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The Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) is preparing an ecosystem to effectively implement the circular economy, which has the potential to contribute up to Rp500 trillion (US$30.7 billion) to the Indonesian economy. Priyanto Rohmattullah, Director of Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas, pointed out that although circular economy is already being practiced in Indonesia, its application is still mainly in the form of movements and is not yet fully structured. “The circular economy has the potential to generate Rs 500 trillion, which would significantly boost the national economy. Discussions on circular economy have started…
It’s been 14 years since an opposition party won a general election in Britain. A nationwide exit poll suggests that the streak is about to be broken by the Labour Party. With voting completed, here’s a guide to what’s likely to happen tonight and over the next few days.When will results come out?The first indication of the outcome came just after polls closed at 10 p.m. local time (5 p.m. Eastern), when the major British broadcasters revealed the nationwide exit poll. It projected that Labour would win 410 seats, the Conservatives would capture 131 and the centrist Liberal Democrats would…
The proof is in: Wall Street’s hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stock may be in trouble. This year has been full of significant events. Since mid-May, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its first close above 40,000, the broad base S&P 500 climbed above the 5,500 level, and growth Nasdaq Composite Index has surpassed the 18,000 mark. This real bull market is the result of the euphoria surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Without getting too complex, AI uses software and systems to perform tasks that would normally be overseen by humans. What makes AI so special is the…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Will Croatia Airlines’ new routes transform travel from Zagreb? Friday July 5, 2024Reading time: 3 minutesCroatia Airlines is set to undergo a significant expansion, marked by the arrival of its first Airbus A220-300 as part of a fleet replenishment initiative launched this month. This strategic initiative is expected to diversify the airline’s route offering, with a particular focus on destinations in southern Croatia to primarily cater to leisure travellers. The expansion aims to mitigate the seasonal nature of its operations, by offering a more consistent service throughout the year. The airline’s CEO Jasmin Bajić highlighted…
World leaders congratulate Starmer after Labour wins electionCongratulations are already coming in for Starmer, who is set to succeed Sunak as prime minister after a decisive win by his Labour Party.“Congratulations to my friend and new UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer on his resounding election victory,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a post on X. His congratulations were echoed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.Read moreCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also congratulated Starmer on a “historic” victory. “Lots of work ahead to build a more progressive, fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic,” he posted on X.Read moreIsrael…
“The adoption of “New ideas and the pace of change in healthcare can lag behind other innovations that consumers experience in their daily lives,” says Yves Behar, an industrial designer and founder of design agency fuseproject. People, Behar continues, get frustrated when they compare their experience in clinics and hospitals to what they have in an Apple Store, for example. Behar’s belief that design can have a positive impact on people’s lives leads him to focus on what he calls “designing for extreme audiences,” such as children, the elderly, neurodivergent people, and people with mobility challenges.“A lot of design is…
One way Labour can unlock capital is to tap into the potential of pensions and channel more money into venture capital to plug the Series A funding gap, according to Edward Prior, head of investor services at venture capital firm SFC Capital. “There’s more US pension fund money going into UK startups than there is UK pension fund money,” he says.“Yes, we have to be the best place to start a company, and we really are among the best in the world at that, but we also have to be the best at growing a company, because we lose too…
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has recorded its worst result in more than a decade, according to projections. It is expected to win only between six and 11 of the 57 seats contested, the party’s lowest score since winning six in the 2010 British parliamentary elections. “We are going through an experience that we have not had for a long time. We are going to be beaten in Scotland, and we are going to be beaten decisively,” said Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, after retaining his seat. Labour, meanwhile, is expected to win a large majority in the UK…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — “Machete” star Danny Trejo was involved in a fight that broke out during the Independence Day parade in Sunland-Tujunga.The incident started when someone allegedly threw a water balloon at the vintage convertible Trejo was riding in. That’s when things escalated.A video posted to social media shows the 80-year-old actor confronting a man along the course, presumably the person he thought threw the water balloon. The footage appears to show Trejo punching the man and the man fighting back. The man’s punch missed, but a scuffle ensues and Trejo falls.The man who hit Trejo then punches another…
China’s AI industry showed confidence this week at a major trade fair in Shanghai that it can overcome Western restrictions, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent.The country’s generative AI industry has seen explosive growth, with the United Nations reporting that China has in recent years been the top filer of patents for AI software that creates everything from artwork to computer code. At the World AI Conference in Shanghai on Thursday, exhibitors were eager to showcase generative AI products, with one booth featuring realistic “watercolors” and science fiction-themed illustrations produced by software.…