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Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett have collectively contributed nearly $100 billion to the Gates Foundation, underscoring their deep commitment to philanthropy. The foundation’s records indicate that between its inception in 2000 and the end of 2023, Gates and French Gates donated $59.5 billion, while Buffett, the CEO...

Despite the global rise of cryptocurrency, several nations continue to impose strict regulations or outright bans. While some governments cite financial stability and fraud prevention, others raise concerns about money laundering and economic control. Here are ten countries where cryptocurrency remains restricted or prohibited in 2025. China China has maintained...

A recent survey of major Japanese companies has revealed that more than 80% of respondents anticipate raising the prices of their products and services in 2025, largely due to rising costs of raw materials, energy, and labor. The survey, conducted by NHK between mid-December and mid-January, targeted 100 firms, with...

On January 28, Exelon CEO Calvin Butler visited Howard University to launch the Spring 2025 Executive Lecture Series. As the company’s first Black CEO, Butler spent the day engaging with Howard business students, offering in-depth insights into his corporate journey. His lecture, titled Lead with Purpose; Leave a Legacy of...

LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, has reported better-than-anticipated full-year sales for 2024, marking a potential turnaround for the high-end sector. The company, which owns prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, and Hennessy, recorded revenues of $88.27 billion for the year. LVMH’s organic growth reached 1% compared...

Conflict is a part of life. It occurs in boardrooms, at dinner tables, and within us. While it may feel deeply personal, your approach to conflict is not a fixed part of your personality—it is simply what you have practiced the most. Your approach is a habit, a learned behavior...

A unique panel of fashion and luxury experts met in Davos, during the famous World Economic Forum (WEF), to discuss the future of the industry. The discussion took place at the Loft of Shared Dreams, a fantastic location run by László Ujpál, Marina Cvetkovic and Annina Müller. The experts were...

Over the past three weeks, I have spent countless hours finishing the manuscript for the second edition of Peernovation: Forged by CEO Forums. Perfected for Teams. Going into this project, I believed writing a second edition of an existing book would be easier than crafting a new one from scratch....

Cargus, a prominent name in Romania's courier industry, has appointed former Chief Financial Officer Belgin Bactali as its new CEO, with her tenure beginning on January 20. She takes over from Yannick Mooijman, who, according to the company, has chosen to step down to pursue new opportunities. Bactali brings more...

A recent report unveiled at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 has revealed the alarming potential consequences of increasing geo-economic fragmentation. According to the findings, the global economy could suffer losses of up to $5.7 trillion, or 5% of GDP, making the impact even more severe than the 2008...