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COP29: Climate Finance Takes Center Stage

Global Finance

“One of the most important needs in Central Asia is sustainable infrastructure,” says Ludger Schuknecht, vice president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), “everything from dealing with effluent water from the Aral Sea to the enhanced connectivity of transport infrastructure between the five countries of the region.”

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The Evolving Role of CFOs in the Digital Age

CFO Plans

As stewards of financial data, CFOs must prioritize cybersecurity measures to ensure the security of sensitive information and maintain client trust. This includes deploying cutting-edge encryption technologies such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) to secure data both in transit and at rest.

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Plan in works to revamp goods and urban transport

CFO News

India is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its urban transportation system, aiming to merge metro and bus services while prioritizing the adoption of clean energy. The proposal also includes incentives to encourage environmentally friendly intra-city freight transport using small trucks.

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Latvia: Doorway To The EU

Global Finance

These include Rail Baltica, the Baltic regions most ambitious investment in regional transport infrastructure. The project involves the construction of two European Transport Corridors (ETC). Touting a pro-innovation approach, the central bank aims to drive investment and growth within the fintech community.

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Rewriting The Future Of Supply Chain Success

PYMNTS

International cargo transportation options have become reduced as well, further complicating the situation. Cleaning supplies manufacturers are also prioritizing creating the items that are in highest demand over those that are more niche. Read the full Feature Story in the Tracker.

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Saudi Arabia: The Corporate Bet

Global Finance

In recent years, however, lower hydrocarbon prices and production cuts have hurt government revenues, forcing the kingdom to prioritize spending and scale down on some projects, including the emblematic futuristic city The Line, a component of the NEOM desert development that was cut back from 170 kilometers to just 2.4.

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Lyft Rolls Out Vehicle Partitions In Health Safety Program

PYMNTS

Our mission to improve lives with the world’s best transportation begins with health and safety — and that’s never been more important than it is right now,” the post states. “We Like other transportation providers, Lyft saw a dip in service after COVID-19 struck. Ridership began to return in May.