President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, to discuss their concerns about the sugary supply in the country. (Photo from Marcos’s Facebook account) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. in Malacañang on Monday to tackle concerns over the sugar supply in the country. “We want the smooth operations of businesses and maintain job security for our countrymen in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. That’s why we want to set a clear system in relation to increasing the supply of sugar,” Marcos said in Filipino in a Facebook post. On Sunday, Marcos said the Philippines might import sugar around October should the supply be depleted. He stressed, however, that the amount would be smaller than the proposed 300,000 metric tons of sugar that he had earlier rejected. Specifically, he rejected Sugar Order … [Read more...] about Bongbong Marcos discusses sugar supply with food manufacturers
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India’s Applause Entertainment Reveals Robust Film Slate, Doubles Down on Investment as it Turns Five (EXCLUSIVE)
Click here to read the full article. Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a flourishing streaming slate, several films, an ambitious expansion model and a doubling down on investment. The company is led by CEO Sameer Nair , a pioneer of Indian television with previous stints at Star TV, NDTV Imagine, Turner General Entertainment, and Balaji Telefilms. More from Variety SonyLIV Picks Up 'Tanaav,' Indian Adaptation of 'Fauda' (EXCLUSIVE) 'Bloody Brothers,' Indian Adaptation of BBC's 'Guilt,' Set for ZEE5 Debut ZEE5 Global Signs Multi-Show Partnership With India's Applause Entertainment On the film front, Applause’s Hindi-language “The Rapist,” by Aparna Sen, won the prestigious Kim Jiseok award at Busan in 2021. Next up is a film by actor-director Nandita Das, whose last film “Manto” was at Cannes. The film, which has the working title “Swigato” and is a social satire about the Indian food … [Read more...] about India’s Applause Entertainment Reveals Robust Film Slate, Doubles Down on Investment as it Turns Five (EXCLUSIVE)
UK handed EV boost as new deal to provide ‘secure, domestic’ supply and scupper China
China: ‘Another audience watching’ drills says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), Europe’s largest independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide producer, has signed an agreement with Weardale Lithium (WL) to establish an integrated lithium supply chain in North East England. Under this new deal, the two firms will work together to create a battery-supply chain industrial hub, which will also include “the evaluation of the potential for WL to supply lithium to TVL for refining.” Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity on the brink of ‘mass extinction' This is a major step for the … [Read more...] about UK handed EV boost as new deal to provide ‘secure, domestic’ supply and scupper China
ByHeart CEO on launching new baby formula in a supply crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The co-founders of baby formula startup ByHeart began working on their product long before the current shortage that's rattled many American parents. It took Ron Belldegrun and his sister Mia Funt six years to research, test and win regulatory approval for their company's formula. When the Pennsylvania-based company launched in March, it was first new formula to hit the U.S. market in 15 years. Belldegrun spoke with the AP about the lack of competition in the formula industry and the ongoing shortage. His remarks have been edited for length and clarity Q: Why is it so hard to introduce a new formula in the U.S.? A: This is appropriately the most highly regulated food in the world. It’s the only food that requires clinical trials for a novel, new formula. Until us there were only four companies in this country that made it. So it’s a supply chain bottleneck for a new company because three companies have owned 90% of the category for decades. We believed that … [Read more...] about ByHeart CEO on launching new baby formula in a supply crisis
Vladimir Putin warns of closer Russian ties with North Korea
Putin says Russia 'ready to offer' allies 'modern types of weapons' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In a letter sent to his counterpart Kim Jong un on Pyongyang's liberation day, the Russian President claimed that the move to strengthen the connection between the two would be in both countries' interests. In turn, Mr Kim said the friendship between the two nations had been forged in World War II with victory over Japan. Related articles Russia in freefall: 500k workers forced to slash hours as wages PLUMME Russian retreat leaves 20,000 soldiers stranded He added that their "comradely friendship" would grow stronger. But the announcement will be regarded in the West as a further effort by … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin warns of closer Russian ties with North Korea
Russia unveils plan for own space station after threat to abandon NASA and plunge ISS down
ISS: Former NASA astronaut responds to Russian threats SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Energia Rocket and Space Corporation, which is part of Roscosmos, has revealed a model for the upcoming Russian Orbital Space Station (ROSS). This was the ambitious space project that was announced by Moscow alongside their intentions to withdraw from the International Space Station “after 2024”. The space agency head Yuri Borisov noted that Roscosmos would fulfil all its obligations towards its partners in space, which includes NASA, and proceed to leave the orbital lab. Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity on the brink of … [Read more...] about Russia unveils plan for own space station after threat to abandon NASA and plunge ISS down