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NEW DELHI: Indian companies are increasingly looking to hire people who can help improve their green credentials. Four of every five Indian business leaders who took part in a survey conducted by IBM and decision intelligence company Morning Consult, said they will hire people with expertise or experience in sustainability. The survey report, shared exclusively […]

The post India Inc Looking To Recruit Talent With ‘Green’ Skills first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Only 37% of manufacturing companies surveyed have implemented sustainability initiatives; this is slated to double within one to three years. 10 skill sets identified to further sustainability transformation; accountancy and finance professionals well-positioned to upskill in these areas. ISCA launches ISCA Sustainability and Sustainability Assurance Professional certifications to plug gaps in sustainability skillsets Accountancy and finance professionals have important roles to play in the sustainability transformation of […]

Investors are constantly seeking strategies to optimize returns while mitigating risks. Traditional investments, such as stocks and bonds, have long been the cornerstone of portfolios. However, the 21st century has witnessed a growing recognition of the importance of alternative investments in diversifying portfolios and enhancing overall performance. Alternative investments encompass a broad range of assets beyond conventional stocks and bonds. These include private equity, hedge funds, commodities, […]

RGE will commit to a long-term partnership with Heartware Network through the ‘Golden Hearts’ programme To launch RGE’s ‘Golden Hearts’, more than 200 Heartware Network youth volunteers and RGE employees engaged over 200 beneficiaries and caregivers from five (5) social service organisations at Gardens by the Bay SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 November 2023 – Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Coordinating Minister […]

Jebsen & Jessen Group paves the way as the first organisation to utilise the UN-backed Family Business for Sustainable Development framework for measurement and reporting SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 November 2023 – Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group has recently published its 2022 sustainability report, making them the first family business to utilise the Sustainability Indicators for Family Business (SIFB) for data gathering and […]

By Satyaki Chakraborty The results of the general elections in Netherlands held on November 22 indicating the emergence of the far right Party for Freedom (PVV) headed by Geert Wilders sent a shock wave across Europe. PVV became the biggest party in the Netherlands winning 37 of the 150 seats in parliament. Never in Dutch […]

The post Far Right Victory In Netherlands Elections Signals Bad Omen For European Liberals And Left first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Tirthankar Mitra A fish curry is a meal while macherjhol is a emotion that will find widespread support in West Bengal. Its residents who swear by the taste of hilsa would in all likelihood be foxed by Gujarat’s choice of Ghol as the state fish. Black spotted croaker or ghol is considered to be […]

The post Gujarat Govt’s Choice Of Ghol As A The State Fish Leads To Murmurs In Bengal first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

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Scheme to Transform Waste into Biogas Power Recognised as “China Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative of the Year” in Food Industry SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 November 2023 – Lee Kum Kee emerged at the top of the “China Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative of the Year (Food)” category in Singapore yesterday with the announcement of final results for the Manufacturing Asia Awards 2023. Hosted by media portal Manufacturing Asia, […]

MACAO, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 November 2023 – The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao. It comprehensively showcased the achievements of Shenzhen’s new energy vehicle industry development and promoted the market-oriented, rule-of-law, and internationalized business environment in Shenzhen. The event welcomed and encouraged various sectors in Macao to seize the opportunities for […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2023 – Climate change is causing adverse effects worldwide, including extreme weather events that are becoming increasingly evident and worrying. In response, various regions are actively undertaking green transformation and making every effort to reduce carbon emissions. The Hong Kong SAR Government has set ambitious targets to combat climate change through the ‘Climate Targets of Hong Kong’ initiative […]

Singapore – November 23, 2023 — On November 17, 2023, the “TradFi and DeFi Unite: From Asia Pacific to the World” APRTP Summit was successfully held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. The event, co-hosted by ChainUp, SGTOX, and Alibaba Cloud, drew experts from prominent businesses and institutions from Singapore and the surrounding regions. The summit’s highlight was the joint announcement by the 17 […]

NEW DELHI: The government is looking at easing lending norms for new coal-fired power stations as it doubles down on the most-polluting fuel to meet a sharp uptick in electricity demand, amid reports that France and the US are preparing to propose a ban on private funding for coal at the forthcoming COP-28 climate meet. […]

