LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, 18 March – The Middle East conflict is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of power planning in Japan and South Korea, with coal generation providing a significant near-term buffer. During the current shoulder season, coal fleets could offset up to 70% of gas-fired generation in Japan and more than 100%…
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Thrive Global AI Launches Real-Time Analytics Platform to Integrate Supply Chain and Marketing Data
India, Mar 18th: With several companies onboarded in top international markets, Thrive Global AI has reached a major platform milestone. The company has announced the launch of its Real-Time Analytics Module, a patented technology that combines supply chain and marketing analytics with core business operations. The company was founded by…
Continue ReadingDollar Pauses Ahead of Fed Decision; Mixed Signals in the US amid Conflict in the Middle East
-Thadeu Dos Santos, Regional Director at Ifinox “The U.S. dollar eased for a second consecutive session on Tuesday after a strong rally that left it near multi-month highs, as markets positioned ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision—an event likely to set the tone for near-term FX trading. While no…
Continue ReadingEUR/USD in a Fragile Balance Amid Energy Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions
-Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com The EUR/USD pair is trading around 1.1540 after rebounding from recent lows, amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The escalation of the conflict in Iran has heightened volatility in financial markets, particularly given its direct impact on the energy sector. This environment has…
Continue Readingtranscosmos signs a partnership agreement with the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences to promote pharmacist operational transformation to address the 2040 Problem
Contributes to community medical services through research on new services that help streamline pharmacists’ operations. By leveraging DX/BPO expertise, works on developing next-generation talent Tokyo, Japan, Mar18:transcosmos announced its partnership with the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences (Location: Tokyo, Japan; President: Yoshihiro Mimaki; TUPLS). The partnership—Partnership Agreement…
Continue ReadingIndia’s 1.4 Billion People Key to Global Green Transition; Green Infrastructure to Drive Growth: Jitendra Singh
India, home to nearly 1.4 billion people, holds a pivotal role in the global transition towards a greener future, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences, while addressing the 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026. The minister…
Continue ReadingEmpowering Panchayats: Inside the Latest Rs.1,789 Crore Rural Funding Push
The Union government’s recent release of over ₹1,789 crore in untied grants to rural local bodies across five states marks another step in strengthening grassroots governance in India. The funds, disbursed under the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, will benefit Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs)…
Continue Reading15th Finance Commission Grants Strengthen Rural Governance Through Panchayats
India’s rural local governance system has received a major financial push under the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, which has allocated substantial grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) during the award period from FY 2020–21 to FY 2025–26. The 15th Finance Commission recommended ₹60,750 crore for FY 2020–21 (interim period)…
Continue ReadingFrom Solar Boom to Solar Waste: India’s Push for a Circular Economy in the Renewable Energy Sector
India’s rapid expansion in solar energy capacity has been one of the defining features of its clean energy transition. However, alongside this growth, policymakers and industry experts are beginning to focus on an emerging challenge: managing the growing volume of end-of-life solar panels and ensuring that renewable energy infrastructure does…
Continue ReadingCentre, States Sign Reform MoUs to Strengthen Rural Water Governance under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
New Delhi, March 18: In a major step to strengthen rural drinking water governance, the Government of India has signed reform-linked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh under the extended phase of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. The agreements mark the formal rollout…
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