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Beyond Constellation News – Covid testing providers scale back despite worries of another winter surge
UNITED STATES – WASHINGTON — Coronavirus testing labs and at-home test makers have been scaling back after the governments have subsidizing cuts and fading interest, regardless of worries from wellbeing authorities that the nation could confront another surge in infections. It is not clear
Wim’s News – Hydrogen production facility proposed for Humber
Thousands of jobs are set to be created on the Humber as a result of an agreement between two industry giants. The Port of Immingham has been announced as the site of an Air Products and Associated British Ports (ABP) partnership. Air Products and
Wim’s News – The Iranian government and the Russian government move to allow crypto payments for imports
With the approval of the country’s Industry, Mines and Trade Ministry, Iran has taken a significant step into the world of cryptocurrencies. The country’s Trade Minister Reza Fatemi Amin confirmed the development with local news outlets, saying the new regulations allow cryptos to be
Wim’s News – Bangladesh set to import 500,000 T of wheat from Russia
Two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said on Sunday that Bangladesh will import 500,000 tonnes of wheat from Russia at $430 a tonne as it struggles to secure supplies amid surging prices. Since India banned exports of the grain in May,
Wim’s News – China lifts ban on South Africa’s wool industry
Finally, China has lifted its five-month ban on South African wool imports. In April, the ban was imposed due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in three provinces. “China’s ban on greasy wool imports from the Republic of South Africa has been lifted
Wim’s News – Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports rise over 13% in eight months
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported that agro-forestry-aquatic products exported 66.2 billion USD in the first eight months of 2022, up 8.7% year on year, with exports reaching 36.3 billion USD, an increase of 13.1% year on year. Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector
Wim’s News – The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains are here
The future of environmentally friendly travel is here, and Germany is leading the way with the first ever hydrogen-powered rail line starting on Wednesday. There will be 14 hydrogen trains powered by fuel cells running exclusively on the route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony. Alstom,
Wim’s News – Some steel exports from Great Britain to Northern Ireland face 25% tariff
Due to changes in EU rules, Great Britain is imposing a 25% tariff on some steel exports to Northern Ireland. The tariff was announced on Wednesday by HM Revenue and Customs. The tariff is related to the Northern Ireland Protocol, the post-Brexit deal that