Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent survey conducted between April and July of this year has revealed that more than 16 percent of businesses in Bangladesh consider corruption to be the biggest obstacle to their operations. Despite the country’s significant economic growth and expanding industrial sectors, corruption continues to plague businesses, regardless of their size or […]
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LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) — After nearly five years of pushing an ambitious agenda to transform into low-carbon energy players, BP and other European oil giants, including Shell and Equinor, are recalibrating their strategies. Amid rising energy prices and increasing market volatility, these companies are scaling back their investments in renewable energy, carbon capture, and […]
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Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a move that marks a significant turn in the airline’s ongoing struggles. The announcement comes just months after a federal judge blocked the budget airline’s proposed merger with JetBlue, citing concerns about reduced competition in the airline industry. The bankruptcy filing is part of Spirit’s […]
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In today’s interconnected, fast-paced corporate world, business sabotage, cyber attacks, and talent poaching are all serious threats that can harm an organization’s operations, reputation, and bottom line. While these activities may initially appear to be hidden or covert, the probability that they will be discovered over time is significant. Factors such as technological advancements, whistleblower […]
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Frankfurt, Germany – At Fi Europe 2024, taking place from November 19-21 at Messe Frankfurt, NASA researcher Dr. Lynn Rothschild will share cutting-edge insights from the Space Food Systems Laboratory—a key division of NASA dedicated to pioneering sustainable and resource-efficient food technologies. These innovations, originally designed for long-duration space missions, are now inspiring food innovators […]
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro is poised to take a significant step forward in promoting sustainable development and fostering global entrepreneurship. According to Gao Jian, Director of the Entrepreneurship Research Center on G20 Economies at Tsinghua University, the summit will help bridge divides between developed and developing […]
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Germany is a leader in privacy and data protection, with many Germans being particularly sensitive to the processing of their personal data – owing to the country’s totalitarian history and the role of surveillance in both Nazi Germany and East Germany. So, it is disappointing that the German government is trying to push through Parliament, […]
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In its recent report, Civil Rights Implications of Face Recognition Technology (FRT), the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights identified serious problems with the federal government’s use of face recognition technology, and in doing so recognized EFF’s expertise on this issue. The Commission focused its investigation on the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland […]
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Update 11/14/2024: The PERA and PREVAIL patent bills were pulled at the last minute today, without getting a committee vote. Senators are right to have concerns with these deeply flawed bills. We hope to engage with the next Congress on real patent fixes—changes that will create a more fair system for small companies and everyday users of […]
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The biannual report, which focuses on developments affecting global food and animal feed markets, highlights that higher costs for cocoa, coffee, and tea are driving the increase, while disparities in import bills persist across income levels. Cocoa prices have soared nearly four times their ten-year average earlier this year, coffee prices have almost doubled, and tea […]
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