About Author : Mateen Dalal


Mateen Dalal

Despite working as a professional testing engineer, Mateen Dalal always held a liking for content creation. Following his passion, he now pens down articles for itresearchbrief.com and a couple of similar portals. Mateen is a qualified electronics and telecommunication engineer and strives to combine his technical expertise with his interest in his articles.



Contribution by: Mateen Dalal

Ellipsis Health, Augmedix to offer automated mental health patient screenings

AI vocal biomarker technology provider Ellipsis Health has reportedly disclosed a strategic partnership with healthcare technology company Augmedix. In addition to allowing healthcare professionals utilizing Augmedix to incorporate mental health a...


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Enevate, NantG Power partner to develop next-gen ultra-high-performance battery

A strategic agreement to produce next-generation battery was announced by Enevate and NantG Power, two leading battery innovation companies that enable high-speed charge and energy density battery technologies for electric cars (EVs) and other applic...


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TPG in plans to invest $336M in Denodo for accelerating growth

Denodo, a leading data management company, and TPG, a global alternative asset management enterprise have reportedly signed an official agreement for TPG Growth, the business's equity and middle market platform, to make a $336...


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Air India inks Interline Partnership agreement with Bangkok Airways

Air India has reportedly signed an interline partnership with Bangkok Airways for enabling its guests to take convenient connections through its Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore gateways from and to 10 destinations in Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia on...


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SAP, Google Cloud expand open data cloud offerings with generative AI solutions

SAP SE and Google Cloud have reportedly announced an expanded relationship at Google Cloud Next to assist organizations in harnessing the potential of data and generative AI. The businesses will link their open data clouds using SAP Datasph...


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Emerson purchases Flexim in a bid to expand automation leadership

American multinational corporation, Emerson has reportedly announced a definitive agreement for acquiring FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH, a global frontrunner providing clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for gases, liquids, and stea...


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Hindalco partners with Texmaco to manufacture aluminum rail wagons and coaches

Hindalco Industries Ltd, a multinational aluminum rolling and recycling company, and Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd, an engineering firm, have reportedly forged a strategic alliance to create high-quality aluminum rail coaches and wagon...


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Roche extends long-term partnership with Sysmex to provide hematology products

Roche has reportedly announced the expansion of its business partnership agreement with Sysmex. As part of the updated framework, the firms renewed their commitment to their long-standing collaboration. Roche has worked with ...


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Port of Oakland announces partnership with QuayChain Technologies

The Port of Oakland announced a new partnership with QuayChain Technologies (pronounced keychain), which provides a new source of real-time and precise street data that will assist the Port of Oakland provide important data to stakeholders. Appare...


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Deloitte, Salesforce, and AT&T introduce a new approach for ESG data collection

Deloitte has reportedly unveiled a new approach based on connectivity for ESG data collection and sustainability management that combines AT&T and Salesforce technology to help organizations streamline processes, improve the integrity of dat...


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Burjeel plans to launch a project in UAE to treat rare medical conditions

Burjeel Holdings has reportedly partnered with U.S.-based BridgeBio Pharma to begin a multi-phase initiative to treat and cure rare diseases in the Mena area while providing patients with world-class healthcare alternatives, with funding from th...


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TCS to train 25,000 of its employees on Microsoft's Azure Open AI

Indian multinational Frontrunner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly disclosed plans to expand its Azure Open AI expertise and get nearly 25,000 of its associates skilled in Azure Open AI for helping clients in accelerating the adoption o...


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Dropbox takes a leap into AI amid launch of $50M AI Venture Fund

Dropbox has reportedly unveiled a new $50 million venture fund, Dropbox Ventures, focused on startups in the AI space. Dropbox Vice President and General Manager Sateesh Srinivasan stated that Dropbox Ventures will give mentorship as well as finan...


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Safran in discussions to acquire Raytheon Flight Control Unit for $1 Bn

Safran, the French aerospace giant, has reportedly confirmed that it is in talks with Raytheon in order to acquire certain flight control systems and actuation operations as part of the competitive bidding procedure. Sources reveale...


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Boreo announces the acquisition of health tech firm Delfin Technologies

Boreo Plc, a leading Finland-based electronics firm, reportedly signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the share capital of Delfin Technologies Oy, from the Company's CEO Jouni Nuutinen, a group of private shareholders, ...


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Baidu unveils $145M AI fund for China’s push towards AI self-reliance

The U.S.-China decoupling is reportedly leading to a divided tech landscape between these two major economies for defining the development of the hot space of generative AI, which converts text into different types of content like prose, graphics, an...


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Alibaba to initiate significant job cuts amidst separate IPO plans

Alibaba, the renowned Chinese internet giant, is reportedly working on significant job cuts, that will account for around 7% of its workforce as part of its plans for separate IPOs (initial public offerings) for its several business groups. For th...


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DCAA and Dubai Municipality sign MoU for 3-year drone project

Renowned Dubai entities, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority or DCAA, and Dubai Municipality have reportedly inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaborating on the Dubai Horizons project in a bid to plan drone flight routes as well as land...


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Pando secures $30M in funding round to reinforce supply chain investments

Renowned fulfillment management technology startup, Pando has reportedly invested $30 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding to $45 million in a bid to strengthen investments within the supply chain sector. Apparently, the funding...


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Samsung reports lowest profit levels since 2009, S23 pose as savior

South Korean MNC Samsung reportedly wrote down a 95% slump for its operating profit in the first quarter, stating dramatic fall in demand and prices of memory chips as the ground for the loss. Samsung revenue went down by 18% year-on-year to stand...


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EV maker Tesla’s net income & earnings drop beyond 20% from 2022

In a quick turn of events, the shares in electric vehicle (EV) maker, Tesla dropped over 4% after the firm reported Q1 earnings after the bell. According to Refinitiv estimates, the earnings per share were valued at 85 cents adj. vs 85 cents expec...


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New Zealand posts 10.5% drop in house prices as interest rates soar

House prices in New Zealand reportedly dropped to a historic low in the year leading up to March, as rising interest rates and weak economic growth drove homebuyers away. According to CoreLogic New Zealand, prices dropped 10.5% from a year ago, th...


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Amazon-backed Acko reaches $120M in funding led by General Atlantic

Acko, an Indian insurtech company backed by leading U.S. e-commerce and tech giant Amazon, is reportedly in late-stage negotiations to acquire $120 million in a funding round at a point where the South Asian industry's significant finance discuss...


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Microsoft to introduce a Notion-like hub, Loop, in public preview

Microsoft, the U.S.-based tech company, has reportedly launched a Notion-like hub spot, Microsoft Loop, for organizing projects and tasks that sync throughout Microsoft 365 apps and platforms. Apparently today, Microsoft witnessed the public previ...


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Unicorn fintech startup Slice secures 5% stake in North East bank

Slice, the well-known Indian unicorn fintech startup, has reportedly secured a 5% stake in the Indian bank, namely North East Small Finance, which analysts say is a crucial milestone in the journey of the unicorn fintech company against rising headwi...


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Tesla plans to establish new factory in Mexico to expand its presence

Tesla, the prominent American electric carmaker, has reportedly planned to open up a new factory in Mexico, following other automakers in building their presence in the south of the U.S. border. Mexico's President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, c...


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U.K.’s inflation rate falls for third consecutive month; hits 10.1%

In January, the inflation rate in the U.K. reportedly fell for the third month straight to 10.1%, falling short of economists' predictions, but high energy and food prices continued to impose stress on British families. Economic polls estimate...


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OpenAI to launch software tool ‘imperfect’ to identify AI-generated text

OpenAI, the American AI company and maker of the prominent chatbot, ChatGPT, has reportedly launched a software tool to detect artificial intelligence (AI) generated text, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. ChatGPT is a free tool that...


