DUBAI/WAM A recent specialised report reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions from the healthcare sector by 20 percent by 2030 through the implementation of several energy-saving measures, recycling programmes, and waste reduction initiatives. In its latest report, The Planet Will See You Now, Arthur D Little (ADL) has presented critical insights into the growing environmental challenges and opportunities …

HANOI/WAM The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). In its latest edition of Asian Development Outlook (ADO), the bank highlighted that accelerated public investment and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mastercard have signed a landmark partnership to launch the Digital Partnership Programme in Abu Dhabi to boost the emirate’s economic growth and enhance government service excellence using Mastercard payment infrastructure. The signing ceremony took place during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). The initiative is part of Mastercard’s Digital Country Partnership (DCP) …