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In its 2024 report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) identified Mexico as one of the most perilous countries for journalists, highlighting its position as one of the most violent places for reporters outside of war zones. The International Human Rights Organization reported that over the past decade, Mexico accounted for 30%...

Yell Shanghai emerged as a standout at the ECI Awards China 2024, earning prestigious accolades that celebrate its innovative edge. Dissara Udomdej, the Founder and CEO, was commended for his exceptional contributions and was named “The Business Creative Talent of the Year” at the Innovator of the Year event. The...

The global surge in ultra-wealthy individuals since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has not made it easier to join the ranks of the top 1% of earners in the United States. According to Knight Frank's 2024 Wealth Report, the wealthiest 1% of Americans are worth at least $5.8 million....

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...