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Economics & Business Apr 24, 2024

Study of economic variables, regional factors influencing Vietnam's real estate market

A detailed analysis of Vietnam's real estate market aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the formation of real estate bubbles. The study, published in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research ...

Social Sciences Apr 22, 2024

Q&A: Paper, plastics and penalties. How audits can improve curbside recycling

For decades, curbside recycling has been a fixture in U.S. neighborhoods as a way to empower ordinary citizens to protect their environment and reduce waste. It's a system, though, that relies on consumers to know what items ...

Environment Apr 11, 2024

Report links H&M, Zara to environmental destruction in Brazil

Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have used cotton from farms linked to massive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption and violence in Brazil, a report by the environmental group Earthsight said Thursday.

Economics & Business Apr 9, 2024

Senior staff give more constructive feedback when they think they'll work with you again, study finds

A new study finds that senior auditors are more likely to provide constructive feedback and coaching to junior staff when the staff are in the same office and/or when the senior auditors know the staff will be working with ...

Other Mar 27, 2024

Israel's war budget leaves top scientists in limbo

Israeli scientist Ellen Graber has spent years researching ways to save chocolate crops from climate change. But with the government slashing spending to fund the war in Gaza, her project is one of hundreds now hanging in ...

Social Sciences Mar 23, 2024

Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting ...

Economics & Business Mar 8, 2024

Study finds there's a right way and a wrong way to deliver negative feedback in the workplace

Don't worry if an employee reacts poorly to negative feedback. It doesn't necessarily mean they will perform poorly on subsequent work, according to research from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Environment Jan 24, 2024

EU rules have failed to cut car CO2 emissions: report

Bigger, more powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found Thursday.

Agriculture Jan 24, 2024

A new digital ecosystem to boost food safety

Trust is a highly valuable asset for food supply chains, especially when it comes to exports. Buyers look for proof that rigorous regulations around food safety and other expectations have been met.

Economics & Business Jan 11, 2024

Do former regulators improve the quality of audits?

In their auditing capacity, accounting firms, such as the "Big Four"—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC—function as watchdogs for publicly traded companies. They're tasked with ensuring financial disclosures are accurate and ...

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