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Mining and Metals Companies to Increase Spending on Digital Technologies to Boost Innovation, But Cost-Savings Still a Challenge, New Accenture Research Reports

With increased IT/OT integration, resolving data security concerns is high on miners’ agenda NEW DELHI; May 12, 2017 – Four of five mining and metals companies expect to increase their spending on digital technologies over the next three years, with more than one-quarter (28 percent) planning significant investments and almost half (46 percent) citing …

Close Africa’s Energy Gap to Increase Economic Growth by 30% by 2040

With more than half of the continent’s population still without access to electricity, Africa cannot fully participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Private sector needs to increase their investment and governments must foster innovative financial models and enact structural reforms Africa is the crucible of innovation for off-grid solutions For more information on the meeting, …

Thailand to increase Visa on Arrival (VoA) fee to 2,000 THB

Starting from 27 September 2016, Thailand, by the order of Ministry of Interior No. 30 B.E. 2559 (2016) dated 1 July B.E. 2559 (2016), will increase itsVoA fee from 1,000 to 2,000 THB. Tourists from Andorra, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine …

Cisco Launches $10 Million Global Cybersecurity Scholarship to Increase Talent Pool; Introduces New and Updated Certifications

Company Bolsters Ongoing Efforts to Equip IT Security Industry with Needed Technical Talent to Keep Organizations Secure and Productive in the Digital Age SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15, 2016 – Cybersecurity provides the critical foundation organizations require to protect themselves, enable trust, move faster, add greater value and grow. However, research indicates there will …

YES BANK receives Government of India: CCEA approval to increase Foreign Investment Limit to 74%

Mumbai, May 26, 2016: YES BANK, India’s 5th largest private sector Bank has received approval from The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi for increase in foreign investment limit to 74% without any sub-limits, including for investments by QFIs / FPIs under the Portfolio Investment Scheme …

New banking industry report urges GCC banks to increase interaction and engagement in social media to accelerate growth

Orient Planet Research releases new study on ‘Social Media and its impact on GCC Baking Sector’ Challenges in adoption include impact on traditional banking operations and need to train personnel in handling social media accounts Qatar National Bank, Saudi British Bank and Emirates NBD top list of GCC banks with highest presence on Facebook …

Aviva to increase stake in Indian business to 49%

Aviva Plc, today announced its plan to increase the stake in its India business to 49%. Aviva India is a joint venture between Dabur Invest Corp (DIC) and Aviva with Aviva currently holding a 26% stake in the venture. David McMillan, CEO Aviva Europe and India, said “The increase of Foreign Direct Investment limits …

HRANI highly disappointed with Government’s decision to increase annual excise duty fee in Haryana

17th March 2015, New Delhi: – Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India which represents more than 1700 members including hotels, restaurants and associates from North India states has expressed extreme disappointment at the decision of the Government to increase the annual excise fee in the state. The Government of Haryana doubles the amount of money needed …

Siemens Ltd. announces increase in Order Intake and Higher Profitability in Q1 2015

New Orders grow by over 4% and Profit from Operations by over 270 bps to 6.1% of Revenue For the first quarter of Financial Year 2015 ended December 31, 2014, Siemens Ltd. registered higher New Orders of Rs. 2,089.3 crore compared to Rs. 2,008.7 crore in the same period last year. Sales were lower …

Circle K looking to increase presence in UAE with opening of new Abu Dhabi outlets in Q4 2014

Internationally renowned convenience store operator bullish on expansion strategy that aims to forge new partnerships with local developers, government agencies and landlords November 19, 2014 Circle K, one of the world’s largest convenience store operators, has revealed its move to increase its presence in the UAE via the opening of four new outlets …