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In May this year, Sizhe Huang's groundbreaking project, Umi, earned her the prestigious A’ Design Award in the Interface Interaction and User Experience Design category. This accolade marks yet another milestone in Sizhe’s career, which shows her pioneering approach to user-centered design. Umi is a holistic communication system that blends...

Despite being impacted by higher prices, Americans have continued to spend heavily at retail stores and restaurants, driven in large part by wealthier consumers. These individuals, benefiting from rising incomes, home equity, and stock market wealth, have significantly contributed to maintaining consumer spending at robust levels. According to research from...

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed ongoing speculation about the streaming giant altering its upfront talent compensation model, assuring analysts on Thursday that the company is committed to its current approach. Sarandos stated that Netflix believes it has the right system in place and is not considering any changes to it....

Dr. Jaime Klimsey Pickett, DVM, MBA, is an accomplished leader in the veterinary medicine industry, known for her innovative business models and commitment to animal welfare. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Pickett has held senior roles across various organizations, including Pet Paradise, where she managed veterinary operations for...

"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion." (Δεν φοβάμαι ένα στρατό λιονταριών που διοικούνται από ένα πρόβατο. Φοβάμαι ένα στρατό προβάτων που τα διοικεί ένα λιοντάρι.) – Alexander the Great (Μέγας Αλέξανδρος)....

The world’s 26 poorest nations are now deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and face heightened vulnerability to natural disasters and other crises, according to the World Bank. In a report released on Sunday, the Washington, DC-based institution highlighted that the poorest economies are in worse shape...

A recent study by Global Finance, which analyzed the Gross Domestic Product purchasing power parity (GDP-PPP) worldwide, revealed that Luxembourg claimed the title of the world's most affluent country in 2024. With a staggering GDP per capita of $143,743, Luxembourg's wealth is nearly double that of the UK, where the...

According to the "World Innovation Index" published by CEOWORLD magazine, the United States ranks 7th in innovation, while China ranks 20th. The index considers factors such as patent applications, global brand value, hi-tech manufacturing, researchers per million population, corporate R&D investors, government R&D spending, university-industry R&D collaboration, knowledge-intensive employment, finance...

Legends never die ~ Shree Ratan Tata, an Industrialist, a thorough gentleman, and a beautiful soul, is no more at 86.  Ratan Tata was not just an industrialist but a visionary whose leadership transformed the landscape of Indian business. As the chairman of Tata Sons, he spearheaded the global expansion...

A recent analysis from the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024 highlights Singapore’s position as a financial powerhouse, ranking fourth globally in terms of financial assets. Data for the Allianz report was sourced from a range of institutions, including Eurostat, national central banks, financial supervisory authorities, and Allianz Research. According to...