Population growth

NEC and Sumitomo Corporation Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Expand Global Sales of the CropScope Agricultural ICT Platform

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Sumitomo Corporation, ICT, Economic development, NEC, Soybean, AI, Fertilizer, Food, Learning, Pandemic, Climate change, Agrochemical, Automation, Data analysis, Knowledge, Agriculture, Sumitomo Group, Food security, Population growth, Partnership

TOKYO, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand global sales of NEC's agricultural ICT platform CropScope.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand global sales of NEC's agricultural ICT platform CropScope.
  • Based on this partnership, NEC and Sumitomo aim to develop markets mainly in South America and the ASEAN region by utilizing Sumitomo's global network.
  • Through this partnership, CropScope is initially being introduced on a trial basis to major sugar companies in Thailand and Brazil.
  • Through this partnership, Sumitomo will utilize its global network to expand CropScope's sales area to Thailand, Brazil, and India, aiming for business growth.

ARS Pharmaceuticals Reviews Recent Clinical Updates and Commercial Opportunity at neffy® Investor Day

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Type 1, Allergy, SAN, Anxiety, EMA, Caregiver, CRL, New Drug Application, ARS, FDA, Food, Larynx, University of South Florida, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting, Entrepreneurship, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Angioedema, University, Event, Tongue, Webcast, Patient, Pediatrics, Adrenaline, Population growth, Prescription, Irritation, Face, Pharmaceutical industry

The event included presentations by members of the ARS Pharma management team and by two distinguished allergists, Dr. Jonathan Spergel, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Thomas B. Casale, M.D.

Key Points: 
  • The event included presentations by members of the ARS Pharma management team and by two distinguished allergists, Dr. Jonathan Spergel, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Thomas B. Casale, M.D.
  • Of the patients that do fill their prescription, 80-90% either do not carry or use their treatment as indicated.
  • In late-February, the Company announced positive clinical data from a Phase 2 trial evaluating neffy in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria.
  • The webcast replay and accompanying slides from today’s investor event may be accessed through the Events & Presentations page in the Investors & Media section of the Company's website.

Study: Here are the Best and Worst Markets for Renters

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Growth, Florida Atlantic University, University, BOCA, School, City, Business, Florida Gulf Coast University, Syracuse, Population growth, Renting

Boise City, Idaho offers prospective renters the largest discount in the country: the typical unit is renting at a 5.45 percent discount.

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  • Boise City, Idaho offers prospective renters the largest discount in the country: the typical unit is renting at a 5.45 percent discount.
  • It’s followed by Austin, Texas, a 3.27 percent discount; Phoenix, a 3.15 percent discount; Las Vegas, a 2.88 percent discount; and Spokane, Washington, a 2.62 percent discount.
  • “These were some of the hottest cities in the country seeing rapid population growth over the past few years.
  • Some areas in the county are still in the grip of the rental crisis as renters are paying steep premiums.

TRREB: Buyers Re-Enter the GTA Housing Market in February

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Mental health, Bank, Growth, Government, Population growth, GTA, HPI, Housing, Research, Composite

Population growth and a resilient regional economy continued to support the overall demand for housing.

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  • Population growth and a resilient regional economy continued to support the overall demand for housing.
  • The market assumption is that the Bank of Canada has finished hiking rates.
  • New listings were up by an even greater annual rate than sales in February, pointing to increased choice for buyers.
  • “As we move through 2024, an increasing number of buyers will re-enter the market with adjusted housing preferences to account for higher borrowing costs.

DigiKey Launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Analog Devices, Robotics, ADI, Weather, Farmer, Climate change, Seed, Creativity, Farm, Heart, Agriculture, Digi-Key, Population growth

Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of global food production.

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  • Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of global food production.
  • “The agricultural community has never backed down when facing sustainability challenges,” said Josh Mickolio, supplier business development manager at DigiKey.
  • “Navigating reduced labor pools, unpredictable weather and rising costs threatens growth in production and the survivability of small and large farming operations alike.
  • To learn more about the video series, sustainable production and how DigiKey is supporting the rapidly-changing agricultural sector, please visit the DigiKey website .

