Author: Charlotte

From railways to power plants, China has become the leading force in overseas infrastructure development. These investments have accelerated demand for carbon-intensive materials such as steel and cement across the Global South, while scrutiny has grown over their environmental impacts. However, China has a lever to green its overseas infrastructure: using procurement rules to incentivise the use of lower-carbon steel and cement. As China launches its 15th Five Year Plan, for 2026-30, which includes a call for “new avenues for cooperation on green development” through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), green procurement can answer that call by cutting emissions…

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There has been a decoupling of expectations within overall financial conditions, with the equity markets surging on the promise of productivity gains while the bond market factors in an increased risk of economic and financial imbalances. Our RSM US Financial Conditions Index sits at one half of one standard deviation above neutral, which implies that financial conditions remain a modest tailwind for the overall economy. But there are risks to the outlook, including rising inflation and four economic and financial imbalances that could change the economic trajectory: A sustained increase in fiscal deficits. The potential of an unsustainable surge in…

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Riot Games has announced the ticketing schedule and process for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, which will be held in the United States this October. To prevent fraud and improve the experience for genuine fans, this year’s sale will feature a pre-sale process exclusively for Riot ID holders.A ‘Fan First Verification’ system is being introduced to block automated programs used for scalping and other illicit ticketing activities. Only users who register and verify their Riot ID during the pre-registration period will be granted access to the pre-sale; verification requires that the email address used matches the one registered…

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If you’ve explored crypto, you might have come across the opportunity to buy NFTs. Perhaps you’ve seen digital art collections or gaming items sold this way. At first, the process can seem technical or difficult to approach. Before buying an NFT, it helps to understand exactly what you’re buying, how the transaction works, and what you need to have in place first. This guide explains how to buy an NFT step by step and outlines the risks beginners should understand. What is an NFT? An NFT, or non-fungible token, is a blockchain-based record that represents ownership of a unique digital…

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A Co Monaghan garden designer is celebrating after receiving gold at this years Bord Bia Bloom. Declan McKenna is the in-house designer at Silverstream Landscapes in Monaghan. Declan was a finalist in the Horticulturist of the Year 2012 and competed in the 2013 series of RTÉ’s Super Garden. The North Monahan man said he was delighted to get his hands on the gold title after a number of attempts. He has designed and built award-winning Show Gardens at Bord Bia Bloom in 2015, 2023 and 2024. This contemporary garden is designed in collaboration with fashion designer and television presenter, Brendan…

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