Western Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will partner with Japanese renewable energy firm Sharing Energy. The deal will see he solar panel provider team utilise Power Ledger’s distributed ledger to track consumption of clean energy. The initial pilot will focus on just 100 customers of the Japan-based green energy firm. This, according to Power Ledger, […]

Renault and Nissan have pledged to continue their alliance as its architect, Carlos Ghosn, resigned from the French carmaker. Mr Ghosn’s resignation came as he remained incarcerated in Japan where he is accused of financial misconduct at Nissan. Renault said Michelin’s Jean-Dominique Senard had been appointed chairman, and Thierry Bolloré chief executive. Mr Ghosn was […]

Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to “usurp power”. Moscow said that the move violated international law and was a “direct path to bloodshed”. Juan Guaidó declared himself interim leader on Wednesday – a move recognised by the US and several […]

 Hawaii lawmakers are considering a major change to Oahu’s driving laws. In a city where traffic is ranked among the worst in country, Honolulu’s mayor is proposing to ban turning on red lights island wide. Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s spokesman Andrew Perreira said the idea is to make it safer for pedestrians. Some say it would […]

Valentine’s Day is notorious for being the busiest time of year for florists and jewelers. Today we take a look at what local businesses are doing to get ready for the big day this year. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are wanting to be proactive in getting something special for your […]

Since Miranda Wang won the Young Champions of the Earth Prize for North America in September, things have been busy. BioCellection won the Young Champions of the Earth prize for finding a way to breaks down plastic, reducing the amount that ends up in landfills. Their process breaks the chemical bonds between molecules, turning plastic into chemicals worth […]

Partnership brings together ALBA Group and Baguio’s waste and recycling division. The ALBA Group Asia subsidiary of Berlin-based ALBA Group, Baguio Waste Management & Recycling Limited and Swire Beverages Holdings Limited have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate a recycling and reprocessing facility for plastic scrap in Hong Kong. Recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles into secondary […]

First and ten for Lowe’s, which takes over as the league’s official home improvement sponsor. The National Football League announced a nAdd Newew Official Home Improvement Retail Sponsor: Lowe’s. The exclusive, multi-year deal grants Lowe’s the ability to market and promote itself on a national and local level throughout the year, including at key events […]

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement under which it will collaborate with IBM on its shipping platform Tradelens, Europa News reported on Jan. 21. Tradelens is a digital platform based on blockchain technology developed by both IBM and international shipping giant Maersk. Algeciras is one of the top 10 busiest ports in Europe, hosting over 70 million […]

  The White House is still planning to move ahead with next week’s scheduled State of the Union address, but the details remain up in the air after House Speaker Nancy Pelosistrongly urged the president to delay the speech or submit it in writing amid the government shutdown fight. According to multiple sources, it remains unclear […]