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China's big banks post Q3 profit gains
Business, Reuters, Published on 01/11/2024
» BEIJING/SHANGHAI — China's largest lenders posted increases in their third-quarter profits on Wednesday, mostly on reduced provisions, with slimmer net interest margins for some.
NZ bans export of livestock by sea
Business, Reuters, Published on 29/09/2022
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand yesterday banned the export of livestock by sea from April 2023, citing animal welfare concerns in a decision that will affect major trading partners.
Mini EVs sell out in 18 minutes
Business, Reuters, Published on 24/06/2022
» PARIS: A limited edition of 50 Citroen mini electric cars sold out in less than 18 minutes, parent company Stellantis NV said, prompting the French brand to post a cheeky message to electric car pioneer Elon Musk.
Areca nut farmer builds 'tree scooter'
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/03/2022
» MANGALURU, India: Ganapathi Bhat goes to work most mornings carrying a homemade contraption consisting of a small motor, a rudimentary seat and a set of wheels -- all expertly combined to help the farmer in southern India swiftly climb tall trees.
Scientists set nuclear fusion energy record
Business, Reuters, Published on 11/02/2022
» LONDON: European scientists announced fresh progress in the drive to make nuclear fusion a practical, safe and clean energy source, saying an experiment at a site in England set a record for the amount of fusion energy produced, more than doubling the previous mark.
Virtual block of land sells for $2.4m
Business, Reuters, Published on 25/11/2021
» LONDON: A patch of virtual real estate in the online world Decentraland sold for a record US$2.4 million worth of cryptocurrency, the buyer crypto investor Tokens.com and Decentraland said.
Australian engineers patent thermal energy storage 'block'
Business, Reuters, Published on 29/10/2021
» NEWCASTLE, Australia: A team of engineers at Australia's University of Newcastle has patented a material designed to store thermal energy in the form of a block, which its inventors hope can be used to ease the transition away from coal-fired power.
Researchers create chameleon-like artificial 'skin'
Business, Reuters, Published on 10/09/2021
» SEOUL: South Korean researchers say they have developed an artificial skin-like material, inspired by natural biology, that can quickly adjust its hues like a chameleon to match its surroundings.
New York's $200 french fries offer escape from reality
Business, Reuters, Published on 28/07/2021
» NEW YORK: Jerome Powell, this story's for you.
Gun that killed Billy the Kid to be auctioned
Business, Reuters, Published on 23/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES: One of the most iconic weapons of the American Wild West goes up for auction next month with the sale of the gun that killed 19th century outlaw Billy the Kid.