As weather becomes more extreme, forecasting is helping businesses avoid damage and increase profits. But the most vulnerable markets are still missing out. What’s the weather like in Papua New Guinea? That’s what one man...
Have you ever heard about white noise? It’s a kind of ambient sound that some people claim can help you focus better. It includes things like coffee shop chatter, rainfall and ocean waves. It sounds...
Climate change; biodiversity loss; soil, water, and air pollution are amongst the environmental damages that are threatening human well-being and sustainable livelihoods up-close. Having said that, these degradation elements pose significant risks to economic activity...
The European Commission said it prevented the €1.63 ($1.8 billion) deal in order to protect consumers. Booking owns Booking.com, Kayak and other websites, while eTraveli’s offerings include Gotogate and MyTrip. The European Commission blocked US...
About 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. New research into why brain cells die is enabling scientists to develop effective Alzheimer’s drugs. About 55 million people worldwide live with some form of dementia —...
Consumers’ minds matter. A consumer sentiment index measures the degree to which individuals feel optimistic about their ability to make purchases in the near future. When assessing the economy as a whole and an individual’s...
The European auto industry has raised concern about a wave of cheap, new electric vehicles from China hitting the EU market soon. There have been calls to impose punitive tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von...
“Photography is a source of joy and lasting memories, leaving a profound impact. It often transcends a mere profession, evolving into a deep-seated passion. While some individuals pursue formal training to master the intricacies of...
As the first-ever Africa Climate Summit kicks off on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, some representatives in attendance are wondering whether the political elite will match their words with meaningful action. Innocent Tshilombo arrived in Kenya as...
Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast is facing complex regulations and competition from China as it tries to break into the European car market. Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast is slowing down its European expansion, industry...
For any idea to move from the seed to a business, vision, mission and strategy has to be in place. VMOSA (Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies and Action Plans) is a planning process to define them...
Chinese firms currently dominate the electric vehicle battery supply chain — from mining and refining through to final assembly. This leaves Western automakers with little option but to rely on Chinese-made EV batteries. The Shanghai...