As the world faces the concurrent challenges of the energy transition, energy security and slowing economic and productivity growth, Japan’s government has launched an ambitious $1trn transition plan called the GX (green transformation) strategy. The GX strategy aims to cut emissions, improve efficiency and boost green innovation throughout the Japanese economy.
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A friendship is formed through learning, and a common bond is established over their shared views on various subjects in which they both participate. We can apply this idea to the current state of affairs in the investment world.
Consider October theory as a traffic light signal for the upcoming months. It’s the perfect time to press the pause button, reset goals, and then give them a go before the current year ends.
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