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Germany launches electric truck charging network
Germany launches electric truck charging network
The German government on Wednesday (Jul 3) launched a project to build a nationwide fast-charging network for heavy-duty vehicles as Berlin aims to decarbonise the transport sector by 2045.Greenhouse...
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant
Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle battery plant on Wednesday (Jul 3), President Joko Widodo said, as South-east Asian countries move to gain a foothold in the emerging industry.The...
BlackRock launches stock ETF with 100% downside hedge
BlackRock launches stock ETF with 100% downside hedge
BLACKROCK has launched a ‘buffer’ exchange-traded fund that seeks to offer a 100 per cent downside hedge to risk-shy investors looking to tap the equity markets, the world’s largest...
SoftBank Group launches AI healthcare joint venture with Tempus AI
SoftBank Group launches AI healthcare joint venture with Tempus AI
JAPANESE technology investor SoftBank Group has launched a joint venture with Tempus AI that aims to analyse personal medical data with artificial intelligence (AI) to come up with treatment...
Honda launches updated freed minivan, including two-motor hybrid
Honda launches updated freed minivan, including two-motor hybrid
HONDA Motor launched an updated version of its Freed minivan in Japan, including a two-motor hybrid, which are gaining in popularity even as demand for pure electric vehicles (EVs)...
Nestle launches website for individuals on weight loss drugs
Nestle launches website for individuals on weight loss drugs
NESTLE’S health unit on Tuesday (Jun 25) launched a Web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on weight loss programmes, including those using GLP-1 medications. Nestle Health Science said...
JTC launches site in Kallang Way with condition for building to be retained
JTC launches site in Kallang Way with condition for building to be retained
This is the first time the state landlord wants an existing terrace factory to be preserved and adapted for continued industrial useJTC has launched an industrial sales site in...
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
CHINA’S BYD launched its third electric vehicle in Japan, it said on Tuesday, a sedan that will be its most expensive model so far in a market where consumers...
Prudential launches US billion share buyback scheme
Prudential launches US$2 billion share buyback scheme
PRUDENTIAL has launched a US$2 billion share buyback programme which is expected to be completed no later than mid-2026.On Sunday (Jun 23), the Asia-focused insurer also announced it will...
Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US
Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US
SPOTIFY introduced a new streaming plan for users in the United States on Friday (Jun 21), after raising prices for its premium plans earlier this month.The new basic plan...