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A Lancet study warns that the global health risks from plastics could double by 2040

A Lancet study warns that the global health risks from plastics could double by 2040

Health risks associated with plastics could more than treble by 2040 if current Manufacturing, use, and disposal trends persist, according to a new global study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study concludes that plastics constitute an increasing hazard to human health not only through trash, but throughout their whole lifecycle, from fossil fuel…

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Budget Healthcare Sector Priorities 2026

Budget 2026: Healthcare Sector Outlines Priorities to Strengthen India’s Health System 

Healthcare executives are pushing the government to reconsider India’s health spending as Union Budget 2026 draws near, putting more emphasis on prevention, affordability, and long-term system building than on reactive treatment. India’s healthcare system is changing, but it still has to deal with an increase in chronic illnesses, air pollution, and a labor shortage. Calls for increased…

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Indigo Extends Flight Cancellations to Central Asia and Caucasus Cities Until February 11

Indigo Extends Flight Cancellations to Central Asia and Caucasus Cities Until February 11 

In response to rising tensions in Iran and safety concerns, IndiGo announced on Tuesday that it will continue to cancel flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent until February 11, 2026.  The airline stated in its travel advice that passenger and crew safety is its top concern and that it is adopting a cautious, proactive approach. "We…

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Micron Technology has announced plans to invest around $24 billion to expand its wafer manufacturing operations in Singapore, as rising demand from artificial intelligence continues to strain the global memory supply. 

According to the company, the investment will add about 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space at its existing NAND manufacturing complex in Singapore. These cleanroom facilities are critical for chip production, as they maintain highly controlled environments to prevent contamination. 

Production of NAND memory chips is expected to begin in the second half of 2028. NAND is widely used in personal computers, servers, and smartphones, and demand for this technology has increased sharply in recent months. 

The surge in demand is largely driven by the rapid growth of AI and data heavy applications, which require large volumes of memory. To address supply constraints, Micron and other major memory manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are increasing their production capacity. 

Singapore remains a key part of Micron’s manufacturing network in Asia, alongside facilities in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. In addition to the NAND expansion, Micron is also developing a $7 billion advanced packaging plant in Singapore to produce high bandwidth memory used in AI applications.