Posts By Ampersand World

Summer 2024 was hot! It was hot from a climate perspective with global temperature records. Elsewhere in the world, tensions have continued to escalate: a new front has opened in Russia around Kursk. (the emblematic site of the largest tank battle of World War II); the war in Gaza continues, with failed ceasefire talks and Israeli strikes in Tehran and Lebanon; election manipulation in Venezuela and power consolidation by Maduro; tensions between China and the Philippines over a few islets; an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s withdrawal, and the dramatic rise of the Democratic ticket Harris/Walz; the fall of the Prime Minister in Bangladesh; and still, the ongoing war in Sudan (the worst humanitarian disaster of this century) and the chronic instability of the Sahel region. The façade of Olympic fraternity didn’t last long (but has it ever been otherwise?).
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The Ultimate Maritime & Shipping Industry Experience! : Get ready for a fascinating event that will reshape your perspective on the maritime and shipping industry! ShipTek Mumbai 2024 is a prestigious international conference and awards program that promises to deliver unparalleled insights, cutting-edge innovations, and invaluable connections.
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GTR Commodities returns to Geneva on September 19, where over 50 industry experts will share personal experiences and in-depth assessments of key trends within the commodities landscape. This will include emerging market and corporate financing challenges as well as how traders and lenders are navigating the risks and market turbulence of geopolitics, inflation, commodity supply shortfalls and more.
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The Commodities Innovation Awards 2024 make their start on the Swiss economic scene, driven by Ampersand World and the magazine ‘Bilan’. This inaugural ceremony promises to bring a fresh wave of recognition within the commodity industry. These awards honor industry initiatives, bold technological breakthroughs, and strategic visions that shape the economy of tomorrow.
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