Article content TOKYO (AP) — Called “Tokyo Futari Story,” the city hall’s new initiative is just that: An effort to create couples, “futari,” in a country where it is increasingly common to be “hitori,” or alone. While a site offering counsel and general information for potential lovebirds is online, a dating app is also in […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Investment in clean energy technologies will climb to $2 trillion this year, almost double the amount spent on fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Grant Smith Published Jun 06, 2024 • 2 minute read Article content (Bloomberg) — Investment in clean energy […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Binaj Gurubacharya Published Jun 06, 2024 • 3 minute read Article content KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles. […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — Taiwan central bank Governor Yang Chin-long indicated inflation is becoming less of a concern for the island’s economy, comments that come a week before a key decision on rates. “CPI, core CPI, important staples prices and commonly purchased items prices are gradually falling,” Yang told lawmakers during a regular question-and-answer session […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business President Joe Biden will take on two men he’s identified as present-day threats to democracy — Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump — as he marks one of the US’s greatest triumphs against authoritarianism. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Jordan Fabian and Michelle Jamrisko Published Jun 06, 2024 • 5 […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — One of Australia’s largest pension funds has backed arguments by the government and the nation’s big energy companies that natural gas will be needed as a bridging fuel in the transition to cleaner power. HESTA has assets of A$83 billion ($55 billion) and holds stakes of at least 0.5% in the […]
Article content ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — Australia commanded a premium for its first sovereign green bond, as investors were drawn by the nation’s credible framework and plan to issue more debt. The nation attracted more than three times the A$7 billion ($4.7 billion) worth of debt maturing in June 2034 at the final clearing price, the Australian […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Kirsten Grieshaber And Haleluya Hadero Published Jun 04, 2024 • 5 minute read Article content BERLIN (AP) — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — Oil extended losses from the lowest settlement in almost four months after OPEC+’s plan to return barrels to the market earlier than expected raised concerns about oversupply. Brent fell below $78 a barrel after the August contract tumbled 3.4% on Monday. West Texas Intermediate was under $74. The alliance is scheduled […]