The Climate Change Commission has warned the Government will have to increase the pace of its emission reductions to achieve the next emissions budget and has recommended 19 policies to help.  These include reforming the emissions trading scheme (ETS), fast-tracking renewable energy developments, retrofitting buildings, improving public transport, and putting a price on agricultural emissions. The Commission, which provides independent advice on how to achieve the country's climate change objectives, has released its draft advice for the 2026 to 2030 emissions budget.

https://www.interest.co.nz/public-policy/120928/climate-change-commission-calls-overhaul-emissions-trading-scheme-prevent

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MANILA, Philippines — Fiba sees transportation as one of the biggest concerns ahead of the Philippines' hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 games from August 25 to September 5. Fiba World Cup 2023 executive director David Crocker was pleased after the simulation game between UAAP champion Ateneo and NCAA titlist Letran on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, but he believes that transportation of the teams from the hotel to the venue would be a challenge. 'Transport is the biggest challenge. There are a lot of people who try to move around Metro Manila at the same time as we'd like to.

https://sports.inquirer.net/516426/transport-still-biggest-challenge-in-phs-fiba-world-cup-hosting-organizers

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Attendees pose for a group photo at the Colombia-Korea Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Strategic Partnership Seminar at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, on Tuesday. (Shirley Vega/Procolombia) Delegates discussed Colombia's ambitious goals and opportunities for Korean companies in the energy sector at the Colombia-Korea Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Strategic Partnership Seminar co-hosted by the Colombian Embassy in Seoul, ProColombia Korea and the Andi-Naturgas Hydrogen Chamber in Seoul on Tuesday.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249930?sid=104

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CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — A 150-year-old mystery surrounding the paternity of the late President Sergio Osmeña Sr. was finally answered. The family and relatives of the country's fourth President, who served from 1944 to 1946, have announced the results of a project aimed at identifying the father of 'Cebu's Grand Old Man.' Dr. Todd Lucero Sales, a renowned forensic genealogist, said Osmeña's father was not Don Pedro Lee Gotiaoco, a Cebu Chinese tycoon many presumed to have sired the son of 16-year-old Juana Osmeña, but Don Antonio Sanson, a merchant from another illustrious Cebuano family during the Spanish era.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1779447/dna-test-reveals-ex-president-sergio-osmenas-father

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"Every space has distinct acoustics," says UNE's Associate Professor in Music, Donna Hewitt. "What we hear is actually the sound sources reacting in the space. We often don't think about that spatialisation, but it's what brings sound and music to life." The development of immersive, three-dimensional audio now has audiences tuning in to the kinds of sonic possibilities that have long intrigued the vocalist, composer and instrument designer. Donna invented the eMic, a sensor-laden microphone stand for electronic music performances, and continues to trial wearable electronics for manipulating audio and visual effects.

https://www.miragenews.com/sounds-like-machine-spirit-1059682/

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Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its stake in shares of Target Co. (NYSE:TGT – Free Report) by 8.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,568 shares of the retailer's stock after selling 335 shares during the period. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings in Target were worth $591,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/23/aaron-wealth-advisors-llc-sells-335-shares-of-target-co-nysetgt.html

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This robot can swim under the sand and dig itself out too, thanks to two front limbs that mimic the oversized flippers of turtle hatchlings. It's the only robot that is able to travel in sand at a depth of 5 inches. It can also travel at a speed of 1.2 millimeters per second–roughly 4 meters, or 13 feet, per hour.​​ This may seem slow but is comparable to other subterranean animals like worms and clams. The robot is equipped with force sensors at the end of its limbs that allow it to detect obstacles while in motion.

https://www.miragenews.com/baby-turtle-inspired-bot-can-swim-under-sand-1048993/

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Gentex Co. ( NASDAQ:GNTX – Get Free Report ) Director Kathleen Starkoff sold 4,430 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.20, for a total transaction of $147,076.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 21,441 shares in the company, valued at $711,841.20. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/04/insider-selling-gentex-co-nasdaqgntx-director-sells-147076-00-in-stock.html

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KYODO NEWS - 17 minutes ago - 01:02 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Angels will not trade Ohtani this summer: GM Minasian ==Kyodo 17 minutes ago | KYODO NEWS

