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Andrea Orcel, CEO of UniCredit, has emphasized that his bank's recent strategic moves—investing in German rival Commerzbank and bidding for smaller Italian peer Banco BPM—serve as critical tests of Europe’s commitment to greater economic integration. He asserted that this integration is essential to avoid economic stagnation across the continent. Orcel...

Confidence among CEOs of multinational companies based in China has dropped to its lowest level since the country ended its zero-COVID policy in late 2022, according to a report by the Conference Board. The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence for China, which had shown modest improvement in the first...

South Korea’s LG Uplus has unveiled plans to collaborate with domestic startups to advance its AI agent, “ixi,” marking the first significant initiative under the leadership of its new CEO, Hong Bum-shik. The company disclosed that Hong’s first official engagement since taking office in November 2024 was attending the “Shift”...

A recent social media interaction between Elon Musk and Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI, has drawn widespread attention. Srinivas, who has been waiting for a green card for three years, reached out to Musk on the platform X to seek advice about his application status. Srinivas reportedly...

Managing inventory can be overwhelming, especially for busy businesses. You have orders to fulfill, stock to track, and costly mistakes to avoid. Thankfully, modern solutions make it easier to stay on top of things. These innovations don't just reduce errors; they also give you the confidence to make smarter decisions...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists emphasized that Asian economies are well-positioned to weather ongoing turbulence, despite facing internal challenges and potential external pressures, including the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. IMF Asia-Pacific division chief Alasdair Scott noted the region’s resilience and significant growth potential, even as...

Global trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, representing a $1 trillion increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This 3.3% annual growth reflects the resilience of international trade, driven primarily by a significant surge in...

Remote and hybrid work models have reshaped the business landscape, offering flexibility and new ways to collaborate. Yet, as Simon De Baene, CEO of Workleap, emphasizes in his interview with me, the effectiveness of these models depends significantly on intentional in-person interactions. Based on his leadership of a globally distributed...

The recent data breach that exposed every American’s Social Security number has underscored the nation’s urgent need for a stronger cybersecurity workforce. NukuDo, a vertically integrated cybersecurity workforce development and staffing company, is stepping up to meet this demand through a rigorous, hands-on training model that challenges traditional cybersecurity education....

Italian beverage giant Campari has announced the appointment of Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer. Hunt, a seasoned British-Australian manager, will step into the role following the tenure of interim co-CEOs Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede, who respectively serve as the group's chief financial and operating officer...