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The idea of a digital twin (or, passport,) fits very well with scarcity. As humans, we have always admired the fine craft of a maestro, like a watchmaker, a jeweler and a leather artisan, let alone the creative hand of a couturier. And, yet, gray and counterfeit products infest our...

We all know them. Qantas, The Sydney Opera House, Mercedes Benz, David Attenborough, ABC Play School, Fred Hollows, Vegemite, Boeing.. Just what is it that they have? Did they set out to be ‘iconic’ or did it just happen? Can we actually do that?   Let me share what I’ve learned...

Rosan P. Roeslani, Indonesia's Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), reported that investment between Indonesia and Africa continues to expand, with Indonesia's total investment in African countries reaching $2.09 billion USD from 2019 to the second quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, African countries have invested $1.73...

The first three years of the European Union's $800 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have experienced delays in both the disbursement of funds and the implementation of projects, according to a report released by the European Court of Auditors on September 2. These delays pose a risk to the...

One of the things that I’ve learned the hard way has been to ensure that not only do I have a Plan A in place for my business, but that I also have a Plan B ready to replace Plan A. And then, that I also have a Plan C...

The more resilience you build into your business, the more you are reducing risks for any potential buyer – this will be valued. If you are going to seek investor capital or are looking to sell your business in the future, it’s wise to think about what impacts valuations. The...

The world is very much at the tail end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business optimism is high (regardless of what you hear in the media), organisations are growing, and candidates are back to being active in the market and looking for new opportunities. There has definitely been a cultural shift...

Large businesses are constantly seeking new successful strategies to attract and retain consumers, and perhaps the most promising trend today is omnichannel marketing. This approach involves creating a unified system of all customer touchpoints to build personalized communication with them. Fifteen years ago, most buyers used only one or two...

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has solidified its reputation as a premier financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, attracting some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals. Housing over 120 affluent families and individuals with a collective net worth exceeding $1 trillion, DIFC has...

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to provide more than $1.12 billion (€1 billion) in financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France in recovering from the devastating floods that struck these nations in 2023. The proposed aid package includes...