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When I was on stage conducting my “Red Carpet Movie Series” years ago, the lights were so bright, I could not see the audience. I couldn’t even sense their presence. Take a moment to process that image. Could anything be more counterintuitive to leadership? To be an effective leader, one...

In recent developments, Chan Heng Fai Ambrose, the CEO of Alset Inc. (NASDAQ: AEI), has notably expanded his holdings in the company. Through a pair of transactions, he bolstered his stake by purchasing a total of 27,413 shares, with a combined investment of $25,871. The initial transaction took place on...

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS), a prominent US-based manufacturer specializing in precision measurement solutions for the construction industry, has announced that its CEO, Raymond O’Connor, will retire in September 2025. O’Connor, who also holds positions as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Topcon Positioning Company and president of TPS, has...

Chile and Turkey have announced their commitment to join the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), marking a significant step in their efforts to address gender pay disparities. With these additions, the total number of governments aligned with EPIC’s goal of achieving equal pay for women and men now stands at...

Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Until Niccol assumes his role, Rachel Ruggeri, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will act as interim CEO. Mellody Hobson, currently the Board Chair, will take on the position of Lead...

Romania continues to rank as one of Europe's most affordable countries for new housing, securing the third spot after Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece, according to the latest Deloitte Property Index. The Deloitte Property Index, now in its 13th edition, offers an in-depth analysis of the residential real estate market...

Environmental advocates are intensifying their efforts to spotlight the climate emergency, often underscoring the significant role of the world's affluent individuals in worsening the planet's condition. Recently, they directed their attention towards Leo Messi's Ibiza villa, which was defaced with graffiti. Activists consistently criticize the richest people globally, such as...

Civitatis, a leading platform for online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish across 160 countries, highlights the significant economic impact of Spanish-speaking tourists and the growth potential when Mexican travelers adopt digital payment methods. Spanish, spoken by 750 million people globally, is the second most widely spoken...

The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Bain & Company, and the Angsana Council have released a report forecasting an average annual growth rate of 5.1% for Southeast Asia's six leading economies—Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore—over the next decade. The report, titled "Navigating High Winds: Southeast Asia Outlook...

Mark Fitzgibbon, who has been at the helm of NIB Holdings since 2002, will step down from his role as CEO on 1 September. Ed Close, currently heading the health insurer's ARHI division, is set to succeed him. Following the announcement of Fitzgibbon's retirement and Close's upcoming leadership, NIB Holdings...