ORDOS, China — An ocean of blue solar panels ripples across the ocher dunes of Inner Mongolia’s Kubuqi desert, a glittering example of China’s almost inconceivably mammoth energy transition. Even as other countries have put the brakes on desert solar projects for economic or technical reasons, China – the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases –
Activists posted a brief video on the flotilla’s social media account showing what appeared to be an explosion on or near one of the vessels
LONDON, United Kingdom — Banking giant HSBC announced Thursday it has achieved promising early results using quantum computing to improve trading performance. Quantum technology holds the potential to vastly increase computing power to solve real-world problems, but current quantum computers remain highly experimental and face major challenges, including high error rates. The project, launched by HSBC
Joao Palhinha opened the scoring, Jay McGrath put through his own net and Brennan Johnson wrapped up the win at the death.
There are things that Adamson hasn’t seen quite often—a win over the University of the Philippines, for example. The Falcons had lost 11 of its 12 previous games against the Maroons, and their only victory in that stretch came three years ago. Then there are things Adamson coach Nash Racela hasn’t seen before—at all. For
MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is moving closer toward operating in South Africa, its second international market after Brazil. This follows its application for an online gaming license in what it sees as one of the “most dynamic” economies on the continent. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and
Several districts in the state have witnessed continuous heavy rains, leading to flood-like conditions and prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been active in Beed, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts since Monday night
MANILA, Philippines — Grocery chain Makro is coming back to the Philippines after nearly two decades, with the Ayala group and its Thai partner taking charge. This time, Makro will have modern facilities that are no longer exclusive to members. Ayala Corp. subsidiary ACX Holdings Corp. on Wednesday signed a partnership deal with Thai firm
MANILA, Philippines — Argue in private but keep a united front in public We are used to dirty laundry being often aired in politics, which is tiresome for a nation that yearns for leaders to act with dignity and honor. So it is disappointing when the same thing happens in family businesses. Integrity includes the discipline
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara came under fire from a senator and two major media organizations on Wednesday, a day after the credentials of one media organization were revoked by organizers of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship and another media company was threatened with the same sanctions. Sen. Erwin Tulfo,