Lam Kee Construction Materials, a supplier, expressed uncertainty over whether ordered fire-retardant protective nets were used in the scaffolding at Wang Fuk Court, a key factor in the November fire that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
Scientists at NTU in Singapore developed a process converting discarded shrimp shells into carbon-negative hydrogen fuel, aquaculture protein, and calcium carbonate. This lab-scale technology aims to reduce waste and offer cleaner alternatives to fossil-based energy and industrial materials, though commercial scaling faces efficiency and economic hurdles.
Scientists in Singapore have developed a process to convert shrimp shells and other organic waste into hydrogen fuel, protein for aquaculture feed, and calcium carbonate for construction. The technology, developed at Nanyang Technological University, aims to be carbon-negative by removing more CO2 than it produces, offering a dual solution for waste reduction and cleaner energy.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced that Kazakhstan and Russia have completed 122 out of 177 planned joint industrial cooperation projects, totaling $22.4 billion. These projects span various sectors and are part of a broader $53 billion portfolio, reflecting a dynamic strategic partnership.
A fire broke out at the 'Topyolek' construction materials market in New Moscow, spreading across 1,500 square meters. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which reportedly involves gas cylinders, and aviation support has been requested. Goods are being evacuated.
The Iran War's environmental toll extends beyond immediate conflict, with toxic smoke, oil spills, rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems posing long-term threats.
Hong Kong's first two-tonne eVTOL aircraft could conduct trial flights within six months, initially for transporting construction materials to remote sites. AECOM, collaborating with AutoFlight and Chun Wo Construction, aims to prove cargo logistics safety before exploring ecotourism options.
Singapore and New Zealand have signed an agreement to ensure the smooth trade of essential supplies, committing to avoid unnecessary export restrictions and establish a framework for information sharing during supply chain disruptions.
