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As the broader FMCG sector struggles, one segment is showing remarkable resilience

The Indian dairy sector, the largest in the world, is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by increasing health awareness and a growing preference for protein-rich diets, according to Akshali Shah, Executive Director of Parag Milk.

23 Dec 2024 10:34 am
The new climate gold rush: Scrubbing carbon from the sky

Companies working on ways to pull carbon dioxide from the air have raised more than $5 billion since 2018, according to investment bank Jefferies. Before that, there were almost no such investments.

23 Dec 2024 9:26 am
Man-made products - buildings, plastics - could be storing 8.4 bn tonnes of carbon, study estimates

Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands said this 'fossil carbon' added to the 'technosphere' -- the sum of all human-made objects, both in use and discarded -- equals around 93 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions from around the world in 2019.

22 Dec 2024 9:57 am
Ireland embraced data centres that the AI boom needs. Now they're consuming too much of its energy

Fears of rolling blackouts led Ireland's grid operator to halt new data centres near Dublin until 2028. These huge buildings and their powerful computers last year consumed 21% of the nations electricity, according to official records. No other country has reported a higher burden to the International Energy Agency.

20 Dec 2024 10:14 am
Automaking countries press EU to relax rules on CO2 fines

Speaking ahead of a summit of European Union countries' leaders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it did not make sense to add to the difficulties the industry faces.

20 Dec 2024 10:05 am
AI wont lead to a Terminator-style showdown: Innovers Shishir Saxena

With AI, Innovers Shishir Saxena says the nature of work will undoubtedly change, but he doesnt foresee a significant reduction in overall job numbers.

20 Dec 2024 10:01 am
India's dairy sector emissions could be reduced with balanced diet, breed management: Report

According to the data published by the International Energy Agency earlier this year, India is the third largest emitter of methane. Studies suggest livestock are responsible for about 48 per cent of all methane emissions in the country, with cattle accounting for the majority of it.

19 Dec 2024 10:26 am
EU finalises 12-month delay of deforestation law

The sign-off from governments finalises a December 2025 start date for the EU's policy to ban the import of soy, beef, coffee, palm oil and other goods linked to the destruction of forests - which had originally been designed to apply this month.

19 Dec 2024 10:23 am
Garment exports rise 11.4% in Apr-Nov despite global uncertainties: AEPC

The growth also reflects the growing trust of global brands for Made-in-India products, especially considering the uptick in the festive season demand.

18 Dec 2024 10:15 am
Export promotion scheme EPCG needs proper monitoring: CAG

The report also said the import of capital goods from ports other than the registered port without adhering to the prescribed procedure involves the risk of importing the goods from multiple ports using the same authorisation that have revenue implications and has the risk of misuse of the bonds.

18 Dec 2024 10:12 am
Developing countries' debt fears increase with new climate finance

Under the new climate finance deal struck at COP29, rich countries pledged to provide $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035, a figure dwarfed by the developing nations' public debt repayments worth $443.5 billion in 2022 alone.

17 Dec 2024 10:19 am
A made-in-India laptop: How Delhi-based PrimeBook is competing with HP, Lenovo, Dell & others

PrimeBook's goal is to provide affordable computers and value-added services to students through student-friendly hardware and software.

17 Dec 2024 10:15 am
India leading fight against climate change: Bhupender Yadav

Addressing a conclave on Future Earth: People's Participation in Climate Resilience here, Yadav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made people's participation the essence of India's climate action through initiatives such as Mission LiFE and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.

16 Dec 2024 9:37 am
U.S. tech firms battle to keep selling to China

Over the past year, an intense struggle has played out in Washington between companies that sell machinery to make semiconductors and Biden officials who are bent on slowing China's technological progress.

14 Dec 2024 10:29 am
EsportsXO partners with Abu Dhabi Gaming to drive MENA expansion

With a projected valuation of $397.21 billion by 2029, the global gaming industry is on a sturdy growth track and the MENA region is rapidly emerging as one of its largest markets.

12 Dec 2024 10:33 am
US finalises tariff hikes on more China green tech imports

The latest moves announced by the US Trade Representative's office cap a review of tariffs imposed during President-elect Donald Trump's first administration.