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Twitter’s famed bird statue up for auction as Musk battles to pay rent

Twitter, the well-known social media platform now owned by Tesla boss - Elon Musk, has reportedly placed lots of potential items from its headquarters in San Francisco up for auction online. A statue of the company's famed bird logo is present...


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China: Covid-19 curbs eased in Guangzhou and Chongqing amidst protests

Guangzhou and Chongqing cities of China have reportedly reduced COVID-19 curbs following the clash between police and demonstrators in southern Guangzhou, against the world's harshest coronavirus restrictions. The protests have grown to be an ...


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Canada to invest $708 Mn to develop new nuclear power technology

Canada would invest $708 million (CAD 970 million) for the development of a grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR), according to a recent announcement by the Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson. The SMR is a novel nuclear ...


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Rockefeller Foundation donates $15Mn to fight AIDS, TB & Malaria

The Rockefeller Foundation has reportedly announced that it intends to donate $15 million to the Global Fund to fight Tuberculosis, AIDS, and Malaria, ahead of the Fund's 7th Replenishment Conference this week. The Fund alliance seeks t...


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Meta settles Facebook’s location tracking lawsuit at USD 37.5 million

According to recent court documents, Facebook parent Meta has settled worth USD 37.5 million for a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of tracking user movements through smartphones without their permission, thus violating their privacies. The set...


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Toyota India reboots growth strategy, shifts focus to hybrid vehicles

Leading Japanese automobile manufacturer, Toyota is reportedly rethinking its approach to the Indian market, doubling down on the wager that India, alongside other emerging countries will come to love its hybrid vehicles given the right price. ...


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Monkeypox declared state of emergency by the Government of California

The Governor of California has issued a state of emergency for monkeypox to speed efforts to expedite the fight against the outbreak. In a statement, Gavin Newsom claimed that the state is working with the federal government to get more vaccines, inc...


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Australia sees surge in COVID-19 cases as Omicron sweeps the country

According to the official data, around 5,450 Australians have been admitted to hospitals on Monday (25th July) with COVID-19, setting a record as the spread of extremely infectious new sub-variants of Omicron puts pressure on the country's health...


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IBM warns of USD 3.5 Bn forex hit despite beating revenue estimates

The stronger U.S. dollar led to a USD 900 million decline in Q2 revenue. IBM’s second-quarter revenues were supported by growing demand from the consulting and infrastructure sectors. IBM Corporation has reportedly surpassed quarterly...


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COVID-19 vaccinations in India hits 2 billion mark in just 18 months

The Indian government's COVID-19 vaccination drive has reached 2 billion recently with the help of booster doses for all adults that are currently being administered to all people, although daily illnesses lately have reached a four-month high. ...


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Food supply chain startup Wheelocity bags USD 12Mn in Series A round

Wheelocity, a supply chain startup that manages fresh food supplies for on-demand delivery platforms in India, has reportedly raised USD 12 million in the Series A fundraising round as it strives to expand its workforce and product offerings. Acco...


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Macau shuts casinos to tame COVID-19 spread as gaming shares drop

The greatest gambling center in the world Macau has reportedly shut down its 30-plus casinos and other businesses for one week, sending shares in gaming companies plummeting as the government battles to control the worst coronavirus outbreak yet...


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Sanofi to make 30 of its treatments available on a not-for-profit basis

As a part of its first phase to broaden access to its medications, the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi S.A. will make 30 of its therapies, including insulin, accessible on a not-for-profit model in 40 lower-income nations. The procedures will...


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Macao kicks off a new round of COVID-19 testing as infection rates soar

Macao has reportedly started a new series of COVID-19 testing for its 600,000 residents on July 4th as the world’s biggest gambling hub focuses on curbing the increasing number of infections in the city’s worst outbreak. All residents ...


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Eastern China strengthens COVID-19 restrictions as new clusters arise

Amid steady economic recovery under the country’s stringent zero-Covid-19 policy, cities in Eastern China have yet again tightened curbs to limit the spread of coronavirus, as new clusters have showcased an unprecedented rise in the area. New c...


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Monkeypox virus found to be mutating faster than expected: Report

Researchers studying the genetic nature of the monkeypox have recently claimed that the virus has been mutating more than estimated. According to the National Institute of Health of Portugal, at least 50 genetic mutations are found in monkeypox when ...


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Bristol Myers Squibb to face USD 6.4 billion lawsuit over delayed drug

A U.S. judge has reportedly refused to toss out a USD 6.4 billion lawsuit that claimed pharma giant Bristol Myers Squibb Co. postponed the release of its cancer drug Breyanzi to avoid paying out dividends to stakeholders and investors of the formerly...


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Russia eyeing newer markets to sell fuel as Europe looks to halt supply

While Asia is already importing large volumes of Russian crude oil, sources with relevant information cited that Russia is increasing naphtha and gasoline supplies to the Middle East as well as Africa as it faces challenges to sell fuel in Europe. ...


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Xpressbees now offers same-day D2C shipments in over 1000 cities, towns

According to e-commerce logistics major Xpressbees, the previously launched same-day delivery service for direct-to-consumer brands has now been expanded to more than 1,000 cities and towns, which will help businesses grow their online presence while...


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Retailing major IKEA to sell Russian factories and execute job cuts

Joining the bandwagon of major conglomerates that have quit operations in Russia, IKEA has recently issued a statement claiming that it would close offices, liquidate factories, and reduce its strong workforce of nearly 15,000 employees in Moscow, fo...


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Adobe upgrades its Metaverse software tools to comply with Apple chips

Software major Adobe Inc. has recently emended several of its 3D content creation tools to make them compatible with Apple Inc. computers complimenting the iPhone maker's exclusive "M" series CPUs, cited sources with relevant informatio...


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Waylay Closes Series A Funding, Led by Yokogawa, PMV and AAAF

A leading, developer-friendly enterprise hyperautomation platform at the forefront of digital transformation, bringing order into enterprise automation chaos. GHENT, Belgium – June 13, 2022 – Waylay, a pioneering hyperautomatio...


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Yokogawa Invests in Waylay to Support Continued Rapid Expansion of Cloud-based Solutions

TOKYO, Japan and GHENT, Belgium – June 13, 2022 – Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) and Waylay NV (“Waylay”) announce that Yokogawa has invested in Waylay, a leading Belgium-based enterprise information technolo...


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Serum Institute to make Novavax’s COVID-19 shots after FDA’s approval

Novavax Inc. has announced that its COVID-19 adult vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) which is expected to be used in the U.S. after receiving the approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would be produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII). Al...


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Samsung Biologics signs deal worth USD 81 million with Novartis Pharma

Various biotech firms are pushing for technological advancements through R&D and strategic collaborations to gain a competitive advantage. To that end, Samsung Biologics, the biotech division of the conglomerate Samsung Group, has reportedly sign...


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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi surges 50% as cybersecurity probe ends

China is reportedly concluding its cybersecurity probe on the ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc. after which the company shares rose about 70%. The recent development echoes Beijing's continued attempts to boost economic growth. Didi and two ...


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U.S. looking to investigate Chinese firms over export sanction issues

According to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Biden administration is actively considering placing more Chinese enterprises on the national budgetary blacklist over concerns that some companies are trying to dodge US sanctions. For those un...


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Bavarian Nordic reworks yearly outlook after monkeypox vaccine deals

The biotechnology firm is in advanced deliberations with various countries to mitigate the recent spike in monkeypox cases. Even the EU was found to be in talks with Bavarian Nordic for a potential vaccine supply deal. Bavarian Nordic, a Da...


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Experts call for more action from WHO, authorities amid monkeypox spike

Several prominent infectious disease experts are calling for more action from the World Health Organization as well as governments for quick intervention to prevent monkeypox from spreading more. The group is requesting worldwide authorities not t...


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Roche launches three test kits to detect monkeypox amid rising cases

The WHO claims over 200 cases of the monkeypox virus have been detected in North America and Europe. Spain is reportedly planning on acquiring the monkeypox vaccine, as the number of cases in the country rose to 55. Roche Holding AG along w...


