elo R&D-to-Sales Ratio of Most Korean Petrochem Companies Below 1% By english.hankyung.com Published On :: 2017-08-29 07:13 Despite the record-high results, the R&D investment level of the nation's petrochemical industry is still miserably low. According to industry sources on August 28, the amount of R&D investment of Lotte Chemical, which achieved a record-high sales revenue of 7,849.4 billion won in the first half, fell short of 44.5 billion won. This is only 0.57 percent of the total sales. Even last year when the company posted the highest operating profit (2,547.8 billion won) among all petrochemical... Full Article
elo Developments in UK Public M&A By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-09-11 Practice Statement No. 31: Implications for formal sale processes 1. Introduction On 7 July 2017, the UK Takeover Panel published Practice Statement No. 31, which sets out how the Panel Executive will apply certain aspects of Rules 2.4, 2.6, 21.2 an... Full Article
elo China Securitisation: Legal and Rating Developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-10-09 China’s securitisation has been developing rapidly. To date, China’s securitisation market is already the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. Our structured finance partner Kingsley Ong (who is also the Secretary-General of ... Full Article
elo Developments in public M&A By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-10-23 Takeover Panel Public Consultation Paper (PCP) 2017/2: Statements of intention and related matters 1. Introduction On 19 September 2017, the Code Committee (the “Code Committee”) of the UK Takeover Panel (the “Panel”) ... Full Article
elo Covid 19 coronavirus: What you need to know about Saturday's big developments By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:00:00 +1200 More revelations have been uncovered from the Government's coronavirus document dump, while new cases remain low as Cabinet prepares to decide when to move to alert level 2. Get all the important news and read the full stories in... Full Article
elo Crise sanitaire - Croissance �conomique compromise, selon la BFM By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:33 GMT A l'instar de tous les pays dans le monde affect�s par la pand�mie Covid-19, Madagascar conna�tra �galement une r�cession �conomique. ...... Full Article
elo Local Government Briefing Note 40 of 2012: Fair Deal: the latest developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-12-18 Fair Deal: the latest developments On 19 November 2012 HM Treasury published its response to the March 2011 consultation on the future of the Fair Deal for Staff Pensions guidance. The Fair Deal review is part of the Government’s broader revi... Full Article
elo All change on business rates: 2017 revaluation, Check Challenge Appeal and other developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-10-03 The last two years have brought challenging times for ratepayers and there is little respite on the horizon. With the 2017 Revaluation looming, rateable values are likely to increase substantially throughout large swathes of the country. Together wi... Full Article
elo Timber Regulation: Recent updates and developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-14 Background Since coming into force in 2013, the EU Timber Regulation 995/2010 (“Timber Regulation”) has placed a due diligence obligation on businesses, requiring systems to be put in place to minimise the possibility that illegally harv... Full Article
elo When off-plan doesnt go to plan security issues in residential developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-07-26 A recent High Court judgment provides a reminder of the rules governing the priority of security interests in an insolvency scenario, and also illustrates some of the potential pitfalls of purchasing apartments off-plan (Williams & Anor v Broado... Full Article
elo KSA: The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) invites interested developers to pre-qualify for the third round of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabias National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-13 Background On 9 January 2020, REPDO invited developers to prequalify via a request for qualifications (“RfQ”) for the third round of the NREP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Third round of the NREP There will be four photovoltaic (&ldquo... Full Article
elo The development of Open Solar Contracts: a sigificant milestone in the standardisation of contracts for international solar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-19 Weare delighted to have partnered with the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Terrawatt Initiative in the development of the Open Solar Contracts which were launched recently at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. The publication... Full Article
elo Qatar- Japan's beloved manga assassin becomes the latest coronavirus fatality By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Japan's ruthless animated hitman has become the latest victim of the coronavirus, as the nation's longest-running manga comic an... ...... Full Article
elo Based on strategic partnership, Azerbaijan-Russia bilateral friendly relations are successfully developing today in all areas (PHOTO) By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 9 Trend: The May edition of the influential Russian magazine "Natsionalnaya Oborona" (National Defe... ...... Full Article
elo Nancy Pelosi's idea for 2020 DNC: Hold it in a large stadium over a single day By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:44 GMT The 2020 DNC in Milwaukee is scheduled for the week of August 17 as planning continues to stage event in the middle of a pandemic. ...... Full Article
elo China to further empower rural development with digital technologies By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:53 GMT BEIJING - Chinese authorities released a guideline to promote digital technologies in rural areas as part of their efforts to advance agricultural and rural modernization. The guideline, jointly issued by four government departments including the... Full Article
elo ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:23:51 GMT ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine Hindustan TimesBharat Biotech to lead monoclonal antibodies project for Covid-19 therapy The Financial ExpressBharat Biotech leads CSIR project to develop antibodies against Covid-19 Times of IndiaBharat Biotech to lead project on monoclonal antibodies therapy for COVID-19 The New Indian ExpressIndian scientists to develop medicine against COVID-19 Deccan HeraldView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
elo Coronavirus: Do not anticipate worst case situation like developed countries in India, says govt - Livemint By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:08:36 GMT Coronavirus: Do not anticipate worst case situation like developed countries in India, says govt LivemintGovernment Tweaks Rules For Testing As COVID-19 Cases Rise. Details Here NDTVOnly ‘severe’ coronavirus patients to be tested before discharge from hospital as India braces for infection surge The Tribune IndiaHealth ministry says learn to live with coronavirus as India's COVID-19 count crosses 56,000 Livemint116 vs 66: Mismatch between Covid toll of Delhi govt, hospital data The Indian ExpressView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
