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FRAI Supports ‘Halla Bol’ Campaign Proposed by Small Retailers Against the Oppression of Traders by E-Commerce Giants

Appeals government for early roll-out of e-commerce rules New Delhi, 07 September 2021: Federation of Retailer Association of India (FRAI), a representative body of 4 crore micro, small and medium retailers, with Retail Associations from across the country as members of the Federation, has announced its support for ‘Halla Bol’ national campaign initiated by small …

Nick Foulkes appointed President of the GPHG Jury

Geneva, September 6, 2021 –The Foundation of the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) is delighted and honoured to announce the appointment of Nick Foulkes as President of the Jury for the 2021 edition, thereby accentuating the international reach of the GPHG. Historian, writer and journalist, Nicholas Foulkes is an internationally recognized authority on culture, …

Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fighting hunger – IFAD calls for increased investments ahead of World Conservation Congress

Rome, 3 September 2021 – If we do not invest more in protecting biodiversity, development cannot be sustainable and we will not eradicate hunger or achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, said the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ahead of his participation in the IUCN World Conservation Congress that begins in Marseille today. …

Artificial Intelligence is Critical Enabler of the Energy Transition, Study Finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) has tremendous potential to accelerate and support the global energy transition It can act as an intelligent layer across many applications to identify patterns, improve system performance, and predict outcomes of complex situations However, leading energy and technology experts say that there are several key barriers preventing AI from being adopted rapidly …

Secretary-General’s statement on Afghanistan

On the day Afghanistan enters a new phase I want to express my grave concern at the deepening humanitarian and economic crisis in the country and the threat of basic services collapsing completely.     Today, almost half of the population of Afghanistan – 18 million people – need humanitarian assistance to survive. One in …

Accenture Report Finds Consumer Values and Buying Motivations Have Fundamentally Changed, Shifting Away from Price and Quality

Brands must differentiate to meet new consumer demands for health and safety, customer service and personal care, and other priorities NEW DELHI; August 25, 2021 – A majority of consumers — across demographics and geographies — are reimagining their values and basing purchasing decisions on factors beyond price and quality, according to a new report …

July 2021 crude steel production

24 August 2021 Brussels, Belgium World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2021, a 3.3% increase compared to July 2020. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 1.3 Mt in July 2021, up 36.9% on July 2020. Asia and Oceania produced …

The World Economic Forum today announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit.

Leaders from Detroit and around the world call for increased public-private collaboration to address the growing challenges facing cities The new Centre will mobilize the global business community and key stakeholders to support cities as they chart a course for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic  Detroit will serve as the Centre’s global headquarters, providing a …

Governments increasingly prioritize aquatic foods to nourish nations, study finds

New research records national policy trends linking fish and other aquatic foods with public health. Researchers call for a systems policy approach to ensure aquatic foods tackle stubborn malnutrition rates.   18 August 2021, Penang, MALAYSIA – New research identifies a growing number of nations prioritize the link between fisheries and aquaculture and nutrition and public health in policies, …