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Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging
Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising a mix of established tech powerhouses and rapidly expanding economies, it is shaping the global start-up scene with its blend of ambition, government support,
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Impact Investing in Africa: The Vital Catalyst for Sustainable Development
In a world beset by social and environmental challenges, one area is emerging as a vehicle to bring positive change — and financial gains… While impact investing is acquiring global traction, it has special relevance for Africa, a continent teeming
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Autism in Business: Help, or Hindrance?
What do you think the qualities of a successful business leader might be? If you were to ask this question to the general population, they are likely to come back with attributes that include the ability to think clearly, to
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Exploring India’s Rapid Economic Growth
The government’s efforts on labour, tax, and financial inclusion have hastened the country’s economic recovery. India’s economic growth has emerged as a defining story of victory in the past decade. It’s the world’s fifth-largest economy, with a nominal GDP of
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Lego-like Building Blocks from Recycled Plastic: Click to Win?
This playful idea could conceivably be a solution to our waste problem. But there are hitches… The global plastic epidemic has fed billions of tonnes of non-biodegradable trash into landfills and oceans over the decades — and we’re running out
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Literally Centuries of Experience and Expertise Behind This Bank
The oldest financial institution in Germany has been going strong since the 16th Century… Berenberg is Germany’s oldest private bank — founded in 1590. Over the centuries, it has embraced change but preserved its values. Owned and led by the
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There’s an App for That…
Is the universal digitalisation of services turning consumers into unpaid admin staff? With a mobile application available for almost every conceivable task, are our lives becoming easier by the day? You might (unthinkingly) think so, if that isn’t a contradiction.
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How the Covid-19 Pandemic Reshaped the Business World
The crisis rocked global economies and upended daily business life in a series of upheavals and revolutions. Covid-19 impacted the global business landscape as much as it did daily life, bringing changes that no one could have predicted. The crisis
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Global AI Governance: A Roadmap for Ensuring Humanity’s Future
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms our world, the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body’s Governing AI for Humanity report outlines the critical need for a global governance framework. With recommendations focusing on inclusivity, human rights, and international cooperation, the report charts
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AI and the Democratisation of Financial Services: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Prosperity
The financial services landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by technological advancements, regulatory reforms, and innovative fintech solutions. While traditionally dominated by large institutions serving a limited segment of the population, the industry is witnessing a shift towards greater
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