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5 August 2021
Business optimism improves for the second straight month in July: Poll
Business and consumer confidence improved in July backed by increase in consumer spending and hiring.
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4 June 2021
Business optimism declines marginally in May: Poll
New COVID-19 waves in some regions are leading to uneven growth prospects for the global economy.
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27 May 2021
Poll on technology replacing human jobs invokes mixed response
The automation of workplaces combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of job losses across various industries, leading to an existential crisis among workers.
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13 May 2021
Accountability of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues should lie with senior executives: Poll
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the focus towards a balanced and sustainable economy as more number of investors are choosing businesses that holistically address ESG issues.
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11 May 2021
Environmental factors most important among ESG: Poll
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change as part of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of companies and businesses.
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15 March 2021
KKR bidding for majority stake in Vini Cosmetics
Global investment firm KKR & Co. is reportedly bidding for a majority stake in Vini Cosmetics, which would take the valuation of the Fogg deodorants maker at over $1.17bn (Rs85bn).
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10 March 2021
Babyganics launches new haircare line for tots and kids
The US-based baby brand of personal care products, Babyganics has introduced two new hair care lines for tots and kids, called Tots by Babyganics and Kids by Babyganics.
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8 March 2021
China ends mandatory animal testing for most imported cosmetics
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), China’s regulatory body for drugs and medical devices, has announced that general cosmetics imported into China will no longer require animal testing from 1...
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2 March 2021
Perricone MD launches Cold Plasma Plus+ The Intensive Hydrating Complex
Perricone MD has announced addition to Cold Plasma Plus+ with the launch of The Intensive Hydrating Complex.
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2 March 2021
Yatsen Holding signs agreement to buy skincare brand Eve Lom
China-based Yatsen Holding has signed a definitive agreement to buy skincare brand Eve Lom from Manzanita Capital.