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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...

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...