Cement Recycling: a Breakthrough for More Sustainable Construction

Reuse and recycle — it makes sense, even in the most basic steps of the building trade… The global construction industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, but it’s facing up to its responsibilities. Recent British breakthroughs are revolutionising

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Goldin Girl: Putting Women’s Rights on a Level Footing

Claudia Goldin is a champion of economic equality for both genders… Claudia Goldin’s name evokes an unshakable commitment to increasing our understanding of gender equality in the workplace. This distinguished American economic historian, born in 1946 in the Bronx, New

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Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior to her visit to China on April 4 — her second in nine months — Janet Yellen, US Secretary of the Treasury, sent a

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Recycling Plastic: Is it Working, and are we Doing Enough…?

Once seen as a ‘wonder material’, this by-product of the oil industry has become a global environmental menace. Millions of tonnes of plastic garbage are dumped into landfills and oceans each year, wreaking havoc on marine life and ecosystems. We

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Esther Duflo: Reshaping the Fight Against Global Poverty

Esther Duflo’s name is well-known in the field of development economics. Her groundbreaking research and innovative approach to combating global poverty are the reason for her fame. Born in Paris, France, in 1972, Duflo’s intellectual journey was shaped by her

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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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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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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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How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect the Economy?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the name given to the broad spectrum of technologies by which machines can perceive, interpret, learn, and act by imitating human cognitive abilities. Automation was created to better fulfill repetitive tasks, increasing productivity. AI, with its

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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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