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China says restrictions on its travellers abroad discriminatory: Warns countermeasures

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China censors report on this city seeing half a million Covid cases a day

China censors report on this city seeing half a million Covid cases a day

Amid the reports of crematoriums being flooded with bodies and hospitals running out of space, a Chinese health official claimed that half a million people in Qingdao city are being infected with Covid every day. New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 24, 2022 12:16 IST Patients lie on their beds at Central Hospital in Zhuozhou city in northern China’s Hebei province on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Nearly three…

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UN Forced to Admit Gates-funded Vaccine Is Causing Polio Outbreak in Africa

By 21st Century Wire

Global Research, September 05, 2024

21st Century Wire 4 September 2020

The United Nations has been forced to admit that a major international vaccine initiative is actually causing a deadly outbreak of the very disease it was supposed to wipe-out.

While international organisations like the World Health Organization (WHO) will regularly boast about ‘eradicating polio’ with vaccines—the opposite seems to be the case, with vaccines causing the deaths of scores of young people living in Africa.

Health officials have now admitted that their plan to stop ‘wild’ polio is backfiring, as scores children are being paralyzed by a deadly strain of the pathogen derived from a live vaccine – causing a virulent wave of polio to spread.

This latest pharma-induced pandemic started out in the African countries of Chad and Sudan, with the culprit identified as vaccine-derived polio virus type 2.

Officials now fear this new dangerous strain could soon ‘jump continents,’ causing further deadly outbreaks around the world.

Shocking as it sounds, this Big Pharma debacle is not new. After spending some $16 billion over 30 years to eradicate polio, international health bodies have ‘accidentally’ reintroduced the disease to in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and also Iran, as the central Asia region was hit by a virulent strain of polio spawned by the a pharmaceutical vaccine. Also, in 2019, the government of Ethiopia ordered the destruction of 57,000 vials of type 2 oral polio vaccine (mOPV2) following a similar outbreak of vaccine-induced polio.

The same incident has happened in India as well.

It’s important to note that the oral polio vaccine is being pushed by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a consortium which is supported and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

All of this should be cause for concern, especially with western governments and transnational pharmaceutical giants all rushing to roll-out their new Gates-funded experimental coronavirus vaccine for the global population.

Currently, the first experimental COVID-19 vaccine is being tested on the African populationthrough GAVI Vaccine Alliance, another organization funded by the Gates Foundation. A large round of human trials is taking place in South Africa, run by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg—another Gates-funded institution.

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Nirmala Sitharaman's prediction for India's economy as IMF cuts global growth

Nirmala Sitharaman said growth will be among the top priorities of the Narendra Modi government and attention will be paid to sustaining the momentum that the Indian economy has got coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is in the US to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, on Tuesday forecasted India’s growth rate to be around 7 per cent this financial year.

Sitharaman said growth will be among the top priorities of the Narendra Modi government and attention will be paid to sustaining the momentum that the Indian economy has got coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Her statement comes even as the IMF, in its latest projection, predicted India’s GDP growth to be 6.8 per cent — down from a January projection of 8.2 per cent and in July estimate of 7.4 per cent. However, despite the slowdown, India would remain the fastest-growing major economy.

The IMF said on Tuesday global growth is expected to slow further next year, downgrading its forecasts as countries grapple with the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, spiraling cost-of-living and economic downturns.

The world economy has been dealt multiple blows, with the war in Ukraine driving up food and energy prices following the coronavirus outbreak, while soaring costs and rising interest rates threaten to reverberate around the globe.

“I am aware that growth forecasts around the world are being revised lower. We expect India’s growth rate to be around 7 per cent this financial year. More importantly, I am confident of India’s relative and absolute growth performance in the rest of the decade,” she said addressing a gathering in Washington.

Sitharaman, however, observed that the Indian economy is not exempt from the impact of the world economy. “No economy is,” she said.

“After the unprecedented shock of the pandemic, came the conflict in Europe with its implications for energy, fertiliser and food prices. Now, synchronised global monetary policy is tightening in its wake. So, naturally, growth projections have been revised lower for many countries, including India. This triple shock has made growth and inflation a double-edged sword,” Sitharaman said.

After the Russia-Ukraine conflict started in February 2022, there was a sharp increase in food and energy prices. India had to ensure that the rising cost of living did not lead to lower consumption through erosion of purchasing power.

“We addressed these multiple and complex challenges through a variety of interventions. One, India ramped up its vaccine production and vaccination. India has administered over 2 billion doses of vaccine produced domestically. Two, India’s digital infrastructure ensured the delivery of targeted relief Third, in 2022, after the conflict erupted in Europe, we ensured adequate availability of food and fuel domestically, lowered import duties on edible oil and cut excise duties on petrol and diesel. The central bank has acted swiftly to ensure that inflation did not get out of hand and that currency depreciation was neither rapid nor significant enough to lead to a loss of confidence,” the minister said.

Sitharaman said India is discussing with different countries to make Rupay acceptable in their nations.

“Not just that, the UPI (Unified Payments Interface), the BHIM app, and NCPI (the National Payments Corporation of India) are all now being worked in such a way that their systems in their respective country, however, robust or otherwise can talk to our system and the inter-operability itself will give strength for Indians expertise in those countries,” she said.

