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Highlights: June 6, 2022 - June 12, 2022

Christian Fernsby |
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Repsol to manufacture a 'super polymer'

RepsolRepsol will invest 105 million euros in the Puertollano Industrial Complex to build the first plant in the Iberian Peninsula capable of manufacturing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a material considered a 'super polymer' due to its exceptional properties....

Prettl Group to open its third plant in Mexico

Prettl GroupOn his second day of work in Hannover, Germany, the governor, Mauricio Kuri Gonzalez, held a meeting where the creation and opening of the third plant of the Prettl Group in Queretaro was finalized, which will generate more than 1,800 new jobs, making it one of the main employers in the state....

Adani Transmission to acquire Mahan-Sipat transmission project from Essar for $250m

Adani TransmissionAdani Transmission (ATL) has agreed to acquire the operational 400kV Mahan-Sipat transmission project in Central India from Essar Power for INR19.13bn ($250m)....

Pfizer to produce COVID-19 oral treatment in U.S., create more than 250 additional high-skilled jobes

PfizerPfizer announced that it will further strengthen its commitment to United States manufacturing with a $120 million investment at its Kalamazoo, Michigan, facility, enabling U.S.-based production in support of its COVID-19 oral treatment, PAXLOVIDTM (nirmatrelvir ...

Compass Diversified Holdings to acquire PrimaLoft in $530 million deal

PrimaLoftCompass Diversified Holdings has agreed to buy PrimaLoft in a transaction valuing the provider of synthetic insulation at about $530 million, including debt....

Egyptian-Emirati consortium to acquire majority stake in Lekela Power in approximately $1 billion deal

MasdarA consortium comprised UAE-based Masdar and Egypt's Infinity Energy will acquire a majority stake in Lekela Power, Reuters reported, citing informed sources....

South Carolina: Health Supply US establishing Glove One operations in Greenville County, creating 600 new jobs

Health Supply USHealth Supply US announced plans to establish new manufacturing operations in Greenville County, South Carolina....

Inditex reports Q1 revenue growth 36%

InditexThe quarter was marked by a sharp recovery in store footfall and a warm reception for all seven brands' new season collections....

Voestalpine revenue rose 36.9%

VoestalpineVoestalpine posted record results in the business year 2021/22 (April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022)....

Advanced Call Center Technologies to create 650 new jobs in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Advanced Call Center TechnologiesAdvanced Call Center Technologies (ACT) will establish new operations in Bristol and Kingsport, creating 650 new jobs in Sullivan County, Tennessee....

American Packaging Corporation to bring new manufacturing facility and jobs to Cedar City, Utah

American Packaging CorporationAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC) has announced that it's opening a new 275,000-square-foot Center of Excellence manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah....

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala and EQT Private Equity to acquire Swedish firm Envirotainer in $3 billion deal

MubadalaAbu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company and private equity firm EQT are set to acquire Envirotainer, a Swedish biophama transport services provider, from Cinven and Novo Holdings....

Ocean Insight to expand operations in Monroe County, N.Y., creating up to 100 new jobs

Ocean InsightOcean Insight, a spectroscopic systems developer and manufacturer, is ready to expand its Monroe County operations and committing to creating up to 100 new jobs over the next five years....

Bank of Canada says some Canadians could see mortgage payments jump by 45%

Bank of CanadaSome Canadians who took out mortgages in 2020-21 could see their monthly payments jump by as much as 45 per cent in 2025-26, according to a Bank of Canada scenario....

Devon Energy acquires Rim Rock Oil and Gas leasehold interest and assets for $865 million

Rim Rock Oil and GasDevon Energy agreed to acquire the leasehold interest and related assets of RimRock Oil and Gas, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company focused in the Williston Basin, for total cash consideration of $865 million....

Ghana's inflation surges to 27.6 pct in May

Samuel Kobina AnnimGhana's consumer inflation rate increased 4 percentage points to 27.6 percent year on year in May, compared with the 23.6 percent recorded a month earlier, said the Ghana Statistical Service....

U.S. prices on annual basis saw largest increase since 1981

ExxonThe U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.0 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported....

TikTok to create 1,000 jobs in Ireland

TikTokTikTok will create another 1,000 new jobs in Ireland, bringing its workforce in the country to over 3,000....

New York City: Record $101 billion budget

Eric AdamsNew York Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have agreed to a record $101.1 billion budget....

U.S. gasoline average price tops $5 per gallon for first time in history

gas stationThe price of U.S. gasoline averaged more than $5 a gallon for the first time on Saturday, data from the gas station showed....


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NEWS

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

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Russian-linked tanker crew accused in Finland-Estonia undersea cable sabotage probe
Croatia: Former minister sentenced to two years of imprisonment for abuse of office and authority
U.S.: Widespread showers across the eastern half, severe thunderstorms in Montana into the Plains
 

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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Peru's mining exports jump 23 pct

Fire in Egyptian hospital kills at least seven coronavirus patients

Egyptians start paying taxes on imported mobiles

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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

750 new jobs coming to Michigan

WFS to open new multi-purpose terminal at Lyon Airport


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
Some organizations may need to expand their hierarchical structures earlier than others
Study finds there's right way and wrong way to deliver negative feedback in workplace
Allyship is critical and its needs appreciation
 

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
 

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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

Embellish your home with PVC panels
You'll have to hurry if you want one of 20 new Louis Vuitton watches
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
Casette tapes are making a big comeback, and so are portable players
 

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
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope begins mapping entire sky
Russian academics, gas industry experts see undersea LNG transportation as feasible
India launches space docking experiment mission
World-first carbon-14 diamond battery made