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  1. Price Corrections in Global Caustic Soda Market

    The global caustic soda market observed substantial price corrections in 2023 following the elevated energy costs in 2022. APAC, commanding 55–65% of chlor-alkali capacity, saw a 19% drop, led by China. In contrast, North American suppliers were resilient to d ...read more

  2. The Rise and Challenges of Direct-to-Consumer Model

    In recent years, the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model has captured the attention of consumers and businesses alike, promising a more personalized and convenient shopping experience. With the advent of COVID-19, D2C brands received an ...read more

  3. PFAS Sourcing Challenges – Alternatives on the Rise

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely used for their unique properties, face heightened scrutiny due to health and environmental concerns. Their persistence in the environment and links to adverse health effects have led to regulatory ...read more

  1. Carbon Capture – Moving Toward Net-Zero Emissions

    To save the planet from climate change, countries and organizations are working toward achieving net-zero emissions. Capture, utilization, and storage of carbon emerged as a leading strategy for limiting the global temperature rise. However, these ...read more

  2. Can ChatGPT Support Industry 4.0?

    The new phenomenon ChatGPT unveiled by OpenAI is set to revolutionize processes and operation across industries. Although it is still in the testing phase, it has gained widespread popularity given its potential application fields. One ...read more

  1. Thematic Investing on the Rise

    Disruptive technology is constantly reshaping the world. Despite the pandemic-induced lockdown, seamless internet connectivity enabled access to a virtual world where we could work, shop, and even meet people. Due to mobility restriction, labor shortage, ...read more

  2. Fertilizer Sector on Fertile Ground in 2022

    Fertilizer prices have considerably increased over the last year. Growth was driven by higher demand on account of economic recovery in 2021 after the pandemic, jump in raw material prices (especially for natural gas), ban on ...read more

  3. Metaverse – The Future of Internet

    Currently, metaverse is the one of the most exciting technologies in the tech space. Giants such as Meta and Microsoft have already started developing their own version of it. To a large extent, ‘the metaverse’ is ...read more

  4. Energy Crisis Unfolding in Europe

    These are unprecedented times for the energy market in Europe. While the energy sector is taking steps to decarbonize, renewable resources are increasingly contributing to the generation mix as the demand for electricity grows. The ...read more

  1. COVID-19 Lockdown Plays Well for Gaming Industry

    Natural disasters, recessions, and other such devastating events tend to catalyze industry-wide trends and shift the power balance between sectors. COVID-19’s effect on various sectors, particularly gaming, will be in line with this notion. T ...read more

  2. 5 Reasons why CFOs Like (and Dislike) Goodwill

    Purchase price allocation (PPA) and goodwill assessment is a must-have for any acquirer following an M&A deal to report the correct value of the assets on its financials. Assessing goodwill has always been a ...read more