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Non-destructive Testing Market - The Biggest Trends to watch out for 2024-2030

Non-destructive Testing Industry Overview

The global non-destructive testing market size was valued at USD 20,019.5 million in 2023 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2023 to 2030.

The growing manufacturing activities across the developing and the developed nations is estimated to drive the market over the forecast period. Furthermore, the increasing technological innovations pace have enable the development of advanced non-destructive testing processes with improved & precise safety & fault detection. Furthermore, increasing awareness amongst the manufacturers regarding the use of Non-destructive Testing (NDT) is expected to improve the penetration of NDT techniques in the coming years.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Non-destructive Testing Market

The utilization of NDT techniques in projects allows for quicker completion due to the detection of faults in complex areas and irregular surfaces. This reduction in the possibility of failures is expected to drive the demand for non-destructive testing in the coming years. Additionally, the ease of operating and efficiency in fault detection provided by ultrasonic equipment, compared to other NDT equipment, is a significant factor contributing to the increasing adoption of the ultrasonic test method. Moreover, advancements in ultrasonic technology anticipated within the next eight years are likely to further boost the adoption of this testing procedure due to its simplicity.

The market is projected to experience significant growth during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing urbanization in developing countries like India and China, which involves extensive construction and manufacturing projects. The fast pace of such projects necessitates the implementation of testing processes to ensure the quality of work. This trend is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of non-destructive testing (NDT) in these countries, consequently enhancing its global market penetration.

Increasing oil and gas projects in the Middle East and North America are expected to deploy NDT techniques in order to complete the projects in prescribed timelines and with finesse, thus fueling the demand for NDT equipment over the regions. Besides, the advancements in non-destructive testing technology have led to the development of radiographic testing equipment such as industrial CT scanners, which precisely detect faults in machinery and components. However, the cost of the NDT equipment and the expertise required to perform the tests increases the complexity and difficulty of deploying the radiographic testing method.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental and unexpected consequences for various industries worldwide, such as automotive, construction, airlines, and manufacturing, among others. To mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and its negative impacts, governments around the world implemented lockdowns as a precautionary measure. This led to disruptions in the global supply chain and a decline in industrial productivity, placing a strain on the global economy. Furthermore, the sudden outbreak of the virus also caused disruptions in companies' production and manufacturing capabilities.

Moreover, the influence of the pandemic on the non-destructive testing (NDT) market arises from the combined response of interconnected industries that utilize NDT for their operations. One such example is the defense industry, which has experienced a relatively mild impact compared to other sectors. This can be attributed to government budget allocations that safeguard the supply and demand ecosystem. While certain defense companies have been significantly affected by the financial shock, the impact is comparatively lesser than that observed in the aerospace sector.

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• The global laser printer market size was estimated at USD 9.62 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030.

• The global power electronics market size was valued at USD 38.12 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Some of the key players operating in the market include MISTRAS Group, Olympus Corporation, Bureau Veritas, and General Electric.

General Electric has a diverse set of business units, including GE Power, GE Healthcare, GE Aviation, GE Digital, GE Transportation, GE Renewable Energy, GE Addictive, GE Lighting, GE Capital, GE Global Research, and Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE). BHGE was formed by merging GE Oil & Gas with Baker Hughes Company in July 2017. In 2020, Baker Hughes Digital Solutions' Inspection Technologies division was rebranded as Waygate Technologies.

MISTRAS Group is a provider of asset protection solutions for evaluating the structural reliability and integrity of critical industrial, public, and energy infrastructure. The company specializes in integrating products and technologies to deliver customized solutions ranging from complex to routine inspections. It offers destructive testing, non-destructive testing, predictive maintenance, and mechanical integrity services.

Sonatest and Comet Group (YXLON International) are some of the emerging Non-destructive Testing (NDT) manufacturers.

Sonatest is a provider of non-destructive testing equipment. The company caters to industries such as manufacturing, marine, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, and railways. The company has a research center in Québec City, Canada, and a production facility in Texas, U.S. Moreover, the company’s distributors and agents offer sales and service coverage worldwide.

YXLON International offers Computed Tomography (CT) and X-ray systems for non-destructive testing and analysis. The company is part of Comet Holding AG, which was founded in 1948, and offers ebeam, radio frequency, and X-ray technology solutions worldwide. The company has a wide range of product portfolios, from modular CT & X-ray systems to fully automated, customized, and complex systems. It also offers training, remote diagnostics, and installation of X-ray & CT systems worldwide

Key Non-destructive Testing Companies:

Previan Technologies, Inc.

Bureau Veritas

Fischer Technology Inc. (Helmut Fischer)

MISTRAS Group

Comet Group (YXLON International)

MME Group

TWI Ltd.

Nikon Corporation

Olympus Corporation

Sonatest

Acuren

Intertek Group plc

CREAFORM

Vidisco Ltd.

SGS S.A.

General Electric

Recent Developments

In February 2023, Sonatest announced a collaboration with Echobolt, a U.K.-based operations and maintenance service provider. As part of the collaboration, the company combines its advanced hardware solutions with Echobolt's innovative services to offer Phased Array Ultrasonic Technology (PAUT) to the wind industry. It provides a solution for the inspection of bolts in wind turbines.

