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My Family’s Global Vaccine Journey

In early February, my sister posted a video in our family’s WhatsApp group. It was a seven-minute CNN report on Malawi, a country in East Africa that is one of the world’s poorest. Coronavirus vaccines were nowhere to be found in Malawi, the report said, because richer countries were hogging …

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Global chip shortage affects more than cars

Want more company growth? Build a better company culture. Learn how building an employee-first culture determines resilience, growth, and innovation. Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. (Reuters) — From delayed car deliveries to a supply shortfall in home appliances …

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Biden Takes First Tentative Steps to Address Global Vaccine Shortage

Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still resisting exports of doses. WASHINGTON — President Biden, under intense pressure to donate excess coronavirus vaccines to needy nations, moved on Friday to address the global shortage in another …

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U.S. and Novavax Will Aid Global Vaccination Campaign

The Biden administration plans to make good on a promise to donate $ 4 billion, while the pharmaceutical company Novavax committed to sell 1.1 billion doses of its vaccine. WASHINGTON — An international effort to expedite the manufacturing and distribution of coronavirus vaccines around the globe got a lift on …

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Cloud data analytics service Phocas raises $34 million to grow AI, global footprint

How open banking is driving huge innovation Learn how fintechs and forward-thinking FIs are accelerating personalized financial products through data-rich APIs. Register Now Phocas Software‘s cloud data analytics tools might be best known in Australia, where they’re used by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fiskars Royal Doulton, and Burson Automotive to streamline …

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From Home Kitchen To Global Stores: How This S’pore-Based Vegan Ice Cream Brand Raised $1M

Going vegan no longer means having to give up all your favourite sweet treats and desserts. While many F&B establishments have taken to adding vegan dessert options to their menus, specialty stores selling vegan treats are also gradually popping up around the island. One of such stores is Kind Kones, …

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How Julie’s Biscuits’ First Rebrand In 1985 Was The Key To Unlocking Her Global Fame

Julie’s Biscuits was a large part of my schooling years. I’d always keep a small pack of her Peanut Butter Sandwiches in my bag, just in case I needed to sneak a bite during class. Now, the Sugar Crackers are my go-to an accompaniment to my morning coffee, or as a …

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After 500k Users & A Global Expansion, Here’s What M’sian Startup JomParking Will Do Next

When your user base just keeps growing, I’m pretty sure you can confidently take it as a sign that what you’re offering is something much needed. Since its launch in 2015, JomParking has had over 500k user downloads, an ever-increasing number from their achievement of 1,790 users in the first …

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Robinsons Survived Many Global Crises Including WW2, But Lost The Fight To COVID-19

Over the weekend, many queued for hours to grab clearance deals from Robinsons which will be closing down all remaining stores in Malaysia and Singapore for good. It falls victim to the Covid-19 pandemic which has seen a significant reduction in consumer demands this year. The outlet at The Gardens …

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