Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to announce that the latest research and development efforts for the CERENERGY(R) cell and battery pack have resulted in the design possibility of a higher-capacity battery system. Development has focused on an expanded module concept that delivers…
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, has stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under parent company Unilever. Greenfield wrote in an open letter late Tuesday night — shared on X by his co-founder Ben…
Monday’s global headlines cover major shifts in policy and markets.The UK plans to cut visa fees to attract skilled workers amid labour shortages, while Canada, Australia, and the UK formally recognise Palestine, aiming to revive hopes for a two‑state solution.Meanwhile, the US clarifies one-time H‑1B fees, and Goldman Sachs raises…
According to the World Nuclear Industry Status Report released on Monday, the record level of global nuclear power production achieved in 2024 will be difficult to sustain in the coming years. This is attributed to insufficient investment, the aging of existing plants, and disruptions to ongoing projects.Nuclear power is currently experiencing…
Indian IT stocks slumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced an overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, imposing a hefty $100,000 fee on new applications.The surprise move threatens to upend the long-standing outsourcing model that Indian IT majors rely on to serve their biggest market.Shares of Tata Consultancy…
The United States has confirmed that a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will apply only to new applications, not to existing holders or renewals. The clarification, announced by the White House after President Donald Trump imposed the charge from Sunday, has brought relief to India’s $283 billion IT sector.…
European governments facing stretched budgets are under pressure to find ways to raise revenues while addressing inequality.Discussions around wealth taxes have returned to the table, but history shows that direct levies on wealth often generate only modest income and face significant challenges.Economists and policymakers are instead pointing to other tax…
Europe’s markets opened weaker on Monday as investors balanced fresh corporate warnings with policy shocks from the United States. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index slipped 0.2% shortly after the opening bell, while FTSE 100 was flat with 0.07% gains. Autos led the declines, while traders also reacted to US President…
Shares of Adani Power Ltd surged 20% on Monday, September 22, after the stock began trading on an adjusted basis following its first-ever share split. The rally came as investor sentiment toward the Adani Group improved, with market regulator Sebi dismissing key allegations of stock manipulation brought by US-based short-seller…
Ecuador is poised to achieve a significant milestone in the global cocoa market, with projections indicating a production exceeding 650,000 metric tons in the forthcoming 2025-26 season. This substantial increase could potentially elevate Ecuador to the position of the world’s second-largest cocoa grower, surpassing Ghana, a traditionally dominant player in the…