YOKOHAMA, Japan, March 26, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) has launched five exclusive programs tailored for conference and event participants. These immersive experiences are designed to be meaningful and eco-conscious, with each one incorporating sustainable elements, such as optional carbon offsets and measures to mitigate food waste to minimize environmental impact, all while preserving cultural heritage. Learn All About Japan’s World-Renowned Disaster PreparednessOn the Disaster Prevention Experience Tour, participants can gain a thorough understanding of Japan’s well-regarded disaster-readiness practices. The tour includes interactive training in earthquake and fire response at the Yokohama Citizens Disaster Prevention Center. A calming…
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People walk past the headquarters of the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Southwest Federal Center area on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said last week that federal student loans would “immediately” be moved out of the U.S. Department of Education and will be managed by the Small Business Administration.”They’ll be serviced much better than it has in the past,” Trump said of the debt. “It’s been a mess.”Consumer advocates expressed worries that the mass transfer of accounts to the SBA could trigger errors, or compromise borrowers’ privacy. They also raised concerns about…
The U.S. Federal Reserve has a dual mandate. First, it’s tasked with keeping inflation under control, which means ensuring the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases by around 2% per year. Second, the central bank aims to keep the economy operating at full employment — although it doesn’t have a specific target for the unemployment rate. If inflation or the jobs market deviate from where they should be, the Fed adjusts the federal funds rate (overnight interest rates) to influence economic activity and bring them back into line. The inflation surge in 2022 is a good example of this policy in…
In just a few years, carbon removal has gone from a niche interest to an activity that many big companies feel compelled to invest in. It’s easy to see why. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that gigatons of removals will be needed to contain global warming. And key standard-setters, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), have focused on removals above other types of carbon credits. Yet purchasing removals is a daunting task. There are multiple technology options, each with its own pros and cons. Prices vary by an order of magnitude To help companies get…
Advocating for the increase in private investment, the Finance Ministry stated in its latest report that increased participation from the private sector can help India mitigate growth risks arising from external factors. The report highlighted that the resilience of the Indian economy and its steady growth outlook should provide confidence to private investors. “It is essential that the industry recognises the mutual endogeneity of its investment spending and consumption demand,” the February edition of the Monthly Economic Review, released by the Department of Economic Affairs, stated. Expected Repo Rate Cut Highlighting factors that could support consumption growth, such as income…
A Boeing 737 Max aircraft during a display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022.Peter Cziborra | ReutersA U.S. judge on Tuesday abruptly set a June 23 trial date in the Justice Department’s criminal fraud case against Boeing stemming from the planemaker’s alleged misrepresentations to U.S. regulators about a key system on the 737 MAX.In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes and to pay a fine of up to $487.2 million. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor had previously given Boeing and DOJ until April 11 to come to an agreement on a new plea deal after he rejected the prior deal, faulting a diversity and inclusion provision.In 2023, O’Connor…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Captura Corp, on Monday, March 24, have become the first company to sign a large-volume offtake agreement for the permanent removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere using Captura’s Direct Ocean Capture technology. Source link
Image source: Getty Images Finding cheap value shares isn’t easy. Just because a stock is falling doesn’t always mean that it represents a good buying opportunity. However, I have a filter that flags up stocks that are close to (or are at) 52-week lows. From there, I can then assess whether the move is warranted or if it’s becoming undervalued. Here are two on the radar right now. Demand from easing monetary policy The first one is Marshalls (LSE:MSLH). Last week, the stock hit the lowest level in a year at 229p. Currently, the share price is down 10% over…
Image source: Getty Images The past two months haven’t been kind to US growth stocks, as trade tariff turmoil sent many into freefall. Automakers and banks were among the worst hit, with Chrysler owner Stellantis losing 10% in a single day in March. Now analysts are eyeing a recovery following news that the Trump administration may ease tariffs this week. The result could be great news for stocks that had a tough start to the year and are now trading at a discount. For UK investors looking to add some diversity to their ISA this April, here are two promising…
Boston Metal’s Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) technology could be the catalyst for green steel commercialisation, driving profound industry change Source link