Singapore: Commodity prices from energy and metals to agricultural products rebounded sharply in 2021, with power fuels leading the rally, driven by tight supplies and a strong economic recovery as COVID-19 vaccinations staved off widespread lockdowns. Global demand for commodities is expected to remain robust in 2022 and underpin prices as the world economy continues… Continue reading LNG, coal lead 2021 commodities rally as markets eye COVID-19 for next move
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GST: From rate rationalisation to reduction in compliance burden, what to expect from indirect taxes in 2022
Representative Image India is looking at the year 2022 with eyes wide open for a positive daylight after the catastrophic year and a half due to the pandemic and the tax structure is an integral part of the revival plan. Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been taking small steps in solidifying its position which… Continue reading GST: From rate rationalisation to reduction in compliance burden, what to expect from indirect taxes in 2022
Alcoa signs renewable energy deals for Spanish plant
Alcoa also signed a separate 10-year agreement with Galician power producer Greenalia on Monday for up to 2,297 gigawatt-hours per year. Alcoa has lined up long-term energy contracts with two renewables companies to supply an aluminium plant in northwestern Spain that it has mothballed for two years amid soaring power prices. When the San Ciprian… Continue reading Alcoa signs renewable energy deals for Spanish plant
Hertz rebirth delivers $3bn windfall to two bold backers
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Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah
Employees are the pivot of the recreational facility at the Akurdi office, a unique concept in wellness where the intent is to keep them happy and content. Ravi Kyran comes early to work out of choice or, as he puts it, “as part of my personal preference”. When he arrives at the Bajaj Auto facility… Continue reading Bajaj Auto redefines empl oyee wellness with Utsah
Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596
Tesla has navigated the global automotive chip shortage better than most. It also pioneered using a unified computer architecture. How are those things related? What are the broader lessons here? Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Of all the innovations Tesla has brought to the auto industry, not the least significant is the unified computer architecture… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596
Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595
Despite smaller growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane. More than 221,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November — which is +33% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continued to fall off a cliff — down… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595
BlackBerry OS devices are pretty much dead after January 4th
Pour one out for the BlackBerry, the former king of mobile. The company has announced that as of January 4th, classic devices running BlackBerry OS 7.1 or earlier, as well as OS 10, will lose key services. And by key, we mean absolutely crucial capabilities, like phone calls, texting, data and even emergency 9-1-1 access.… Continue reading BlackBerry OS devices are pretty much dead after January 4th
Unfinished ‘Halo Infinite’ cutscene hints at a future storyline
Caution: Major ‘Halo Infinite’ story spoilers follow. There’s more to Halo Infinite‘s story than it appears — unofficially, at least. Windows Central notes fans have discovered an unfinished mid-credit cutscene hidden in the game’s code. As you can see below, it’s not just a throwaway moment, either. If anything, it’s a strong hint at what… Continue reading Unfinished ‘Halo Infinite’ cutscene hints at a future storyline
Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro update ‘paused’ to fix dropped calls
Bad news, Pixel fans: Google has confirmed it’s pausing the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro December update over reports of call dropping and disconnecting. As Droid Life reports, the news explains why many Pixel 6 owners haven’t received the update over the past few weeks. For the lucky few who managed to snag it and… Continue reading Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro update ‘paused’ to fix dropped calls