12 Dec 2024 9:41 am
Houthi attacks turn back the clock for shipping as costs pile up

To get from Asia to Europe and back, global shipping companies have for decades sailed through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. But a year ago, the Houthi insurgents in Yemen began targeting vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, forcing shipping companies to divert their cargo around the Cape of Good Hope at Africa's southern tip, a route that is some 3,500 nautical miles and 10 days longer.

12 Dec 2024 9:37 am
COP16 report warns three-quarters of global land 'permanently drier'

The aridity expansion, linked to global warming, now affects over 40% of the Earth's landmass and could impact up to five billion people by 2100.

10 Dec 2024 10:06 am
India slams developed countries for climate crisis at ICJ hearing

India argued that developed countries exploited the global carbon budget while hindering developing nations' resource use.

9 Dec 2024 10:02 am
Boosting engineering goods exports: Industry body EEPC India's recommendations to govt

Indian engineering exporters are facing hurdles, including NOC delays for steel and potential safeguard duties, impacting their global competitiveness. The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) suggests expediting NOCs, increasing Interest Equalisation Scheme limits, and including steel in the RoDTEP scheme.

5 Dec 2024 4:29 pm
Colombia coffee crop seen up 20% helped by climate, pest adaptations

Colombia is the world's top producer of arabica beans, well-known for their high-quality and aromatic properties.

5 Dec 2024 9:48 am
India achieves limited success in capturing 'China Plus One strategy' so far: Niti Aayog report

The US has implemented stricter export controls and higher tariffs on Chinese goods to limit China's growth and expenditure towards technological progress.

5 Dec 2024 9:45 am
Sustainability, inclusivity playing important role in global trade discussions: Official

Earlier in trade discussions, the main issues which used to figure included reduction or removal of customs duties and non-tariff barriers.

4 Dec 2024 10:12 am
EU delays deforestation ban but discards changes

The European Commission in October proposed a 12-month delay until Dec. 30, 2025 after complaints from 20 EU countries, some companies and countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. EU governments backed the move.

4 Dec 2024 10:09 am
What can the world's top court do about climate change?

The court, a 15-judge body in The Hague that deals with disputes among nations, is holding the hearings over the next two weeks in response to a request submitted last year by the United Nations General Assembly.

3 Dec 2024 10:10 am
European factories struggled last month as China's perked up ahead of Trump tariffs

China's factories continued their recovery with help from Beijing's stimulus measures, while US producers saw new order growth for the first time in eight months.

3 Dec 2024 9:53 am
Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to deal with drought

The Panama Canal Authority aims to create a massive dam 840 meters in length and 80.5 meters in height to secure freshwater for its locks. It says the reservoir's 1.25 billion cubic meters of water would allow up to 15 additional vessel transits per day during the dry season, and help provide drinking water to Panama's growing 4.5 million population.

3 Dec 2024 9:52 am
US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations

The group, the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, accused big Chinese solar panel makers with factories in Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand of causing global prices to collapse by dumping products into the market.

2 Dec 2024 10:07 am
India's vision is to become world's most efficient, trusted trade hub: Revenue secy

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said technology and trust are two pillars of the revenue department and underscored the importance of expansion of Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) programme to include more regional and bilateral partners.

2 Dec 2024 10:03 am
Rise of Chinas Xinjiang as coal hub undercuts climate goals

China is by far the worlds biggest producer and consumer of coal, and its other major mining hubs include Shanxi and Inner Mongolia, which each contribute over 1 billion tons a year, and Shaanxi, where output has increased to over 700 million tons.

29 Nov 2024 10:04 am
Abu Dhabi offers Indian startups a gateway to global opportunities through Abu Dhabi Investment Office: ADIO's Massimo Falcioni

ADIOs strategic vision leverages Indias startup power for bilateral economic gains, says Massimo Falcioni, Chief Competitiveness Officer at ADIO.

28 Nov 2024 4:29 pm
Trumps trade chief advocates strategic decoupling from China

President-elect Trump's trade nominee, Jamieson Greer recommends protecting US companies from Chinese retaliation and expanding export controls on critical industries.

