Alef flying car receives limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification Alef unveiled its “Model A” flying car in October 2022 and has since received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies Alef’s flying car is both road drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Alef is taking deposits for pre-orders for its “Model… Continue reading Alef becomes the first car certified to fly
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Why CEO David Baszucki is ready for Roblox to grow up
/ With over 66 million daily users, the virtual world platform is now allowing experiences exclusively for people 17 and up. Is it a cash grab or a look into the future of gaming? By Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of the Verge, host of the Decoder podcast, and co-host of The Vergecast. Share this story Roblox,… Continue reading Why CEO David Baszucki is ready for Roblox to grow up
PDD-owned marketplace Temu looks to name US compliance officer
E-commerce marketplace Temu is looking to hire a compliance officer based in the US, job ads showed, after lawmakers scrutinised the Chinese company for allegedly lax practices and policies related to blocking goods from the Xinjiang region. Temu, launched by parent PDD Holdings in the U.S. in September, sells products like $9 dresses and $6… Continue reading PDD-owned marketplace Temu looks to name US compliance officer
Dutch tech investor Prosus to end cross-holding with parent Naspers
Dutch-listed technology investor Prosus NV said on Tuesday it would end a cross-holding structure with its South African parent Naspers, sending both companies’ stock higher as investors welcomed the simplification. “They (shareholder) said we don’t like this cross holding, it creates complexity. We’ve listened to them. And we’re basically getting rid of that now,” CEO… Continue reading Dutch tech investor Prosus to end cross-holding with parent Naspers
World Bank to provide $500m for clean energy project in east Indonesia
The World Bank said on Tuesday it has approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner electricity in eastern Indonesia, for which it will provide $500 million in financial support. The programme will connect about 2 million people to the electrical grid, increase solar power investment and help Indonesia’s state utility Perusahaan Listrik… Continue reading World Bank to provide $500m for clean energy project in east Indonesia
ASTRAL AVIATION AND DISASTER RESPONSE NONPROFIT AIRLINK SIGN FIRST PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (MOU) AND BEGIN DISASTER RELIEF SHIPMENTS
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Astral Aviation has signed its first formal partnership agreement (MOU) with disaster response nonprofit Airlink (www.airlinkflight.org). In the agreement, Astral Aviation promises to transport 50 tons of humanitarian aid over the next year. Continue Reading Sanjeev S Gadhia, Founder & CEO, Astral Aviation, with Bethany Holland, Senior Programs… Continue reading ASTRAL AVIATION AND DISASTER RESPONSE NONPROFIT AIRLINK SIGN FIRST PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (MOU) AND BEGIN DISASTER RELIEF SHIPMENTS
Libra Group Launches World’s First Dedicated Space Leasing Company
Group’s new aerospace subsidiary aims to accelerate projected $1 trillion space economy by leasing broad portfolio of space assets; acquires Arctic-based ground station and commits to building additional 20 ground stations around the world. NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Libra Group, a privately owned global business group whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in… Continue reading Libra Group Launches World’s First Dedicated Space Leasing Company
BARILLA, MORE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS TOGETHER WITH 9,000 FARMS THE COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND 100% RECYCLABLE PACKAGING AND THE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
PARMA, Italy, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Barilla Group Sustainability Report highlights the results achieved from the Parma-based Group for the well-being of people, for the environment and for the communities. According to its purpose “The joy of food for a better life”, Barilla continued to invest in improving its pasta, sauces and bakery products… Continue reading BARILLA, MORE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS TOGETHER WITH 9,000 FARMS THE COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND 100% RECYCLABLE PACKAGING AND THE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Xinhua Silk Road: SW. China’s Chongqing Yubei District committed to building a new hub for international aviation
BEIJING, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Positioning to build a new air, land-sea channel and an international aviation gateway hub, Yubei District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, has stepped up efforts to advance the development of airport industry and foreign trade, promote innovation-driven and the construction of a world-class airport cluster covering Chengdu and Chongqing, thus making Chongqing the fourth… Continue reading Xinhua Silk Road: SW. China’s Chongqing Yubei District committed to building a new hub for international aviation
Żabka Group unveils its automated logistics centre in Radzymin near Warsaw
POZNAŃ, Poland, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Żabka Group has unveiled its state-of-the-art automated logistics centre in Radzymin near Warsaw, which can supply around 3,500 stores. This facility is the largest and most technologically advanced addition to Żabka Group’s logistics infrastructure. “This is one of the most modern logistics centres in Europe, the largest investment… Continue reading Żabka Group unveils its automated logistics centre in Radzymin near Warsaw