elo UN’s Development Goals Threatened by a World Economy Facing Recession By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:15:08 +0000 The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), described as an integral part of its highly-ambitious development agenda, may be in deep trouble. Aimed at addressing some of the global challenges the world faces– including extreme poverty and hunger, inequalities in incomes and gender, climate change and environmental degradation– the SDGs now seem threatened by a […] The post UN’s Development Goals Threatened by a World Economy Facing Recession appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Development & Aid Featured Food & Agriculture Global Headlines Humanitarian Emergencies IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Population Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations
elo The Power of Education in Emergencies: Interview with Denmark’s Minister of Development Cooperation Rasmus Prehn By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:17:53 +0000 Denmark is Education Cannot Wait’s (ECW) third largest donor, with US$79.1 million in contributions to date. In this insightful interview with Denmark’s Minister for Development Cooperation, Rasmus Prehn, we explore the importance of girls’ education and gender equality, the humanitarian-development nexus, expanded engagement with the private sector, education in emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic […] The post The Power of Education in Emergencies: Interview with Denmark’s Minister of Development Cooperation Rasmus Prehn appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Education Health Humanitarian Emergencies
elo Turkey develops new output line for defense industry By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:38:28 Z Turkey’s new production line, established with the locally-produced machines, came into service for a state-run shell factory on May 8. Full Article Turkey
elo Update on Recent US Sanctions Developments: Nord Stream 2 Sanctions and Exxon Mobil Decision By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-24 This briefing is intended to provide an update on two recent developments under the US sanctions regime. • The first one is the introduction of US sanctions in relation to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which threaten to widen a rift betwe... Full Article
elo Education briefings - New developments in privilege in employment By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-25 Two recent decisions have provided additional guidance in the area of privilege in an employment context. The cases provide information that will be helpful to lawyers advising in this area and to those seeking and utilising legal advice, including ... Full Article
elo At a glance: Latest global coronavirus developments By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:56:47 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 275,000 people worldwide since it began in China late last year, with more than 85 percent of fatalities in Europe and the United States. Full Article Coronavirus
elo University develops replaceable filter for homemade masks By praguemonitor.com Published On :: Prague Daily Monitor The Liberec Technical University has created a replaceable filter which can be used in the homemade masks people are sewing. The masks are worn to comply with laws designed in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The Nano-material is 70-90% effective in stopping the coronavirus cells. The university with the help from the Liberec region and the private sector is now producing 100,000 filters a day. The price per one should not exceed CZK 10. read more Full Article
elo Coronavirus: Hong Kong exams body to develop alternative student grading system for crises, education chief reveals By www.scmp.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:30:11 +0800 Exam authorities will carry out citywide research to develop an alternative student grading system in the event university entrance tests are cancelled because of future pandemics, Hong Kong’s education minister told the Post on Thursday.In an exclusive interview, Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung also said his bureau would review with schools how to better prepare for class suspensions, including teacher training and resources for non-traditional instruction methods.Hong Kong… Full Article
elo Coronavirus: Hong Kong start-ups that raced to make masks relook plans, as government announces handouts for all households By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:00:24 +0800 After almost three months of hectic preparation, Denis Huen Yin-fan’s Hong Kong factory started delivering masks to customers last week to help protect them against the Covid-19 pandemic.Just as the supplies began reaching his clients, the Hong Kong government announced it will be distributing reusable and disposable masks to all households, free of charge, within weeks.Every household will receive reusable masks that can be washed up to 60 times, as well as a pack of 10 disposable masks.1.5… Full Article
elo Evergrande’s Emerald Bay flats flop in their third weekend sale in three months as homebuyers ignore developer’s discount By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:09:00 +0800 China Evergrande’s weekend sale of its Emerald Bay flats in Tuen Mun has flopped for the third time in as many months, as Hong Kong’s homebuyers shunned its meagre discounts in anticipation of further price declines.The developer managed to find buyers for 41 flats, or 12 per cent of the 335 units on offer at 8:30pm, according to sales agents.In March, the developer sold 49 of 141 flats when it launched the project in the midst of the city’s coronavirus outbreak, at a time when social… Full Article
elo Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism in Small Island Developing States By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 05:48:51 +0000 Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UN Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) The post Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism in Small Island Developing States appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Development & Aid Economy & Trade Featured Global Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Inequity TerraViva United Nations
elo Financial Scams Rise as Coronavirus Hits Developing Countries By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 06:56:43 +0000 David Medine is Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). He is also CGAP’s lead on data protection and security and works to develop novel, consumer-oriented approaches to data protection and to encourage the creation of cyber security resource centers for developing countries. The post Financial Scams Rise as Coronavirus Hits Developing Countries appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Civil Society Economy & Trade Featured Global Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Inequity TerraViva United Nations
