When Kenya opened the Olkaria power plant four decades ago, it was considered more research project than commercial venture. Now, the technology is on track to become the backbone of the country’s electricity grid. (Source: Quicktake)
Young people have been among the most outspoken on the need to combat the warming global climate. Mexican climate activist Marina Tricks Velasco is one of them and joined “Quicktake Charge” on International Youth Day to discuss why youth activists need to be heard. She spoke to Jen Zabasajja. (Source: Bloomberg)
Samsung becomes the first major retailer to launch a foldable phone for less than $1,000, as the demand for flexible displays grows. trib.al/nTuxLVP
What is happening in Afghanistan and what does it mean for the rest of the region? Bloomberg’s Daniel Ten Kate explains the implications of the fall of Kabul and the Taliban’s return to the capital (Source: Quicktake)
With many companies pushing to get workers back in the office this fall, that could mean people are going to start spending more on things like food, clothes and commuting. Personal finance reporter Charlie Wells has some tips on how to get financially ready. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg’s Kristine Aquino breaks down what to look for in the markets.
“This decision is the result of a positive Covid-19 case in the territory.” Australia’s capital of #Canberra has gone into lockdown after finding 1 #Covid19 case https://bloom.bg/3xCJfyR
“That’s double the transactions recorded in Manhattan over the same period.” Singapore is cementing its status as a playground for the rich with the latest buying frenzy for luxury homes. @ByFarisMokhtar takes us inside million-dollar apartments https://bloom.bg/3s7uHpx
Space may be the final frontier, but we can’t go far on rocket fuel. Now, two scientists are working on a device that may one day make the “impulse engine” from Star Trek real.
Stocks keep hitting new highs even though Covid-19 cases are spreading. Is the Delta variant baked into markets? National Securities Chief Strategist Arthur Hogan is on Quicktake “Take Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