The post New Coal-Fired Power Plants May See Easier Lending Norms first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Satyaki Chakraborty The Latin American politics is once again witnessing a big turmoil with the left wing resurgence in 2021 and 2022 getting a big setback at the fag end of 2023 as two countries Argentina and Ecuador elected right wing Presidents as against the strong left candidates. For Left, the defeat in Argentina […]

The post Resurgent Left In Latin America Faces Two Presidential Defeats By End Of 2023 first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Dr Miniya Chatterji This decade is marked by the mounting international regulations and market peer pressure urging companies towards pro-climate business. The looming challenge faced by them all is to find people that are technically skilled to drive this transition. At Sustain Labs Paris, we work with over 200+ organisations in Asia, Middle East, and Europe. For them, the transition towards ‘net zero’ requires skills, technology and […]

People – clients, advisers, media, often ask me for my number one piece of investment advice, I consistently have the same answer: Just don’t try to time the market. In the fast-paced world of finance, where market fluctuations can resemble a rollercoaster ride, the temptation to time the market can be alluring. However, seasoned investors and financial experts have long touted the perils of trying to predict […]

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation for agricultural labourers and rural workers rose marginally to 7.08 per cent and 6.92 per cent in October, respectively, from 6.70 per cent and 6.55 per cent respectively in September 2023 due to higher prices of certain food items. Point to point rate of inflation based on CPI-AL (Consumer Price Index-Agricultural […]

The post Retail Inflation For Agricultural, Rural Workers Marginally Up In October first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: In what can result in a major relief for Tesla and other multi-national car companies looking to import electrics in India at a specially-crafted and subsidised 15% duty regime that is being proposed, the government may exclude cost-heavy batteries, semiconductors, and even magnetic parts from the committed localisation norms for global companies. The […]

The post Tesla, Auto MNCs Likely To Get Relief On Local Value Addition first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Nantoo Banerjee It was very thoughtful on the part of the national government to provide free food grains to over 80 crore people under the poor and low income group in the country during the Covid pandemic season leading to long lockdown periods in 2020-21. The facility was extended twice, the last being on […]

The post Free Food Grains To The Poor Are Unlikely To Win Elections first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Themed “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” to Pave the Way for Sustainable Smart Buildings Worldwide HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 November 2023 – The Quality Building Award 2024 (QBA 2024) is now officially open for nomination. The QBA, which was inaugurated in 2002 by nine of Hong Kong’s leading professional institutions and organizations, is a prestigious biennial award that recognizes the […]

Oris Health is revolutionizing oral hygiene with natural, and travel-friendly toothpaste tablets, championing a greener approach to daily oral care. Provo, Utah, United States – November 18, 2023 — Oris Health, a forward-thinking oral care brand, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Eco-Friendly Toothpaste Tablets on Kickstarter. Aiming to empower healthier smiles while preserving the planet, these tablets are set to redefine the standards […]

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India’s G20 Presidency advocated for finding solutions from within the Global South. He said that India walked the talk by hosting the first Voice of the Global South Summit in January 2023 and added that the nations were able to hold discussions on the […]

The post India’s G20 Presidency Advocated Solutions From Within Global South: EAM first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

NEW DELHI: The government is planning to bring a few amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act 2005 in the winter session of Parliament, with a view to giving more operational flexibility to units in these tax-free enclaves, especially when it comes to sales in the domestic tariff area. These amendments are being taken […]

The post Slew Of Changes To SEZ Act Likely In Winter Session first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Singapore will pilot the live issuance and use of wholesale central bank digital currencies in 2024, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Ravi Menon, has said this week. The news comes as a total of 130 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half in advanced development, pilot or launch stages, according to the U.S.-based […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 November 2023 – A research project led by Professor Mingxin Huang at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made a brand-new breakthrough over conventional stainless steel and the development of stainless steel for hydrogen (SS-H2). Professor Mingxin Huang and Dr Kaiping Yu This marks another major achievement by Professor Huang’s team in […]

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