elo COVID-19: Developing Countries Must Not be Left Behind By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:52:33 +0000 Globalization has been a driver for increased prosperity world-wide, but it has been in reverse in the last years due to the growth of populism in the USA and Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic may well provide further momentum to increasingly national-interest oriented policies in the west. Nevertheless, a common response to COVID-19 is needed, where […] The post COVID-19: Developing Countries Must Not be Left Behind appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Economy & Trade Global Headlines Health TerraViva United Nations Trade & Investment
elo Elon Musk and Grimes to raise their child X Æ A-12 in gender-neutral way By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:03:00 +0500 Elon Musk and Grimes said they will be adopting a gender-neutral parenting style Full Article
elo 'Bad Boys' producer says a fourth movie is in development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:45:00 +0500 The last movie in 'Bad Boys' franchise released in January this year Full Article
elo Madrid and Barcelona will not move to next stage of Spain’s lockdown exit By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:52:00.0000000 Madrid and Barcelona will not progress to the next phase of Spain's exit from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns that will allow bars, restaurants and places of worship to reopen in some areas from Monday, the government announced. Full Article World
elo Quality development projects, guaranteed -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:29:57 +0800 Guarantees are one of government’s most powerful financing tools for mobilizing private sector participation in development projects. Full Article
elo In Asia, young people are key to achieving national development goals -- by Chris Morris By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:18:25 +0800 Skills training, civic engagement and youth forums will help young people become active players in society’s shared efforts to grow and improve. Full Article
elo Taking the quantum leap in international development -- by Arun Ramamurthy By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:42:11 +0800 Quantum computing could change the face of many international development programs, including those involving transport, financial services and health care. Full Article
elo Is blockchain a good bet for development? -- by Lotte Schou-Zibell, Nigel Phair By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:57:29 +0800 Blockchain technology offers great promise and great risk. We need to better understand how it works and how to use it safely and effectively. Full Article
elo Can big data help us make better development decisions? -- by Werner E. Liepach, Guntur Sugiyarto By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:39:19 +0800 Data-driven decision making can be a powerful tool in the world of international development but it requires careful planning and management. Full Article
elo Cracking the secret code of international development work -- by Floyd Whaley By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:47:47 +0800 The over-use of acronyms turns the joy of reading into a tedious process of decoding. It also muddles the message of development communications. Full Article
elo How Asia can ride the digital wave to spur financial development -- by Bambang Susantono By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:18:19 +0800 The ‘app economy’ provides potential risks and benefits for developing countries. The right policies are needed to bring out the best in these emerging economic trends. Full Article
elo Three ways to improve the communication of development research -- by Cahyadi Indrananto By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:32:52 +0800 Practical approaches can improve how we promote development research, and increase uptake by policymakers Full Article
elo Building Viet Nam’s bridge to greater economic growth and development -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:14:30 +0800 There are three key strategies that can help Viet Nam achieve its ambitious development targets in the coming years. Full Article
elo How do we capture the digital economy in statistics? -- by Clara Delos Santos, Angelo Jose Lumba By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:17:19 +0800 By some estimates, the digital economy now accounts for trillions of dollars. But policymakers and companies still lack the data needed to fully understand it. Full Article
elo Leverage development experience to beat COVID-19 -- by Ramesh Subramaniam By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:53:55 +0800 COVID-19 is uncharted territory but development professionals bring a wealth of experience from past crises to rebuild lives, livelihoods, and economies. Full Article
elo Horticulture Value Chain Development Sector Project: Date Orchards in Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Safeguards due diligence reports are prepared as part of safeguard due diligence and review to ensure compliance with ADB safeguard policy due diligence requirements. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 51039-002 in Afghanistan. Full Article Project Document
elo Horticulture Value Chain Development Sector Project: Date Orchards in Khost Province Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Safeguards due diligence reports are prepared as part of safeguard due diligence and review to ensure compliance with ADB safeguard policy due diligence requirements. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 2020-05-07 in Afghanistan. Full Article Project Document
elo Greater Mekong Subregion East–West Economic Corridor Towns Development Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Environmental monitoring reports describe the environmental issues or mitigation measures of a project. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 43319-022 in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Full Article Project Document
elo ADB Releases Annual Report of Development Effectiveness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 00:00:00 ADB has released the 13th annual performance report of its corporate results framework, the Development Effectiveness Review, a management tool that monitors performance and progress during 2019. Full Article News Release
elo Revisiting the Public–Private Partnership for Rapid Progress on the Sanitation-Related Sustainable Development Goals By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 00:00:00 Providing safely managed sanitation services for all requires extending the partnership between the public and private sectors. Full Article Publication