In February 2023, Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business, announced a significant upgrade to its Krautkramer USM 100 ultrasonic testing device. The upgrade includes new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the device's performance and functionality. Krautkramer USM 100 is widely used in non-destructive testing applications across various industries, and the upgrade is intended to provide users with enhanced capabilities and efficiency.

In May 2021, MISTRAS Group introduced advanced Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) pipeline inspection solutions in the Netherlands. The solution provides enhanced efficiency and safety during inspections

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Xenon Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2021-2027)

Global xenon market is expected to reach a market valuation of around ~250 million by 2027 and is expected to grow at a single-digit CAGR during the forecasted period (2021-2027). It is mainly owing to wide variety of lamps that use xenon gas on a regular basis such as photographic flash lamps, high-intensive arc-lamps, bactericidal lamps, etc. These lamps offer better illumination as compared to conventional methods of lighting. Moreover, xenon gas is beneficial in the production of helium-neon lasers which are used in barcode scanners. These characteristics and benefits of xenon gas have been contributing to its propelling demand across the globe.

Xenon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, inflammable, monatomic, and nonreactive noble gas. Among the noble gases, xenon is the brightest, and emits blue light when electric current is passed through it; this property is utilized for lighting purpose. Xenon gas is a trace gas, which can be found in earth’s atmosphere and can also be obtained or produced commercially as a by-product during the separation of oxygen and nitrogen in air-separation units

Emergence of pandemic situation is disrupting the global chemical industry and various niche product segments, and xenon gas is being one of them. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus in 2020, the government across various geographies had imposed nationwide lockdown, which has resulted in various industries to stop their production activities. Since construction, aerospace, industrial manufacturing processed, and automotive are major consumers of xenon gas, these industries have refrained their production activities leading to wide gap between supply and demand.

Based on Type, the market is classified into high purity xenon and common purity xenon. Currently, high purity xenon acquired substantial share in the market. It is mainly owing to its purest form which is mainly use in healthcare industry such as medical equipment and aerospace industry. However, common purity xenon also caters considerable share owing to its growing adoption of consumer goods, and other end-users industries.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into semiconductor industry, PDP backlighting, lighting, medical appliances and others. Currently, lighting segment considerable market presence and expected to have consistent market demand in the projected year. It is mainly owing to the increasing adoption of LED technology. Whereas semiconductors segment had seen fastest growth over a period of time owing to the rising need for xenon gas for propulsion technology.

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For better understanding of the market, the report provides detail analysis for major region and country including North America (US, Canada, rest of North America); Europe (Germany, UK, France, rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt), and Rest of World. Asia Pacific constitutes the largest market for the industry and expected to have an influential growth rate in the projected years predominantly due to rising demand from satellite industry.

Some of the major players operating in the market include Wisco, Coregas, Messer Group, Beijing Shougang Oxygen Factory, Cryogenmash, Air Liquide, Air Product, BOC-MA Steel Gases, Nanjing Special Gas Factory Co. Ltd.

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Simulating Worst-Case China Coronavirus Pandemic (Using Plague Inc.)

These aren’t projections. It’s just an exercise to explore what may happen in a pandemic, and government strategies to contain it.

China’s Lunar New Year Celebration is the biggest human migration on Earth. Millions leave the country — all using planes, trains and crowded buses. A new virus has emerged at the worst possible time — it’s called 2019-nCoV, or novel coronavirus. The CDC thinks it started with an animal source — but has since become airborne, spreading from person-to-person by coughing and sneezing.

In some cases, pneumonia and kidney failure kill. What began in central China is now in the Western U.S., India and Thailand. North Korea has already shut its borders. We don’t know how bad this will get. But consider this: officials think the virus may have up to a two week incubation rate in some individuals.

An Imperial College London report stated the outbreak “has caused substantially more cases...than currently reported.” So, we thought: what if we used a video game to simulate a worst-case Chinese New Year? What could happen? And what should governments do to stop it?

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Why is Self-Driving Car Rental Better than Taxis and Cabs?

India has long had an established taxi and cab culture. Over time, an upgraded version known as car rental services has also become part of this culture and many have begun using them regularly. Since the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, people have become more open about using self-drive car rental services - this blog will discuss Self Drive Cars in Delhivs taxi/cab services.

Self Drive Cars in Delhi

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Introduction to Social Stock Exchange

Investors’ awareness of the Social Stock Exchange SEBI was first set up as a non statutory body on April 12, 1988 with the objectives of investor protection and market development and regulation of securities markets. Indeed, in July 2019 the Indian Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman came up with the idea of Social Stock Exchange (SSE) aimed at promoting both not-for profit and for profit social enterprises. Targeted as a portion of the already established stock markets like NSE or BSE, this SSE will assist social enterprises to secure capital from the public and will be calibrated at organizations that strive to build social impact.

Regulatory Framework The framework has been spelt out by SEBI under the provisions of ICDR, LODR and AIF for the SSE. This way, the SSE can support the social enterprises’ goals of bringing about inclusive growth and ensuring financial inclusion by allowing organizations to issue equity, debt, or units resembling mutual funds.

