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EU falls short of targets to protect nature - agency
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Unsustainable farming, forestry and the sprawl of urbanisation are degrading the health of Europe's animals and natural habitats, the bloc's environment agency said, meaning that the European Union will miss key targets to protect biodiversity.
EcoFirst to launch mixed devt project with GDV of RM311m
KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd plans to launch a mixed development with a gross development value (GDV) of RM311 million in Cahaya SPK, Shah Alam, following the acquisition of a 1.93-hectare of leasehold land.
Thai big banks sinking billions into digital transformation; only two imported Covid-19 cases reported
BANGKOK, Oct 13 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Four of Thailand's biggest commercial banks are hastening moves to stay ahead of the wave of digital disruption now sweeping the country.
Top Chinese cities by consumption expenditures per capita
SHANGHAI: Shanghai tops 35 major Chinese cities in consumption expenditures per capita in 2019, with 45,605 yuan (US$6781.46) spent, followed by the three other first-tier cities of Shenzhen, Beijing and Guangzhou.
What is China’s plan to meet Xi Jinping’s economic vision for ‘socialist modernisation’ by 2035?
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (SCMP): The fifth plenary session of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee will take place from October 26-29China is keen to avoid the so-called middle-income trap despite the impact of the coronavirus and the various tensions with the United States
Focus on human needs and Mother Earth when designing urban spaces, architects urged
Architects encouraged to keep in mind the bigger picture of human needs, which is to connect and socialise, in designing better urban spaces.
HCM City to connect all rooftop solar systems to power grid
THE Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation plans to soon connect all rooftop solar power to the electricity grid.
Vision of a future maker: Sustainable investing as a multi-decade opportunity
DURING the pandemic-driven market downturn this year, ESG (environmental, social and governance) funds and indices have outperformed traditional funds and indices, highlighting the opportunities and strengths of sustainable investing.
COVID-19 triggers shifts in traditions as South Korea celebrates thanksgiving
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Koreans will forego some of their most cherished traditions when they celebrate their thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok this week, as the coronavirus forces many to hold virtual services instead of visiting their ancestral sites.
Urban agriculture projects gaining traction in M’sia
PETALING JAYA: Home gardens and urban farming projects have sprouted up recently, with the movement control order (MCO) giving Malaysians the extra incentive to test out their green fingers.
