Found as a by-product during the high temperature production of ethylene and propylene, the colorless pygas (pyrolysis gasoline) is a great source of octane and aromatics, which has made it a key additive in modern automobile fuels. Alternatively, pygas may also be separated into its individual components such as xylene, toluene, and benzene. Its relatively …
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The US and China to hold Ministerial Level Talk to End the Trade War
The United States and China are set to conduct a trade talk at the vice-ministerial level in Beijing, on both Monday and Tuesday, as both of the countries are under constant pressure to put a full stop to the trade war, that is coming with several repercussions for the top two economies in the world …
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Flipkart and Amazon to Form United Front against New Amendments in E-Commerce Draft Policy
Leading online firms such as Amazon and Flipkart are planning to team up and form united front against government’s decision, restricting online sellers from offering heavy discounts and other changes in selling policy. Both the companies are planning to have a dialogue with the government and form a united front with the help of industry …
The US and China to hold Ministerial Level Talk to End the Trade War
The United States and China are set to conduct a trade talk at the vice-ministerial level in Beijing, on both Monday and Tuesday, as both of the countries are under constant pressure to put a full stop to the trade war, that is coming with several repercussions for the top two economies in the world …
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Britain on Nuclear Alert after Hitachi Freezes £20 Billion Plant Project
Britain’s nuclear power ambitions were in doubt on Thursday when Hitachi shelved a £20 billion project, following Prime Minister Theresa May’s overwhelming defeat of her Brexit deal. The Japanese conglomerate confirmed it is suspending plans to construct nuclear power station in North Wales and would take a multi-billion pound write-down. The £16 billion Wylfa plant …
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Has the US Behemoth Become Too Big to Fail? Jacobs behind £200bn of UK Infrastructure Projects
The US engineering behemoth ‘Jacobs’ has long been dominating majority of London’s infrastructure including £500 million-worth of projects related to the High Speed Two rail line, £5 billion super-sewer project, restoration project of Palace of Westminster worth over £4 billion, and many more. In short, Jacobs is the biggest company people in London have never …
IMF Warns No-deal Brexit and Trade Tensions Could Hit Global Economy Growth
In a new report on world economic outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that escalation of Trump’s trade war with China and a no-deal Brexit could undermine global economic growth. The IMF is now predicting the world economy to grow 3.5% in 2019, though it forecast the growth of 3.7% in October last …
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Primark Exceeds Expectations in Retail Profits in the Christmas Season as Other Fashion Retail Chains Suffer Ongoing Gloom
Dublin-based fashion retail chain Primark has reported a rise in market share as profits increased during the Christmas season sales in its retail stores across UK. The fashion chain which only sells its products at the high street retail stores has never launched its products on its website although they are available on other ecommerce …
Google Threatens the Withdrawal of News Service from Europe if the New EU Rules are Finalized
The European Union is working towards the finalization of a new copyright law which has alarmed search giants including Microsoft and Google. The new copyright law seeks to give publishers the right to demand compensation from Google-parent Alphabet Inc. and other online platforms including Facebook if small snippets of news from their articles appear on …
Early Adult GCA Strongly Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life, Finds a Study
Youthful general cognitive ability (GCA), a multiple set of skills involved in perception, memory, and thinking which includes reasoning, is a ‘strong predictor of cognitive function’ and reserve later in life compared to other factors including higher education, complex occupations, and participating in late-life intellectual activities, according to a recent study. Higher education and late-life …
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