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Highlights: June 14, 2021 - June 18, 2021

Christian Fernsby |
Events of the last week.

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Vietnam's seafood exports increased by 14% in 5 months

Vietnam seafoodAccording to Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in May 2021, seafood exports continued to recover positively when growing by 24%, with a turnover of nearly 790 million USD....

Cano Health acquires University Health Care for $600 million

Cano HealthCano Health and University Health Care and its affiliates announced Cano Health has acquired University and its affiliates for $600 million....

Cornucopia ready to acquire Magnachip in $1.66 billion deal

MagnachipMagnachip confirmed receipt of an unsolicited proposal....

Alabama: Landing moving headquarters to Birmingham, with plans to create over 800 jobs

AlabamaLanding plans to relocate its headquarters from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabamawhere it will create 816 new full-time jobs as it accelerates growth plans....

Frankfurt Airport: 356.9 percent year-on-year increase in passengers traffic

Frankfurt AirportDespite the ongoing and widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, aviation traffic is beginning to recover: in May 2021, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed 1.25 million passengers....

Emirates loss $6.0 billion

EmiratesEmirates Group announced 2020-21 results....

H&M Q2 net sales up 75 percent in local currencies

H&MH&M reported Tuesday that its second quarter net sales increased 62 percent to 46.51 billion Swedish kronor from last year's 28.66 billion kronor....

Georgia May net tax revenues up 68.1 percent

GeorgiaThe State of Georgia's May net tax collections approached $2.66 billion for an increase of roughly $1.08 billion, or 68.1 percent, compared to May 2020 when net tax collections totaled $1.58 billion....

Bahrain unveils $1.2bn stimulus package for COVID-hit sectors

Isa Al KhalifaBahrain's His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree extending a number of initiatives launched within the economic stimulus package worth BD485 million ($1.2 billion) designed to protect livelihoods and mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the economy. ...

Texas Central and Webuild to work on Texas train project that will create tens of thousands of jobs

Texas CentralTexas Central, developers of the high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild, operating in the U.S. market with The Lane Construction Corporation to lead the civil construction team that will build the Texas passenger line....

Iran's steel export hits 146% growth in current year

Steel pipesA statistical study of performance of major steelmaking units in country showed that export of steel products in the first two months of current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 21) registered a 146 percent growth....

Oracle Q4 profit $4.03 billion

OracleOracle reported fourth quarter profit of $4.03 billion or $1.37 per share, compared to $3.12 billion or $0.99 per share last year....

La-Z-Boy Q4 profit up greatly

La-Z-BoyLa-Z-Boy Tuesday reported fourth quarter profit of $37.5 million or $0.81 per share, up from $2.30 million or $0.05 per share last year....

Equinor expects gross investments in renewables of around $23 billion, free cash flow of $45 billion

Anders Opedal, President and CEOEquinor presented its strategy to accelerate the company's transition while growing cash flow and returns....

Amazon: $300 million to develop thousands of new affordable housing units

AmazonAmazon announced a commitment of $75 million in below-market capital for developers to create 800 affordable homes in the Nashville, Tennessee area near WeGo high-capacity transit corridors....

Amazon robotics facility, 1,000 new jobs coming to Louisiana

AmazonAmazon announced the company's latest robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, with over 1,000 jobs and a $200 million capital investment coming to Baton Rouge, Louisiana....

UK reaches deal on U.S. tariff dispute

Liz TrussThe International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today struck an historic deal with the U.S. on the Airbus-Boeing dispute in a good mobe for industries like Scotch whisky....

Lennar Q2 earnings $831.36 million

LennarLennar announced earnings for its second quarter that advanced from the same period last year....

Danaher to buy Moderna supplier Aldevron for about $9.6 billion

ModernaDanaher Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aldevron, for a cash purchase price of approximately $9.6 billion....

Kerry sells its consumer foods meats and meals business to Pilgrim's Pride for 819m euros

Kerry GroupKerry Group plc has reached agreement to sell its Consumer Foods' Meats and Meals business in the UK and Ireland to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation for a cash consideration of 819m euros (704m pounds) subject to routine closing adjustments....

EU passenger car market expands 53.4% in May

Electric vehicleIn May 2021, passenger car registrations in the European Union rose by 53.4% compared to last year, totalling 891,665 units, The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported....

Losses from magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Japan $1.62 billion

February 13th Japan earthquakeInsured losses from the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Fukushima region of Japan on February 13th 2021 have continued to rise and at a faster pace....


