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Speculation about a potential merger between Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda has stirred debate within the automotive industry. On Tuesday, Japanese media reported that the two companies were engaged in merger negotiations, a move seen as a strategy to pool resources and bolster their competitiveness in the rapidly evolving electric...

Sands China CEO and President Grant Chum recently emphasized that Macao is shifting its focus away from gaming to establish itself as a destination for sports and entertainment. His comments came during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the city, which concluded on Friday. Chum highlighted a partnership announced in...

As a leader, it’s inevitable that you or someone you manage will face an awkward yet vital conversation about cancer. The fastest-growing population of cancer patients comprises people under 50—those in the prime of building their careers and families, often stretched thin. With one in two Americans diagnosed with cancer...

eFishery, a prominent startup in the fisheries sector, has announced the suspension of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gibran Huzaifah, and Chief Product Officer (CPO), Chrisna Aditya, both of whom co-founded the company. This move is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities within the organization. According to...

Nearly one in five senior executives at large Dutch companies believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will almost certainly replace jobs in the future, according to ING’s annual CEO survey. This represents a substantial rise from last year when only 6% of executives shared that view. Conducted in November 2024 by...

Let’s face it – the obligatory office holiday party is often a colossal bore. If last year you vowed not to endure another lackluster office holiday party, it’s time to step up and steer your company to throwing a great holiday party that your coworkers will remember. Whether you have...

The average person punches with a force of around 300 pounds per square inch (psi). Do you remember Rocky IV? The one where Sylvester Stallone faces off against Dolph Lundgren’s terrifying Soviet persona, Ivan Drago? Ivan’s punch supposedly measures in at a whopping 2,150 psi. So say goodbye to your...

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, holds the title of the world’s richest monarch, with an estimated net worth exceeding $40 billion. His vast fortune is attributed to extensive landholdings, significant stakes in major Thai corporations, and an extravagant collection of luxury possessions. A significant portion...

Real-time payments are predicted to generate over $15 billion in additional GDP growth for Nigeria and South Africa by 2028, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide. This report, produced in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research, draws on...

Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services, has released its third annual Board Monitor Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The report underscores global trends showing that board responsibilities are expanding in complexity and scope, with higher stakes, growing uncertainties,...