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US Senate approves $52 billion to manufacture semiconductors

US Senate approves $52 billion to manufacture semiconductors

US Senate approves: The US Senate has approved a bill to provide US$52 billion in subsidies for the manufacture of semiconductor chips. (US Senate approves) main point  Industry-wide chip shortages have disrupted production in the electronics and automotive industries. Due to this shortage some firms have reduced production. There is a growing demand for semiconductor chips …

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Gilbert F Houngbo

Gilbert F Houngbo became the new Director General of the ILO

Gilbert F Houngbo has recently  been elected as the 11th Director General of the International Labor Organization. He is the former Prime Minister of Togo and will take office in October 2022. (Gilbert F Houngbo) main point  He is the first African to be elected to the position. Since 2017, he is serving as the President of the International …

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