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Debt has become a mounting challenge for developing nations, particularly the least developed countries (LDCs). These nations face higher borrowing costs, weaker debt management capabilities, and limited representation in key international forums that address debt issues. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened the financial situation for LDCs, driving up public debt,...

Cutting through the noise to bring attention to your latest company announcement or news event isn't easy in today's crowded media landscape. Yet, making a big splash online and in publications can provide a huge visibility boost for your brand when done right. The key is finding the ideal press...

Norway has become the latest nation to gain visa-free access to China, following a series of similar announcements made throughout 2024. Earlier this year, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand were granted unrestricted entry to China until the end of 2025, while 11 other European countries, along with Malaysia, have also...

Nokia, one of the world's largest telecom equipment manufacturers, is reportedly searching for a new Chief Executive as it faces stagnant sales and a struggling share price. The Finnish company has approached potential candidates to replace Pekka Lundmark, who has served as CEO since 2020. The search is still ongoing,...

Sustainability and environmental issues are taking a back seat for many chief executives, even as consumer concerns about climate change continue to grow, according to a recent report by Bain & Co. Released on Monday, the report highlighted that CEOs are now prioritizing artificial intelligence, business growth, inflation, and geopolitical...

In a significant move following its acquisition of file-sharing platform WeTransfer, Italian app developer Bending Spoons has announced plans to reduce the company's workforce by a staggering 75%. This major restructuring was confirmed by CEO Luca Ferrari, who shared the news in a statement released on Sunday. Ferrari explained that...

Several years ago, I delivered a self-assessment workshop to a CEO peer group in the Midwest, a program that I have since delivered hundreds of times, yet on this day, something extraordinary happened. For context, the workshop is designed for the CEO members and group leader to build an action...

According to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 7.7 million kids and teens are alone and unsupervised after school, and nearly 25 million lack access to after-school programs. After-school programs promote positive development, including social, emotional, cognitive and academic development while providing a safe space for young people. The team...

In my capacity as a business mentor, I was recently contacted by an owner I was supporting called Bruce. He had just received an offer for his business. This was totally out of the blue. Bruce was ringing me to help him decide whether to accept or reject this offer....

As a SME Owner since 1987, I have discovered a lot about culture. Whilst economists define SMEs by the number of people employed, I define them by the overlap between ownership and leadership. The Owner-Leaders will always be the ultimate leader(s) of the culture because their values and philosophies will...