[ad_1] Refining Capacity of the Base Surpasses 50 Million Tons per Year NINGBO, China, Dec. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China Petroleum (OTC:) & Chemical Corporation’s (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec (OTC:)”) recently announced the mechanical completion of the second-phase expansion and advanced materials project at its Zhenhai Refinery. This milestone sets new benchmarks for innovation, smart manufacturing, and energy efficiency in large-scale projects. The refinery’s capacity has now been upgraded to 40 million tons per year, contributing to the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base surpassing a total refining capacity of 50 million tons annually. The achievement solidifies its position as China’s largest,…
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[ad_1] Guille Briceno / imageSPACE / Shutterstock.com President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is just weeks away, signaling a change to economic policies that could affect your wallet and savings. Financial experts are urging the middle class to take proactive steps to brace for anticipated economic shifts, potential tax cuts, trade policy changes, and market volatility. Read Next: How To Financially Plan for the New Year Under the New Trump Presidency Consider This: The Trump Economy Begins — 4 Money Moves Boomers Should Make Before Inauguration Day As the Trump Economy begins, here are five money moves the middle class should make…
[ad_1] By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold its first hearing on Friday in the case of President Yoon Suk Yeol, after parliament impeached him over his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3. Here are key issues for South Korea’s road ahead. WHAT NEXT? After being impeached on Dec. 14, Yoon’s presidential powers are suspended but he remains in office, retaining his immunity from most charges except for insurrection or treason. Yoon-appointed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is acting president. The Constitutional Court must decide within 180 days whether to remove Yoon from office or reject…
[ad_1] Investing.com– Japan Airlines Co (TYO:) reported on Thursday that it had experienced a cyberattack, leading to delays for some domestic and international flights. The attack started at 7:24 a.m. (2224 GMT) and disrupted both internal and external systems, according to Japan Airlines. In response, the airline temporarily disabled a router causing the system malfunction, and suspended ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday. Japan Airlines shares fell as much as 2.5% to JPY 2,410.50. ANA Holdings Inc (TYO:), Japan’s other major airline, stated that its systems showed no signs of being affected by any cyberattack, Reuters reported. Earlier this…
[ad_1] pensions 401(k) With a few notable exceptions, the age of pensions is largely over in the U.S. Traditional defined benefit plans have replaced largely by defined contribution retirement vehicles like 401(k) plans. A new study from the National Institute on Retirement Security, though, seems to suggest that the end of pensions may not actually be as beneficial to companies as once thought. In fact, a giving employees a traditional pension plan may actually be less costly than operating a 401(k) or other defined contribution plan. If you want help planning for your business, consider finding a financial advisor using…
[ad_1] TOKYO, Dec 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TYO:) (MHI), in cooperation with East Nippon Expressway Company Limited (NEXCO EAST), recently conducted highway condition check demonstration testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on the Joban Expressway, managed by NEXCO, during a nighttime road closure. The tests confirmed the effectiveness of using UAVs to conduct patrols on highways in place of conventional patrol cars. The demonstration testing was conducted on a 10.2 km section of the Joban Expressway between Okuma and Namie interchanges using a small type single-rotor UAV currently under development by MHI’s…
[ad_1] This aerial picture shows flooded streets and buildings in Thai Nguyen on September 10, 2024, a few days after Super Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam.Xuan Quang | Afp | Getty ImagesCurtis S. Chin, a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank, is managing director of advisory firm RiverPeak Group. Jose B. Collazo is an analyst focusing on the Indo-Pacific region. Follow them on X at @CurtisSChin and @JoseBCollazo.Like the year before, 2024 seemingly offered up little to celebrate for many across the vast Indo-Pacific region. Amid uncertain economies and enduring geographic tensions, however, there was still hope and joy to be…
[ad_1] TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OKI (TOKYO: 6703) has entered a strategic partnership with global technology corporation FPT, through its subsidiary FPT Japan, agreeing partial ownership of OKI’s two software development subsidiaries in China. The collaboration is set to accelerate software development capabilities and drive global business expansion for both companies.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241225981746/en/Takahiro Mori, Representative Director and CEO, OKI (L) and Do Van Khac, FPT Software (ETR:) SEVP and FPT Japan CEO, FPT Corporation (R) (Photo: Business Wire)Under the agreement, starting April 1, 2025, Oki Data Dalian Co., Ltd. and OKI Software Technology Co., Ltd.…
[ad_1] It has been an extraordinary year for cryptocurrency, defined by bitcoin’s meteoric ascent. The world’s first crypto soared from under $40,000 in January, stabilized around $60,000 throughout the summer and then surged above $100,000 this fall.The real turning point, of course, came with the U.S. presidential election in November – an event that reshaped not just the political map but also the financial landscape.Post-election enthusiasm, driven by pro-crypto policies and regulatory clarity, has sent bitcoin to a market capitalization of approximately $1.96 trillion. Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. Save up to 74% Sign…
[ad_1] New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – December 25, 2024) – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) between October 30, 2024 and November 26, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 3, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased ASP Isotopes securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the ASP Isotopes class action, go to…