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Serum Institute to establish its first manufacturing facility in Africa

One of the leading vaccine producers Serum Institute of India is planning to establish its first manufacturing unit in Africa as it tries to double down on its success after selling COVID-19 vaccines across the globe, according to CEO Adar Poonawalla...


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World Health Organization expects monkeypox cases to surge globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects to see more monkeypox cases as it expands surveillance in places where the disease is relatively uncommon. The UN agency recently revealed that the first European case of monkeypox was confirmed on May 7...


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Walmart's first-quarter profit hit by surging fuel and labor cost

Walmart Inc. reported lower-than-expected earnings which sent its shares down by more than 8%. The company claims that its profits were predominately hampered by inflation, especially the surging fuel and labor costs.  Like other retailers, W...


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WHO study finds global readiness to combat pandemic still insufficient

According to a recent study by the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 situation has not improved the world's readiness, and given the current economic downturn, it may even be worse. This is primarily due to a lack of funding for the World H...


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COVID-19 booster shots get FDA nod for children between 5-11 years

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly approved booster shots for children aged between 5 and 11 years against COVID-19 to help prevent further infections. The directive will allow this age group to get a third shot around five months ...


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Amazon employed over 1.16 Mn people, digitized 4 Mn MSMEs in India

Amazon India has claimed to have created over a million jobs and generated USD 5 billion worth in exports through its operations in the country. It has also helped over 4 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) including weavers, artisans, and lo...


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Coronavirus-led mortality numbers reach 1 million in the United States

More than one million COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the United States, marking an unprecedented milestone just two years after the first cases were found that eventually reshaped everyday lives. U.S. President Joe Biden has also noted this...


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Pfizer to expand into migraine space with USD 11.6 Bn Biohaven buyout

Pfizer Inc. is reportedly planning to acquire Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. for USD 11.6 billion in cash to obtain an approved drug ‘Nurtec ODT’ for treating migraine in adults. The move will allow the American biotechnology giant t...


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Beijing shuts public transport to curb the spread of COVID-19 in China

China’s Capital, Beijing has reportedly shut down dozens of its bus routes and metro stations to cease COVID-19 from spreading further as well as to evade the same fate as Shanghai where around 25 million residents have been under a strict lock...


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EU to make health data access easier for a better patient outcome

Several patients, doctors, regulators, and researchers are likely to have easier access to health data by 2025, according to a recent plan from European Commission, to ensure enhanced diagnoses, reduced unneeded expenditures from duplicate medical te...


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Amazon ends unpaid leaves for its U.S. employees diagnosed with Covid

The world’s largest online retailer Amazon.com Inc. has announced that its paid-time-off policy for individuals suffering from COVID-19 would end soon. The development comes after COVID-19 vaccines are found to be abundantly available and new g...


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Pfizer, BioNTech seek U.S. approval for COVID booster shots in children

Pharma giants Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE have applied to the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) for a EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for a 10-µg booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. ...


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Japan’s Shinogi claims its antiviral pill can swiftly remove COVID-19

Shionogi & Company Limited, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, has revealed that its antiviral pill can swiftly remove Coronavirus infection following an investigational treatment carried out by the drugmaker. The pill, recognized as 'S-21...


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WHO warns of increased pervasiveness of acute hepatitis among children

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued a warning that at least one child death has been recorded from the reported cases of acute hepatitis – inflammation of the liver, of an unknown origin found in children, with 169 cases observe...


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Utility major National Grid announces decarbonization plans by 2050

National Grid, the multinational electricity and gas utility company, has announced plans to phase out hydrocarbons from its heating systems in Massachusetts and New York by 2050, mostly by extending the use of electrical heating pumps and obtaining ...


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Fresh cases of bird flu found in chicken flocks in Utah, Pennsylvania

New cases of bird flu have been found in a backyard flock in Utah and Pennsylvania's commercial chicken flock, marking one of the worst outbreaks in the nation’s history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The federal a...


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Robert Bosch halts operations at two China plants amid COVID lockdown

The company ferries its workers’ to-and-from secure accommodation or allows them to stay onsite. Tesla and Volkswagen were also forced to shut down their operations in Shanghai. Automotive parts maker Robert Bosch GmbH has reportedly suspe...


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Thoma Bravo to buy cybersecurity firm SailPoint for USD 6.12 billion

Thoma Bravo is reportedly planning to acquire Texas-based SailPoint Technologies at a valuation of USD 6.12 billion as part of its elevated ambition for expanding its portfolio into the security software space. Sources claimed that this will fortify...


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Drugmakers pledge faster market launch in Europe to avoid strict laws

To avoid tougher regulations introduced by Brussels, several drugmakers have reportedly agreed to speed up the market debut of new treatments in underserved European Union member states. In a statement, the EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutic...


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U.S. authorities to scrutinize Amazon’s e-commerce tactics: Report

U.S. regulators are reportedly looking into whether e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. used data from merchants operating on its platform to build its products. The Securities and Exchange Commission has been enquiring about communications including em...


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U.S. Senators closing on a USD 10 billion worth deal for COVID-19 aid

Senators in Congress are reportedly negotiating to add another USD 10 billion in COVID-19 funds to handle the needs of the United States while writing off foreign assistance from the package. A vote on this could come out as soon as this week and the...


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Bharat Biotech, SII halt COVID-19 vaccine production amidst low demand

Bharat Biotech International Limited and Serum Institute of India have reportedly halted their COVID-19 vaccine production in the country and will instead focus on non-Covid vaccines. The development comes after the demand for vaccines slips given th...


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Medicago’s COVID-19 vaccine rejected by WHO over its tobacco ties

WHO authorization is vital to be a part of the COVAX global vaccine program. Canada has already agreed to purchase at least 76 million Medicago COVID-19 vaccines. Medicago Inc., whose COVID-19 vaccine has already been approved in Canada, is now...


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BMW to open 5 battery Gigafactories for strengthening its EV portfolio

BMW AG is reportedly planning to make a foray into battery manufacturing to expand on its electric vehicle portfolio. The luxury automaker brand will now mirror the footsteps of Volkswagen Group, General Motors Company, and Mercedes-Benz by making he...


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U.S. travel industry asks White House to relax COVID-19 travel curbs

According to reliable sources, the U.S. Travel Association has urged the White House to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions and revoke the mandates that require wearing masks on flights and in other modes of transportation by April 18 this year. Throu...


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Retail e-commerce firm CommerceIQ bags USD 115 Mn in Series D funding

CommerceIQ, a retail e-commerce platform, has reportedly bagged USD 115 million in a Series D funding round that was spearheaded by Softbank Vision Fund 2, now valuing the company over USD 1 billion. The fundraising also saw participation from exist...


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India looking to extend COVID-19 booster doses to entire adult groups

With the dramatic upswing in infection rates in some parts, India is now reportedly attempting to make the country's entire adult population eligible for COVID-19 booster doses. Many Indians have found it challenging to travel overseas without a ...


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White House reveals thorough plans to better regulate cryptocurrency

In an executive order, the White House has announced some strategic and comprehensive plans for cryptocurrency regulations. The Biden administration has described the latest announcement as the first-ever in-depth approach by the government to addres...


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Ukraine and the U.S. face cybersecurity threats amid Russia’s invasion

New reports of hacking campaigns associated with Russia’s war in Ukraine have emerged, with the stories focusing on one of the most obvious aspects of the invasion: cyberwarfare. Many experts had predicted that Russia would launch cyberattacks...


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Samsung halts shipments to Russia, to donate to USD 6 Mn to Ukraine

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has reportedly halted its product shipments and services in Russia as well as donated USD 6 million to support Ukraine. The South Korean tech behemoth has become the latest multinational firm to comply with the sanctions ...


