Month : August 2024

Business

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 port, located in Palghar, is expected to significantly enhance India’s maritime capabilities and bolster its position in global......
Business

Berkshire Hathaway joins $1 trillion club, a first for non-tech U.S. firms

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reached a significant milestone on Wednesday, becoming the first U.S. company outside of the technology sector to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization. The Omaha-based conglomerate’s shares have surged by more than 28% in 2024, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 18% gain. The landmark achievement comes just days......
Health

Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak under USDA scrutiny

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Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and insects repeatedly found throughout the facility, according to newly released records. Boar’s Head initiated......
News

Typhoon Shanshan prompts mass evacuations in southern Japan

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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 powerful storm has left thousands without power and caused significant disruption to transportation and daily......
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Telkomsel Leads 5G Growth in Indonesia, Making Denpasar and Badung Continuous Connected 5G Cities

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Telkomsel accelerates its Hyper 5G network expansion, establishing total of 225 5G sites in Denpasar and Badung to support economic and tourism development. DENPASAR, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Telkomsel, a leading pioneer of 5G connectivity in Indonesia, has announced a significant expansion of its Hyper 5G network, beginning......
Business

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. These include the Civil Transactions Law, Private Sector Participation Law, Companies Law, Bankruptcy Law, and the establishment......
Automotive

US ramps up electric vehicle infrastructure with new funding

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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 a broader effort by the Biden administration, will introduce over 9,200 new EV charging ports across various......
Business

Lego expands market share with innovative offerings

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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‘ Fortnite. CEO Niels Christiansen highlighted the broad strength across Lego’s product portfolio, attributing the growth to increased sales volume rather......