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Ma Yansong: The Modular Rhythms of Human Experience
“This guy should not be allowed to practice architecture.” Just one reaction, not atypical, to the biophilic designs of Chinese architect Ma Yansong whose work tends to evoke strong feelings. Seeking a novel – and radical – approach to the
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World Bank: Asian Countries are among Top Achievers on Sustainable Energy Progress
Asian countries are making a vital contribution to achieving global sustainable energy goals, a new World Bank report finds. But while the region performs strongly on ensuring electricity access for people and using more modern renewable energy, there is room
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Tawakkol Karman: Nobody’s Pawn
The lady speaks her mind and would appreciate an opportunity to do so without getting harassed – or silenced – in the process. Tawakkol Karman, who shared the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize with two Liberian peace activists, is one of
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Playing with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches Climax
As the Greek tragedy nears its climax – now scheduled for next Thursday – European stock and bond markets took a hit with investors scurrying for safety and protagonists hurling verbal abuse across the stage. In Athens, Prime-Minister Alexis Tsipras
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InstaForex: Globally-Recognised Excellence
Today there are lots of brokerage firms on the forex market. The lion’s share of them are small dealing centres working under a license of a larger broker. As a rule, such companies charge higher service fees or hide their
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The Time Is Now: Paradigm Shift Signals Opportunity
Few people realise that in 2013 a turning point was reached. In that year, emerging economies displaced developed markets as the main engines of global economic growth. This was not a one-off event or an oddity: it signalled no less
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Principles for Responsible Investment: Fiduciary Duty – Coming of Age
Unfortunately, fiduciary duty can be a contested term when it comes to investments, with different legal interpretations in countries around the world. Fiduciary obligations exist to ensure that those who manage other people’s money act responsibly and in the interests
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Quantitative Easing: Another Shot for the Caffeine Junkie
Early in March, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its intention to flood the market with about €1.1 trillion in quantitative easing (QE) monies over the course of 18 months by buying debt instruments – mostly government bonds – on
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Jeremy Howard: Make Way for the Smart Machine
Uber cabbies may have built their careers on modern technology, their job prospect is none too bright all the same. While old-school drivers wielding clubs pose the immediate threat to life, limb, and headlight; it is the robots who will
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IFC: The Art and Science of Benefits Sharing
Non-renewable natural resource projects – that is oil, gas, and minerals – are usually seen as part of a nation’s wealth. Accordingly, their use for the long-term sustainable development of a country is a prime objective of any legitimate government.
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