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Pfizer to supply 10 million Paxlovid drug courses to emerging nations

Pfizer Inc. is likely to supply at least 10 million courses of the Paxlovid, the company’s COVID-19 antiviral drug, to low- and middle-income countries. The company might provide highly effective pills to a healthcare NGO called the Global Fund...


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Norway’s wealth fund to vote against Apple management’s income policies

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which is known to be the world’s largest, is reportedly planning to vote against Apple Inc.’s management remuneration policy. The news comes after an advisory firm asked the investors to act against t...


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Aston Martin bets on more profitable lineup to continue momentum

Aston Martin anticipates a strong turnaround as it focuses on new launches, more profitable models, and plans to increase prices across its line-up. Better sales have helped the British luxury carmaker narrow its annual loss in 2021 and the company s...


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WHO opens 2nd hub for training nations to manufacture COVID vaccines

The World Health Organization recently announced the launch of a new center in South Korea to train lower- and middle-income class countries to manufacture their therapies & vaccines, which will be pivotal in expanding its COVID-19 vaccine projec...


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Allianz sacks two managers on grounds of investment fund collapse

German insurance company Allianz has reportedly fired two of its asset managers who were in charge of a group of investment funds that collapsed after recording heavy losses when the COVID-19 pandemic triggered major market waves. The rapid degenera...


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India’s overall COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpasses 1.75 Bn mark

The Union Health Ministry recently announced that India's total COVID-19 vaccine coverage has reached 1.75 billion, with over 7 lakh doses administered in the previous 24 hours. As per sources, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has excee...


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Hong Kong's zero-COVID-19 plan overwhelms citizens during Omicron spike

Hong Kong has had massive success in battling the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Omicron wave has put a dent in its record as the city’s efforts were found to overwhelm the population. The very steps that saved lives are now making normal living di...


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AstraZeneca vaccine’s shorter shelf-life affecting poor countries: WHO

According to the World Health Organization, AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine has a relatively shorter shelf life, which is complicating distribution prospects to the world's poorest nations. This is the latest hurdle in the COVAX vaccine sh...


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Starbucks faces criticism in China after police incident at its outlet

Starbucks is reportedly facing heavy public criticism in China for the second time in less than three months after an incident at one of its outlets led to an uproar on state media as well as by online users. For those unaware, the company made head...


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Global trade bottlenecks likely to ease out in the coming months: WTO

According to the World Trade Organization, global trade bottlenecks are primarily being caused by sudden spikes in demand rather than supply chain disruptions, and this pressure is likely to ease in the coming months. Last October, The World Trade O...


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Amazon looking to reach USD 10 billion shipments from India by 2025

Amazon.com Inc., the global e-commerce colossal, has reportedly initiated Season 2 of its Propel Startup Accelerator, which will enable Indian brands to boost exports and thus gain global recognition. The company had previously introduced start-ups ...


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At least 40 SpaceX Starlink satellites lost due to a geomagnetic storm

According to SpaceX, a geomagnetic storm that occurred a day after the launch of Starlink internet satellites on February 3rd has had some devastating effects. The company stated that up to 40 satellites will re-enter or have already entered the atmo...


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WHO claims COVID-19 outbreak disrupted healthcare in 90% of countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly conducted a survey to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which showed that healthcare services were disrupted in at least 92% of the 129 countries. This includes minimal health services suc...


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Tinder-rival Bumble makes first acquisition with France’s Fruitz

Match Group-owned Tinder and Bumble are two of the biggest online dating companies, of which, the former has established a big position in Europe. Aiming to catch up in this market, Bumble Inc has reportedly bought France-based Fruitz in its first ac...


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South Korea may treat COVID-19 like seasonal flu as severe cases drop

South Korea is reportedly planning to modify its present COVID-19 quarantine system and manage the virus like the seasonal flu after about two years of the pandemic. The news comes as the number of severe cases despite Omicron’s rapid spread. ...


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Home Depot to go on a hiring spree for the upcoming spring season

The Home Depot Inc., the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is reportedly planning to employ 100,000 people across all its stores and warehouses. The company is gearing up for the upcoming spring season when demand for home-improvement ...


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Wasabi Technologies launches Paris storage region to meet global demand

Wasabi Technologies has reportedly opened a new storage region in Equinix Paris to cater to the elevated demand for its hot cloud storage and to be in proximity to its customers as well as partners throughout France. This new storage region, the fir...


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Spotify to add COVID-19 content advisory to address misinformation

Spotify is reportedly planning to add a content advisory to its podcast division for any episode that discusses the COVID-19 pandemic. This move comes after the streaming app received a lot of flak for supporting podcast host Joe Rogan's dispers...


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U.S. supplied 400 million COVID-19 vaccines to 112 nations: White House

The United States has reportedly delivered around 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 112 low-income or underdeveloped countries, according to the White House. The announcement echoes the  U.S. government’s pledge to donate 1.2 bill...


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India’s Swiggy is now worth USD 10.7 Bn following a USD 700 Mn funding

India’s food delivery behemoth Swiggy has reportedly bagged USD 700 million in a Series K funding that was spearheaded by Invesco, now valuing the seven-year-old startup at USD 10.7 billion. The recent development comes just six months after th...


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McDonald’s Germany partners with location intelligence firm Targomo

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INDmoney, an Indian wealth management platform, has reportedly secured USD 75 million in a Series D funding round that was co-led by Tiger Global, Dragoneer, and Steadview Capital. The firm intends to use the fresh funds to develop an all-inclusive f...


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The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reportedly said that the expansion project of the Suez Canal is likely to be finished in July 2023 following two years of work. After the Ever Given cargo ship ran ashore and jammed the waterway for six...


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Volkswagen is reportedly planning to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) offense in the world's largest auto market, China in 2022. The announcement comes after the German automotive giant failed to miss out on its sales targets by a slight margin ...


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Tesla Inc. has reportedly signed its first nickel supply agreement in the U.S., choosing Talon Metals Corporation’s Tamarack mining project in Minnesota. The automaker intends to manufacture the battery metal for the EV in a more environmentall...


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Hexagon AB, a global pioneer in digital reality solutions that combines sensor, software, and autonomous technologies, has announced the acquisition of Minnovare, a leading producer of underground drilling technology that enhances speed, cost, and ac...


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BMW Group India has reportedly logged its highest growth in 10 years last year as it delivered 8,876 units of vehicles including both MINI and BMW models, along with 5,191 motorcycle units. Sources stated that 8,236 vehicles were sold under the BMW b...


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Israel PM Naftali Bennett recently announced that Israelis aged 60 and above, and medical personnel, can receive a fourth shot of the coronavirus vaccination as the region witnesses a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Pandemic Response Committee recommen...


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France has recorded around 104,611 COVID-19 cases, a record high for the country since the pandemic began back in March 2020. Saturday (25th Dec) was the third day in a row the country reported to have record-breaking levels of infection. This incre...


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AstraZeneca recently announced to have collaborated with Oxford University to develop a vaccine for the Omicron Coronavirus variant, joining the growing list of vaccine developers that are currently working on creating the vaccine. The drugmaker cla...


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Nike's second-quarter sales had increased by 12% in North America. Even the company's overall revenue had surged by 1%, reaching 11.36 billion in the second quarter. Nike Inc. has reportedly surpassed quarterly revenue and profit project...


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In California, a lawsuit has reportedly been filed against BMW, alleging that the BMW X7 and other models have a design defect involving cupholders. The action was filed in the United States District Court by BrightK Consulting Inc, represented by a...


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Zara’s owner Inditex along with H&M have reportedly recorded a surge in sales volumes that reached pre-pandemic levels, as the two leading fashion retailers witnessed rapid demand recovery despite challenges in global supply chains. Indite...


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Facebook owner enters into USD 60 Mn deal to gain ‘Meta’ name rights

Facebook owner, Meta Platforms has purchased name rights to U.S. bank Meta Financial Group, through Delaware-based firm Beige Key LLC. Meta Financial and its subsidiary MetaBank will have a duration of one year to eliminate ‘Meta’ from...