Impact of COVID-19 This paper examines general factors in operation risk management in capital markets, especially concerning the pandemic triggered by the outbreak of the coronavirus in 2020. The SSE’s goal is to reduce the economic impact of the pandemic by mobilizing social capital to restore the lives and combat pandemic issues. It also creates awareness to people across the globe on sustainability, assisting in aligning the SDGs with the early ESG priorities.

SEBI Amendments SEBI proposes to amend the ICDR and LODR regulations to:SEBI proposes to amend the ICDR and LODR regulations to:

Enable cost accountants and their firms who are accredited with the National Institute of Securities Markets to work as social auditors and report the entity’s positive effects to the society once in every year. On the same note, there is a need to ensure the following considerations Inclusion of cost accountants in the Social Stock Exchange Governing Council. At present, the audits and the reports for the SSE must only be handled by those who are enlisted with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or any other comparable agency. The changes proposed were to incorporate these roles for statutory cost auditors, independent cost accountant and their firms which have a valid certificate.

Applicability The SSE is applicable to:

Nonprofit or, to a lesser extent, “mission-based” ventures, in the fields of goods and services production and delivery. Professionals qualified in accordance with the provisions of the statutes of that state and the act or firms qualified as independent cost accountants.

Conclusion The Social Stock Exchange in India is another level of improvement in controlled and clear method of mobilizing funds for social issues. It offers a legal framework for social entrepreneurship to the extent of widening the concept of philanthropy with an additional close watch on the spending capacities of such organizations for positive and efficient change.

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Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Overview

Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market size is forecast to reach US$1,990.4 million by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2022-2027. The preference for metal food & beverage containers in the Asia-Pacific region has been increasing rapidly, owing to its range of benefits such as better product protection, durability, sustainability, affordability, light-weight, and more in comparison to other types of packaging. The development of new coating technologies which include Bisphenol A non-intent (BPA-NI) coatings are further fueling the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region. Moreover, increasing demand for metal packaging coatings from the pharmaceutical industry are further accelerating the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region. Also, strict regulations regarding the use of plastics in various countries across the Asia-Pacific region along with increasing product launches and developments associated with metal packaging is expected to increase the demand for metal packaging coatings for use in various end-use industries over the forecast period.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 outbreak led to major economic problems and challenges for the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other industries in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the GDP growth of the Asia declined by 1.3% and Australia by 2.4% as indicated in the graphs, owing to the economic impact of COVID-19. The governments all across the Asia-Pacific region announced strict measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus and only the production of essential commodities were allowed, which impacted the non-essential commodity industries, thereby impacting the production of metal packaging coatings as well. However, economic stimulus packages allotted for multiple sectors in the Asia-Pacific region and the start of industrial production activities since 2021 is improving the metal packaging coatings market growth in the Asia-Pacific region by its increasing utilization in various industries.

Report Coverage

The report: “Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Asia-Pacific metal packaging coatings industry.

By Packaging Types: Food (2 piece and 3 piece), Caps & Closure (External and Internal), and General Line (External and Internal) By Coating Types: Water based, Solvent based, and Powder based. By Resins Type: Acrylic, Fluoropolymer, Urethanes, Epoxy (BPA and Non-BPA), Amines, and Others. By Application: Food (Sea Food, Meat, Infant Nutrition & Dairy, Vegetables, Catering, Biscuits, Cookies & Confectionary, Fats & Oils, Toppings, and Others), Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Personal Care, and Others. By Country: China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific.

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Key Takeaways

China dominated the Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market in the year 2021. One of the key drivers driving the market is increasing use of metal packaging in food products such as fruits, vegetables, infant nutrition & dairy, bakery, and other similar products in order enhance the durability of metal packaging.

Increasing product launches for phenolic resins that are primarily used in a wide range of metal packaging coatings employed in food, pharmaceuticals, and other applications which require a smooth, durable, and spotless finish, has driven the market growth. For instance, In June 2020, companies such as Allnex GMBH, which has its presence in the Asia-Pacific region launched its new eco-friendly phenolic resin for use in BPAni application for metal packaging coatings.

Strict environmental regulations are driving metal packaging coating manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region to adopt environmentally conscious practices, thus, the demand for water-based coatings are increasing significantly in the region.

Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Segment Analysis – By Coating Types

The water based coating segment held the largest share in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% by 2027. Water-based coating is an environmentally friendly surface treatment that disperses the resin used in the coatings using water as a solvent. They have a high degree of flexibility and reduce moisture and solar radiation absorption, thereby, resulting in fewer solvent emissions. The VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content in the water-based coating is significantly low, and since there are regulations restricting the high VOC content in Asia-Pacific is resulting in its increasing adoption by metal packaging coating manufacturers based in the region. For instance, in 2021, China launched its 14th Five-Year Plan, the chemical sector refocused its environmental protection goals on low-carbon transformation and comprehensive control of VOC emissions, as well as a considerable emphasis on encouraging low VOC products. Furthermore, as compared to solvent-based coatings, water-based coatings for metal packaging require less coating to cover the same surface area, cost less, and do not require any additives, thinners, or hardeners because they provide higher adherence. Thus, water-based barrier coatings are utilized to protect the metal packaging from external and internal effects by sealing the substrate surface. 

