Imagine your net worth increasing by $2 billion a day. That’s what happened when China’s largest parcel delivery company, S.F. Express, made its stock exchange debut and turned founder Wang Wei into the country’s third-richest man.
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A Delivery Man Just Became One of the Richest People in China
Imagine your net worth increasing by $2 billion a day. That’s what happened when China’s largest parcel delivery company, S.F. Express, made its stock exchange debut and turned founder Wang Wei into the country’s third-richest man.
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Construction work, costing a 9 million, in the commercial triangle between Makarios Avenue, Evagorou and Stasikratous Streets is set to begin in Nicosia. With tenders having been received, the procedure is now in the hands of the Municipal Council, which is expected to make its decision to move forward with the project within the next few days.
You could virtually be in Dark Sky Park with new app
The launch of a new virtual reality app from VisitScotland means that people across the globe can now experience the dark skies at Galloway Forest Park. The launch of a new virtual reality app from VisitScotland means that people across the globe can now experience the dark skies at Galloway Forest Park.
Samsung de-facto leader formally charged with bribery – CNET
Jay Y. Lee, vice chairman of Samsung, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on January 18. This week, he was formally charged in connection to the political scandal in the country. South Korea’s case against Samsung’s de facto leader just got more serious, threatening the company’s succession plan.
Boss delivers dire warning about Amazon
Gerry Harvey said Amazon was “not a good corporate citizen” and if Australia had a choice, it should stop the retailer coming in, “like Donald Trump not letting the Muslims in”. Photo / 123rf Harvey Norman boss Gerry Harvey has slammed Amazon as a “parasite” that “contributes virtually nothing to society”, saying Australia should enact a Donald Trump-style ban on the e-commerce giant.
Roborace Debuts Autonomous Robocar in Spain
If you’re tired of watching real, live people drive race cars, you won’t have to suffer much longer. Roborace revealed its Robocar autonomous racer today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
BASF Supports Student Experiment to Analyze Growth Behavior of Plant Cuttings in Zero Gravity
The first school experiment to test if plant cuttings build roots in zero gravity has been sent to the International Space Station . The trial, designed by Maria Koch, Raphael Schilling and David Geray – three students from an agricultural high school in Ravensburg, Germany – left Kennedy Space Center on board the SpaceX rocket that launched yesterday.
SKT boasts most advanced LTE technologi…
SK Telecom on Monday announced it successfully tested the highest level of Long Term Evolution network technologies in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Ericsson. Named “LTE-A Pro,” SKT demonstrated three technologies — LTE-Advanced five-band carrier aggregation, tri-band carrier aggregation applied with 4×4 multiple input multiple output and Licensed Assisted Access — at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.
Samsung delays its new phone, and showcases tablets instead
Instead, Samsung is spotlighting new Android and Windows tablets after delaying the Galaxy S8 smartphone – an indirect casualty of the unprecedented September recall of the fire-prone Note 7 phone . The new tablets will carry the Galaxy brand and come with many of the Note 7’s features, including the S Pen stylus and screens with rich colors.
Tunisian entrepreneurs get powerful ally in D.C. startup
When President Trump issued the refugee and travel ban last month, Amanullah and his cofounders at Affinis Labs felt a new sense of urgency to scale Minbar. Minbar is a platform aimed at helping entrepreneurs in underserved markets with everything from formulating startup ideas to raising capital.
MWC 2017: ZTE Showcases 5G and Cloud Network Innovations for Digital Transformation
“The Internet of Everything is becoming a reality as humans, businesses, machines and sensors are being connected by smart heterogeneous networks, running increasingly powerful applications developed on open platforms and ecosystems,” Xu Ming, President of Strategy and Marketing at ZTE, told journalists and analysts at an event in Barcelona, ahead of MWC 2017. “To compete effectively, businesses and organizations need to accelerate digital transformation by deploying virtualized technology infrastructure, and use the power of artificial intelligence to optimize their operations,” Xu said.
DP Ruto says gov’t will ensure peaceful polls
Deputy President William Ruto has pledged the government will leave nothing to chance in ensuring a peaceful election in the August Poll. The DP who toured Kericho barely 24 hours after NASA held its first official rally in Eldoret, committed to ensure a free, fair and transparent poll.
NASA takes a look back at Supernova 1987a
Three decades ago, astronomers spotted one of the brightest exploding stars in more than 400 years. The titanic supernova, called Supernova 1987A , blazed with the power of 100 million suns for several months following its discovery on February 23rd, 1987.
