India approves $2.3 billion to develop green hydrogen
The government has approved $2.3 billion to support production, use and exports of green hydrogen, aiming to make India a global hub for the nascent industry.
Jan 5, 2023
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Serena Williams' investment shows that Nigeria's technology sector is attractive—but things can be better
Nigeria is the leading African destination for foreign direct investments in technology startup businesses. Between 2015 and 2022, Nigerian technology startups have secured funding totalling just over US$2 billion. This is ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Biden hails IBM's $20 bln investment announcement
IBM hosted US President Joe Biden Thursday to celebrate the announcement of a $20-billion investment in semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technology in New York state.
Oct 6, 2022
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Drug detection: ONR SCOUT tests tech for monitoring illicit maritime cargo
To improve capabilities for monitoring aircraft and vessels carrying illicit maritime cargo such as drugs—for longer periods of time and over greater distances—the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative ...
Sep 19, 2022
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The role of industrial clusters in advancing the energy transition
During COP26 in Scotland last year, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture and Electric Power Research Institute, launched the initiative Transitioning Industrial Clusters towards Net Zero in a bid to accelerate ...
Apr 22, 2022
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Can you truly own anything in the metaverse? How blockchains and NFTs don't protect virtual property
In 2021, an investment firm bought 2,000 acres of real estate for about US$4 million. Normally this would not make headlines, but in this case the land was virtual. It existed only in a metaverse platform called The Sandbox. ...
Apr 21, 2022
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France's $35B innovation plan includes nuclear reactor funds
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled a 5-year, 30 billion-euro ($35 billion) investment plan for developing innovative technology and industrial activity, including building small nuclear reactors, electric ...
Oct 12, 2021
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New roadmap guides industries to invest in low-cost, low-energy salt water treatment and recycle wastewater
Agriculture accounts for about 90% of total water consumption in the western United States and around 80% in the rest of the country.
Sep 10, 2021
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Nasdaq buys Canadian fraud-detection company for $2.75 bn
Nasdaq agreed to acquire Verafin, a Canadian financial fraud-detection company, for $2.75 billion, the companies announced Thursday.
Nov 19, 2020
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Good start, but room for improvement: Experts rate Australia's emissions technology plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor yesterday released his government's emissions reduction technology plan, setting out priorities for meeting Australia's climate targets while growing the economy.
May 22, 2020
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