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The NDC OECS Investment Forum and the Government of St. Lucia discuss the Eastern Caribbean

Government representatives from the OECS, policymakers, regional stakeholders, investors, and international partners attended the Forum. The ways to i

Government representatives from the OECS, policymakers, regional stakeholders, investors, and international partners attended the Forum. The ways to investigate decarbonization of the Eastern Caribbean were discussed by the attendees. Along with establishing resilience to the effects of climate change, they also set out a course for environmental sustainability. Participants have been urged by the OECS Director General to take action to increase resilience in vital sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and finance, to name a few. From the Frontline to the Future Uniting the Caribbean for Bold Climate Action was the theme of the threeday conference Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

African court rules that Nigerias Twitter ban is illegal

The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS court has ruled that a sevenmonth ban on Twitter in Nigeria was unlawful. Abuja lifted the suspen

The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS court has ruled that a sevenmonth ban on Twitter in Nigeria was unlawful. Abuja lifted the suspension after talks with Twitter representatives but laid down conditions, including registering its operations in Nigeria. The ban has shocked many in Nigeria, where the hashtag BringBackOurGirls was used after Boko Haram activists kidnapped nearly 300 schoolchildren in 2014. Act and treat these users in a language they understand. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

Over the last decade, the number of checks has decreased by 7.5% annually

The number of cheques cleared via the Bahamian banking system has decreased by 7.5 percent annually over the past decade. John Rolle said cheque elimi

The number of cheques cleared via the Bahamian banking system has decreased by 7.5 percent annually over the past decade. John Rolle said cheque elimination is in keeping with the longterm objective of ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the payments system. The use of cheques continues to wane as a routine payment instrument in favor of electronic alternatives, the Central Bank governor has said. Cheques are especially prone to exploitation by fraudsters while often bouncing due to there being insufficient funds in the purchasers account. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

India suggests a framework for the right to repair consumer goods like smartphones and durables

India has proposed to introduce a right to repair, to give consumers the option of having their devices repaired by a third party. The move follows si

India has proposed to introduce a right to repair, to give consumers the option of having their devices repaired by a third party. The move follows similar deliberations in the U.S. and the UK. The committee identified mobile phones, tablets, consumer durables, automobiles, and agriculture as important sectors for the framework. Indias electronics ministry has said that the right to repair will be a gamechanger once it is rolled out in the country and will help reduce ewaste generation and create jobs. Exact details on when New Delhi will implement the Right to Repair rules have yet to be announced. Last year, the movement gained momentum when the rules on securing the repairability of devices were passed in the U.S. and U.K. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

Finlands sand battery offers a renewable energy storage solution

Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have created the worlds first functional sand battery. Sustainable, lowcost, lowpollution energy storage. It works

Polar Night Energy and Vatajankoski have created the worlds first functional sand battery. Sustainable, lowcost, lowpollution energy storage. It works by passing hot air through a sand tank, transforming renewable electricity into hot air. Heat is transferred from the air to the sand, reaching about 500 to 600 degrees Celsius. The Kankaanpää battery is 4 meters in diameter and 7 meters high and contains 100 tons of sand. On average, the British household uses 1,000 kWh of gas and 240 kWh of electricity per month. Polar Night Energy provides a future battery that is 20 meters wide and 10 meters high. They can also use materials such as sand or alternative sand rejected by the construction industry. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

Viva Energy Australia in track to to open its first hydrogen service station

Viva Energy has made significant progress in developing its hydrogen refueling station. The firm has placed orders for a 2.5MW electrolyzer for green

Viva Energy has made significant progress in developing its hydrogen refueling station. The firm has placed orders for a 2.5MW electrolyzer for green hydrogen production and a fastfuelling dispensing system capable of servicing multiple vehicles at once. The equipment is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of next year as a first for the Australian market. Viva Energy plans to build a hydrogen mobility network across Australia. Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Norways Nel ASA, will supply the containerized electrolyzer together with local partner ENGV. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

Industrial Voices Sustainable, flexible, equal the role of Western Hemisphere trade policy

The industry is inspired by AAFA to build on solid supplychain and sourcing commitments. The move of supply chains from Asia to the Western Hemisphere

The industry is inspired by AAFA to build on solid supplychain and sourcing commitments. The move of supply chains from Asia to the Western Hemisphere will be encouraged by trade. According to a study, the United States can address the main causes of instability in Central America by promoting global trade. The combination would prevent textile and apparel products using Asian inputs from enjoying the benefits of the CAFTADR agreement and instead create a positive feedback loop among U.S. trading partners. By 2025, SanMar will spend $500 million more on goods produced in northern Central America. Four thousand additional jobs will be created as a result of the increased capacity needed for this growth. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        

France needs strong research and development, technical cooperation with PH

Frances ambassador to the Philippines, Michel Bocoz, said Now is the time to seize new opportunities and will expand exchanges between the two countri

Frances ambassador to the Philippines, Michel Bocoz, said Now is the time to seize new opportunities and will expand exchanges between the two countries. Relations between France and the Philippines have deepened in the areas of defense, security, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction. In his Bastille Day speech, Boccoz, as the house of French technology and an extremely innovative country of research and development R&D, supports innovative technology and innovation projects in both academia and business development. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago        



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