Kenya’s business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, which projects 143 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2-eq), outlines the country’s potential future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if no significant policy interventions or investments in renewable energy are made. This scenario assumes that current energy demand patterns will continue unchanged. Under its commitment to the...

The conversation surrounding smartphone restrictions for children and teenagers continues to stir debate across Europe. While some countries have implemented outright bans in schools, others are grappling with how to balance technology's benefits with its potential distractions. A UNESCO report from 2023 advocated for the limited use of smartphones in...

A comprehensive survey examining 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has unveiled varying levels of preparedness for the world’s rapidly aging population. The study assessed nations on their ability to support older adults in areas such as well-being, equity, and security, highlighting stark disparities in readiness. The aging population reflects...

Thruvision Group plc (AIM: THRU), a prominent provider of walk-through security technology, has announced that Victoria Balchin, the current Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer starting January 2, 2025. This internal promotion follows the departure of the former CEO, Colin Evans, in October 2024. The...

South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mok, has called for an emergency safety assessment of the nation’s airline operations. Additionally, authorities are examining the feasibility of conducting a detailed inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country after the catastrophic crash on Sunday, which stands as the worst domestic aviation...

Japan has announced plans to increase imports of used electronic devices from countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote urban mining, a method for extracting rare metals from electronic waste. The initiative aims to enhance trade between ASEAN nations and Japanese companies while fostering sustainable resource...

Singapore Post (SPOS.SI) has announced the appointment of Isaac Mah, currently the CFO of its Australian business, as the new group finance chief. The announcement came on Sunday, just a week after the company dismissed three senior executives, including its previous CFO, due to their mishandling of a whistleblower report....

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche remains on solid footing with no immediate plans for job reductions, according to recent statements by CEO Thomas Schinecker in a Swiss newspaper interview. While the company's share value has significantly dropped from its peak in April 2022, concerns about potential layoffs amid recent challenges in...

Siemens AG is currently reassessing its majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, the medical technology subsidiary, according to Chief Financial Officer Ralf Thomas in a recent interview. Thomas explained that the synergies between Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers, which specializes in MRI machines and laboratory systems, are insufficient to justify the...