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In 1975, Zhou Enlai, the first premier of the People’s Republic of China, proudly declared in his final public address that the country was debt-free, boasting a balanced budget amidst global economic instability. Nearly 50 years later, while China’s central government debt remains modest at around 24% of GDP, local...

China’s summer movie ticket sales have exceeded $1.5 billion so far, falling short of last year’s record $2.89 billion, according to data from China’s Film Data Information Network, affiliated with the Central Propaganda Department. Traditionally one of the most profitable periods for the Chinese film industry, this summer's downturn is...

In the flight deck, on our worst days when, without notice, the normal becomes an emergency, the most valuable resource is our team. We need them, their knowledge and skills, and all the input they can provide, willingly. This is the key to success, and safe operations. It’s not just...

Recordent, India's premier credit and payments reporting platform for B2B transactions, recently conducted an extensive survey to assess the payment trends and challenges faced by over 2,800 of its member businesses nationwide. The survey, which analyzed data from two financial years (FY 21-23), focused on eight major business hubs: Mumbai,...

In 2023, nearly 96% of new graduates in Malta secured employment, as reported by the European Union's statistical office, Eurostat. This impressive figure places Malta at the top among 22 EU countries, significantly surpassing the EU average employment rate of 83.5% for recent graduates. The high employment rate in Malta...

The modern buyer is more informed, more connected, more discerning, more distracted, and less patient than ever before – all of which makes traditional single-channel prospecting (like picking up the telephone, but not doing much of anything else) an ineffective strategy for sales professionals.  An omni-channel prospecting strategy – one...

This visionary book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the powerful synergy between Generative AI and Healthtech. Imagine a world where artificial intelligence continually pushes the boundaries of medical science. "The AI Cure: Innovations in Healthcare Business" offers not just a glimpse into AI’s potential in healthcare business but...

Media City Qatar has announced the appointment of Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the full backing of the Board Members. Al Khori brings nearly two decades of experience in project development and management to the role, positioning him to lead Media City Qatar...

This year has seen a dramatic rise in CEO departures, with 622 chief executives stepping down in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This marks a staggering 50% increase over the same period in 2023, which had already set records for...

China marked significant progress in its low-altitude economy over the weekend, as engineers conducted a test flight of the country's largest cargo drone to date while a helicopter taxi completed a trial run on a soon-to-be-launched 100-km route to Shanghai. The twin-engine cargo drone, capable of carrying a payload of...