The UK has signed a free trade deal with Singapore covering trade worth 17.6 billion pounds (USD 23.4 billion, ) the latest in a series of trade pacts that Britain is seeking to secure around the world post-Brexit. Britain and the European Union are running out of time to reach an agreement on a future trading relationship before the end of a post-Brexit transition period at the end of the year. [Full Article...]
It is the third stimulus since the Frankfurt-based institution launched its pandemic programme last March. This will be achieved with newly-printed money; it aims to drive down longer-term borrowing costs and help keep credit affordable and plentiful for consumers, businesses and governments. [Full Article...]
In safety terms, the company says its ceramic-based separator is non-combustible and keeps the anode and cathode safely isolated at temperatures much higher than today's lithium-ion cells can handle. The solid-state separator is another key advance, using solid ceramic material that strongly resists the formation of dendrites - a common problem that can cause batteries to short out and sometimes... [Full Article...]
The Swindon plant relies on the "just-in-time" delivery system, pioneered by Japanese rival Toyota and now a global standard in the automotive sector in particular, in which parts arrive as they are required. Freight forwarder Westbound Shipping Services said: "While all the main United Kingdom container ports have been working through major delays, Felixstowe has been particularly challenging, co... [Full Article...]
His original sample has since been re-tested at the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), and has come back negative for COVID-19 infection. After a passenger tested positive onboard for Covid-19, Royal Caribbean ended the current cruise a day early and canceled the following sailing that was scheduled to depart on December 10. [Full Article...]
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, will serve on Aurora's board, and the ride-hailer will transfer its 1,200 employee AV division to the start-up, which now has 600 staff. It's believed to be the first known fatality by a self-driving vehicle. Commenting on this novel initiative, Chris Urmson, the CEO of Aurora Innovation reportedly cited that the deal is touted to work well for both the compani... [Full Article...]
The Vatican noted that the visit to Iraq will "take into consideration the evolution of the worldwide health emergency". Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis will make the March 5-8 visit, with stops in Baghdad, the cities of Irbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh, and the 'plains of Ur, linked to the memory of Abraham, ' the biblical patriarch who is revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims. [Full Article...]
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . "October job openings are likely to disappear in a hurry relatively speaking by the end of the year with new strict stay-at-home orders issued in California this month, which is the most populous state in the country". [Full Article...]