In our recent consulting assignment, we conducted a market research on active ingredients used in the nutraceutical industry. In general, the nutracutical industry is segmented into digestive health, immune support, weight control, heart health, beauty from within (nutricosmetic), heart health and cognitive (brain) health. This article covers the active ingredients used for heart health. […]
An article by James Hurley in the Times of UK on January 20th, 2020, predicted that British pubs could become an important player in the electric car revolution. A company, Engenie, is installing 400 chargers at 200 of Marstone ‘s sites, a listed brewer and pub chain. This is the first tie-up in its industry […]
Two small companies believe that they are on the verge of a breakthrough that had eluded scientists for decades according to Clive Cookson in an article in Financial Times, dated December 29th, 2019. This fusion breakthrough would deliver clean and cheap energy by harnessing the nuclear fusion reaction that powers the sun. The two companies […]
Electric car charging stations remain a major hurdle for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, but maybe, just maybe, robots could help overcome that. Volkswagen (VW) last week revealed its concept for a totally autonomous EV charging robot. Essentially, this little robot wanders around parking garages, parking lots and the like and brings a mobile charging pack, called the “battery […]
The decade of 2020 will be in days. According to Centre for Economic and Business Research, by the end of the decade of 2020, there will be significant changes in the World Economic League Table. In its 2020 World Economic League Table 2020 report, the highlights are as follows: • The USA in 2019 reached […]
For a year now, I and my wife had not visited fast food outlets and steakhouses in my town, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Malaysia. I eat also a lot noodle-based dishes, such as Mee Kari and Mee Laksa, two popular Malaysian dishes. I ask for the ingredients to contain lots of vegetables and fishballs. I also […]
Many years ago, a Malaysian herb was touted as a remedy for all types of aliments common among Malaysians. The entrepreneur who promoted the herb made a lot of monies for quite a while. Now, a similar herb (weed) is being marketed as medicines and wellness products to remedy various types of ailments common among […]
Copper prices have declined more than 20 per cent since June last year, according to Neil Hume, who noted in Financial Tines dated October 5th, 2019. Cooper has long been seen as a health check for the global economy because of its wide range of industrial uses. As a result of its excellent electrical conductivity, […]
Three countries namely Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand produce the majority of the world’s palm oil production. In addition, palm oil is one of the major edible oils traded in the global oils and fats market. Palm oil and its products have extensively been used in the food as well as the manufacturing industries. In terms […]
My mother in-law is 85 years old and watches her diet carefully. She sees her physician at a Malaysian government clinic regularly. My wife takes care of her well-being like any daughter would do. She is the oldest among her siblings, who grew during the Japanese occupation in the Second World War. She also saw […]