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Countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stand to significantly enhance their economic prospects, according to Andrei Ostrovsky, chief researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Ostrovsky explained that the BRI emphasizes joint development and mutual benefits for all member nations. To...

United International Holding Co., a financial services firm based in Saudi Arabia, announced on Sunday the passing of its CEO, Sakhr Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Mulhem, who died on December 6. The news comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which recently marked its public debut on the Tadawul stock exchange....

ANZ has revealed its next CEO, with Nuno Matos set to assume the position on July 3, 2025, following the retirement of Shayne Elliott. Alongside his new role, Matos will join the boards of ANZ Group Holdings Limited and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited as an executive director....

Amphibious vehicle technology, which was previously regarded as a niche solution, is now at the vanguard of global transportation innovation. Logistics, disaster relief, and resource management are being revolutionized by these adaptable vehicles, which are no longer restricted to specialized applications. They address critical issues that traditional transportation methods are...

Is that jingle bells, or a series of nonstop email notifications? The holidays have been a bustling time of the year for decades, but the 21st century really kicked things into overdrive. In fact, 2024 is the first year that average consumer spending in the United States on holiday gifts...

A recent survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics has highlighted a significant increase in jewelry purchases among younger consumers this holiday season. The findings indicate that 30% of individuals aged 18-24 plan to give jewelry as gifts, the highest percentage across all age groups. This trend reflects a shift in...

In the coming two decades, an estimated $84 trillion will transfer between generations in what is projected to be the largest-ever intergenerational wealth shift. However, not all billionaires plan to leave their fortunes to their heirs. Some, like Laurene Powell Jobs, have chosen to distribute their wealth in other ways....

Dmitri Verbovski is an expert telecom entrepreneur who is committed to transforming cross-border communication. As the founder and CEO of Yesim, Dmitri developed the company with a clear vision: to reduce the complexity and high expenses of international connectivity. And he isn’t just solving the connectivity crisis—he’s revolutionizing how people...

Some of the world’s wealthiest individuals are pouring resources into technologies and drugs aimed at extending human life. A notable example is Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who has invested $3 billion in Altos Labs, now the largest biotech company. Altos Labs is focused on biological reprogramming technology, which seeks to...

In a bold bid to reshape the Italian banking landscape, UniCredit announced on Monday its intent to acquire domestic competitor Banco BPM in a transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion. This move, described by the bank as independent of its ongoing efforts to deepen ties with German lender Commerzbank, aims...