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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published its latest annual report, Review of Maritime Transport 2024, which sheds light on the significant challenges poorer nations face in meeting their shipping needs. According to the report, disruptions fueled by climate change and geopolitical tensions are severely affecting...

The global startup failure rate is a staggering 90%, with 21.5% of new businesses failing within the first year and 50% within the first five years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  This high failure rate is often due to the lack of proper guidance and...

European CEOs are showing heightened concern compared to their American counterparts regarding the potential impact of Donald Trump's pledge to levy tariffs on all imports if he wins the White House again. Mentions of “tariff" on earnings conference calls in Europe have experienced a significant increase, surpassing the frequency of...

As companies increasingly recognize the importance of setting a winning direction for expansion, change, and evolution, the demand for C-level executives to drive, manage and sustain organizational growth increases.  Roles such as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) have been created to address the...

Hong Kong has been ranked the freest economy in the world among 165 economies, according to the "Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report" released by the Fraser Institute on October 16. The city climbed one spot from last year to reclaim the top position. In the report's five...

Manoucher Sarbaz is a visionary property developer and entrepreneur renowned for his commitment to sustainable urban development. Born and raised in Iran, Manoucher developed a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and community living, which later shaped his approach to real estate development. In 1979, he moved to the United States,...

Leadership is one of the most critical components of a company’s success. Great leaders inspire teams, drive innovation, and create cultures where people thrive. Yet, despite the importance of leadership, many companies continue to promote the wrong people into leadership roles, leading to disengagement, high turnover, and poor performance. This...

Lagardère Travel Retail Chile has named Oriol Sancho Casadesús as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing with him nearly three decades of experience in the dining, hospitality, and retail sectors across both national and international markets. The company outlined that Sancho will be tasked with strengthening current operations, overseeing a...

The Club World Cup, once a smaller tournament featuring only 6-7 teams and starting directly in the knockout stages, is undergoing a major transformation. The 2025 edition will expand to include 32 teams, adopting a structure reminiscent of the old Champions League format. Held every four years, qualification will be...

20% of the global population are dyslexic. And the world as we know it wouldn’t be the same without Dyslexic Thinkers. From the lightbulb to the aeroplane, the motor car to the iPhone, many of the world’s greatest breakthroughs have been the result of Dyslexic Thinking. Despite dyslexia being the...