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The year 2025 unfolds against a backdrop of continued transformation in global labor markets. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a confluence of factors, including rising living costs, geopolitical conflicts, the climate crisis, and economic downturns, has exacerbated the turbulence already present in technology-driven employment shifts. While the global economy shows signs...

Billionaire wealth worldwide surged to unprecedented levels in 2024, with the collective fortunes of the globe’s 500 wealthiest individuals increasing by $1.5 trillion to approximately $10 trillion. The rise marked the end of a three-year decline, with significant contributions from the tech sector and China’s recovering economy. Elon Musk retained...

The Big Question: How Can Legal Entrepreneurship Thrive in a VUCA World?  Legal entrepreneurship presents challenges and opportunities in a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). The legal industry, often considered traditional and resistant to change, is undergoing a transformation fuelled by digitalisation, global expansion, and a...

Kris Thorkelson is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and philanthropist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Born on August 6, 1968, Kris grew up on a farm near Riverton, Manitoba, where he developed a strong work ethic and a passion for teamwork. In 2010, Kris founded Thorwin Properties, a company that...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the world to make 2025 a “new beginning,” emphasizing the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges. In his New Year’s message issued on Monday, Guterres reflected on the difficulties of 2024, highlighting the widespread impact of wars, displacement, and rising inequalities...

Carlos Slim, Latin America’s wealthiest individual, has invested $1 billion this year to expand his portfolio in crude oil production and refining, betting on the sustained demand for fossil fuels. The 84-year-old billionaire, best known for building the telecom empire America Movil SAB, has been diversifying his investments in recent...

Earlier this month, the Unreal Engine team hosted its annual Year in Review presentation, providing updates on Unreal Engine 5 and UEFN while reflecting on the milestones and challenges faced throughout 2024. During the accompanying podcast, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney addressed one of the most debated topics in the...

Johannesburg, the economic heart of South Africa, boasts Africa’s "richest square mile" within its bustling metropolis. Known as the "City of Gold," the capital of Gauteng Province is home to over 12,000 millionaires, 25 centi-millionaires with fortunes exceeding $125 million, and two billionaires, according to the Henley & Partners Africa...

Leaving cynicism behind, tapping into old wisdom, are keys to modern success   He’s the man who saved Ford, the engineer who developed the Boeing 777—recognized as among the finest chief executives of his generation. But if you ask Alan Mulally about the secret to his success as a leader, he’ll...

Micah ‘Prestige’ Blehm’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, vision, and innovation. With a passion for digital marketing and a vision to shape the future of the industry, he founded Prestige Advertising and Auto Marketing Management to bridge the gap between technology and creativity. His leadership has...