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At a glance LNG has become “the most geopolitically important fuel” recently The size and scope of LNG shipping has soared since the 20th century Samsung C&T is involved in the LNG business through joint venture investments and agency Few commodity markets have attracted attention quite like liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent times. Developments […]

It is time once again to celebrate size – or, to be more correct, oversize. In 2023, the “big and boxy” look is back in style. Formal or informal, whether it is wide jeans or cargo pants paired with a sloppy joe sweatshirt, or big-shouldered business suits that remind one of a Talking Heads music […]

Safety is always important on a construction site, but that is even truer in winter when snow, ice, rain, high winds, and low temperatures can add to the risk of slipping, falling, or other types of injuries. Even equipment used during winter to warm the air for workers or to help concrete set carries its […]

If there’s one word that summarizes fears for the global economy 2023, it’s “recession.” While some analysts see a global recession as inevitable due to various international shocks, others are finding reasons for optimism once we reach the second half of the year – including ebbing inflation, slowing rate hikes, and China’s reopening following a […]

Few things are more relaxing on a winter’s day than a nice warm bath. A warm bath outdoors in the cold fresh air is a real treat, too. Everland’s Caribbean Bay water park now has an open-air spa that offers cold and tired souls a healing place to wallow in warm water in winter. Caribbean […]

Dressing in winter is all about layering: one removes a layer when going into a climate controlled area and puts it back on before stepping outside. Cashmere is one of the best layers to wear because although it is warm – between five and eight times warmer than merino wool, according to one report – […]

Few animals arouse a sense of peace and wonder in humans as much as bunny rabbits and butterflies. The cuteness of a hopping, sniffing, nibbling rabbit and the beauty and gracefulness of a hovering butterfly have almost magical effects on the viewer, especially young children. To celebrate 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit in […]

You may have heard data being referred to as the new gold or perhaps even the new oil, as it’s clear that companies around the world are considering data as a vital commodity. Data can be very useful for trading companies because using data the right way can help them source and move key physical […]

At the start of the new year, the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions, it is a good opportunity to consider afresh the social impact of our activities. In recent decades, companies have awoken to the idea of corporate social responsibility and are finding meaningful ways to have a positive influence on the […]

What shall I buy for my friends, family, and colleagues for an end-of-year gift? This is the perennial problem that pops up each December. An envelope stuffed with cash or a store voucher hints at a lack of originality or thought, pushing us to think and look a little harder. During winter one of the […]