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South Korea is reportedly set to launch a trial project employing AI, facial recognition, and thousands of CCTV cameras to track the movement of coronavirus-infected individuals, regardless of their privacy concerns. This initiative in Bucheon, one ...


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The U.S. is witnessing a record high surge in demand for COVID-19 booster doses amid rising concerns regarding the newly found Omicron coronavirus variant, prompting millions of Americans to get these shots. The government data shows that each day a...


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In the face of global nutrition crisis, investors handling USD 12.4 trillion worth of assets are urging governments and food & beverage businesses to speed up the transition to healthier product offerings. In a pledge made at Tokyo Nutrition for...


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Japanese multinational conglomerate Toshiba Corporation has reportedly declined potential private equity buyout offers at a significant premium. It has also walked away from talks of a minority stake holding from Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. So...


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The new COVID-19 Omicron variant has reportedly spread to one-third of the United States. However, as infections spread across the country, the Delta variant still remains the most common, according to U.S. health experts. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top...


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The country has now set a two-month target to provide the third dose of vaccines to every citizen aged above 18. The U.K. government is also set to sign vaccine deals with top companies like Novavax, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline. The United Kingdo...


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U.S. introduces new COVID-19 travel rules to suppress Omicron threat

Air passengers in the United States will reportedly be subject to extensive COVID-19 testing rules as several nations are sealing off their borders fearing the virulence of the Omicron variant and its ability to evade existing vaccines. According to...


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E-commerce corporation eBay has entered into an agreement with and Sneaker Con Digital to acquire the latter’s sneaker authentication business. The acquisition is an expansion of the ongoing partnership between Sneaker Con and eBay, which cente...


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Japan to close borders for international travelers over Omicron fears

The government of Japan is reportedly planning to bar the entry of overseas travelers for a month in an effort to curb the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. The restrictions will prevent the entry of interns, business travelers, ...


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Fintech startup Slice obtains unicorn status after USD 220 Mn funding

India’s fintech startup Slice has reportedly raised USD 220 million in Series B funding led by Tiger Global and Insight Partners. Other investors that participated in the fundraising included Advent International’s Sunley House Capital, A...


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AT&T and Verizon to lower their 5G power to meet aviation safety needs

Telecommunication majors AT&T Inc. and Verizon have reportedly decided to temporarily limit their 5G capabilities to address safety concerns of the aviation industry. This comes after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) assessment ...


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France battles fresh COVID-19 wave with 30,000 new cases in 24 hours

France has recorded over 30,000 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, marking the first time the case count has reached this level since August, as stated by the country’s Health Minister Olivier Veran. Notably, France recorded arou...


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Shell halves its Singapore crude processing capacity to cut emissions

Royal Dutch Shell plc has reportedly cut the crude processing capacity at its center in Singapore by half and curtailed fuel exports, as the company shifts away from fossil fuels in order to reduce emissions and fulfill global low-carbon energy needs...


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Zenas BioPharma acquires global rights to obexelimab from Xencor

Global biopharma firm Zenas BioPharma has reportedly acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize experimental antibody obexelimab from clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Xencor Inc. For the unversed, obex...


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Pfizer seeking FDA approval for its experimental COVID antiviral pill

Pfizer Inc. is reportedly seeking authorization from the U.S. FDA for its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid. The drug has been shown to reduce the chance of hospitalization or death by 89% in adults with risk of severe disease, in a clin...


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EV maker Canoo to relocate to Walmart’s hometown for U.S. expansion

California-based electric carmaker Canoo is planning to expand its U.S. footprint by setting up its new headquarters and an advanced manufacturing industrialized facility in Bentonville, Arkansas, a city best known for being home to Walmart. Canoo C...


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China battles its largest Delta outbreak as cases surge in Dalian city

China is reportedly witnessing its biggest spike in COVID-19 Delta variant cases. Travelers from a city where infections have been rising at a much higher rate are being subject to strict quarantine rules in adjoining areas in order to curb the sprea...


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GM planning to develop Hummer EV-based military vehicle by next year

The company’s defense arm will build a prototype in 2022 as a revised version of the Hummer EV to fulfill U.S. military criteria. GM Defense intends to land another major government deal soon. General Motors’ defense arm GM Defense, ...


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Hong Kong, Vietnam approve Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use

Vietnam has approved 9 COVID-19 vaccines while Hong Kong has given the green light to 14 vaccine brands. Covaxin and Covishield are included in the WHO’s EUL list and are recognized by around 96 countries across the globe. Hong Kong and Vi...


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The trading company stated that a hacker gained access to email IDs of 5 million users and full names of 2 million users. The unauthorized third party also sought an ‘extortion payment’, following which the company notified the inciden...


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HR tech firm Advantage Club raises USD 5 Mn, eyes global expansion

AI-based tech startup Advantage Club has reportedly raised USD 5 million in its latest funding round. The fundraising was done in two parts, with USD 3.3 million invested by Jetty Ventures, SMC Advisors, Earlsfield Capital, and an additional USD 1.7 ...


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White House to roll out 15 Mn COVID-19 shots for children by next week

The announcement comes after the FDA recently approved the BioNTech and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is yet to recommend how the shot should be given. The United States is reportedly p...


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Trane Technologies reaffirms net-zero targets at the COP26 conference

Trane Technologies, a global HVAC system manufacturer and climate innovator, has reportedly reiterated its goal of reaching net-zero emissions at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26). Notably, Trane Technologies has committed to ...


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The newly proposed U.S. electric vehicle tax credit scheme has reportedly received strong international opposition, with the European Union, Canada, Germany, Mexico, France, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and other countries writing to U.S. lawmakers exp...


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The Philippines might receive early access to Merck & Co., Inc.’s anti-viral therapy drug, molnupiravir, which is an unapproved drug, to be used for treating COVID-19 patients. The pills are likely to be distributed in hospitals from early ...


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Moderna to supply 110 million COVID-19 shots to the African Union

The African Union is reportedly set to purchase nearly 110 million shots of COVID-19 vaccines from American pharmaceutical biotech company, Moderna, Inc. The agreement, which is partially brokered by the White House, will delay the delivery of some d...


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U.S. automotive giants Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company are likely to outline both positive as well as negative impacts of the global semiconductor chip shortage in their Q3 earnings report. According to reliable sources, both companies...


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Australia to start offering COVID-19 booster shots when curbs ease

In an effort to prevent the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, Australia is reportedly planning to offer booster shots once the lockdown restrictions ease. The announcement comes after the country experienced a spike in cases during the second wave, resul...


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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has reportedly approved booster shots for Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 jabs, after authorizing a third Pfizer-BioNTech shot earlier in September. The U.S. regulatory body has also announced that c...


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Tesla Q4 results uncertain over China factory, supply chain concerns

EV leader Tesla has fared better than others amid the global chip shortage, however, supply-chain issues loom over the company. Investors are carefully monitoring the company’s quarterly results to get an overview of its performance in the Chin...


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Melbourne to ease lengthy COVID-19 lockdown as vaccination rate rises

The Australian city of Melbourne is reportedly gearing up to lift the world’s longest stay-at-home orders, backed by increasing rate of vaccinations in the state of Victoria. The city has been under lockdown for nearly 262 days since March 2020...


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U.S. to end travel curbs for vaccinated visitors from Canada and Mexico

The United States will reportedly remove travel restrictions at its land borders with Mexico and Canada for vaccinated foreign visitors in early November. This move will bring an end to the longstanding curbs on non-essential travel, which had been i...


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The company’s battery swapping unit will operate under the Huan Huan brand in China. Gogoro is aiming to open 80 battery swapping stations in Hangzhou by the end of 2021. Taiwan based-battery swapping refueling platform Gogoro has reported...


