Can hunger be eradicated by 2030?
World hunger is growing at an alarming rate, with prolonged conflicts, climate change, and COVID-19 exacerbating the problem. In 2022, the World Food Programme helped a record 158 million people. On this trajectory, the United Nations' goal to eradic.....»»
What is free food worth? Study estimates the value of food pantry services
Although it's clear that food pantries have had an impact on alleviating food insecurity and hunger, their economic value to their beneficiaries has remained an open question. A study published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics estima.....»»
UMC launches initiative to cut supply chain emissions by 20% by 2030
Semiconductor foundry company United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced on November 9 at its annual supplier summit the launch of the Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Initiative. Its goal is a 20% reduction in supply chain emiss.....»»
Global South needs $2 trillion a year to tame, cope with climate
Developing and emerging countries—excluding China—need investments well beyond $2 trillion annually by 2030 if the world is to stop the global warming juggernaut and cope with its impacts, according to a UN-backed report released Tuesday......»»
Entire "Hunger Games" franchise available to stream on Apple TV+ for limited time
The Apple TV+ film "Causeway" starring Jennifer Lawrence debuted Friday, and as a bonus, subscribers can watch the entire "Hunger Games" franchise and "Silver Linings Playbook" for a limited time.Access bonus films on Apple TV+Apple may have increase.....»»
Arm: Auto chips to see CAGR of 10%
According to Simon Teng, Senior Director of Automotive Partnership - APAC at Arm, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of automotive chips will reach 10% between 2020 and 2030.In addition, the auto industry will also see a transition from centraliz.....»»
Arm: auto chips to see CAGR of 10%
According to Simon Teng, Senior Director of Automotive Partnership - APAC at Arm, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of automotive chips will reach 10% between 2020 and 2030.In addition, the auto industry will also see a transition from centraliz.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (10): Golden decade vs perfect storm
MediaTek chairman Ming-Kai Tsai has noted that we often overestimate the short-term benefits and underestimate the long-term business opportunities. In 1998 when he started his business, the worldwide IT market had a size about US$500 billion. That's.....»»
Gender diversity reforms have helped UK company boards, but they are failing in other countries—new research
It may take close to 300 years to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, according to a UN progress report on its sustainable development goals (SDG), Gender Snapshot 2022. This is way off the 2030 deadline set when the S.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (9): Embracing collaboration and emerging biz opportunities, rather than conflicts
Over the past 30 years, one-third of the global economic momentum has come from China. This has been China's positive contribution for the world. However, behind China's moves of bringing in foreign capital and leveraging its domestic market is its t.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (8): South Korea"s role in Chip 4 alliance
It is an established national policy of the US to rebuild the local semiconductor supply chain. US secretary of state Antony Blinken and secretary of the treasury Janet Yellen have both emphasized that the reliance on Taiwan for over 90% of the most.....»»
Brexit and the Irish Border: Tech solution to Irish border ‘won’t be ready until 2030’
Brexit and the Irish Border: Tech solution to Irish border ‘won’t be ready until 2030’.....»»
No new combustion-engine cars from 2035, says European Union
New cars will have to meet a 50% reduction in CO2 by 2030 ahead of complete ban. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The days of the new internal combustion engine are definitely numbered—at least in the European Union. On.....»»
No new combustion engines cars from 2035, says European Union
New cars will have to meet a 50% reduction in CO2 by 2030 ahead of complete ban. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The days of the new internal combustion engine are definitely numbered—at least in the European Union. On.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (7): Taiwan-Japan partnership in a new era
In the past, the supply chain was characterized by linear mass production; but in the future, it will move towards decentralized production systems catering to differentiated demands. The more complex the products, the more opportunities. Taiwan is s.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (6): Industry opportunities for ASEAN
"The Art of War" maintains that if you don't see chances of winning, you defend. While India is actively pursuing foreign investment and accelerating the establishment of its tech supply chain to reduce reliance on imports, ASEAN countries whose econ.....»»
New tool can help with coordinating climate and air-quality policies to improve public health
As America's largest investment to fight climate change, the Inflation Reduction Act positions the country to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. But as it edges the United States closer to achiev.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (5): India is no longer a bystander
The "Art of War" maintains: If you don't see chances of winning, you defend; and if you do see chances of winning, you attack. The Indians believe that their market has the greatest potential, and that the lack of foreign investment is down to invest.....»»
Apple environmental goals for suppliers will be enforced by audits
One of Apple’s environmental goals was for its entire supply chain to be carbon-neutral by 2030. More than two years after the objective was announced, the company hints at being unhappy with progress, and has announced that it will now begin carr.....»»
Tim Cook calls on Apple"s suppliers to decarbonize by 2030
Apple says it is accelerating its work with suppliers and expanding clean energy investment to cut the use of carbon and fight climate change.Apple has been continuously working toward removing the use of carbon in its manufacturing, including the 20.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (4): What GDP and populations mean for industries
The "Art of War" maintains that if you know the date and place of the battle, you can be well-prepared for it even if your troops have to march a thousand miles before engaging the enemies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given us a framewo.....»»