The UK government has held talks with six manufacturers about building “gigafactory” electric car battery plants as part of its efforts to improve the prospects of the British automotive industry. The US carmaker Ford and the Korean electronics conglomerates LG and Samsung are among the companies that have had early-stage discussions with the government or… Continue reading UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars
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Texas Central signe un contrat avec Webuild et lui confie la direction de la conception et de la construction d’un projet historique
DALLAS, 16 juin 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Central, promoteur du train à grande vitesse entre Dallas et Houston, a signé un contrat de 16 milliards de dollars avec Webuild, opérant sur le marché américain avec The Lane Construction Corporation, un leader mondial en ingénierie et construction, pour lui confier la direction de l’équipe de construction… Continue reading Texas Central signe un contrat avec Webuild et lui confie la direction de la conception et de la construction d’un projet historique
Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès officialise les relations diplomatiques avec le Cameroun, renforçant ainsi ses relations avec le continent africain
LONDRES, 16 juin 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lors d’une brève cérémonie au Haut-commissariat de Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès à Londres, Son Excellence le Haut commissaire Kevin M. Isaac a été rejoint par son homologue camerounais M. Albert Njoteh Fotabang pour signer un communiqué conjoint officialisant les relations diplomatiques entre les deux nations. Les diplomates ont discuté de domaines d’intérêt mutuel, notamment la promotion des échanges culturels… Continue reading Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès officialise les relations diplomatiques avec le Cameroun, renforçant ainsi ses relations avec le continent africain
MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution Wins ‘Best Automotive Solution’
NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On May 25, Edge AI and Vision Alliance announced the Best Visual Product Award of 2021. MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution won in the category of “Best Automotive Solution,” which is also its first appearance in the international industry alliance. Edge AI and Vision Alliance, formerly known as Embedded Vision Alliance,… Continue reading MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution Wins ‘Best Automotive Solution’
China Matters Characterizes the Country’s First National Urban Wetland
It is now the first and only national wetland park in China combining urban life, farming and culture. Nurtured by Xixi Town built more than 1,100 years ago, Xixi Wetland has become a cradle of fishing, bamboo and tea culture. Thanks to the wisdom and efforts of traditional craftsmen living in the town, the wetland… Continue reading China Matters Characterizes the Country’s First National Urban Wetland
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung Visits U.S. to Review Future Mobility Strategies
SEOUL, South Korea, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung is visiting the U.S. to review the Group’s strategies for future mobility and the direction of technological development. Chairman Chung has met executives and engineers of Motional Inc., the Group’s autonomous driving joint venture (JV), in Boston, Mass., as well as… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung Visits U.S. to Review Future Mobility Strategies
Sixt U.S. Fleet to Reach 2019 Levels in Summer
After reactivating its existing workforce to full strength, Sixt is planning a hiring offensive to meet this new demand. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt SE held its annual general meeting virtually on June 16, announcing it would increase its fleet to 2019 levels in the U.S. this summer. “After the most difficult and challenging year… Continue reading Sixt U.S. Fleet to Reach 2019 Levels in Summer
Indian software testing firm BrowserStack raises $200m, joins unicorn club …
Cloud-based software testing platform BrowserStack said on Wednesday it raised $200 million in a funding round that valued the company at $4 billion, joining the unicorn club for startups. The funding round was led by San Francisco-based technology investment firm BOND, which has backed companies like Airbnb Inc, DoorDash, and Facebook Inc, and included venture capital firms… Continue reading Indian software testing firm BrowserStack raises $200m, joins unicorn club …
China to unveil tough rules to regulate $120b private tutoring industry
China is poised to unveil a much tougher than anticipated crackdown on the country’s $120 billion private tutoring industry, four sources told Reuters, including trial bans on vacation tutoring and restrictions on advertising. The new rules, which aim to both to ease pressure on school children and boost the country’s birth rate by lowering family living… Continue reading China to unveil tough rules to regulate $120b private tutoring industry
Chinese regulator approves first wholly foreign-owned money market broker
China‘s banking and insurance regulator‘s Beijing office approved to launch the country’s first wholly foreign-owned money market broker. The company, Ueda Yagi Money Broking (China) Co Ltd, will be China‘s sixth money broking firm, which is entitled to operate brokerage business in forex, money, and bond markets. Reuters Go to Source