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Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Segment Analysis - By Application

Food sector held the largest share with 66% in the Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Metal packaging cans, containers, tins, and more are utilized for the packaging of the food because these types of packaging maintain the food filling's flavors and nutritional content ranging from months to several years. However, the direct contact between the metal packaging and food content filled inside the cans and other types of packaging are not safe. The direct contact between metal and food can degrade the food content, owing to this food-friendly coating are applied to safeguard the packaged food from corroding metal. The shifting the focus of Asia-Pacific packaging manufacturers from plastic to metal is expected to drive up the demand for metal packaging coatings for food cans. This is further projected to expand the market growth in the Asia-Pacific region. According to UACJ Corporation, between 2019 and 2022, global demand for aluminium used in cans will rise 11% to 6.61 million tons per year. Southeast Asian countries are likely to account for half of that demand, according to the report. Thus, rising demand for cans will accelerate the production for aluminium cans, which further benefits the metal packaging coatings demand.

Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Segment Analysis – By Country

China dominated the Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market in terms of revenue with a share of 59% in 2021 and is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period (2022-2026). In China, the metal packaging coatings market is fueled by the growth of the country’s food & beverage sectors. For instance, according to the China Chain Store & Franchise Association, China’s food and beverage sector was valued at around US$ 595 billion in 2019, an increase of 7.8% in comparison to 2018. Metal cans offer a range of benefits such as better food protection, durability, sustainability, affordability, light-weight, and more in comparison to other types of packaging such as paper or plastic packaging. In August 2020, ORG technology, the Chinese manufacturer of food cans, launched its white paper on the strategic development of food cans. The company focused on coated iron metal cans with moisture-proof, environmental protection, safety, corrosion resistance, anti-extrusion, and other characteristics to gain traction in the market. In this way, such increasing food production along with the development of food cans in China, owing to its various benefits as mentioned above, is expected to increase the demand for metal packaging coatings to further enhance the durability of such food cans. This is expected to accelerate the growth of the market in China during the forecast period.

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Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Driver

Increasing Preference for Metal Containers in Food & Beverage Sector

Metal packaging coatings are primarily used to coat different metals such as steel, aluminum, tin-plate, and more that are used for food & beverage packaging in order to enhance its ability to resist corrosion. Metal containers offer a range of benefits such as better product protection, durability, sustainability, affordability, light-weight, and more in comparison to other types of packaging such as paper or plastic packaging. For instance, vegetables, fruits, pet food, soups, and meats are often packaged in metal cans. Canning foods help prolong their shelf life and can help people afford to make healthy dietary choices. Similarly, soda, beer, and even wine are usually packaged in aluminum cans since aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled category for aluminum products, with nearly 50 percent of all cans recycled annually. Thus, all of these benefits of metal containers are driving its demand over other types of packaging. As a result, many companies in the Asia-Pacific region have begun packaging their food & beverages in metal containers. For instance, in February 2021, Responsible Whatr, a brand based in India, launched spring water in aluminum beverage cans made by Ball Corporation, a leading manufacturer of aluminum packaging. The company intends to create a brand that signifies sustainability and become a significant contributor to the circular economy. In July 2020, Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC), metal packaging manufacturer, launched its third aluminum can manufacturing facility in Vietnam with an overall plant capacity of 1.3 billion cans per year in order to meet the growing demand for metal packaging from the food & beverage sectors of the country. Thus, such increasing preference and use of metal containers in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to increase the demand for metal packaging coatings to further enhance the durability of the metal containers, thus, accelerating the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Growing Demand from the Pharmaceutical Industry

Metal packaging coatings are primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry in order to provide protection to the metal from atmospheric corrosion and support decoration, labeling, and consumer information. Its range of benefits such as impermeability to light, moisture, gases, and water, durability, light-weight, and ease of printing labels directly onto the metal surface make them ideal for use in the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, an increase in pharmaceutical production in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, the pharmaceuticals industry is expected to grow at the rate of 10% per year from 2017 to 2028, owing to an increase in pharmaceutical production and sales in the country. Also, according to International Trade Administration, the local pharmaceutical production in Japan reached up to US$59,958 in 2017, US$62,570 in 2018, US$87,027 in 2019, and US$84,600 in 2020 respectively. thus, indicating an increase in pharmaceutical production in Japan per year. An increase in pharmaceutical production is expected to drive the demand for metal packaging coatings in the pharmaceutical industry, thus accelerating the growth of the market in the upcoming years.

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Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market Challenges

Volatility of Raw Material Prices

Primary raw materials including resins, solvent, and more used in the production of metal packaging coatings are derived from crude oil. As a result, fluctuations in the prices of crude oil in the Asia-Pacific region may hinder the growth of the market. For instance, India’s Crude Oil Basket (COB) reached US$19.90 per barrel, which was the lowest record since February 2002. During the first 11 months of the year 2020-21, the average annual price of India’s COB was around US$42.72 per barrel, which decreased by 30% than the average COB price in 2019-20. Likewise, as per revised estimates for 2020-21, the COB has increased by around 35% from its initial budget estimate. Since October 2021, Vietnam has also witnessed a spike in demand for crude oil. According to the oil price, the price of light crude oil exceeded US$94.38 per barrel in February 2022, an increase of 3.63% that is equivalent to US$3.3, the highest record since November 2014. Similarly, the price of Brent crude oil also increased and reached up to US$95.39 per barrel, an increase of 1.98% which is equivalent to US$1.85.

Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Asia-Pacific Metal Packaging Coatings Market. Asia-Pacific metal packaging coatings top 10 players include:

The Sherwin Williams Company

PPG Industries Inc.

AkzoNobel N.V.

Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.

Altana AG (Actega)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Eason & Co.

Toyochem Co., Ltd.

Kangnam Jevisco Co., Ltd. and Others.

Recent Developments

In June 2021, AkzoNobel has invested in research and development activities associated with packaging coatings. The research is primarily focused on development of a new, and recyclable coating through use of bio-derived polyelectrolytes. These polyelectrolytes are 100% natural and are extracted from shrimp shells or waste from the wood processing industry. The versatility of natural polyelectrolytes will allow the company to become less dependent on synthesized polymers for packaging coatings.

In May 2021, ALTANA completed its acquisition of the closure materials business of Henkel group, a chemical and consumer goods manufacturing company with a strong regional presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Within the ALTANA Group, the business will be integrated into the ACTEGA division and globally assigned to the metal packaging solutions business line including the Asia-Pacific region. The main objective of this acquisition is to strengthen the company’s focus on innovative specialty chemicals.

In March 2021, Toyochem launched a new line of Bisphenol A non-intent (BPA-NI) internal coatings for metal beverage bottles and cans. These coatings are based on acrylic emulsion and polyester resins. The new BPA-NI internal sprays and coil coatings for stay-on tab (SOT) ends are specially formulated to achieve the required performance results, while addressing BPA-related health and food safety concerns from regulators and consumers in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

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The convention celebrates the Indian diaspora around the world and commemorates the contribution of the overseas Indian population towards India’s progress, according to a statement.

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Ikris Pharmaceutical in Brazil Health sector

We, Ikris Pharma International, are pharmaceutical distributors from Bulgaria. We supply products to all the people involved in the supply chain of Healthcare distribution throughout the world. We supply medicines and other medical products to wholesalers, distributors, resellers, clinics, NGOs and Pharmacies. Ikris is a GDP certified company having licenses for both wholesale and retail drugs. The supply chain of Healthcare distribution is different from other industries. Each product needs different storage conditions. We do not compromise with the quality of the product hence we store and transport them under required storage conditions.

In the Brazil Health sector, Ikris Pharma is reaching new heights in supplying medicines and medical aids from India to Brazil from the previous two years. Especially during the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak, Ikris Pharma gave its best shot to supply medicines and services in Brazil when most of the transportation facilities were at halt. Being the international pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor we supply at global level with best quality products. India is one of the largest producers and providers of generic drugs at global level. We have the highest number of FDA approved manufacturing plants in the world. As Ikris Pharma, we specialize in exporting generic medicines from India to across the world. Our all products are manufactured by certified and reputed Indian manufacturers, compatible and consistent with FDA standards.

Ikris Pharma helps patients / Clinicians and Hospitals in accessing Indian generic medicine and specialized medicines which are used in rare diseases. Ikris Pharma has supplied more than 100+ products to patients / Hospitals in Brazil. Here are some of our product supplied in Brazil:

We deal in numerous medicines related to oncology (different kinds of cancers), hematology (leukemia and lymphoma, multiple myeloma), hepatitis (hepatitis B, hepatitis C), immunotherapy (eliglustat, xeljanz, etc.), transplant medicine, vaccines (such as cholera vaccine, ONCO BCG, etc.). We are aiming to supply every kind of rare medicine in Brazil.

We are becoming a major pharmaceutical supplier in Brazil, with time we are aiming to become the most reliable and trustworthy supplier of pharmaceutical products to Brazil and other Latin American markets. We understand the needs of the patient, our turnaround time is less. We supply medicine at the shortest possible time. And we do business with one mantra that is each life counts and is precious for us. We have been in this Pharmaceutical business for 25 plus years as one of the trusted brands in the supply chain of medicinal products overseas.

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Limestone Market - Emerging Trends, Market Players, and Environmental Considerations

The global limestone market size is anticipated to reach USD 126.75 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030. Rising infrastructural developments in the developing economies of the world are expected to fuel market growth across the forecast period. Limestone is a sedimentary rock and is rich in calcium carbonate. It has varying amounts of silica, clay, silt, and sand. The rock is known to be used for ample applications across various end-use industries, where building and construction are its major end-user owing to the easy availability of the material and the strength it provides. It finds application as a building material, in cement production, and as aggregates for road base. Its abundance in nature makes it a preferable option in the construction sector where it is used as blocks, stone cladding on walls, floor paving, tiles, and retaining walls. Characteristics of the mineral include weather-resistant, high strength, the durability of the structure, high structural integrity, versatility, heat conductor, and low cost.