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Global airlines reportedly convened for the first time on 5th October in Boston, since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the industry and pushed revenues to an all-time low. The meeting saw airlines expressing optimistic views about pent-up demand, but they ...


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Tesla sets record of delivering 241,300 units during the third quarter

Tesla Inc. has reportedly delivered a record-breaking 241,300 electric vehicles during the third quarter of this year, significantly exceeding expectations. The news comes as other U.S. automakers have been experiencing a severe drop in sales due to ...


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FAA closes Virgin Galactic mishap probe, allowed to resume launches

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently stated that it ended its mishap investigation and lifted a grounding order that was imposed earlier. The probe was launched into the Virgin Galactic Unity 22 launch on July 11 over the issues of...


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Flipkart is reportedly launching a separate marketplace model named Flipchart Xtra to provide flexible earning opportunities to technicians and service agents, especially to those seeking part-time employment. According to reliable sources, the new ...


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Greece tests drones for medicine transportation to remote locations

The drone traveled 0.3 miles to deliver medicines to an isolated area in Greece. The initiative is a part of an EU funded program coined ‘Harmony’ Greece recently conducted a drone testing program intended at enabling environment-fri...


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Lufthansa to pay off government bailout by raising USD 2.5 billion

Major German airliner Deutsche Lufthansa AG is expected to raise USD 2.5 billion by issuing new shares to the public, to repay a portion of the German government’s financial aid which had been received during the coronavirus pandemic. In an of...


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ADC Therapeutics’ ZYNLONTA receives Orphan Drug Designation in Europe

Switzerland-based biotechnology company ADC Therapeutics SA announced that the European Commission has granted the Orphan Drug Designation to its antibody-drug conjugate ZYNLONTA, which is composed of a humanized antibody targeting CD-19. According ...


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Samsung Electronics is likely to uphold its top position as the world’s largest memory supplier in the third quarter this year, backed up by a strong memory demand. The South Korean multinational tech giant was estimated to record USD 22.32 bi...


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Jungle Ventures raises USD 225 Mn in first close for its fourth fund

Jungle Ventures has announced to have secured USD 225 million during its first close of Fund IV, as the venture capital company aims to bolster its successes across Southeast Asian as well as Indian startups. This fourth fund commenced raising capita...


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Daily Coronavirus infections in Australia’s Sydney have dropped for a third consecutive day on 7th September yet lingered close to the record levels. The development comes as the outbreak prodded a spike in vaccination rates across the severely...


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Walmart to hire 20,000 supply chain employees before the holiday season

Amidst the surge in unemployment rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart Inc. is reportedly looking to hire around 20,000 workers at its supply chain facilities and fulfillment centers. The retailer intends to fill some of the most high-demand jo...


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The COVID-19 Delta variant spread daunts the recovery of U.S. restaurants, as per a report of the National Restaurant Association. About one in five adults that were surveyed online from August 13-15 mentioned that they stopped going to restaurants a...


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New Zealand reports its first casualty linked to Pfizer COVID-19 jab

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Infosys Limited has recently announced that it will set up a new digital development center at its Canadian office in Mississauga. The company intends to create over 500 jobs in the city in the upcoming years. The IT giant had committed that it woul...


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Enterprise identity and data protection technology firm ForgeRock has recently applied for an initial public offering (IPO) to catch up with the market. Increasing cyberattacks on all sizes of organizations have added to the importance of securing an...


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The Health Ministry of Israel has claimed in its latest report that a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine can significantly lower infection rates among the masses. The data also revealed that the third shot of the Pfizer vaccine is quite efficient i...


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Nvidia forecasts upbeat sales, although USD 40 Bn Arm deal could delay

U.S.-based tech giant, Nvidia Corp. recently revealed that discussions with regulators to finalize the USD 40 billion proposed acquisition of semiconductor company Arm Ltd. are taking longer than previously estimated. The revelation came after Nvidi...


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U.S. plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to citizens from September

The Biden administration intends to start administrating COVID-19 booster doses to Americans as early as mid- or late September, depending on approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The announcement comes as the administration strugg...


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Australia buys 1 Mn more Pfizer vaccines from Poland as COVID-19 rages

Australia has recently purchased around 1 million vaccine doses of Pfizer Inc from Poland to augment its inoculation efforts in Sydney and its home state which entered a sudden lockdown last week as infections surged. PM Scott Morrison stated that t...


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New Zealand might open borders for vaccinated travelers starting 2022

New Zealand is planning to allow entry to vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries without quarantine restrictions from early 2022, after approximately 18 months of closing its borders to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. This news comes amid rising ...


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Oil prices plummet amidst China's COVID-19 curbs, strong U.S. dollar

Oil prices dipped 2% on 9th August, recording a three-week low, while dragging out the previous week's hefty loss spree. This price decline was mainly driven by a stronger U.S. dollar and concerns that COVID-19 related restrictions across the Asi...


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China NMPA approves Phase II trial of Ascletis acne therapy drug ASC40

Chinese biotechnology company Ascletis Pharma Inc. has announced that China NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) recently approved the Phase II clinical trial of ASC40 for patients suffering from acne vulgaris. According to reliable sourc...


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U.S. behemoths issue stricter COVID-19 reforms over Delta variant fears

Prominent U.S. companies such as Microsoft Corporation, Tyson Foods Inc., as well as carmakers including General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motors have reportedly changed their masking and vaccination policies amidst surging Delta COVID-19 cases in...


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According to reliable sources, U.S. stocks surged, and oil prices dropped recently amid mixed signals among investors about economic growth data and corporate earnings. Even Wall Street’s primary stock indexes were unsteady during morning tradi...


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Bluebird Nordic to add 25 units to its Boeing B737-800 fleet by 2024

Iceland-based cargo airline Bluebird Nordic plans to go big with the announcement of expanding its existing B737-800 aircraft fleet through the addition of 25 units by the end of 2024. The move is likely to be a game-changer for the company, setting ...


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Chinese integrated smart supply chain and logistics solutions provider BEST Inc. has launched its direct logistics service to deliver parcels from China to Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. The e-commerce services will be managed in partnership with th...


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Tesla’s highly awaited cybertruck to face production delays until 2022

This EV pickup truck has an unorthodox design and boasts a formidable range of over 400 kms. The Cybertruck production is likely to commence in Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory. The Tesla Cybertruck was first debuted in November 2019 and created ...


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French lawmakers approve a bill to deal with fourth wave of Coronavirus

The French parliament recently approved a bill that makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for health workers along with a requirement of an approved health pass in several social public places amid the fourth wave of coronavirus infections in France. ...


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China scraps WHO’s plans for 2nd phase of Covid-19 origin study

The World Health Organization’s plan for a deeper probe into the origin of the coronavirus was recently rejected by the Chinese government as the possibility of the virus leaking from the Wuhan lab was a part of the proposal. Vice Minister of ...


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U.S. opioid lawsuits nears USD 26 Bn settlement with pharma giants

US state attorneys general recently announced being on the verge of a USD 26 billion settlement with drug maker Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s three leading drug distribution firms. Johnson & Johnson would pay USD 5 billion, while ...


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Bukalapak to raise USD 1.5 billion during Indonesia’s largest-ever IPO

The Indonesian e-commerce platform, Bukalapak is reportedly planning to secure about USD 1.5 billion in its largest IPO on 6th August 2021, presaging a plethora of domestic tech listings. The company will upsize its offering of 25.77 billion shares w...


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J&J seeks to shift liabilities from talc litigations to bankrupt entity

Multinational corporation, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is reportedly planning to unload liabilities from its ongoing baby powder lawsuits into a newly formed business entity that would then file for bankruptcy protection. According to sources, J...


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WHO warns of rising COVID-19 cases in the United States, Latin America

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly cautioned about surging COVID-19 cases in Latin America and the United States, a spike that could potentially pose a threat to the entire region. WHO officials said that as the Delta Coronavirus var...


