Vermont law to require oil companies to pay for climate change damage
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by…
France bans Israeli companies from weapons exhibition | Israel-Palestine conflict News
French Defence Ministry suggests the decision is linked to Paris’s opposition to the continuing Israeli invasion of Rafah. France has banned Israeli companies from participating…
Age assurance trial will not require social media companies to participate
In short: Government officials have confirmed an age assurance pilot will be conducted within the communications departmentThe $6.5 million trial will not require the participation…
Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts | Tax News
New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year. Russia has announced plans to raise…
Sony warns tech companies: Don’t use our music to train your AI
Sony Music Group is sending letters to 700 artificial intelligence developers and music streaming services warning them to not use its artists’ music to train…
Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press David A. Lieb And John HannaPublished May 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save…
Australia’s first LNG import terminal nears completion amid deadlock with energy companies
In short: The first LNG import terminal in Australia is nearing completion at Port Kembla, near Wollongong.Squadron Energy says the gas brought in will be enough…
China sanctions 2 U.S. defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Associated PressPublished Apr 11, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Competition watchdog ACCC to get a boost in powers making it easier to block ‘harmful’ mergers and acquisitions
Australia's competition watchdog will be given far stronger powers to prevent companies from making repeated under-the-radar acquisitions that could harm competition and consumers.The changes, being…
Companies responsible for fatal Wallan train crash fined $525,000
Two rail companies have been fined a total of $525,000 over a deadly crash which resulted in a passenger train flying off the tracks at…
This Morning star hits back after she’s accused of ‘abusing’ and ‘criticising’ small companies
A PRESENTER from This Morning has hit back at her followers after receiving backlash for a DIY project. Kate Lawler, 43, previously shared that she…
U.S. blacklists Russian companies aiding sanctions evasion through digitial assets
U.S. sanctions 15 companies and individuals for being behind blockchain-based services operating in Russia's financial sector that enable the evasion of sanctions imposed upon the…
How wealthy is Donald Trump exactly? Here’s a look at his companies, properties and income
In short: Donald Trump has said he has almost $US500 million in cash on hand, but has also told a court he cannot cover a…
U.S. Charges Iranian National in Multi-Year Hacking Campaign Targeting Defense Contractors and Private Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Alireza Shafie Nasab, an Iranian national, for his alleged involvement in a multi-year hacking campaign targeting…
Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links? | Russia-Ukraine war News
A day before the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union released an exhaustive new list of companies, entities or people in…
APF Canada Investment Monitor Report Highlights Opportunities for Canadian Companies in Asia’s Expanding Cleantech Supply Chains
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Ukraine vows more self-reliance as war enters third year – POLITICO
Ukrainians have questions On the anniversary of Putin's aggression, however, uncertainty and irritation were undisguised in Kyiv. Ukrainians wanted to know why Western sanctions on…
Amazon joins the Dow, the ‘elite’ club of the US stock market’s biggest companies
The e-commerce giant will replace drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance on the Dow, before the opening of trading on Monday. ADVERTISEMENTAmazon is joining the likes…
Forbes: Layoffs hit 10-month high as financial and tech companies slash jobs
January was one of the largest months for layoffs in almost 15 years, a new report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas said, as more than…
The EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up the carbon – POLITICO
In 2009, as part of a recession recovery package, the European Commission launched a €1 billion program to support eight projects in the hope of…