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A recent study reveals that a CEO’s socioeconomic background significantly influences their approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee welfare initiatives. CEOs who identify as coming from lower or lower-middle-class families tend to prioritize corporate giving that benefits economically disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on educational and housing...

As the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week begins, global attention centers on Peru, where President Dina Boluarte is set to welcome leaders from APEC’s 21 member economies in Lima. Under the theme "Empower. Include. Grow," senior officials, ministers, and heads of state will address critical challenges affecting the Asia-Pacific region,...

For centuries, global financial centers have played a crucial role in capital market activities. The International Financial Centers Index (IFCI) is the most authoritative benchmark for comparing the competitiveness of leading financial centers worldwide. It is published by CEOWORLD magazine in collaboration with the CEO Policy Institute. These financial hubs...

In leadership, whether in politics, business, or any high-stakes environment, clarity of focus is the driving force behind sustainable success. With the U.S. presidential election as a backdrop, there’s no better time to discuss the impact of focusing on the right goals. In business and leadership, having clarity in focus...

DigitalOcean is intensifying its efforts to attract smaller cloud customers, aiming to build a profitable base of users eager to expand their cloud and AI operations. CEO Paddy Srinivasan outlined the company’s strategy, which positions DigitalOcean as a direct competitor to major cloud providers Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google...

Starting November 8, citizens from nine more countries will be eligible for visa-free entry to China under a 15-day exemption policy previously granted to nationals of 18 countries. This extension, confirmed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, will allow citizens of Andorra, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovakia,...

Owning or maintaining a private jet once served as a sign of business success. However, it’s an investment that comes with financial burdens, including the high costs of purchasing, maintaining, and repairing an aircraft. VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr has provided clients with a more innovative way to have the access...

David Bellini is a visionary leader in the cybersecurity industry, currently serving as the CEO of CyberFox, a company renowned for its innovative approach to digital security. With a foundational degree in accounting from the University of Florida, David initially embarked on his career in the tech industry by co-founding...

At last week’s Maritime CEO Forum, held at the Monaco Yacht Club, the "Money and Ships" session addressed evolving trends and challenges in ship finance. Moderated by Isabelle Rickmers, CEO of jobs marketplace TURTLE, the event brought together top shipowners and industry leaders. Harris Antoniou, founder of Neptune Maritime Leasing,...

From October 10 to 23, a Seminar on Management for Director-Generals of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in Developing Countries took place in Beijing and Anhui, China. The event attracted 20 senior officials from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and representatives from sectors such as meteorology, hydrology, agriculture, and...