‘Development in Israel of terrorist-killing robots is no state secret’
Cabinet minister without portfolio Ayoub Kara explained late Saturday night that Israel’s development of robots that could identify and exterminate Hamas and Hezbollah leaders is no secret and the fact that such efforts are being made by civilian companies demonstrates that. Kara was commenting on reactions to his remarks at a culture event Saturday morning.
Smokers say graphic warnings on cigaret…
Sung Jong-tae, 35, a heavy smoker for the past 15 years, has tried almost everything there is to quit smoking, but his efforts have been in vain. “I am well aware, more than anybody else, of the detrimental effects of smoking, having a 3-year-old daughter at home.
Dubai Customs showcases its innovations at Cargo and Personnel Screening Conference
The Cargo and Personnel Screening Conference concluded yesterday in Dubai with recommendations from participants to give more focus on better cooperation between customs administrations and more technology to be involved in the screening process. The event ran for two days at the Dusit Thani hotel in Dubai, and was organized by International Quality & Productivity Center in strategic partnership with Dubai Customs.
The Concorde is dead. Long live the Concorde
The Concorde jet dazzled when it began hurling passengers from Washington to London at twice the speed of sound in 1976. The most fortunate air travelers – be they wealthy or upgraded from first class – could depart the nation’s capital around lunch and touch down in time for a late dinner.
20 Years After Dolly the Sheep, Potential of Cloning Remains Unclear
On February 22, 1997, the world learned about a secret project that scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland had been working on. More than seven months earlier, on July 5, 1996, they had aided a Scottish Blackface sheep in giving birth to a Finn Dorset lamb codenamed 6LL3.
From RFID implants to genital yogurt, Epicenter is the future’s awesomely odd office
There’s no bouncer out front or PIN pad at the door. All Piglet has to do is stand near the cat flap and voilA , a sensor picks up the radio-frequency identification from a microchip between her shoulder blades to unlock the latch.
From RFID implants to genital yogurt, Epicenter is the future’s awesomely odd office
There’s no bouncer out front or PIN pad at the door. All Piglet has to do is stand near the cat flap and voilA , a sensor picks up the radio-frequency identification from a microchip between her shoulder blades to unlock the latch.
Israel developing terminator bots, minister claims
Likud MK Ayoub Kara attends a meeting at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem on December 30, 2015. Israel is developing terminator robots that will be capable of assassinating terrorist leaders in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, a Likud party minister claimed Saturday.
20 years after Dolly the sheep, potential of cloning remains unclear
JULY 05: Sophie Goggins from the National Museums Scotland views Dolly the Sheep during the opening of a major new development at the National Museum of Scotland on July 5, 2016 in Edinburgh,Scotland. On February 22, 1997, the world learned about a secret project that scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland had been working on.
Nigeria: Don Jazzy Launches Free Wifi Service in Lagos
The unveiling of the initiative was held at Renaissance Hotel in Lagos. Don Jazzy partnered with founder of Tsaboin, Dele Odufuye, to make the dream a reality.
Johnson Controls Showcases Innovative Technologies in India Through ACREX 2017
“Our successful merger with Tyco has greatly enhanced our existing capabilities and expanded our portfolio of products and solutions. Our combined insights and world-class technologies will help us to better meet the needs of our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their buildings,” said On display at the Johnson Controls booth at ACREX 2017 were technologies designed to advance energy efficiency and increase building intelligence.
‘My only hope’: MS sufferer has one week to raise thousands for vital treatment
ONE faces a race against time against the aggressive effects of her multiple sclerosis, with her ‘only hope’ to find enough money for an experimental treatment in Mexico. Nina Cosgrove, 38, was diagnosed with progressive MS on Valentine’s Day 2015 and has seen her freedom of movement deteriorate quickly.
‘My only hope’: MS sufferer has one week to raise thousands for vital treatment
ONE faces a race against time against the aggressive effects of her multiple sclerosis, with her ‘only hope’ to find enough money for an experimental treatment in Mexico. Nina Cosgrove, 38, was diagnosed with progressive MS on Valentine’s Day 2015 and has seen her freedom of movement deteriorate quickly.
Chervon acquires SKIL Power Tool Brands from Bosch
Chervon, one of the world’s top 10 manufacturers of power tools, outdoor power equipment and related products, has completed the purchase of the SKIL and SKILSAW brands from Robert Bosch Tool. The acquisition gives Chervon complete control over the SKIL and SKILSAW businesses in the North American market.
