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TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné has urged Europe to secure a free-trade guarantee on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), emphasizing the need for stability in an increasingly unpredictable global trade environment. His remarks come as the United States implements sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting China to impose a 15% levy...

An introduction to using Nonlinear Plasma Waves to prevent natural disasters. Alfred Y. Wong is a renowned physicist, inventor, and Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, and winner of the AIP Excellence Research Prize.  Wong has dedicated over four decades to...

A newly released report by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), Poverty Map of Bangladesh 2022, has highlighted severe economic disparities across the country. The findings reveal that Paltan in Dhaka stands among the wealthiest areas, with only 1% of its residents living below the poverty line. In stark contrast,...

The economic trajectory of 2025 will be defined by the performance of the world’s largest economies, which continue to drive global growth and shape financial markets. According to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the GDP growth and debt-to-GDP ratios of these major economies highlight diverse fiscal...

Ideas matter. They spark conversations, guide decisions, and set businesses apart in competitive markets. For knowledge-based companies, where expertise is the core product, ideas aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential assets. But how do you ensure your thought leadership program consistently generates the kind of ideas that lead markets rather...

Whether you are a political leader, business leader or a Pan-African organisational leader, there are five key recommendations on the basis of which opportunities can be maximised and threats minimised. Whether you are presidents facing elections such as Samia Suluhu Hassan in Tanzania or the next president of the African...

UnitedHealthcare has announced Tim Noel as its new CEO following the tragic death of Brian Thompson, who was killed in a targeted shooting in midtown Manhattan. The company confirmed the leadership change in an emailed statement. Tim Noel, a long-time company leader, previously headed UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare and retirement division. He...

JPMorgan Chase disclosed that its long-time CEO, Jamie Dimon, would receive an 8.3% increase in compensation for 2024, bringing his total pay to $39 million. This decision came after the bank achieved a record-breaking profit, driven by a resurgence in dealmaking and fundraising activities. The package included a $1.5 million...

Jeremy Painkin is a name you should know if you’re interested in leadership, team building, or scaling business growth. As a seasoned executive, Jeremy has built a career around transforming underperforming teams and driving measurable results. He’s known for his ability to balance strategy with empathy, fostering a culture where...

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced that Bosco Aranguren, CEO of DAZN Spain, will be leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity. His successor, Oscar Vilda, former CEO of Finetwork, is set to take over the role starting February 1st. Since joining DAZN in 2022, Aranguren has played...