At a time when some travel industry forecasts had begun to express optimism that the sector could expect a full recovery by the end of the year, or early 2022, the new Omicron variant has dashed all such hopes. Once again, the world finds itself confronted with a new COVID-19 variant that is […]
Amidst the growing global coronavirus caseload, and the saturation of healthcare systems across the world, the concept of telemedicine has seen a rapid and pronounced rise to prominence. But just what is telemedicine? The World Health Organization defines it as “The delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all healthcare […]
The Growing Demand for Sustainable Products The demand for sustainable products has, over the last decade, become a pivotal concern among consumers globally, reshaping the landscape of production and consumption. Companies have had to make changes to meet these new expectations and can expect to do more of the same, in the future, in […]
Modern crypto assets offer fast and simple payments, innovative financial services, and access to untapped markets and un-banked parts of the world. All these innovations are made possible on account of the fast-evolving crypto ecosystem. However, the rapid growth and adoption of crypto assets have led to new risks and challenges. The […]
The Challenge of Post-Pandemic International Travel International leisure travel in the post-pandemic world poses challenges to travelers ranging from PCR tests and vaccination requirements prior to departure, to quarantine periods and local safety protocols once they’ve arrived at their destination. At Infomineo, we previously published an article on how COVID-19 impacted the global travel […]
The global e-commerce market has, over the last two years, undergone revolutionary change. Consumers have grown accustomed to buying items from the comfort of their own home – a change spurred largely by strict lockdowns and restrictions on movement – and many analysts agree that this shift in consumer behavior has propelled the e-commerce industry […]
Covid-19 has increased the number of poor people in the world The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for results-based financing in addressing the surge in global poverty.. Even more so, it triggered a global humanitarian crisis, putting both lives and livelihoods at risk. According to the World Bank, global extreme poverty rose […]
Critical shortages of crucial semiconductors are causing severe problems in various industries across the globe. Why is there a microchip shortage, how is it influencing policies and strategies implemented by governments, and will it end anytime soon? What are microchips? A microchip (sometimes referred to as a chip, a computer chip, an integrated circuit […]
Expo 2020 Dubai, under its ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ theme, is setting a new standard for sustainability. The event’s comprehensive Expo 2020 Sustainability Initiatives aim to make it the most sustainable World Expo ever. Expo 2020 is focusing on three main elements: sustainability, mobility, and opportunity. Aiming to become the most sustainable expo so […]
US bank branches could become extinct by 2034 if current branch closure plans don’t change, according to a study published by Self Financial. This past decade has seen the progressive closure of physical banks and the global pandemic seems to have accelerated this trend worldwide. In the UK, over 4,300 branches closed since 2015, representing […]
