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Mapletree to invest in logistics assets in India

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The firm has appointed Souvik Mukherjee to head logistics development in the country. Photo: Bloomberg Bengaluru: In its second innings in India, Singapore-based real estate asset manager Mapletree Investment Pte. Ltd is gearing up to invest in the logistics space, apart from core office assets, said three people familiar with the plans. Logistics development is a strategic call for Mapletree, which is looking at creating a long-term investment and development portfolio across key cities. The firm has appointed Souvik Mukherjee to head logistics development in the country and for office…

Umberto De Pretto Compares Ocean Freight With Air Freight

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Out of the numerous transportation methods used for freight these days, the two that are common are by air and by water. These are options that are often considered when transporting practically any type of freight over really long distances. The obvious difference between the two is something we can all quickly figure out but specialist Umberto de Pretto shows us that there are many other things that have to be taken into account when you choose between the two. According to him, there are clear advantages and disadvantages that…

Charles Nucci: Don’t believe these myths about ecommerce photography

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We are reaching an era where the world of ecommerce is gradually taking over the high-street, with more and more customers turning to the internet to satisfy their shopping requirements. It means that companies are gradually spending more and more on their website, and this is where product photography steps in. According to Charles Nucci, this is something that can transform profits and brands need to take full advantage in order to do this. However, the field is blighted by a lot of misinformation. Through today’s post, we will now dissect…

Babies in strollers are exposed to twice more pollution than adults

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Babies in prams can be exposed to up to 60 per cent more pollution than their parents, causing potential damage to their frontal lobe and impacting on their brain development, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK examined over 160 references to highlight the factors concerning the pollution exposure of babies in prams and associated mitigation strategies. The study, published in the journal Environment International, also investigated different types of prams based on their height, width, and whether they seat one child or two…

This new drug can reduce post-childbirth bleeding and save lives, says WHO

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Excessive bleeding following childbirth is one of the major causes of death in several countries. Approximately 70,000 women die every year because of post-partum haemorrhage, which also increases the risk of babies dying within a month. “Despite substantial reductions in maternal mortality, hemorrhage continues to be the largest direct cause of maternal death, accounting for 6,61,000 deaths worldwide between 2003 and 2009. More than 70% of hemorrhagic deaths occur post partum, and most are due to uterine atony, which results from poor contraction of the uterus after childbirth,” mentions the…

Nepal needs to invest 49 pct of GDP in 15 years to attain sustainable development goals

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KATHMANDU, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — Nepal will have to invest around 49 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) during the period from 2016 to 2030 in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National Planning Commission said. The commission said in a report that the Himalayan country will have to invest an estimated 17 billion U.S. dollar annually to achieve the SDGs. SDGs – a follow-up on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which expired in 2015 – are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets covering a broad range…