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PepsiCo Invests €127 Million in Irish Beverage Manufacturing Facility

May 16, 2023 22:25 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

PepsiCo is nearing completion of a 127 million investment in an additional manufacturing facility for beverage ingredients and further investment in its RD campus at Little Island, Cork. The new facility uses...

Nike To Expand Solar Array at Vietnamese Factory

May 16, 2023 22:24 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business

TotalEnergies ENEOS will increase the capacity to 7.5 MWp of an existing rooftop solar array at a Nike sports shoe factory in Vietnam under a new long-term agreement with its operator, Golden Victory Vietnam Co Ltd. The...

Ethiopia has one of Africa's most ambitious housing policies – but the lottery-based system is pulling communities apart

May 16, 2023 13:19 pm UTC| Economy

The shortage of adequate housing in cities is an issue around the globe, particularly among developing countries that are rapidly urbanising. The UN estimates that more than one billion people live in slums or informal...

Central Banking Series

Why the Bank of England is now more upbeat than the IMF

May 16, 2023 13:16 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of England has changed its mind about the prospects for the UK economy. Having been predicting a recession in 2023 as recently as February, its latest May report is expecting a soft landing from the bout of high...

Europe Roundup: Pound gains after British jobs data, European shares steady, Gold slips,Oil steadies as IEA turns more bullish on oil demand

May 16, 2023 10:23 am UTC| Market Roundups Economy

Market Roundup UK Mar Average Earnings Index +Bonus 5.8%, 5.8%forecast,5.9% previous UK Labour Productivity -1.4% forecast, 0.4% previous UK Apr Claimant Count Change 46.7K,31.2K forecast,28.2K...

Hublot, Nestlé Nespresso Unveils Luxury Watch Made From Used Coffee Grounds, Recycled Coffee Pods

May 16, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Business Life Economy

Hublot Swiss luxury watchmaker, has formed an unlikely partnership with Nestlé Nespresso SA, a maker of coffee machines and coffee pods. They have created a limited-edition luxury watch made from recycled coffee...

3M Fires President and Chief Business Officer Citing Inappropriate Conduct

May 16, 2023 09:41 am UTC| Business Economy

3M, an American conglomerate company, announced on Monday, May 15, that its group president and chief business and country officer is leaving. The Saint Paul, Minnesota-headquartered healthcare and consumer goods...

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Economy

European Stocks Slip as Earnings, UK Inflation and ECB Decision Keep Investors on Edge

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a fresh wave of corporate earnings while awaiting key economic and policy events, including the latest UK inflation data, the European Central...

Japan Yen Slides Past 163 as Middle East Tensions Lift US Dollar, Oil Prices

The Japanese yen weakened beyond the 163-per-dollar level on Wednesday, hovering near its weakest point since 1986 as higher U.S. Treasury yields and rising oil prices boosted demand for the U.S. dollar. Investors also...

Gold Price Surges Above $4,100 as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday, climbing above the key $4,100-an-ounce level as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over global energy supplies....

US Stock Exchanges Face Earnings Test as Trading Boom Meets Crypto Competition

U.S. exchange operators are set to begin reporting quarterly earnings this week, with investors expected to focus on whether strong trading activity can offset mounting concerns over regulatory changes and rising...

India FMCG Q1 Earnings Preview: Higher Input Costs Likely to Weigh on Profit Margins

Indias leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to report weaker first-quarter profit margins as rising raw material costs, driven by the Iran conflict and higher crude oil prices, offset the...

Politics

US-Iran War Enters 11th Day as Costs Climb to $37.5 Billion, Trump Warns of More Strikes

The U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it had completed an eleventh consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iranian assets. The operations are aimed at weakening Irans...

Rubio Urges Global Isolation of Nicaragua After Ortega Vows to End Elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the international community to increase pressure on Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country would no longer hold elections, a move that has drawn...

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Samsung Eyes Up to $1.14 Billion Investment in AI Startup Mistral

Samsung Electronics is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, a move that could strengthen the South Korean tech giants position in...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....