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In September 2024, approximately 29 thousand mobile apps were released through the Google Play Store. This figure indicates a notable decrease compared to the previous month. In the measured period, the highest number of app releases via Google Play Store was recorded in March 2019, with over 141 thousand apps released.
ExxonMobil's Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions totaled 98 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2023. This was roughly twice the emissions of Shell and Chevron, who produced 57 and 53 MtCO₂e, respectively. These three oil majors are among the biggest GHG emitters in history, and have together released more than 150 GtCO₂e into the atmosphere since the mid-19th century.
In 2024, mega-ship cruise lines were rated by travelers worldwide. That year, Princess Cruises was the top-rated mega-ship cruise operator among Condé Nast Traveler readers, with a score of 92.22.
Hurricane Katrina, which hit Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi in 2005, was the deadliest hurricane recorded in United States history. It had a death toll of nearly 1,400 fatalities. Meanwhile, hurricane Helene, which hit the Southeastern United States in September 2024, was the most recent event to make the top ten.
Real interest rates describe the growth in the real value of the interest on a loan or deposit, adjusted for inflation. Nominal interest rates on the other hand show us the raw interest rate, which is unadjusted for inflation. If the inflation rate in a certain country were zero percent, the real and nominal interest rates would be the same number. As inflation reduces the real value of a loan, however, a positive inflation rate will mean that the nominal interest rate is more likely to be greater than the real interest rate. We can see this in the recent inflationary episode which has taken place in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, with nominal interest rates rising over the course of 2022, but still lagging far behind the rate of inflation, meaning these rate rises register as smaller increases in the real interest rate.
The median age in India was 27 years old in 2020, meaning half the population was older than that, half younger. This figure was lowest in 1970, at 18.1 years, and was projected to increase to 47.8 years old by 2100.
Aging in India
India has the second largest population in the world, after China. Because of the significant population growth of the past years, the age distribution remains skewed in favor of the younger age bracket. This tells a story of rapid population growth, but also of a lower life expectancy.
Economic effects of a young population
Many young people means that the Indian economy must support a large number of students, who demand education from the economy but cannot yet work. Educating the future workforce will be important, because the economy is growing as well and is one of the largest in the world. Failing to do this could lead to high youth unemployment and political consequences. However, a productive and young workforce could provide huge economic returns for India.
With a brand value of over 82.2 billion U.S. dollars, Samsung was the most valuable South Korean brand in 2024, greatly surpassing Hyundai, SK Hynix, as well as LG Electronics.
With its headquarters in the northwestern South Korean city of Suwon, Samsung is a world leader in the manufacturing of consumer electronics and semiconductors. Globally, Samsung produces more smartphones and mobile phones than any other brand, and has a strong presence in the tablet, television and computer components markets.
The evolution of Samsung
In its early days, Samsung was recognized for producing cheap consumer electronic alternatives. Customer perceptions have changed over the years, largely due to Samsung’s successful branding and advertising strategy adopted in the 90s. Today, innovation and creativity are both values which Samsung seeks to encapsulate through its products. Accordingly, Samsung smartphone owners are loyal, with a majority of global Samsung consumers opting for their next purchase to be a Samsung mobile rather than an Apple iPhone.
Samsung in numbers
Samsung has come a long way from its early establishment in South Korea to its current position as a globally recognized multinational conglomerate. It achieved a global revenue of close to 200 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
The largest department in terms of employment at Samsung’s headquarters was the ‘Device Solutions’ division in 2023. This department is responsible for ensuring the ‘inner workings’ of Samsung’s electronic devices are optimized in terms of performance and reliability.
Most product development is not based in South Korea itself. In 2023, Samsung had registered around 40 patents more in the United States compared to in South Korea during that year. Consequently, global research and development spending at Samsung Electronics reached an all time high in 2023 - a trend that looks likely to continue in coming years.
In September 2024, the number of Instagram users in Germany stood at around 33.8 million individuals. The largest share of Instagram users in Germany were women aged between 25 and 34 years old, with Instagram’s popularity decreasing among older respondents. Those over 65 years of age made up 3.3 percent of users. Additionally, Instagram had slightly more female users in Germany than male users.
Instagram is one of the most popular social networks worldwide, with two billion active users. With audiences of 362.9 million users and 169.65 million users respectively, India and the United States led the list of the countries with the most Instagram users. In January 2024. Brazil and Indonesia ranked third and fourth, while Germany was ninth in the list.
As of April 2024, almost one third of Instagram's global audience is made up of individuals aged between 18 and 25 years old. The second-largest share of Instagram users is individuals within the 25 to 34 years old age group. Older generations constituted a far smaller share of Instagram's user base.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for having played the highest number of matches for the Portuguese national soccer team, with a total of 212 as of October 2, 2024. The famous soccer star also has scored the highest number of goals for Portugal.
During the October 27 elections in Uruguay, citizens will also vote in two referendums. The Social Security referendum aims to set the retirement age at 60 and raise the minimum pension to the value of the minimum wage. In September, 51 percent of respondents said they planned to vote in favor of the referendum.
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