Clean Energy: How Is India Faring?
The rising annual average global temperature due to global warming is alarming. These changes affect virtually every country in the world, and India is no exception in witnessing extreme weather...
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis May Just Turn into a Battle for Influence
Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst economic crisis since its independence and is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to default on its external debt in over two...
Upcycling: a New Trend in the Food Industry
Upcycling, a growing trend in the food industry, uses surplus food and food by-products to produce products such as dietary supplements, beauty products, nutraceuticals, or animal feed. Food businesses are...
Africa’s Mining Industry Gaining Momentum
Africa is home to 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 8% of the world’s natural gas, and 12% of the world’s oil reserves. Despite being endowed with abundant resources, the...
K-Beauty: A Trending Obsession Losing Its Novelty but Not without a Fight
South Korea is the 9th largest cosmetic market globally with a market size of nearly US$ 12.6 billion. Innovative and affordable products made using exotic natural ingredients that focus on...
Chip Shortage Puts a Brake on Automotive Production
The world is currently witnessing a semiconductor shortage and one of the worst-hit sectors is the automotive industry. A new vehicle uses an average of 1000-1500 microchips, making semiconductors an...
Can 3D Printing Move Beyond Design Customization in the F&B Industry?
First conceptualized over 40 years ago, 3D printing is still rapidly developing. The technology has been used in various industries ranging from 3D-printed human organs for implants to printing numerous...
Commentary: India-Afghanistan Trade Hangs in the Air after Taliban Takeover
Over the past two decades, India has invested substantial political, diplomatic, and economic capital to foster good relations with Afghanistan, especially since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Trade...