A Japanese startup employs biotechnology to 'brew' eco-friendly fashion

The models' sleek, monochrome ensembles feature modern silhouettes and brooding facial expressions. They mysteriously move their hands and glower at the camera. There are images of icebergs interspersed throughout.

The campaign that promotes Goldwin and Spiber's products appears...

The worldwide economic impact of the crisis in Ukraine

Worldwide households and businesses faced a number of difficulties throughout the last year. An already fragile global economic recovery was thrown off course by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which presented fresh difficulties for governments and consumers alike.

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Flights throughout Europe are likely to be impacted by the France air traffic strike on these dates in September

After more than 1,000 flights were canceled on Friday due to labor unrest, French air traffic controllers are expected to go on strike once more the following week.

Airlines drastically cut their Friday schedules to deal with an air traffic walkout, causing major disruptions for hundred...

Former MP Inderjit Singh claims that Singaporeans' risk aversion is holding back SMEs, which could have an impact on the economy in the future

The former Member of Parliament has authored a book that encourages entrepreneurial thinking in general, not simply in the context of launching a business.

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Impact Of Hike In Petrol Prices

In an attempt to escape the impact of rising oil prices, thousands of drivers are racing to automobile repair shops to install liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or electric systems in their cars. Energy Reform's president, Surasak Nittiwat, said that the business has seen a 200 percent year-over-...

Bangkok Land is the driving force behind the "IMPACT Farm" corporate social programme

Paul Kanjanapas, the CEO of Bangkok Land Public Company Limited, has established an organic farm to help local farmers while also promoting healthy eating through the use of organic products.

He visited at least 69 organic farmers in Chiang Mai who are prepared to work in harmony with n...

TOXIC PFAS CHEMICAL GENX PROTECTS THE CLIMATE, SAY CHEMOURS

CHEMOURS HAS MADE A NEW ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF GENX, ONE OF ITS TOXIC PFAS CHEMICALS: the chemical, which provokes cancer and other health impacts in lab animals and was published by the corporation into the water supply of hundreds of thousands of people, is necessary for the fight against clima...

What impact will the Ukraine conflict have on Thailand

Russia's decision to attack its western neighbour is expected to generate some travel headaches for the monarchy, as well as supply chain issues if the crisis continues.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 marked the start of a massive conflict that shook global financia...

Australian Research Warns of Covid’s Impact on Children

On Monday, the Medical Journal of Australia published research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute that highlights the negative impacts that the ongoing pandemic could bring on the children’s mental and physical health and academic performance.

The research shed lig...

SHANGHAI MOBILE GAME CREATORS BREAK INTO BIG TIME

• From the dormitories at Shanghai Jiao Tong University to Japanese anime, comics and gaming, three postgraduate students came up with their own formula for heralding in the big time in mobile gaming.
• In 2011, Liu Wei, Cai Haoyu and Luo Yuhao honed in with “Fly Me 2 the Moo...

NOISE POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS

Pollution happens when undesirable sounds enter the climate. The potential wellbeing impacts of noise contamination incorporate expanded feelings of anxiety, rest unsettling influence, or hearing harm.
Contamination happens when a foreign substance enters the climate, causing unfortunate i...

COVID-19 IMPACT: WELLS FARGO & CO. CUTS OVER 700 COMMERCIAL-BANKING JOBS

Highlights

• As per a statement given by Wells Fargo spokeswoman Katie Ellis, the company is at the beginning of a multiyear effort to build a stronger, more efficient company for its customers, employees, communities and shareholders

• While several banking firms in...

COVID-19 IMPACT: DISNEY TO LAY OFF 28,000 EMPLOYEES ACROSS THEME PARKS IN U.S.

Highlights

• Total 67 percent of the laid off employees will be part-time workers said Disney, while remaining 33 percent will comprise of executives and salaried workers

• Disney's employees have always been key to its success, playing a valued and important rol...

COVID-19 IMPACT: TWO-THIRDS OF CLOSED BUSINESS WON’T REOPEN SAYS A STUDY

Highlights

• This study was done by the business ranking website Yelp on nearly 163,735 businesses that were forced to shut since March 1

• Yelp's Local Economic Impact Report released on Wednesday says that nearly 100,000 businesses in the country won’t re...

U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH SLUGGISH: FEDERAL RESERVE

Highlights

• The report made by the Federal Reserve states that the rebound in the economy is uneven

• This report was made on the basis of a survey conducted in Fed’s 12 districts from July till August 24

• Despite boost in the economy, the gain...

COVID-19 IMPACT: HEALTH INSURANCE BUSINESS ON CLOUD NINE SAYS IRDAI MEMBER

Highlights

• Total 500 insurance products were launched in last 20 years but since March, the IRDAI has approved 130 new products

• As per the IRDAI, the dominance of health segment will increase by the end of the year 2020

There are very few sectors that h...

AUTOMOBILE SALES IN UTTAR PRADESH, HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER STATE

The state of Uttar Pradesh led by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is definitely recovering from the COVID-19 and this reflects in the sales of automobile in the state. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uttar Pradesh state has reported highest number of automobiles sale as compared to any othe...

Impact Of Corona On Vaping Industry

In the past couple of years, the vaping industry grew tremendously. Its user base increased to 41 million in the year 2018. As the cost of vaping devices declined, multiple users switched from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes and other vaping devices, bringing tremendous growth to the indus...

COVID-19 IMPACT: INDIA’S RETAIL SUFFERED BUSINESS LOSS OF RS 15.5 LAKH CRORE SAYS CAIT

Highlights

• The CAIT said the traders across the country are depressed due to declined demand and lack of funds to meet multiple financial obligations

• In its statement, CAIT also said no support policy from the governments is also affecting the traders

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WHO PUBLISHES A POLICY BRIEF ON THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 ON THE SENIOR POPULATION

Highlights

• Older people are at the highest risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection
• It is due to their weakened immune systems along with pre-existing health conditions

The World Health Organization has published a policy brief. It...