Digital transformation

Special feature Digital Transformation: A CXO's Guide Reimagining business for the digital age is the number-one priority for many of today's top executives. We offer practical advice and examples of how to do it right. Read More Repsol is a global multi-energy provider that strives to drive the evolution towards a low-emissions energy model. Repsol's objective is to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050 . Repsol was the first energy company to set this ambitious objective in line with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This target includes emissions both from Repsol's production and products. Repsol has therefore established intermediate goals in 2025, 2030, and 2040. With over 25,000 employees representing 89 nationalities who work across 34 countries, Repsol is a significant global multi-energy company. Repsol is certainly a major player in the Spanish electricity and gas market, with expanding low-emissions … [Read more...] about REPSOL is a global multi-energy provider and digital transformation trailblazer

Farmers play a vital role in the global community, because their hard work and dedication produce the food and other necessities that we all need. Agriculture is the most basic priority of a successful society. As the famous agronomist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and "father of the green revolution" Normal Borlaug said, "Everything else can wait; agriculture can't." Among all the nations in the world, China has the largest population and thus the most mouths to feed. The well-being of our own people depends on our ability to feed ourselves with safe, nutritious food that is grown sustainably. This is not easy, given that we have 20 percent of the world population but only 7 percent of arable land. China has successfully developed its agricultural sector over past decades but such development has also contributed to a shortage of good farmland as well as a strain on water supplies. Beyond our borders, the whole world faces an urgent need to collaborate on climate change and … [Read more...] about Digital technologies key to modernization of farm ecosystem

SINGAPORE - Parliament's annual debate on the spending plans of the Government and various ministries ended on Monday (March 8). Here are 11 key themes which emerged. 1. Cushioning petrol duty hikes As part of measures to shift towards a greener and sustainable Singapore for all generations, petrol duty rates will be raised by 15 cents per litre for premium petrol and 10 cents per litre for intermediate petrol. The Government will set aside $113 million to provide rebates for petrol and petrol-hybrid vehicles, to ease the transition following the hike. There will be a 15 per cent road tax rebate for owners of private cars for one year, and a 60 per cent rebate for those owning motorcycles. Owners of commercial vehicles will get a 100 per cent tax rebate for a year. Additional petrol duty rebates for motorcycles, taxis and private-hire cars will be introduced by the middle of this year, with more details to be released next month. Taken together, these measures … [Read more...] about Budget debate at a glance: Transforming Singapore for a post-Covid-19 future

SINGAPORE - The Government will allocate $8.3 billion over the next three years to spur enterprises and the economy to transform and grow, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Feb 18). Mr Heng, who is also Finance Minister, said the funds will go into supporting measures under three main thrusts: enabling stronger partnerships, deepening enterprise capabilities and developing people. The sum includes the amount allocated in previous years. He said: "As a small, open economy, we must continue to strengthen partnerships with the world... To make the most of our global links, we must also strengthen partnerships within Singapore to bring good ideas to global markets." He added that the Government is also enhancing digital connectivity. Initiatives such as the Nationwide E-invoicing Network allow suppliers to send e-invoices to the Government. A Networked Trade Platform also facilitates the international exchange of trade data. Besides international … [Read more...] about Singapore Budget 2020: $8.3b to be allocated for economic transformation and growth

It’s no surprise that technology has an immense impact on every aspect of our lives – and the education sector is no exception. While some say technology has brought no significant change in education, many believe technology has transformed teaching and learning in many ways. It has also been responsible for many tech startups. Unlike the medieval times, students have access to a massive amount of information at their fingertips. Thanks to the internet, learning, communication, and collaboration are no longer restricted within the four walls. Technology-based learning tools have changed the way students work while they learn with the extended reach of the internet and smart devices. From a comprehensive computer-managed learning model to find the right math problem solver online, technology has helped students adapt to academic subjects. The year 2020 accelerated digital transformation, enhanced personalized learning opportunities, and increased educational productivity. … [Read more...] about Ambitious Tech Startups to Watch in the LearnTech Space