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What Drives Innovation: People or Ideas?  Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, often asked whether people or ideas are more important for innovation. Surprisingly, many choose ideas. In today’s AI-driven world, even more might lean that way. Yet, innovation is driven by the people who bring ideas to life,...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of remote work, managing a dispersed team effectively can be a daunting challenge. Niklas Dorn, Co-Founder and CEO at Filestage, has navigated these waters successfully, leading a fully remote team of about 50 workers. His approach sheds light on how to foster productivity, collaboration, and...

Geneva-based Pictet has named Alison Lim as the new chief executive officer for its Singapore branch, as reported by finews.asia. According to an internal memo obtained by the outlet, Lim’s appointment will be effective from 6 January 2025, pending regulatory approval. In her new role, she will report to Victor...

GoTyme, the digital banking arm of the Gokongwei Group of Companies, has been recognized as the top local bank for customer experience (CX) by leading global research and advisory firm Forrester. The bank, a collaboration between the Gokongwei Group and multi-country digital banking group Tyme, earned the highest scores in...

In early September 2024, the United Nations, with support from the Government of Türkiye, hosted the ‘NDC 3.0 Regional Forum for Eastern Europe and Central Asia’ in Istanbul. The event, titled "Pathways to Progress: Crafting Ambitious and Implementable NDCs," is the third in a series of regional fora designed to...

The global economic outlook is showing signs of stabilization, yet vulnerabilities remain, according to the World Economic Forum’s September 2024 Chief Economists Outlook. The report notes that while inflation is easing and global trade remains resilient, high levels of public debt in both advanced and developing economies pose significant threats...

Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have announced that Tony Vinciquerra, SPE’s Chairman and CEO, will step down from his role as CEO, with Ravi Ahuja set to succeed him as President and CEO effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will continue in a non-executive capacity as Chairman until...

In business, there’s one principle I’ve seen time and time again: true leaders aren’t born—they’re built. I’ve learned firsthand, through my own experiences and the success of BeMo Academic Consulting, that when you invest in the development of your people, you don’t just strengthen your team—you future-proof your organization. This...

Chinese markets have responded positively to a new and "unprecedented" set of tools introduced by Beijing to stabilize capital markets and restore confidence, though concerns remain about whether these actions will be enough to rejuvenate the broader economy. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) announced on Tuesday a substantial Rmb800bn...

The World Bank has cast doubt on Indonesia’s ambition to become a high-income economy by 2045, outlining significant challenges that middle-income nations typically face in making such a leap. To achieve this target, which coincides with the country’s centenary of independence, Indonesia would need to sustain annual GDP growth of...