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Guyana's government has approved ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil project, marking the company's fourth field development. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project will come onstream by 2025, adding to Exxon's existing Liza and Payara fields and strengthening Guyana's energy sector.

Vietnamese products are experiencing surging demand in the United States, with imports reaching $67 billion in 2019 - a 36% increase. As American companies diversify supply chains away from China, Vietnam has become a crucial export partner across agricultural, electronic, clothing, and furniture sectors.

The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on blocking oligarchs' access to luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures also aim to limit Russia's global market engagement by preventing EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients and restricting steel export revenues.

Health experts confirm facial coverings are crucial in coronavirus prevention. Our research explores how cloth masks work against Flügge droplets, which carry virus particles. Understanding droplet size and transmission helps individuals make informed protection choices during pandemic scenarios.

The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide is exposed to air that exceeds safe quality limits, with pollutants causing millions of preventable deaths annually by penetrating lungs and bloodstreams.

The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted reports of civilian violence in Bucha as justification for holding Russia accountable.

A study by McMaster University researchers found that cloth masks, particularly multi-layered cotton masks, can help prevent COVID-19 spread by blocking respiratory droplets and contamination from the wearer.

European Union leaders accused Russian forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine, focusing on attacks in Mariupol that have resulted in significant civilian deaths. Despite strong condemnation, new sanctions appear unlikely at this time.

GlobalFoundries is investing $4 billion in a new chip factory in Singapore, joining rivals like TSMC and Samsung in expanding production capacity. The US-based company plans additional investments in Germany and the United States, aiming to address ongoing semiconductor shortages affecting multiple industries.

UEM Sunrise Bhd has partnered with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY to help more clients become homeowners. The collaboration provides first and second-time homebuyers with zero payments during construction, zero down payments, and 100% financing across 10 projects, making home ownership more accessible.