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Billionaires around the world are wealthier and more numerous than ever, with their collective fortunes reaching unprecedented levels. The 2023 Billionaire Census by Altrata revealed that the global population of billionaires increased by 4% to a total of 3,323, while their combined net worth jumped by 9% to a record-breaking...

A job advertisement in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, offering steady employment for "Village CEOs" has recently gone viral, drawing attention to this emerging career as China's rural areas experience rapid development. The ad, posted by Yuhang District in Hangzhou, seeks to fill six Village CEO positions, promising an annual base salary...

What is knowledge? Why should we bother with this as we build the next generation of artificial intelligence models to replace and outperform humans in all intellectual tasks and decisions? This is a fundamental question, and it’s a case of always having the right people (read, humans) in the room...

Peru has achieved the highest average economic growth rate among the Latin American nations in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group. From 2001 to 2023, Peru's GDP grew at an average annual rate of 4.1%, outpacing Chile at 3.3% and Mexico at 1.5%. This growth also exceeded the combined average...

Huawei is gearing up for a major launch this November, as Richard Yu, the CEO of the Consumer Business Group, disclosed that the highly anticipated Mate 70 series will officially debut on November 26. In addition to this announcement, Yu revealed the debut of Maextro, a brand-new luxury car line....

A recent leadership shake-up at LVMH, the luxury conglomerate led by billionaire Bernard Arnault, has resulted in a new executive role for one of his children as part of a broader reorganization within the group. LVMH announced in a press release that six executive appointments were made following consultations between...

Christopher Linton is a seasoned entrepreneur and community advocate based in Houston, Texas. Originally from South Alabama, Christopher grew up with a strong sense of community and values shaped by his experiences as an athlete. As the CEO of LoneStar Labor Management, a boutique staffing agency specializing in the poultry...

In a career spanning more than three decades, Dr Naser Al Bustami, the CEO of Stevin Rock Group,  a world-class quarrying company that has been operating since 1978 in the UAE in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, has risen to become one of the country’s most experienced leaders in the...

PwC has released its report titled FinTech in ASEAN 2024: A Decade of Innovation, which reviews the transformative changes in global FinTech over the past decade, noting its impact on financial services and its role in advancing digital inclusion worldwide. The report acknowledges, however, that the sector still faces significant...

MotoGP rider Marc Marquez has recently earned a place on the list of the richest Spanish athletes, an accolade that highlights both his sporting success and his impressive business acumen. This recognition comes during one of the most dynamic phases of Marquez's career, as he ventures into a new chapter...