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Over 50% of internet users in Asia will be using digital financial services by 2025

Oct 31, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Cambodia, #Digital Financial Services, #India, #Indonesia, #Internet Users, #Philippines, #Southeast Asia, #Sri Lanka, #Thailand, #Unafinancial, #Vietnam
Analysts of the international fintech holding UnaFinancial revealed that more than half of internet users in the developing countries in South and Southeast Asia will be using digital financial services by 2025. Besides, by 2027 even digitally underdeveloped countries in the region will provide access to the Internet and digital technologies to 85% of the population.
The research considered the penetration of digital financial services in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri-Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
As the development of online financial services largely depends on access to the Internet, the analysts made a forecast of the maximum Internet penetration for each country first. This level can be as high as 81-85% depending on the age structure of the population.
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Taking into account the Internet penetration rate of the previous years, as well as the government measures towards digitalization and the impact of Covid-19, the analysts have predicted that Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Sri Lanka will reach the maximum possible Internet penetration of 81-85% by 2025. The two remaining countries, Laos and Myanmar, will reach this level in 2027.
Given the year of the maximum Internet level for each country, the experts estimated the penetration of digital financial services. The forecast considered the share of the population having online financial accounts and the increase of financial inclusion during the previous years.
It revealed that in most countries, more than 50% of internet users will be using digital financial services by 2025-2027. In India, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia the level of financial services penetration will be especially high – from 62% to 69%. Meanwhile, in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar it will be relatively low. In these countries, the development of online financial services can be faster if the government takes a combined approach to develop financial technologies in terms of the legal framework and increase of digital and financial literacy.
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Two Indian women researchers on the list of Green Talents 2020 winners set on a virtual tour in Germany

Oct 20, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Anja Karliczek, #BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, #CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, #Federal Minister of Education and Research, #Green Talents 2020 winners, #India, #Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, #Nidhi SINGH, #Parmita GHOSH

The 25 winners of this year’s Green Talents Competition have been selected to attend the premiere of a Virtual Science Forum for talented junior researchers in the field of sustainability science, which starts today. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from India, Benin, Japan and Malawi.

The awardees’ individual research profiles can be accessed exclusively on our websitehttps://www.greentalents.de/awardees-2020.php.

At the end of the Virtual Science Forum, the 25 Green Talents will be honoured by Dr Michael Meister, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Education and Research, during a virtual award ceremony on Monday, 26 October 2020, from10.00 to 11.30 a.m. (CET).

The Green Talents programme is conducted under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Education and Research, Anja Karliczek. The award has been honouring talented researchers since 2009 and provides young scientists with a platform for sharing their views on green concepts to make our world a better place. This year, a high-ranking jury of German experts selected 25 up-and-coming researchers among 589 applicants from 87 countries as the winners. Each award comprises one of the coveted tickets to the “Green Talents International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development”.

Due to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Green Talents Science Forum will for the first time take place in a fully online format. As a Virtual Science Forum. It will take the 25 Green Talents on an exciting virtual journey where they can explore Germany’s sustainability research landscape, network with German researchers and get to know their fellow award winners. In the coming days, the awardees will be remotely visiting German research institutions, universities and organisations concerned with sustainability science, and discussing their projects with local experts.

Among the research institutions participating in this year’s programme are the University of Hamburg, my Boo (a company that builds bamboo bikes), the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT Rostock), the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research(PIK).

By having the chance to establish contacts with the German science community and exchange exciting ideas with some of its key innovators, the awardees will be able to lay the foundations for future cooperation. These opportunities are accompanied by an invitation to come to Germany in 2021 for a fully funded research stay at an institution of their choice.

Be part of the Green Talents Science Forum 2020 and follow us on www.greentalents.de, Twitter and LinkedIn!

The winner details.

Parmita GHOSH, Remote Sensing Data Scientist, CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, INDIA; Research focus: satellite remote sensing and data science, agriculture, and environmental & soil science

The jury was impressed by this passionate scientist working interdisciplinary connecting her knowledge in remote sensing and agricultural engineering to help the world fight food scarcity.

Nidhi SINGH, PhD Student in Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, INDIA; Research focus: climate variability, human health, extreme temperature, air pollution.

The jury was convinced by Nidhi’s empirical approach that links the aspects of air pollution and health, which, taken together in this way, have not been adequately researched yet.

Ref Links – https://www.greentalents.de/awardees_awardees2020_parmita-ghosh.php

https://www.greentalents.de/awardees_awardees2020_nidhi-singh.php

 

Business World

Leading carbonated water brand Perrier launches its first digital campaign #ThePerrierConfluence in India

Aug 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments ##ThePerrierConfluence campaign, #Chief Marketing Officer, #Hindustan Liquids, #Hindustan Liquids Private Limited – Perrier, #India, #Ms. Chandni Kohli Dhall, #variations and versions of drinks

5th August 2020, India: In efforts to highlight the versatility of the product and to reach out to its consumers Hindustan Liquids has announced its first digital campaign #ThePerrierConfluence in India, for its iconic French brand- Perrier. The campaign will feature influencers from varied walks of life showcasing the idea of ‘making your own Perrier-infused drink’.

Highlighting the versatility of the Perrier Carbonated Water, the brand has brought together influencers from across segments to create beverages that are a reflection of their personalities. The idea behind the campaign is to also enunciate the aspect of having a Perrier anytime, catering to any mood. From an immunity booster for fitness enthusiasts to cocktails for party animals, to a coffee with a twist, the #ThePerrierConfluence, has got you all covered!

The campaign aims to encourage and inspire consumers to make their variations and versions of drinks with everyday ingredients found at home. Ms. Chandni Kohli Dhall, Chief Marketing Officer, Hindustan Liquids Private Limited – Perrier, India said, “At Perrier, we are taking this time for our consumers to master the art of creating their own drinks from scratch. #ThePerrierConfluence campaign will particularly emphasize on how everyone and anyone staying at home can nudge their inner artist while choosing a healthier alternative because you don’t have to be a professional to whip up a great drink!”

Demonstrating the reflection of themselves by making Perrier-infused drinks, the digital campaign will consist of videos from Vicky Ratnani – Renowned Chef, Rizwan Amlani – Owner of Dope Coffee, Maheka Mirpuri – Celebrity Fashion Designer, Pankaj Kamble – Owner of Flairology, Smoke VODKA – India’s first home-grown Premium Vodka, Nikhil Chopra – Ex- Cricketer & Commentator, Karan Raj Kohli – Actor & Producer and Rahul Raghav – Bar Manager at Bombay Canteen & O Pedro.

“Regardless of what is one’s personality or what one is feeling, there is a Perrier drink out there, waiting to be made, that bears the same set of characteristics. We at Perrier would welcome and urge our consumers to share their version of Perrier-based drinks using the hashtag #ThePerrierConfluence.” Further adds Ms. Chandni Kohli Dhall.

Follow our social media handles to be apprised with the campaign:
• Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/perrier_india/
• Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/PerrierInIndia/