28 Nov 2024 9:52 am
Trump's tariffs would deal a big blow to the auto industry

The prospect of disruptive tariffs hits the industry at a perilous moment. Virtually all automakers are struggling with sagging consumer demand, a growing preference for hybrids and electric cars, and the emergence of Chinese automakers like BYD that are pushing into markets once dominated by Japanese, American and European companies.

27 Nov 2024 10:28 am
China off track on emissions goals as energy demand offsets renewables push, researchers say

China wants to cut the amount of CO2 it produces per unit of economic growth by 18% over the 2021-2025 period, but it fell further behind this year as a result of rising energy demand, said Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) in its annual assessment.

27 Nov 2024 10:21 am
COP29: Clean power must offer more hope to wean nations off fossil fuels

Rich nations struggle to offer compelling alternatives, highlighting the need for a substantial global investment in clean energy for developing countries.

27 Nov 2024 9:55 am
Coffee prices surge to highest since 1997 on supply fears

This surge in coffee prices adds to consumer cost pressures despite an overall easing of food inflation.

26 Nov 2024 9:56 am
EV battery maker calls for cheaper EU energy to counter China

LG plans to produce more affordable batteries. The factory's utilization may increase next year. LG seeks priority access to cheap, green energy.

26 Nov 2024 9:47 am
Europe is already facing its next energy crisis

Experts warn of a challenging winter ahead, particularly if temperatures plummet. The situation has raised concerns about energy rationing and economic stability.

25 Nov 2024 10:25 am
Apple should have learned a Chinese lesson on EVs

Apple's heavily-guarded, in-house EV project has been scrapped, highlighting the stark contrast in approach and outcome between the two tech giants.

25 Nov 2024 10:05 am
Trade demands clash with climate agenda at COP29 talks

Developing countries, including China and Brazil, are raising concerns at COP29 over trade barriers like the EU's carbon border levy, arguing they hinder their climate efforts.

22 Nov 2024 10:23 am
To make oceans a climate priority, advocates look beyond COP29

While a dedicated agreement is unlikely, advocates are pushing for concrete, quantifiable ocean-based climate actions in updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to attract funding and accelerate implementation.

22 Nov 2024 9:57 am
Pushing gender diversity: Maersk transforms Chennai warehouse into all-women operated facility

Maersk has transformed its Chennai warehouse into a women-operated facility, marking a significant step towards diversity and inclusion. This initiative, inspired by the success of a similar facility in Dadri, will increase women's representation at the Chennai CFS from 3% to 13%.

21 Nov 2024 4:33 pm
Port of Los Angeles sees sustained import surge ahead of tariffs

Businesses are importing more goods before potential tariff increases. They are also avoiding potential disruptions at other ports.

21 Nov 2024 9:29 am
China's soaring emissions are upending climate politics

Wealthy nations are urging China to contribute more climate finance, arguing that its developing nation status is outdated.

21 Nov 2024 9:05 am
Robots struggle to match warehouse workers on 'Really Hard' jobs

Despite the rise in automation, warehouses remain big employers of humans. Federal data show that nearly 1.8 million people work in this corner of the supply chain.

20 Nov 2024 10:15 am
Why being climate positive is the buzzy new goal of green building

These structures, often featuring distinctive tilted roofs for solar energy capture, aim to offset the substantial carbon emissions associated with construction.

20 Nov 2024 9:53 am
TiE Bangalore's global summit aims to be catalyst for digital agriculture and innovation in Karnataka

Our vision is to build a sustainable, inclusive agricultural sector in Karnataka, and were establishing a digital agri centre of excellence to foster collaboration and innovation, says Madan Padaki, Chair of TGS24 and President of TiE Bangalore.

19 Nov 2024 3:31 pm
Saudi eyes collaboration with Rajasthan on climate challenges

UNCCD is the global voice for land and one of the three major UN treaties known as the Rio Conventions, alongside climate and biodiversity.

19 Nov 2024 10:04 am
EU softens stand on major sticking point in Baku climate talks

Securing a new climate finance package to help developing countries reduce emissions and adapt to climate change is the top priority of this year's UN climate talks.

19 Nov 2024 9:59 am
Climate finance is failing farmers punished by global warming

While COP28 acknowledged the role of food systems in climate change, COP29's focus seems less pronounced.

19 Nov 2024 9:48 am