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Mitsuko Tottori: Flying High at Japan Airlines
Mitsuko Tottori, a name synonymous with resilience, dedication, and a groundbreaking ascent in the aviation industry, has become the first female CEO of Japan Airlines (JAL). Her appointment in April 2024 marks a pivotal moment for JAL and Japanese business
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Breaking Down Biden’s 2025 Capital Gains Tax Proposal: What’s Really in Store
In President Biden’s proposal for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget of the United States Government, one of the most talked-about components is the suggested increase in capital gains rates. The headline number of 44.6% has drawn significant attention and debate.
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Paolo Sironi, IBM: Regenerating Banking via Bots — AI Has Our Full Attention
Financial services specialists — like professionals in so many sectors — are embracing the radical technology, to great effect… Generative AI has seized the world’s attention like no technology before it. Executives are either dazzled by bright futures or dismayed
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The Evolution of Online Search: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into online search engines is redefining the accessibility and efficiency of information retrieval, profoundly impacting how we interact with the digital world. With advancements from major tech companies and changing user behaviors, AI’s influence
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Attitudes Towards Remote Working: Employer vs Employee Perspectives and Economic Implications
The landscape of the workplace has been irreversibly transformed by the rise of remote working, a shift accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This transformation has generated diverse opinions from both employers and employees, shaping new economic dynamics. Understanding these perspectives
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A Simple Man with a Simple Plan: Saving the World Via Commitment to a Greener, Cleaner, Future…
The head of Thai group Bangchak, Chaiwat Kovavisarach, speaks to CFI.co about his vision for the future of clean energy As the Bangchak Group marks its 40th anniversary in 2024, embarking on its fifth decade of operation, the Thai company
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The Most In-Demand Office Amenities Around Europe
Privacy appears to be front-of-mind for office workers globally, with conference rooms, private office space and lockers prioritised. Health and privacy are key concerns for workers in Europe — standing desks are this year’s surprise office amenity, with a search
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Movie Review – Napoleon: Flawed but Fascinating Historical Tribute to an Enigmatic Emperor
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon gets the mood just right, captures all the emotion and torment … but sometimes takes liberties with the truth. This historical epic directed by Ridley Scott is a masterful depiction of the French emperor’s rise and fall.
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Easter Eggs – Big Business for Egg Farmers?
Easter is traditionally a period of heightened activity for egg farmers, as the demand for eggs surges due to the holiday’s customs and culinary traditions. This seasonal spike can indeed translate into big business for egg producers, but it’s also
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World Bank: How to Accelerate Growth and Progress in Developing Economies
Amid a barrage of shocks during the past four years, the global economy has proved to be surprisingly resilient. Major economies are emerging mostly unscathed after the fastest rise in interest rates in 40 years—without the usual scars of steep
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