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World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022
Nov. 15th : The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, according to World Population Prospects 2022, released today on World Population Day.
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COP14 on wetlands conservation concludes with 21 resolutions
Nov. 14th : GENEVA/WUHAN -- The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), held in China's Wuhan and Switzerland's Geneva, concluded Sunday with 21 resolutions.
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H&M Commits Nearly $300 Million Annually to Tackle Supply Chain Emissions
Nov. 14th : Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced today a series of funding initiatives aimed at decarbonizing its value chain, including support for suppliers to shift to clean energy and improve energy efficiency.
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Luxury, Apparel, Beauty Brands Showcase Technology Innovations at China’s Fifth CIIE Fair
Nov. 9th: SHANGHAI — With the world guessing when China might abandon its zero-COVID-19 policy and open up to the world, the fifth edition of China International Import Expo seemed to offer a glimmer of hope.
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Putting Sustainability at the Heart of the ASEAN Community Post-2025 Vision
Nov. 9th : The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits in Phnom Penh (10-13 November 2022) are when ASEAN’s High-level Task Force will try to inspire ASEAN Leaders on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision.
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The 2nd World Bamboo and Rattan Conference is Held in Beijing, the capital of China
Nov. 8th: The 2nd World Bamboo and Rattan Conference (BARC) is held in Beijing, the capital of China. According to the information obtained from the conference, the total production value of the bamboo industry in China has now reached 320 billion yuan (approximately 44 billion 568 million dollars).
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China Passes New Women’s Protection Law: Key Takeaways for Employers
Nov. 8th: China amended its Women’s Protection Law on October 30, 2022, aiming to give women stronger protection against sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Taking effect on January 1, 2023, the law has added several provisions that shall impose new requirements on businesses regarding female employee management.
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Fast-fashion giant Shein launches second-hand trading service in US amid sustainability scrutiny
Oct. 19th : Shein’s launch of a second-hand goods trading service in the US reflects the firm’s commitment to minimise waste in its operations and become more sustainable. Photo: Shutterstock Shein’s launch of a second-hand goods trading service in the US reflects the firm’s commitment to minimise waste in its operations and become more sustainable. Photo: Shutterstock Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein, whose rapid international growth helped it become one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has made second-hand trading of its clothes a new feature on its app amid criticism about sustainability in its operations.
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China moves to standardize fragmented ESG reporting landscape
China has offered guidance for companies as they strive to craft ESG initiatives that will assess risk for investors while leaning heavily toward government priorities
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Century-old India hanging bridge collapses days after repair
A suspension bridge in western India that collapsed on Sunday, killing at least 134 people, was built under British colonial rule and reopened only last week after repairs.