Category: International

Partnerships and Cross Border Investments in the Greater Bay Area in Focus

……As AIM Talks China 2026 Convenes in Guangzhou As global capital, industrial transformation, and cross border trade realign around new growth corridors, AIM Talks China 2026 convened investors, policymakers, and business leaders in one of China’s most dynamic economic ecosystems, serving as a focused platform for international dialogue, strategic networking, and high impact business engagement according to a recent official statement issued in Guangzhou,China. The opening ceremony of AIM Talks China 2026,the statement said, took place on 17 June 2026 in Tianhe CBD, Guangzhou, marking the launch of a high…

Global Wood & Wood Products Market hits $962 Billion

….As Innovation in Smart Manufacturing and Material Surges The global woodworking industry is entering a new era of transformation, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced material innovation; technologies that are redefining how wood products are designed, processed, and delivered at scale,according to a recent official statement issued in Dubai,by the event organizer,Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions. This transformation the statement noted, is unfolding alongside strong market growth. The global woodworking machinery market projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2027 reflecting rising demand from construction, furniture, and industrial…

Why Roads Fail — and How ECOROADS Transforms Weak Soils into High-Performance Road Foundations

Ecoroads article,first published,May 25,2026 Road failure is rarely caused by the pavement surface itself. In most cases, deterioration begins deep beneath the roadway, within the base, sub-base, and subgrade layers that support the entire structure. Even the most carefully engineered pavement design will eventually fail if it is built on weak, unstable, moisture-sensitive, or poorly compacted base. Traditional road construction practices often attempt to overcome poor soil conditions by excavating unsuitable materials and replacing them with imported aggregates, crushed stone, cement-treated materials, or another structural fill. These approaches are frequently…

IICCI-WeFaa announce Global Launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification

In a landmark event poised to redefine international trade standards, Dr. Mohammad Seraj Ansari, Global President of the Indo-OIC Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IICCI) and World Economic Forum for Asia-Africa (WeFaa), officially announced the global launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification Private Limited according to an official statement issued in New Delhi,Monday. The launch,the statement said, was  attended by Director Mohammad Soheb Alam and a distinguished assembly of international dignitaries, marks the transition of Al-Qalb Global Halal from a strategic visionary project to a fully operational global certification authority.…

India to Host WCEF2026,strengthen resilience in turbulent Times

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held for the first time in South Asia this year an official statement issued in Gandhinagar/Helsinki, Teusday,has disclosed The event,the statement said, will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, from 15th to 18th September,2026. The tenth edition of WCEF,it notes, places India at the forefront of scaling circular economy solutions that address the challenges of a resource constrained world. WCEF2026,it added, will be organised jointly by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), supported by the Ministry…

Landmark agreement mobilises private finance for climate action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have sealed a landmark financing agreement that will provide a big boost to climate action in 10 emerging markets across the world according to a news update of the Fund published on June,5,2026. Under the agreement,it said, GCF is committing USD 233 million to the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), a flagship European Union programme. Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, will run the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target of USD 3.5 billion (EUR 3 billion). The GGBI Fund…

Is Bitcoin Halal or Haram: A Shariah Analysis?

First Published,April,2018. Is Bitcoin halal or haram? Blossom Finance publishes working paper on the permissibility of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and Islamic finance and concludes that bitcoin qualifies as Islamic money, except where banned by local government, but cautions investors against speculation, ICOs, and investment schemes As fluctuations and volatility continue to rock the cryptocurrency world, Blossom Finance has commissioned and released a working paper exploring the Islamic permissibility of bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. The paper concludes that Bitcoin fully meets the definition of Islamic money under certain conditions and is generally…

CIBAFI & Albaraka Forum join hands for a New Era of United Global Representation for the IF Industry

In a landmark gathering that signals a new era of coordinated leadership for the global Islamic finance industry, the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), in partnership with AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, convened a high-level Roundtable Meeting of Islamic Banking Associations in Istanbul, Türkiye, under the theme: “Elevating the Global Voice of Islamic Banking: Strengthening Representation, Alignment, and Collaboration through CIBAFI’s Leadership.” according to an official statement issued in Istanbul,Thursday. The meeting,the statement noted, represents the first initiative of its kind in the history of the Islamic…

Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls

Buildings’ operational emissions increased by 1 per cent to 9.9 GtCO₂ in 2024 Globally, buildings are becoming more energy efficient, but progress is too slow to meet climate goals USD 5.9 trillion in investment in energy efficiency is needed by 2030 Decarbonisation of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it both a major emissions source and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). The tenth edition…

Apple legend Steve Wozniak makes history again: Actually gets applause talking about AI at commencement speech

By Joshua Wolens,First  Published,22 May,2026 If you’re set to give a university commencement address in the near future—and I know some of you are—here’s a PC Gamer tip: don’t hype up AI. Turns out modern grads just don’t want to hear your paeans to LLMs, whether you’re the real estate exec who got heckles for calling AI “the next industrial revolution” or ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who drew loud boos when he sang hosannahs to how AI is surely going to transform every aspect of our lives. Instead, you should probably try to be…