Monthly archives: November, 2018

Our FY2019 forecasts of 7.5-7.6% will have to be revised lower – B. Prasanna, Group Executive and Head – Global Markets Group, ICICI Bank

B. Prasanna, Group Executive and Head – Global Markets Group, ICICI Bank on the GDP estimates for Q2FY19. “Second quarter GDP growth at 7.1% was much lower than expectations. This was primarily on account of a sharp weakness in agricultural growth. On the positive side, consumption growth and investment growth remained strong, even as consumption moderated …

Business Urges Governments to Step Up Fight Against Climate Change

Geneva, Switzerland, 29 November 2018 – Heads of 50 major global businesses representing more than $1.5 trillion in total revenue today publish an open letter to world government leaders urging greater collaboration to accelerate outcomes in the race against climate change. Leaders from the Forum’s Alliance of Climate Action CEOs are committed to using their …

McAfee Labs 2019 Cybersecurity Threats Predictions

McAfee Labs 2019 Cybersecurity Threats Predictions: Underground Cybercriminal Collaboration to Propel Threat Volume and Ingenuity  Predictions – Cybercriminal underground to consolidate and collaborate through stronger partnerships Prevalence of attack outsourcing will lead to use of artificial intelligence in evasion tactics Bad actors will combine multiple attack types to create synergistic superthreats Cybercriminals to use bots, …

DesignInspire Opens Next Thursday

Creative Elites Showcase Cutting-edge Designs and Innovations 29 November 2018 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the second edition of DesignInspire will run from 6-8 Dec at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Over 220 exhibitors from nine countries and regions will feature more than 620 designs and projects …

A competitive low-carbon transition needs to mobilise investment and provide a global level playing field

Brussels, 28 November 2018 – The European Commission today launched its long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reductions strategy. The strategy ‘brings forward a vision of a low carbon economy that protects the planet, defends its people and empowers the economy’, according to the institution. The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has noted the strategy but it …

Japanese Electric Vehicle Manufacturer GLM Takes Next Steps to Expand its Business with Dassault Systèmes

  GLM deploys the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate delivery of electric vehicle development solutions GLM can leverage its knowledge and know-how for third parties, create value and open new possibilities for market innovations 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables transportation and mobility company to make strategic move toward sustainable growth   INDIA— November 28, 2018 — Dassault Systèmes …