Limestone Market Report Highlights

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR, in terms of revenue, over the forecast period as the region is known for its large production capacity for steel and cement

China was the largest consumer of limestone in the Asia Pacific in 2022. The Chinese industry is mainly driven by massive demand for cement on account of moderate to high growth in building & construction sector and rising investments in infrastructure

The chemical end-use segment anticipated registering the highest CAGR of 8.1%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period. The industry utilizes limestone in a number of ways, including the production of lime, sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, caustic soda, and ammonia

The iron and steel end-use segment accounted for a volume share of more than 5.0% in 2022. The correction in global steel demand post-pandemic and thus rising crude steel production around the world has benefitted the demand for limestone products.

The limestone industry has witnessed few mergers & acquisitions in the recent past. The cement-producing companies are focusing on acquisitions of limestone reserves to integrate their operations and to ensure a consistent supply of limestone in the production of cement.

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The mineral is gaining preference in countries with the presence of historic structures in terms of restoration. For example, in November 2019, the Public Works Department in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, introduced a stone roller yard for grinding sand and limestone for plastering, in an attempt to revive a traditional method of restoring heritage structures.

Accelerating demand for limestone witnessed a decline in 2020 on account of the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic across the world. The pandemic compelled governments worldwide to impose lockdown and halt all sorts of activities, which drastically impacted the demand for limestone. The countries are striving to slowly regain their stability by offering ease in restrictions.

North America is a hard hit region by pandemic as a large number of cases have been reported in the countries, especially the U.S. However, governments in the region have made an attempt to permit operations, such as construction and manufacturing, to operate at minimal capacity. The resumption in construction activities is anticipated to balance the decline in limestone consumption owing to the spread of coronavirus. For example, in July 2020, a Euro 183 million (USD 209.4 million) contract was granted by the Canadian Province of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation to the consortium of Vinci and Graham for building the final section of the West Calgary Ring Road Project. Such initiatives are anticipated to prove fruitful for market growth.

The global market is characterized by the presence of established players, which makes competitive rivalry extremely high. Many players are integrated across the value chain in order to gain a competitive edge by benefitting form an integrated supply chain. For instance, LafargeHolcin owns limestone quarries in different parts of the world and utilizes the quarried stone in cement, concrete, and aggregates production. In addition, the company is engaged in providing construction solutions. In May 2020, the company resumed its operations at a limestone mine in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, India in order to supply the raw material to its cement plant in Bangladesh.

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Antiviral Herbal Product Market to see Booming Business Sentiments

The Latest research coverage on Antiviral Herbal Product Market provides a detailed overview and accurate market size. The study is designed considering current and historical trends, market development and business strategies taken up by leaders and new industry players entering the market. Furthermore, study includes an in-depth analysis of global and regional markets along with country level market size breakdown to identify potential gaps and opportunities to better investigate market status, development activity, value and growth patterns. Access Sample Report + All Related Graphs & Charts @: https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/sample-report/163223-global-antiviral-herbal-product-market

Major & Emerging Players in Antiviral Herbal Product Market:- Apotheca Inc. (United States), Gaia Herbs (United States), Kunnath Pharmaceuticals (India), Growrich Agrotech India Private Limited (India), Sushil Corporation (India), HerbalHills (India), Airen Herbal (India), Inbiota (India), Ancient GreenFields Pvt. Ltd. (India). The Antiviral Herbal Product Market Study by AMA Research gives an essential tool and source to Industry stakeholders to figure out the market and other fundamental technicalities, covering growth, opportunities, competitive scenarios, and key trends in the Antiviral Herbal Product market. Herbal medicines and purified natural products provide a rich resource for novel antiviral drug development. Identification of the antiviral mechanisms from these natural agents has shed light on where they interact with the viral life cycle, such as viral entry, replication, assembly, and release, as well as on the targeting of the virus–host-specific interactions. The emergence of dengue virus, influenza virus, measles virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus, and West Nile virus outbreaks has led to significant growth of the global antiviral herbal product market in the upcoming years.

The titled segments and sub-section of the market are illuminated below: by Virus (Coronavirus, Coxsackievirus, Dengue virus, Enterovirus 71, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, Herpes simplex virus, Influenza virus, Others), Herbs (Oregano, Sage, Basil, Fennel, Garlic, Lemon balm, Aloe vera, Ginger, Others), Packaging Type (50 ML, 100 ML, 250 ML, Others), End User (Pregnant Women, Adults, Pediatric, Geriatric) Market Trends: Increasing Demand for Herbal medicines Developing World for Primary Healthcare

Opportunities: Exponentially Rising Inclination of Patients Towards Alternate and Herbal Therapy in the Developing Nations like India

Market Drivers: Increasing Worldwide Health Concern Among the People

Rising Viral Infections and Emerging and Chronic Viruses

Challenges: Lack of Awareness about Antiviral Herbal Product in the Some Countries Enquire for customization in Report @: https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/enquiry-before-buy/163223-global-antiviral-herbal-product-market Some Point of Table of Content: Chapter One: Report Overview Chapter Two: Global Market Growth Trends Chapter Three: Value Chain of Antiviral Herbal Product Market Chapter Four: Players Profiles Chapter Five: Global Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Regions Chapter Six: North America Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Countries Chapter Seven: Europe Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Countries Chapter Eight: Asia-Pacific Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Countries Chapter Nine: Middle East and Africa Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Countries Chapter Ten: South America Antiviral Herbal Product Market Analysis by Countries Chapter Eleven: Global Antiviral Herbal Product Market Segment by Types Chapter Twelve: Global Antiviral Herbal Product Market Segment by Applications What are the market factors that are explained in the Antiviral Herbal Product Market report?