RCCAO Welcomes Long Overdue MCEA Reforms

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Construction, Public policy, Government, MPPs, Human, MCEA, Population growth, Housing, Research

Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue.

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  • Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue.
  • The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) calls on MPPs from all parties in the legislature to support these critical reforms to MCEA.
  • “RCCAO research has consistently shown that the MCEA process in Ontario takes too long and costs too much for taxpayers.
  • Given the volume of evidence of the serious implications of the time and cost delays associated with the MCEA process, we are pleased to see the government continue its modernization efforts of the MCEA process.”
    RCCAO has long been a leading voice in Ontario advocating for reforms to the MCEA process.

CPABC: B.C.’s Budget 2024 aims to combat livability and affordability challenges

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Friday, February 23, 2024
CPA, Public policy, Chartered, Transport, Housing, Growth, GDP, Face, LLB, Housing Corporation, Policy, FCPA, Population growth, Student, Renewable energy

“Housing affordability remains one of the biggest economic issues facing British Columbians,” said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC.

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  • “Housing affordability remains one of the biggest economic issues facing British Columbians,” said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC.
  • The 2024 budget promises the largest capital spending package on record, with an emphasis on healthcare and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • “Budget 2024 allocates much-needed resources towards infrastructure projects that aim to support the province’s growing population,” continued Mathison.
  • Meanwhile, additional funding of $228 billion over three years to the Future Ready Action Plan aims to help employers recruit and access talent.

Asia Pacific could become a global leader in the energy transition

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Hydrogen, Carbon, EVS, Natural Resources, EV, Economic development, Research, Natural gas, Growth, CCUS, Energy transition, Wind, GDP, Steel, Policy, Population growth, Renewable energy

However, the region still has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities and become a global leader in the energy transition, according to ‘Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific Energy Transition Outlook (ETO)’ report.

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  • However, the region still has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities and become a global leader in the energy transition, according to ‘Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific Energy Transition Outlook (ETO)’ report.
  • “The Asia Pacific region is the largest power generation and renewables market today, but it’s also the most diverse.
  • By 2050, nearly 50% of the world's new technology opportunities for low carbon emission will be in the Asia Pacific.
  • “Robust carbon pricing, tax incentives, and supportive regulatory regimes are needed to incentivise the transition and close the emissions gap.”
    “The Asia Pacific region is accounting for a third of global oil demand, a quarter of global gas demand, and 80% of global coal demand.

India Dairy Industry Report 2024: Market Size, Growth, Prices, Segments, Cooperatives, Private Dairies, Procurement and Distribution 2023-2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Retail, Other Natural Resources, Dairy, INR, Consumer, Artificial intelligence, Diet, Investment, Mineral, Transport, Internet of things, Vitamin, Animal, Farmer, Habit, Safety, Health, Cheese, Nutrient, Milk, Yogurt, Automation, Protein, Population growth

The "Dairy Industry in India 2024 Edition: Market Size, Growth, Prices, Segments, Cooperatives, Private Dairies, Procurement and Distribution" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Dairy Industry in India 2024 Edition: Market Size, Growth, Prices, Segments, Cooperatives, Private Dairies, Procurement and Distribution" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • With the continual expansion of the population, the demand for dairy products is surging, providing a substantial consumer base for the industry.
  • This combination of demographic expansion and enhanced purchasing power has compelled dairy producers to scale up operations and innovate, ensuring steady market growth.
  • The dairy sector in the state thrives due to government initiatives, a strong network of milk cooperatives, and effective procurement and distribution systems.

South Africa Waste and Scrap Industry Report - Extended Producer Responsibility is Gaining Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Environmental Issues, Recycling, Environment, Culture, Government, Metal, Population growth, Pressure

The "Recycling of Waste and Scrap in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Recycling of Waste and Scrap in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • South Africa generates large amounts of waste, of which only 10% is recycled or recovered for other uses and 90% landfilled or dumped illegally.
  • South Africa has a large informal waste sector, with waste pickers saving municipalities millions of rands in landfill costs.
  • This report on the recycling of waste and scrap in South Africa includes information on various types of scrap and recyclers, waste generated, state of landfills, recycling initiatives, extended producer responsibility and the growing issue of e-waste.