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Burns McDonnell Appoints New Head to Strengthen U.K. Energy Infrastructure Projects

Burns McDonnell Appoints New Head to Strengthen U.K. Energy Infrastructure Projects

Burns McDonnell Appoints New Head to Strengthen U.K. Energy Infrastructure Projects

India's Urea Prices Surge Due to Iran Conflict Impact on Supply

India's Urea Prices Surge Due to Iran Conflict Impact on Supply

India's Urea Prices Surge Due to Iran Conflict Impact on Supply

HBO Max Launches in India Through JioHotstar Partnership

HBO Max Launches in India Through JioHotstar Partnership

HBO Max is set to launch in India through an exclusive partnership with JioHotstar, a streaming service owned by Reliance Industries. This collaboration will allow JioHotstar subscribers to access HBO Max content as an add-on, starting at a low price compared to the U.S. market. The service will feature popular titles from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros., and DC Studios. The Indian streaming market is rapidly expanding, driven by affordable mobile data plans and increased smartphone usage, with JioHotstar being a major player.

HBO Max Partners with JioHotstar for Exclusive Launch in India

HBO Max Partners with JioHotstar for Exclusive Launch in India

HBO Max Partners with JioHotstar for Exclusive Launch in India

Children Working in Landfills Highlight the Blurred Line Between Informal and Forced Labor

Children Working in Landfills Highlight the Blurred Line Between Informal and Forced Labor

A guest essay by humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine sheds light on the harsh realities faced by children working in landfills in northern India. These children, alongside their families, engage in waste picking to earn a living, often without protective gear. The essay describes the hazardous conditions, including exposure to toxic chemicals and dangerous waste, that these informal workers face daily. Despite the risks, many families rely on this work for survival, with children contributing to the family income. The essay highlights the blurred line between informal labor and forced labor, as these conditions mirror those faced by people in forced labor.

Analysis-Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

Analysis-Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

By Vivek Kumar M, Dharamraj Dhutia and Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, April 15 (Reuters) - India's foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against rupee swings, denting the appeal of Indian bonds, while a war-driven hit to earnings prospects is

APAC Utilities Shift Strategies Amid Rising AI Demand and Market Restructuring

APAC Utilities Shift Strategies Amid Rising AI Demand and Market Restructuring

APAC Utilities Shift Strategies Amid Rising AI Demand and Market Restructuring

Asian LNG Imports Hit Six-Year Low Amid Middle East Crisis

Asian LNG Imports Hit Six-Year Low Amid Middle East Crisis

Asian imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have fallen to their lowest level in nearly six years due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. The conflict has disrupted supply chains, leading to a significant reduction in LNG shipments to Asia. The 30-day moving average of net shipments dropped below 600,000 tons, the lowest since June 2020. The crisis has particularly affected countries like Pakistan, China, and India, which have seen substantial declines in LNG imports.

Baltic Dry Index Rise Challenges Ship Recycling Industry

Baltic Dry Index Rise Challenges Ship Recycling Industry

Baltic Dry Index Rise Challenges Ship Recycling Industry

United States Pharmacopeia Expands Vulnerable Drug List Amid Supply Chain Concerns

United States Pharmacopeia Expands Vulnerable Drug List Amid Supply Chain Concerns

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has updated its list of drugs vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, adding medications such as Tamiflu and Trulicity. This update follows an expanded risk assessment that now includes key starting materials (KSMs), which are essential for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients. The USP's analysis revealed that 48 of the 100 vulnerable drugs rely on KSMs sourced from a single country, highlighting potential supply chain risks. Notably, 41% of KSMs for U.S.-approved active pharmaceutical ingredients are sourced solely from China, while 16% come from India. The USP's findings indicate that despite stable finished product availability, these drugs have a single upstream point of failure, making them susceptible to supply disruptions.

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

By Vibhuti Sharma and Dhwani Pandya MUMBAI, April 14 (Reuters) - At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they feel unsafe inside customers' homes.

USP Updates Vulnerable Drug List, Adds Tamiflu and Trulicity Amid Supply Concerns

USP Updates Vulnerable Drug List, Adds Tamiflu and Trulicity Amid Supply Concerns

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has revised its list of drugs vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, adding Tamiflu and Trulicity. This update follows an expanded risk assessment that now includes key starting materials (KSMs), which are crucial for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The USP's analysis revealed that 48 of the 100 vulnerable drugs rely on KSMs sourced from a single country, with a significant portion coming from China and India. Despite the availability of these drugs, the USP identified potential supply chain weaknesses that could lead to disruptions. The inclusion of KSM supply in the analysis has influenced which drugs are considered vulnerable, with the USP noting that more than a quarter of the drugs on the list have stable supply based on finished product availability but are still at risk due to upstream vulnerabilities.