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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Artiom Anisimov is the CEO of EOS Data Analytics , a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics for 20+ industries. Africa provides Western companies with a unique opportunity to become early entrants and establish businesses in promising niches. However, there are obstacles that entrepreneurs will have to overcome. Given the specifics of the business, economic and political environments, the African go-to-market demands meticulous and in-depth preparation. Our company, EOS Data Analytics, offers satellite-powered solutions to businesses and individuals around the world. Between 2020 and 2022, we entered the sub-Saharan region—namely Ghana and Nigeria—through established local partnerships. We faced a number of challenges and learned a lot about how to mitigate expansion risks. Challenge No. 1: Necessity For Local Presence A business that intends to enter a foreign country typically has two … [Read more...] about Four Challenges Western Businesses May Face When Entering The African Market

Image via ThaiRath Global cuisine website TasteAtlas awarded Thailand ‘s phanaeng curry the top spot in their updated list of 100 “ best-rated stews in the world ,” followed by Japanese kare (No.2) and Sichuan Hot Pot (No.3). Massaman curry also gained a spot in the top 10, voted No.8 best-rated stew in the world. Many Thai dishes made the list, including collective “Thai Curry” (No.14), “Green Curry” (No.17), “Yellow Curry” (No.33), “Red Curry” (No.35) and “Khanom Jin Nam Ya” (No.90). According to TasteAtlas… Related news One man’s motorcycle trip from Bangkok to Korat with his 11 cats goes viral 7 hours ago Bones found behind man’s house who committed suicide suspected to belong to missing wife 7 hours ago “Phanaeng curry is a variety of Thai curry that is characterized by its thick texture and a salty-sweet peanut flavour. It consists of meat that is stewed with dried chilis, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, … [Read more...] about Thailand’s phanaeng curry voted No.1 best stew in the world

PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – Thailand news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Concern as red shirts threaten mass protest The Nation / Phuket Gazette PHUKET: Concern over the announced mass protest by red-shirt supporters – touted to attract some 100,000 supporters – has prompted Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra to instruct municipal police to tighten security at government compounds and landmarks in Bangkok. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has also voiced her concern and assigned Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung to take charge of security in the capital. However, the National Police chief and national security agencies said the imposition of the Internal Security Act (ISA) to cope with possible violence was not necessary and there was nothing to worry about. A police spokesman said the red-shirt rally conditions did not meet the criteria for the ISA to be imposed. The rally showed no sign of being a threat to national security … [Read more...] about Phuket Gazette Thailand News: Red shirts to march on Bangkok; Smoking ban at airports; ICT Minister defends web censorship

PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Deutsche Bank to cut 1,900 jobs after profits drop 46 percent Phuket Gazette / News Wires PHUKET: Deutsche Bank said yesterday that it plans to cut 1,900 jobs, most of them at its investment bank, as part of an effort to save approximately 3 billion euros ($3.69 billion). The German bank, which employs more than 100,000 people in more than 70 countries, said its profit had dropped to 650 million euros ($800 million) in the second quarter of this year. This was a drop of 46 percent when compared to the same period last year, when the figure was about 1.2 billion euros ($1.47 billion). After reporting the results, the bank said it had identified measures to slash costs by approximately 3 billion euros ($3.69 billion). These expense reduction measures will include changes to the bank’s business and revenue model, but will be offset by required investments to support business … [Read more...] about World News: Heads rolling at Deutsche Bank; 1,900 to be laid off

PHUKET: Three sad tales of love gone horribly wrong blot this week’s Weird World news line-up, from a husband who shot his wife and dogs over a poop row, to a man who divorced his wife because she’s “annoying”, to a jealous boyfriend who killed his lover over her cyber affair. Husband shoots wife over dog poop row A TEXAS man shot dead his wife and two dogs after one of the pooches pooped in his house, police said. Michael Stephen Stolz, 76, was arrested after a five-hour standoff with police at his home in Lewisville on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Related news King Charles III debuts on UK coins Sunday, October 2, 2022 SAIJAI homecare launch English language online bookings in Bangkok and Phuket Friday, May 20, 2022 He was charged with the murder of his wife Bernice, 49. Stolz told police he shot his two dogs after one of them, a German Shepherd, pooped on the floor, and because his wife was screaming so loudly, he shot her too. … [Read more...] about Weird World News: When love is just not enough

PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community UN: Fighting in northwestern Pakistan displaces over 100,000 Phuket Gazette / News Wires PHUKET: Military operations against militant groups in northwestern Pakistan have left more than 100,000 people displaced since the fighting began in late January, the United Nations (UN) said yesterday. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated that roughly 101,160 people, mostly women and children, have been uprooted by the fighting that began on January 20 in Pakistan’s Khyber Agency region of the country’s Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA), which borders Afghanistan. UNHCR spokeswoman Melissa Fleming, during a press conference in Geneva, said newly arrived refugees claimed that the proximity of fighting and instructions by local authorities have caused their evacuation of the area. A recent increase in the intensity of the fighting is driving … [Read more...] about Phuket Gazette: News Watch – Afghanistan and Pakistan

PHUKET: Police are keeping a close eye out for gambling during the World Cup, and yesterday nabbed one suspect and five computers in a raid in Patong. “We were notified by an undercover officer of an illegal online gambling den in a retail shop on Soi Paradise,” Lt Col Sutthichai Thianpho of the Patong Police told the Phuket Gazette . “We raided the shop and found computers set up for gambling in the back room.” The shop owner, known only as “Mr Lee”, and gamblers fled the scene when police arrived, said Col Sutthichai, but officers were able to capture an employee, 47-year-old Lae Choomjit. Related news PM Prayut says Phuket Expo 2028 could bring in 40 billion baht 15 hours ago Get set for a world-class techno music festival at “Drumcode x Blue Tree Songkran” 15 hours ago Police seized five computers and transported them, as well as Mr Lae, to the Patong Police Station. “Mr Lae will be charged with gambling,” Col Sutthichai … [Read more...] about Gambling den raided; police announce zero tolerance for World Cup betting

PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – World news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Record freeze extends to eastern United States, at least nine dead Reuters / Phuket Gazette PHUKET: A deadly blast of arctic air shattered decades-old temperature records as it enveloped the eastern United States on Tuesday, snarling air, road and rail travel, driving energy prices higher and overwhelming shelters for homeless people. At least nine deaths have been reported across the country connected with the polar air mass that swept over North America during the past few days. Authorities have put about half of the United States under a wind chill warning or cold weather advisory. Temperatures were expected to be 25 degrees to 35 degrees Fahrenheit (14 to 19 degrees Celsius) below normal from the Midwest to the Southeast, the National Weather Service said. PJM Interconnection, the agency that oversees the electric grid supplying the mid-Atlantic and parts of the … [Read more...] about Phuket Gazette World News: Record freeze extends to eastern United States, at least nine dead

The US has surpassed the 6 million mark for the total number of Covid-19 cases. Brazil (3.7 million) and India (3.3 million) are the countries with the 2nd and 3rd highest number of cases. Around the world there is now a total of 24,331,524 Covid-19 cases, 829,664 deaths with 16,872,542 recorded as ‘recovered’. Of note, both the trend in new cases and deaths is dropping again, gradually. Other important milestones and trends int he world’s fight with the pandemic…. • The Philippines eclipsed Indonesia as SE Asia’s highest total number of cases just 3 weeks ago, but has now passed the 200,000 mark with Indonesia at 160,000. Related news North Korea conducts nuclear tests, spews rhetoric 14 hours ago Donald Trump faces arrest, but is back on Facebook 2 days ago • Singapore appears to have its 2nd wave under more control now, with 30-60 cases new cases being registered each day, over the past 3 days, versus the 1,000+ per day in … [Read more...] about US surpasses 6 million Covid-19 cases whilst the world trend is ‘down’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Lesa Seibert, CEO & cofounder, Mightily . Website accessibility is becoming increasingly important in 2023. It is crucial for websites to be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities of all kinds. It allows them access to the same information and services that are available to everyone and includes things like news articles, online shopping, online banking, government services and more. By making websites accessible, we are ensuring that everyone has equal access to online content. One of the main reasons for the importance of website accessibility is the growing number of people with disabilities. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, 16% of the world's population, and 26% of the U.S. population, have a disability. That's over 1 billion people worldwide and around 86 million people in the U.S. who may be unable to access websites that are not designed with accessibility … [Read more...] about Understanding The Importance Of Web Accessibility