Robot adept in interpreting sign language developed in C China
Song Jiyuan poses with a robot adept in interpreting sign language at a makerspace of the National University Science Park of Henan Province in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, Feb. 23, 2017. The robot, developed by Song Jiyuan, a student from mechanical engineering department of Zhengzhou University, and his classmates, can quickly interpret sign language as well as translating voice into sign language.
Pro-ISIS Telegram Channel Releases Hit List Of Egyptian Churches
An Egyptian Christian was burned alive by ISIS in northeastern Sinai, according to an Egyptian security source who specified that the alleged ISIS jihadists used a firearm to kill another Coptic Christian. Al-Ahram reports that the father, 65-year-old Saad Hana, and his son, 45-year-old Medhat, were found by Egyptian security officials on Wednesday.
How one startup peon had a real-life Slumdog Millionaire moment
The old English proverb came to life for Mumbai-based Shyam Kumar, a peon at mobile wallet firm Citrus Pay. He became a millionaire after his employer was acquired by Naspers-backed online payments company PayU in a $130 million deal last year.
Who Declares A Famine? And What Does That Actually Mean?
Lucia Adeng Wek holds her 3-year-old son, Wek Wol Wek, who suffers from malnutrition. They’re at a clinic in South Sudan run by Doctors without Borders and were photographed on October 11, 2016.
Saudi Arabia $2 Trillion Aramco Vision Runs Into Market Reality
Saudi Arabia has said oil giant Saudi Aramco is worth more than $2 trillion, enough to consume Apple Inc. twice, and still have room for Google parent Alphabet Inc. Industry executives, analysts and investors told Bloomberg their analysis — based on oil reserves and cash flow projections under different tax scenarios — suggests Aramco is worth no more than half, and maybe as little as a fifth, of that amount. This means Saudi Arabia would earn a fraction of the $100 billion implied by its valuation if it sells 5 percent to the public in 2018, as planned.
SA pork processor announces $14 million expansion
Big River Pork is set to become one of the largest pork processors in the country following a $14 million expansion at its plant in Murray Bridge, South Australia. The expansion will create an estimated 140 new jobs and benefit local farmers, transport operators, feed suppliers, and other participants in the local pork industry.
7 Earth-size planets identified in orbit around a dwarf star
‘A leap forward’: Scientists found that seven Earth-size planets orbit the dwarf star Trappist-1. If our sun were the size of a basketball, Trappist-1 would be a golf ball.
Seven Earth-sized planets found
Feb 22: Astronomers have discovered a set of seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a nearby star, three of them lying within its habitable zone with temperatures likely to be just right to harbour oceans of water and thus candidates to host life. The planets orbit a small ultracool dwarf star named TRAPPIST-1 about 40 light years from the solar system and are set to provide astronomers their first-ever opportunity to search for signs of life on exoplanets.
Macron Seals Centrist Pact, Boosting French Presidential Campaign
Independent candidate Emmanuel Macron agreed to an alliance with his centrist rival Francois Bayrou, boosting his run for president of France after a difficult week. Macron told Agence France-Presse that he’s accepted Bayrou’s offer of a deal to avoid splitting the moderate vote in April’s first round ballot.
Oil Pares Fall After API Said to Report U.S. Crude Supply Drop
Stockpiles fell 884,000 barrels last week according to an American Petroleum Institute report Wednesday, people familiar with the data said. That contrasted with analysts surveyed by Bloomberg who said supplies probably rose by 3.25 million barrels ahead of Energy Information Administration data Thursday.
Oil Pares Fall After API Said to Report U.S. Crude Supply Drop
Stockpiles fell 884,000 barrels last week according to an American Petroleum Institute report Wednesday, people familiar with the data said. That contrasted with analysts surveyed by Bloomberg who said supplies probably rose by 3.25 million barrels ahead of Energy Information Administration data Thursday.
Newly-found star system has SEVEN Earth-like planets
We’ll know if life exists in a decade, but it is likely to take hundreds of thousands of years to reach the system Seven Earth-like planets have been discovered orbiting nearby dwarf star ‘Trappist-1’, and all of them could have water at their surface, one of the key components of life. Researchers claim that they will know whether or not there is life on any of the planets within a decade, and said ‘this is just the beginning.’