China Races to Solid-State Batteries After Finnish Breakthrough

Solid-State Battery Race Heats Up: China Responds to Finnish Breakthrough, New Motorcycle Tech Emerges The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is poised for a significant leap forward, but the limitations of current lithium-ion battery technology remain a key hurdle. Now, a potential game-changer is emerging: solid-state batteries. Recent announcements from Finnish engineers claiming mass production readiness, … Read more

Rakon Takeover: $356M Bid Clears Major Hurdle – NZSA

US Firm Bourns Pursues $356 Million Takeover of New Zealand’s Rakon A Californian-based technology company, Bourns, has launched a NZ$356 million (approximately US$220 million) bid to acquire Rakon Limited, a leading New Zealand manufacturer of crystal oscillators and frequency control products. The offer, announced this week, signals a significant move in the global high-tech manufacturing … Read more

NZ Share Market Up: Infratil Leads Gains 📈

New Zealand Share Market Shows Resilience Amid Global Economic Shifts A surge in Infratil shares provided a significant boost to the New Zealand share market, even as global economic indicators present a mixed picture. The NZX 50 began the year at a four-week high, demonstrating a degree of investor confidence despite ongoing uncertainties. This comes … Read more