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Taiwan's Foxconn and TSMC sign USD 350 Mn deal to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Foxconn and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. recently announced to have signed a USD 350 million deal for buying 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Germanys BioNTech SE. Taiwan's government has been trying for months to directly...


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WHO approves two arthritis drugs to help reduce COVID-19 death risk

The World Health Organization has recommended the use of two arthritis drugs, Kevzara from Sanofi and Actemra from Roche, along with corticosteroids for reducing the death risk associated with COVID-19. The announcement was made after the drugs were ...


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Britons with India-made AstraZeneca jabs could face European travel ban

Over 5 million British citizens who have taken the Indian version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are likely to face a travel ban in Europe. Reportedly, these citizens might have to go through testing and quarantine rules all over again after arr...


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Rolls-Royce to deepen ties with Shell for greener aviation push

British-Dutch multinational oil & gas company Royal Dutch Shell plc has reportedly signed an MoU (memoranda of understanding) with British engineering company Rolls-Royce to develop SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), as per their aim to achieve net...


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Facebook unveils newsletter service ‘Bulletin’ for independent writers

Renowned social networking platform Facebook Inc. has reportedly launched the ‘Bulletin’, a newsletter subscription service to attract influential writers to its platform. This move comes amidst a growing trend of newsletter revival in th...


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Facebook value peaks to USD 1 trillion following dismissal of 2 lawsuits

Facebook Inc.’s stock reportedly achieved the USD 1 trillion mark for the first time after an antitrust court victory, making it the fifth U.S. business to achieve this milestone. A U.S. judge terminated federal and state antitrust lawsuits ag...


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Vietnamese investment app Infina raises USD 2 Mn in seed funding

Infina, which calls itself the Robinhood of Vietnam, has reportedly raised USD 2 million in a seed funding round with oversubscriptions. It saw participation from Nextrans, 500 startups, 1982 Ventures, Venturra Discovery, Saison Capital, and angel in...


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Uber, Zomato, MakeMyTrip worrying over India’s new e-commerce laws

The Indian Department of Consumer Affairs recently released a draft of e-commerce rules that will not just affect big names like Flipkart and Amazon, but also several other companies including food delivery firms Swiggy and Zomato, online travel comp...


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Max Healthcare launches AI-powered remote patient monitoring platform

Max Healthcare, boasting over 15 super specialty hospitals, integrated home care and diagnostics services in India, has reportedly launched the country’s first-ever artificial intelligence-powered device integrated with a patient monitoring fra...


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Amazon’s ‘at-home’ COVID-19 test kit now available to consumers online

Amazon is reportedly selling its own brand of COVID-19 testing kits directly to the public via its online platform. According to sources, test results will be available on an Amazon’s diagnostics website which was initially designed for employe...


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Hyundai to temporarily shut down U.S. plant amidst chip shortage crisis

Hyundai Motor has announced to have briefly terminated production at U.S. plant for approximately three weeks owing to shortage of semiconductors and lack of maintenance. South Korea's largest carmaker in terms of sales, will suspend production ...


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Tabuk Pharma to distribute Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has reported 1,077 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths as of 12th June. The total active case count of the country is currently 10,267, with around 1,562 people reported to be in critical condition. Reportedly, Moderna Inc. has joined ...


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Merck enters supply agreement with U.S. government for molnupiravir

The COVID-19 antiviral course will be supplied only after FDA provides a EUA. Molnupiravir is currently in its phase 3 clinical trial. Merck & Co. Inc. has reportedly entered a supply agreement with the U.S. government for molnupiravir, an o...


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Airbus records 38% rise in deliveries; Lufthansa readjusts A350 orders

Shares of Airbus rose by 0.5% during Tuesday trading. Lufthansa’s reshuffling orders were a part of its fleet restructuring efforts. European multinational aerospace giant Airbus has reportedly managed to supply 50 airplanes in May and has...


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Reliance Foundation looking to import Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 jab

India’s largest non-profit organization is currently seeking government approval. Reliance Foundation will not use the imported vaccines for commercial purposes. Reliance Foundation, a Mumbai-based non-profit organization owned by Relian...


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CDK Global buys e-comm ‘car buying’ platform Roadster for USD 360 Mn

U.S.-based integrated data and technology solutions provider CDK Global has reportedly acquired Roadster Inc., a digital sales platform that modernizes the way dealers and customers trade vehicles, for USD 360 million.  With the addition of Roa...


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Microsoft looking to unite APAC governments with cybersecurity council

Microsoft Corporation has launched the first-ever public sector cybersecurity executive council in the Asia Pacific. The move will allow the American tech giant to work with the regional authorities to develop a powerful communications network and sh...


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Japan to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to 12 & above age group

The country claims to have vaccinated 4% of its population. Japan is considering asking for a negative COVID-19 test from fans attending the Tokyo Olympics. Reportedly, the Japan Health Ministry panel has approved the use of Pfizer Inc.’s ...


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U.S. calls for a deeper probe into origins of the COVID-19 outbreak

The United States has recently called for a panel of international experts to be allowed to investigate the source of the Coronavirus pandemic and the ‘early days of the outbreak’ in a second phase investigation on the virus origin. Inte...


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AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines effective against Indian variant: Study

Reportedly, a study by Public Health England has found that the COVID-19 vaccines of Pfizer and AstraZeneca are highly effective against the Indian variant, especially after administering two doses. Both vaccines recorded 33% efficacy against the In...


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U.K. launches booster vaccine trials to tackle the new COVID-19 variant

According to reliable sources, thousands have volunteered to get the booster COVID-19 jab in U.K.’s new clinical trial. The Cov-boost study will use approximately seven vaccines to observe the effect of the third dose of vaccine on the immune r...


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Taiwanese ambassadors request for faster delivery of COVID-19 vaccines

Reportedly, Taiwan is calling its diplomats to achieve a faster delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, a mission that has increasingly become of high importance with a recent spike in domestic cases where only about 1% of the populace have received a vaccina...


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UNICEF urges G7 to donate unused Covid shots to vaccine-sharing scheme

UNICEF, the United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental help to children across the globe, has recently asked G7 countries to donate their unused Covid-19 vaccine supplies to the COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme, to ove...


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Biopharma startup Telix begins Phase III prostate cancer therapy trial

Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., an Australia-based pharmaceutical company, has reportedly received Human Research Ethics Committee approval as well as Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) clearance by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. This w...


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Health Canada reduces age eligibility of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot to 12

Reportedly, Health Canada has authorized the use of COVID-19 vaccine which is manufactured by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE for adolescents aged 12 to 15 years. The move will allow Canada to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for ch...


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Trust in the safety of AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, a vaccine co-developed with Oxford University has been plummeting in European Nations such as Germany, Spain, Italy, and France after reports emerged of blood clots forming as a side effect of the va...


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Ireland has reportedly suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine post reports from Norway of severe blood clotting in some recipients there. Sources close to the matter stated that three healthcare workers in Norway, after receiving ...


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Moderna has projected an expected sales of $18.4 billion from its coronavirus vaccine in 2021 The company’s COVID-19 vaccine has gained approval in the U.S., exclusively for emergency use Following a substantial surge in its shares on the ...


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American multinational technology conglomerate Microsoft Corporation has acknowledged the short falling of its COVID-19 vaccine scheduling software, which has run into issues in some states and has vowed to address the problems soon. The recent deve...


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Chinese multinational automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., commonly known as Geely, has reportedly abandoned merger talks with sister company Volvo Cars. Instead, the duo intends to launch a new unit to combine their powertrain ope...


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The popular weekly general medical journal, ‘The Lancet’, has revealed that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca PLC, is more effective with a three-month gap between the first and second dose rather ...


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One Rock Capital Partners LLC, along with its affiliate Metropoulos & Co., has reportedly signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) from Swiss multinational conglomerate Nestlé S.A. for USD 4.3 bill...


