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As China's aging population surges, the challenge of elderly care presents a pressing issue for Beijing but a promising opportunity for Singapore-based Perennial Holdings. With over 400 million Chinese expected to reach their 60s in the next decade, the real estate and healthcare firm is positioning itself to cater to...

Renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the European Union’s energy consumption in 2023, marking a new record. Despite this progress, the figure remains significantly below the EU's ambitious target of 42.5% by 2030. Among the bloc’s four largest economies, only Spain exceeded the EU average in renewable energy usage. Sweden...

Richard Dean “Dick” Parsons, a renowned business executive celebrated for his pivotal role in Time Warner’s revival and his broader contributions to corporate America, has passed away at the age of 76. Lazard, where Parsons served as a longtime board member, confirmed his death. Parsons ascended to the role of...

In a world increasingly defined by remote work, ensuring effective communication has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for organizations. Ellen Maier, Human Resources Director at Zignaly, offers a blueprint for fostering productivity, trust, and alignment within a distributed workforce. Drawing from her experiences at the remote-first blockchain...

NongHyup Financial Group has nominated Kang Tae-young, vice president of NH Capital, as the final candidate to lead its key affiliate, NongHyup Bank, according to an announcement made on Friday. The group also disclosed that Park Byeong-hee, the current vice president of NongHyup Life Insurance, and Song Chun-soo, a former...

From the outset, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasized the critical role of robust national statistics in its success. Recognizing this, Goal 17—focused on strengthening implementation mechanisms and revitalizing global partnerships—includes targets for building statistical capacity and developing measures to track sustainable development progress. As countries implement the Sustainable...

Marcellin Simba Ngabi, CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC), has been confirmed as a featured speaker at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. As the head of Gabon’s national oil enterprise, Ngabi is expected to outline the country’s initiatives to attract investment...

Mayank Arya, CEO of YesMadam, has apologized for his company’s controversial campaign that aimed to raise awareness about workplace stress but instead drew widespread criticism. The controversy arose after a screenshot of an email from the company’s HR Manager went viral. The email stated that employees who admitted to experiencing...

A recurring theme at the recent climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, was the mounting frustration from the poorest and most vulnerable nations over the inadequate financial support offered by developed countries. These nations urgently need such funding to counter the devastating impacts of climate change on their economies and communities....

Tennessee has experienced significant growth in recent years, raising questions about how wealth is distributed across the state. SmartAsset, a financial advisory firm, has ranked the wealthiest counties in the U.S. based on median incomes, investment incomes, and property values, using data from sources such as the Census, IRS, and...