ASML and the Unrivalled Future of Semiconductor Lithography: Can Global Rivals Compete?

When contemplating the geopolitical chessboard of semiconductor manufacturing, the mind often drifts to the sprawling tech hubs of Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. From the industrial corridors of Hsinchu to the megafabs of Gyeonggi Province and Arizona,

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Welcome to the Correction: Wall Street Teeters Amid Trade Tensions

The S&P 500 officially entered correction territory this week, sliding over 10 percent from its most recent peak. As of yesterday, the index dropped a further 1.4 percent—its steepest single-day decline since President Donald Trump first took office. Meanwhile, the

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Mary Wells Lawrence: The Woman Who Redefined Advertising

She shattered the glass ceiling of Madison Avenue, infusing it with bold creativity, glamour, and a fearless sense of innovation. This is the story of Mary Wells Lawrence, the trailblazing visionary behind campaigns like “I ♥ NY,” who proved that

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China Targets America’s Farms as Trump Tariffs Spur Retaliation

The Trump 2.0 administration is taking aim at China in its escalating tariff regime, but Beijing has responded with countermeasures that are hitting America’s agricultural heartland especially hard. After United States policymakers doubled levies on Chinese imports to 20% last

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QNB Egypt: Driving Financial Excellence and Inclusion in the Egyptian Market

QNB Egypt, one of the leading financial institutions in Egypt, has been a key player in the country’s banking sector since its establishment in April 1978. As a subsidiary of QNB Group—the largest financial institution in the Middle East and

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Powering Africa’s Future: An Interview with the Founder & CEO of Ariya Capital Group

As Africa’s energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, Ariya Capital Group stands at the forefront, driving investment and innovation in clean and renewable energy. In this exclusive interview, the Founder & CEO of Ariya Capital Group Dr Herta von Stiegel discusses

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Mitigating AI Gender Bias Risks in the Workplace

AI is transforming the workplace, providing unparalleled opportunities for efficiency. However, like any powerful tool, AI also presents its own set of risks unless this is managed effectively by employers. We have all witnessed the meteoric rise of AI in

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BlackRock Gains Strategic Foothold at the Panama Canal

In a sweeping infrastructure play, global asset manager BlackRock has spearheaded a consortium acquiring two pivotal ports — Balboa on the Pacific side and Cristóbal on the Atlantic side — straddling the Panama Canal. The US$23 billion deal is one

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Asian Development Bank on The Cost of Inaction: How Climate Change Threatens Asia and the Pacific

Without decisive and sustained action, Asia and the Pacific face unprecedented warming, extreme weather, and economic devastation. Rising temperatures, intensifying storms, and severe flooding are just a glimpse of what’s to come if urgent measures are not taken. Climate change

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C&R Group: Leading the Future of Share Registry Services in East Africa

C&R Group has established itself as the leading share registrar in Kenya, with a growing presence in Uganda. Since its inception in 1986 as the in-house share registry department of one of Kenya’s largest banks, the firm has built its

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