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According to reliable sources, Philadelphia-headquartered managed IT services provider (MSP), Xact IT Solutions Inc., has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), affirming its expertise in de...


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The US arm of Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., is reportedly recalling 36,275 boxes of testosterone cypionate injection in the American market for incorrect labeling.  The affected batch of inject...


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Leading IT services provider IntelliCentrics Inc. has reportedly introduced the first-of-its-kind COVID-19 credential to all users across its platforms. This new solution will offer healthcare facilities the relevant data they require to ensure optim...


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Buoy Health Inc., the AI-based healthcare navigation platform, has reportedly raised USD 37.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Humana Inc. and Cigna Holding Co. The funding round also marked the presence of other companies including Trustbr...


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NanOlogy LLC, a renowned clinical-stage oncology firm working on intratumoral therapy for solid tumors, has reportedly enrolled the very first patient for its Phase 2 clinical study of NanoPac, its intratumoral injection candidate to treat local pros...


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Imugene Ltd., a biotechnology firm that specializes in cancer immunotherapy, has recently bagged an investigational new drug (IND) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence the Phase-1 clinical study of PD1-Vaxx, one of its ...


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Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc., the U.S-based biopharmaceutical firm focused on the development of novel therapies aimed at treating common inflammatory conditions, has reportedly commenced recruiting and enrolling patients in Phase I randomized, multi-c...


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Eon, a healthcare technology company, has announced the expansion of its data science models. The model expansion has enabled the identification of incidental pulmonary nodules on MR (magnetic resonance) and X-Ray radiology reports. Eon’s EPM ...


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AE Industrial Partners (AEI), a private equity firm specializing in Defense, Aerospace & Government Services, Specialty Industrial markets, and Power Generation announced the acquisition of PCI, a pioneer in providing cybersecurity, cloud, comput...


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U.S.-based Fortune 500 company Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has reportedly announced the acquisition of Armitage Pet Care Limited for around USD 180 million. Sources close to the matter claimed that the acquisition will allow Spectrum Brands Holdin...


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ImmunityBio, a privately held immunotherapy firm, and NantKwest, a clinical-stage immunotherapy organization that develops immunotherapeutic treatments for viral infectious diseases and cancer in the US, announced that they have dosed the first patie...


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ICT International, a renowned medical testing device manufacturer, is reportedly launching new rapid antigen testing in the industry, a complete game-changer when it comes to the global pandemic. Having a test that detects intact virus particles in a...


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Calibre Scientific, a varied provider of life science reagents, instruments, tools, and other consumables, announced that it has acquired Lorne Laboratories Limited, a UK-based manufacturer and provider of blood transfusion solutions and blood groupi...


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Summa Equity, a Sweden-based thematic investment firm that invests in enterprises that address global challenges, has reportedly purchased a majority stake of functional proteomics firm, Sengenics, who possesses a proprietary technology named KREX, w...


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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, the largest biopharmaceutical firm in Asia, has reportedly signed a five year strategic partnership with Accenture, the Irish professional services company, and AWS (Amazon Web Services), the renowned IT service managem...


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Bluegem Capital Partners, the London-based mid-market private equity Fund, has reportedly announced that its portfolio company Pool Service has acquired Italy-based Panzeri Diffusion. The firm that will be created from the merger of two groups will b...


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Britain scientists have started a study to test if the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine can help protect people against Covid-19, as part of a large-scale global trial. The BCG varanine was developed centuries ago to fight against tuberculosis...


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Tipalti Raises $150 Mn at $2 Bn Valuation to Lift Its Finance Function

Tipalti, a pioneer in global payables automation solution announced that it has raised $150 million at a valuation of over $2 billion, bringing the total capital raised to about $280M million for a B2B fintech company. The Series E round, which is l...


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Flower One enters into USD 39M loan agreement with Subversive REIT

Flower One Holdings, Inc., has reportedly signed a term debt loan agreement for a sum of USD 39 million with Subversive REIT. As per the deal, Flower One gave Subversive REIT an option of two years for pursuing a sale-leaseback transaction for the pu...


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CLEAR, the secure identity enterprise, and LabCorp, the world’s leading life sciences organization focused on improving health and guiding patient care decisions announced their collaboration to allow users of the Health Pass mobile app of CLEA...


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Eureka Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology firm that focuses on immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, has reportedly commenced an ARYA-1 clinical trial to evaluate ET140203 ARTEMIS® T cell therapy in adult patients with HCC (Hepatocellular ...


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TaiGen Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based company that focuses on the development and commercialization of treatments for infectious diseases, cancers and diabetic complications, has announced that its influenza antiviral drug TG-1000 has b...


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UnitedHealth Group, a US based for-profit managed health care firm, has reportedly acquired DivvyDose, an American start-up that helps patients suffering from chronic diseases get their prescription medicine delivered in pre-sorted packages. A sourc...


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iWEECARE, the company behind the smallest continuous temperature tracking product in the world, Temp Pal®, has reportedly announced that it raised over $2.4 million from an extended pre-series A investment round. The funding round was led by VC ...


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Securitas acquires electronic security businesses of Stanley Security

Securitas, a Sweden based security services firm, has reportedly announced the acquisition of the electronic security businesses of US based security system provider, Stanley Security Solutions, located in Portugal, India, Singapore, Switzerland, and...


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Accenture, a renowned professional services company, has reportedly announced that it developed a data and analytics approach to derive and manage insights from the genomic data of pediatric AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Working alongside clinicians...


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BioLife Solutions to take over bio materials storage provider SciSafe

Leading bio-production tools supplier, BioLife Solutions Inc, has reportedly signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of biological materials storage provider, SciSafe. SciSafe is known for delivering biological materials storage to pharmace...


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New Hampshire-based in-vitro diagnostics expert American Laboratory Products Co. Ltd. (ALPCO) recently announced the recapitalization of its enterprise by Ampersand Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm. Sources with knowledge of the...


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Novartis reveals data from Phase III COMBI-i trial for melanoma

Swiss-based multinational pharmaceutical company, Novartis has recently revealed detailed results from the Phase III COMBI-i study assessing spartalizumab (PDR001), the investigational biological therapy in combination with Mekinist® (tramet...


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Biopharmaceutical major, Curevo Vaccine, has reportedly announced the release of antibody response data from its completed Phase 1 study that carried out the investigation of CRV-101’s tolerability, safety, and immune system response in numerou...


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CATO SMS, one of the leading providers of specialized clinical research solutions, has reportedly acquired Array Biostatistics LLC, a full service statistical and biostatistical programming CRO, in a bid to expand its service portfolio. The company i...


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Qualtrics, a Utah-based software company that focuses on the experience management (XM) category, has recently announced that it has inked a partnership deal with Safe & Reliable Healthcare (S&R), a renowned player in the field of healthcare ...


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Leading 3D analysis applications provider, Hawk Ridge Systems, has reportedly announced its acquisition of DS SOLIDWORKS reselling major, Quest Integration. The joint enterprise will be the largest supplier of Markforged and HP 3D printing solutions ...


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Clinical life science and technology solutions provider, Bioclinica, has reportedly entered into an agreement with regenerative products manufacturer, Direct Biologics. The partnership intends to deploy the Interactive Response Technology (IRT) furni...


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The Government of Australia has announced its intent to purchase more than 84 million doses of potential coronavirus vaccines on a condition that they succeed clinical trials. The is vaccine is planned to be purchased from the Oxford University and A...


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JMD Properties, has reportedly announced the acquisition of Stella Diagnostics, LLC, a molecular diagnostics firm aimed at enhancing patient management strategies of more than 67 million people suffering from esophageal diseases. JMD procured Stella ...


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Kone, a Finland-based engineering and service company, is reportedly attempting to outbid rival companies with a preliminary offer of $18.9 billion (17 billion euros) for Thyssenkrupp’s elevator unit. The offer, initially valued at 15 billion e...


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