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/5e9dfbe371b6-breaking-news-angels-will-not-trade-ohtani-this-summer-gm-minasian.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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Angeles Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Motorola Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:MSI – Free Report ) by 26.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,333 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after acquiring an additional 1,318 shares during the quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $1,812,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/26/angeles-wealth-management-llc-purchases-1318-shares-of-motorola-solutions-inc-nysemsi.html

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A member of the Japanese pop idol group Arashi broke his silence Monday over sexual abuse allegations involving the band's agency Johnny & Associates Inc., urging the company to get to the bottom of the scandal. "I want the agency to probe exactly what happened without having people concerned speak against their will while protecting their privacy," Sho Sakurai said, speaking as an anchor during the TV program "news zero." Sakurai, 41, who became an anchor on the program in 2006, joined other people related to Johnny & Associates in calling on one of Japan's most influential entertainment agencies to "ensure this kind of scandal will never happen again.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/32989f05026d-pop-group-arashi-member-breaks-silence-on-agencys-sex-scandal.html

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PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 23 (Bernama) -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir stated that his official visit to Iran, which concluded today, is a manifestation of the active diplomacy policy introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He noted that the four-day trip was the first visit of a Malaysian Foreign Minister to Iran in seven years – since the last one in 2016. "It is also a serious and ongoing effort by Malaysia to further strengthen bilateral relations with all Islamic countries, including Iran.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2219043

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SK hynix headquarters in Icheon, Gyeonggi [NEWS1] SK hynix plans to sell off its water treatment facilities to secure an estimated 1 trillion won ($766 million) in the face of deteriorating financial conditions caused by slumping demand for chips. The memory chipmaker said Monday it is considering selling its water treatment facilities in Icheon, Gyeonggi to SK reit, SK Group's real estate investment trust subsidiary. The chipmaker will rent the facilities from SK reit after the selloff, the company said.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000040576?sid=101

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Formerly the Canadian Wilds, the all-Canadian section of the Calgary Zoo is set to reopen after undergoing a two-year $42-million overhaul.

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-zoo-relaunch-wild-canada-zone-polar-bears

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New youth co-responder teams have hit the streets of South Brisbane to help break the cycle of youth crime Co-responder teams are made up of police and youth justice workers who patrol the streets together to improve community safety Five new co-responder teams have been established around the state as part of an additional $100 million investment in intervention, diversionary and rehabilitation programs to combat youth crime New youth co-responder teams made up of police and youth justice workers have hit the streets of South Brisbane, working 24/7 with at-risk youth and young people on court orders to help break the cycle of youth crime.

https://www.miragenews.com/www.miragenews.com/new-co-responder-team-to-tackle-youth-crime-in-1040043/

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MANILA -Billionaire Andrew Tan's liquor conglomerate Emperador Inc. said net income slipped on inflationary pressures while revenues rose on strong demand for alcoholic drinks. Emperador, the country's biggest brandy producer, ended the year with a net income of P10.1 billion versus P10.8 billion in 2021, a statement on Wednesday showed. Revenues during the period rose 12 percent to P68.2 billion. 'We achieved top line growth to end the year with a banner performance in 2022 despite the challenges posed by high inflation, and supply chain and logistics issues,' Emperador president Winston Co said in the statement.

https://business.inquirer.net/395539/emperador-2022-revenue-up-12-but-net-income-slightly-down

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Concorde Asset Management LLC trimmed its holdings in iShares S&P 500 Value ETF ( NYSEARCA:IVE – Get Rating ) by 28.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,092 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,998 shares during the quarter. Concorde Asset Management LLC's holdings in iShares S&P 500 Value ETF were worth $739,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/17/concorde-asset-management-llc-sells-1998-shares-of-ishares-sp-500-value-etf-nysearcaive.html

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) will hold the 25th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM25) and 11th Ministerial Meeting (MM11) for two days starting today. In a statement today, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry said SOM25 will be chaired by deputy secretary-general (plantation and commodities) Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli. Malaysia holds the CPOPC chairmanship for 2023. SOM and MM are platforms for CPOPC member countries to discuss the council's direction annually.

https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=2189395

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