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Events 4.4 (after 1950)

1958 – The CND peace symbol is displayed in public for the first time in London. 1960 – France agrees to grant independence to the Mali Federation, a union of Senegal and French Sudan. 1963 – Bye Bye Birdie, a musical romantic comedy film directed by George Sidney, was released. 1964 – The Beatles occupy the top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. 1967 – Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" speech in New York City's Riverside Church. 1968 – Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. 1968 – Apollo program: NASA launches Apollo 6. 1969 – Dr. Denton Cooley implants the first temporary artificial heart. 1973 – The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City are officially dedicated. 1973 – A Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, dubbed the Hanoi Taxi, makes the last flight of Operation Homecoming. 1975 – Microsoft is founded as a partnership between Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1975 – Vietnam War: A United States Air Force Lockheed C-5A Galaxy transporting orphans, crashes near Saigon, South Vietnam shortly after takeoff, killing 172 people. 1977 – Southern Airways Flight 242 crashes in New Hope, Paulding County, Georgia, killing 72. 1979 – Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan is executed. 1981 – Iran–Iraq War: The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force mounts an attack on H-3 Airbase and destroys about 50 Iraqi aircraft. 1983 – Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Challenger makes its maiden voyage into space on STS-6. 1984 – President Ronald Reagan calls for an international ban on chemical weapons. 1987 – Garuda Indonesia Flight 032 crashes at Medan Airport, killing 23. 1988 – Governor Evan Mecham of Arizona is convicted in his impeachment trial and removed from office. 1990 – The current flag of Hong Kong is adopted for post-colonial Hong Kong during the Third Session of the Seventh National People's Congress. 1991 – Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania and six others are killed when a helicopter collides with their airplane over an elementary school in Merion, Pennsylvania. 1991 – Forty-one people are taken hostage inside a Good Guys! Electronics store in Sacramento, California. Three of the hostage takers and three hostages are killed. 1994 – Three people are killed when KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 crashes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 1996 – Comet Hyakutake is imaged by the USA Asteroid Orbiter Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous. 1997 – Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Colombia is launched on STS-83. However, the mission is later cut short due to a fuel cell problem. 2002 – The MPLA government of Angola and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War. 2009 – France announces its return to full participation of its military forces within NATO. 2010 – A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits south of the Mexico-USA border, killing two and damaging buildings across the two countries. 2011 – Georgian Airways Flight 834 crashes at N'djili Airport in Kinshasa, killing 32. 2013 – More than 70 people are killed in a building collapse in Thane, India. 2017 – Syria conducts an air strike on Khan Shaykhun using chemical weapons, killing 89 civilians. 2020 – China holds a national day of mourning for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease outbreak. 2023 – Finland becomes a member of NATO after Turkey accepts its membership request.

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Thermal Scanners Market Opportunities And Key Insights 2030

The global Thermal Scanners Market size is estimated to grow from USD 4.1 billion in 2020 to USD 6.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.6%. Increasing government expenditure on the aerospace & defense sector is one of the factors fueling the growth of this market.

Key Players: FLIR Systems, Inc. (US), Fluke Corporation (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (US), and Opgal (Israel), are the key players in the thermal scanners market.

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Market for uncooled technology-based thermal products accounted for a larger share of thermal scanners market in 2019

The market for uncooled thermal products accounted for a larger share of the thermal scanners market in 2019. The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing demand for uncooled thermal solutions for commercial applications. Furthermore, the availability of HD resolution makes uncooled thermal solutions an ideal solution for high-resolution applications, such as military security and surveillance, industrial detection, and automotive diagnostic. Moreover, they offer long-time services due to the presence of less moving parts.

Market for SWIR thermal products expected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period

The SWIR segment is projected to lead the thermal scanners market with the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. The growth is anticipated due to several advantages offered by SWIR, such as the ability to see through a glass, availability in small size, and ability to see the covert laser. Moreover, as the technological advancements and efforts to launch new low-priced SWIR cameras, is likely to increase the penetration of SWIR cameras in thermal scanning systems.

Thermography application accounted for the largest share of thermal scanners market in 2019

The thermography application held the largest share of the thermal scanners industry in 2019. The growth is attributed to the rising use of thermal scanners at airports due to the outbreak of coronavirus and the increasing government expenditure in the military sector. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2018, the global military expenditure was USD 1,822 billion, which increased by 2.6% compared to 2017.

APAC is expected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period

APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the thermal scanners market in APAC is attributed to the presence of regional vendors in China and India, offering low-cost solutions, which in turn causes a decline in prices of thermal scanning products. Additionally, the increase in mass production of the thermal scanners in China supports the growth of the market along with the presence of several OEMs. The rising demand for thermal scanners due to the outbreak of coronavirus in various regions in the APAC region mainly in China, Japan, and South-East Asian countries, would further fuel the growth of the market.