI

Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is rapidly emerging as a major player in the generative AI race, but new reports highlight the enormous financial costs behind that ambition. According to Bloomberg News,...