Malware LuaDream targeting telecom across three continents
It's been noted that Lua is not exactly a popular choice among hackers, with malware written in this language having only been discovered three times in the previous ten years...
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DIFC invests in four startups as part of $100 million fintech fund
The authority seeks to support companies looking to expand into the Middle East, Africa and South Asia...
World Bank cuts global growth outlook
Move prompted by low commodity prices and sluggish growth in advanced economies IFM Correspondent June 9, 2016: The World Bank has downgraded its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4 percent from 2.9 percent, which was projected in January. The move was prompted by sluggish growth in advanced economies, low commodity prices, weak global growth and...
Indian aviation market to be third largest by 2020
Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya Main drivers for now are low fuel price, expanding middle class and high GDP growth June 8, 2016: The Indian aviation market is flying high. It is set to become the third largest in the world by 2020. With 81 million trips, the domestic market grew at about 19% during the 12...
Five Steps to Scale-Up Energy Efficiency
BY JAS SINGH. 9th January 2014 Most experts agree that energy efficiency is a critical building block for sustainable development. This is because improvements in energy efficiency strengthen a country’s energy security, increase competitiveness, ease shortages in energy supply, and lower environmental impacts including local and greenhouse gas emissions. Why doesn’t it happen then? A...