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NEWS

EPPO targets criminal organisation suspected of VAT fraud involving sales of diesel

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BUSINESS

Peru's mining exports jump 23 pct

Vietnam encourages private businesses to invest in railway sector
Baker Hughes: U.S. oil rig count down by 1 to 438
AfDB to provide $184.1 million for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project
EIB supports Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection between Spain and France
U.S., UK, and Congolese officials inaugurate Kiswishi City Special Economic Zone
 

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POLITICS

New York Power Authority directed to develop nuclear power plant

Cuban President begins official visit to Belarus
EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers
EU proposes banning LNG gas imports from Russia by end of 2027
New York Governor announces Sullivan County broadband project
Zimbabwe to ban lithium concentrate exports
 

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Highlights 

Micron plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D

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COMPANIES

Micron plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D

750 new jobs coming to Michigan
LS Cable and unit join Korea-Japan submarine cable project
WFS to open new multi-purpose terminal at Lyon Airport
CEVA Logistics renews contract to transport aeronautics parts between France, Morocco, Tunisia
Malian government takes over Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine
 

CAREERS

Bluecrux appoints four new partners

Isomorphic Labs appoints Ben Wolf as chief medical officer
Vodacom names new international markets CEO
David Andreadakis joins Loyalty Juggernaut as chief commercial officer
Tom Montali joins CSL as business development director
Concirrus appoints Steve O'Reilly as product manager
 

ECONOMY

EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in last decade

Russia's trade surplus falls 18.3% to $42.4 bln in January-April
U.S. economy in Q1 revised up to 0.2-pct contraction
Japan loses top creditor position for first time in 34 years
NZ exports to EU jump 28% in first year of trade deal
EU generated €39.2 billion surplus in trade in agricultural products
 

EARNINGS

Ericsson Q2 sales down but North America up

Lockton revenue $3.55 billion
Motorcar Parts of America Q4 sales $189.5 million
Limoneira Q2 revenue $44.6 million
Lululemon athletica Q1 revenue increased 10% to $2.2 billion
PVH Q1 GAAP EBIT $205 million
 

OP-ED

Micromanaging is the worst enemy of efficiency and teamwork

Niger set to monetize massive gas reserves through Saharan natural gas pipeline
Putting the brakes on EV folly that choked the market
Oil discovery in Kavango Basin may mean huge benefits for Namibians
Cape Town and Dubai battle over Africa's energy future
Is America going to lose its superpower status?
 

AGRIFISH

Ireland: Minister Donohoe removes broiler poultry farmers from VAT Flat Rate Addition scheme

FLI tests mobile One Health laboratory for diagnosing highly pathogenic pathogens
First vaccine against swine dysentery disease recommended for approval
USDA expands fruit pest quarantines in New York and California
Peru records 23.6% growth in agricultural export sales compared to 2024
China allows imports of rapeseed meal, soybean meal from Uruguay
 

LEADERSHIP

Study: Missing a deadline has a bigger impact than you might think

Employers prefer younger job candidates for AI roles although experienced workers perform same or better
Study finds workers misjudge wage markets
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Study finds there's right way and wrong way to deliver negative feedback in workplace
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CRIME

German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal

EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel
Commission fines Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers €5.7 million for restricting cross-border sales of clothing
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30B damages for Brazil dam disaster
Commission fines České dráhy and Österreichische Bundesbahnen €48.7 million over collusion to exclude common compe
SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements regarding recyclability of K-Cup beverage pod
 

Magazine

TRAVEL

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis

Morocco’s first Radisson branded hotel opens in Casablanca
Buna channels, an unreal and beautiful part of Bosnia and Herzegovina
JW Marriott unveils Mindful Haven with opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Sotheby's Sports Week returns with fantastic artifacts
Red Roof properties open in Michigan
 

SEA, LAND, AIR

Citroën C3 Aircross, the most affordable compact SUV with 7 seats

2025 Chevrolet Equinox stands apart with fresh looks and capability
Hill Helicopters HX50, luxury in the sky
Opel Movano becomes fully equipped camper van
Porsche Panamera, new hybrid variants
Dodge Charger, 670 horsepower of electric
 

DESIGN

Cold night, hot fire pit, cool entertainment

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Luxury duvet looks good, fells good and keeps you healthy
Vacheron Constantin, watches for life and more
Schüller kitchens, where functionality marries design
 

GADGETS

MESA/Boogie Celebrates 40-year partnership with John Petrucci

reMarkable 2, monochrome tablet for your thoughts and your eyes
OnePlus Ace 3V, first with Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, flagship with a reason
Samsung Galaxy S24 is photography powerhouse
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HEALTH

Bolivia declares national health emergency due to measles outbreak

Hong Kong researchers develop needle-free flu vaccine with broad protection
World's first vaccines that don't need refrigeration entered trials
First patient enrolled in Phase 1 clinical trial of Akiram’s cancer drug candidate
FDA grants marketing authorization of first home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis
Human cases of anthrax reported in western Mongolia
 

MEANTIME

Cost of keeping wind turbines out of sight

Mission to "weigh" all of Earth's forests from space launched
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India launches space docking experiment mission
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