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Taiwan's lagging recovery continues to put pressure on policymakers

Dec 07, 2015 01:58 am UTC| Commentary Economy Politics

Taiwans growth recovery remains slow and lagging. In spite of the rebound in Oct export orders, industrial production has picked up only modestly due to cyclical and structural constraints. It is production that drives...

Business big hitters highlight the huge growth in climate risk management

Dec 06, 2015 05:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Politics

Investors are running ahead of governments. This is arguably the most striking and encouraging statement heard so far at the Paris climate conference. It was made in a remarkable speech at a forum on private financing...

Watt report suggests financial incentives for measuring research impact

Dec 04, 2015 11:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A government report on research funding and policy recommends introducing a financial incentive to ensure university research benefits society and business. The report by Ian Watt, a former secretary of the Department...

Greens deal with government unveils tax affairs of some private companies

Dec 03, 2015 09:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A last-minute compromise between the government and the Greens will remove the secrecy around the tax affairs of an estimated 281 private companies. The deal, however, still leaves about 600 companies with revenue of...

Brazil’s Dilma faces impeachment

Dec 03, 2015 07:11 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Political crisis in Brazil, which has been brewing for quite some time now is moving on to final stages now. Brazilian president, who has been elected last year it on its way to face impeachment, a formal process, in which...

Senate Debates Obamacare Repeal Bill; Obama Threatens To Veto

Dec 03, 2015 06:28 am UTC| Health Politics

The Senate on Wednesday undertook deliberation of a bill that aims at repealing major portions of Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, and cutting off funding from Planned Parenthood, USA Today reported. Republicans slam...

Industry super funds saved from US-style ideology

Dec 03, 2015 02:21 am UTC| Politics Fund

The federal government has hit a major roadblock in its plan to bring in new rules governing superannuation funds, with four independent senators refusing to support the related bill. The proposed legislation was widely...

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Economy

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

People are spending hours clicking on a banana to (maybe) make some money

In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam. The...

Dutton goes nuclear, proposing seven government-owned generators with the first starting in 2030s

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited and highly-controversial policy for nuclear power with the claim it could start operating from the 2030s. The locations...

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting. Desperate...

Politics

Amal Clooney Pressures George Clooney to Cut Ties with Joe Biden Over Israel Policy, Insider Claims

It is possible that George Clooney and his wife, Amal, are in a difficult situation because the Democrat has indicated his support for President Joe Bidens bid for reelection. This is because the beauty, who was born...

Joe Biden's 2024 Campaign Exit Seen as Imminent; Kamala Harris Likely to Step In, Source Claims

A few within President Joe Bidens team anticipate his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential run shortly due to his abysmal performance in the debate, a new report claimed. TMZ reported that an unidentified high-ranking...

Michelle Obama Leads Donald Trump by Double Digits in Hypothetical 2024 Race; Joe Biden's Future in Question

A recent poll has determined that Michelle Obama would emerge victorious in a hypothetical 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump, although all other probable candidates to replace Joe Biden would be...

Joe Biden Admits Struggles in Candidacy as Debate Performance Falters; Kamala Harris Emerges as Leading Successor

US President Joe Biden is reportedly aware that he may lose his candidacy after his worrying performance in the debates caused his allies to be concerned and question his chances of defeating Donald Trump in the November...

Science

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

Shiba Inu Sees Massive 466% Weekly Burn Surge Amid 22% Price Plummet

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency experienced a 466% surge in weekly burns, yet its price plummeted by 22% today. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges There has been a stunning 466% growth in the number of weekly burns for Shiba...

Why Shiba Inu Crashed: $2M Liquidations Amid Widespread Crypto Market Losses

Shiba Inu has dropped 21% this month, leading to $2 million in liquidations, highlighting its volatility. Sharp Decline for Shiba Inu in July Another wave of losses has hit the cryptocurrency market. Shiba Inu is...

Mt. Gox Begins Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Repayments, Market Reacts to Large Influx

Nearly ten years after its downfall, Mt. Gox has started repaying customers, affecting Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash markets. Mt. Gox Repayments Mark Major Market Event According to CoinDesk, Mt. Gox announced on Friday...

Tesla Model 3 in Quicksilver Now Available, Model Y Joins China's NEV Procurement Catalog

The re-engineered Tesla Model 3 in Quicksilver paint is now available for Giga Shanghai-supplied locations, showcasing a striking new look. Additionally, the Tesla Model Y has made it to Chinas local government NEV...
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