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Cargus, a prominent name in Romania's courier industry, has appointed former Chief Financial Officer Belgin Bactali as its new CEO, with her tenure beginning on January 20. She takes over from Yannick Mooijman, who, according to the company, has chosen to step down to pursue new opportunities. Bactali brings more...

A recent report unveiled at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 has revealed the alarming potential consequences of increasing geo-economic fragmentation. According to the findings, the global economy could suffer losses of up to $5.7 trillion, or 5% of GDP, making the impact even more severe than the 2008...

Atlantic Sea Farms, the leading seaweed farming company in the United States, has secured $3.8 million in equity funding to fuel its ongoing expansion and innovation initiatives. Alongside this milestone, a leadership transition has been announced: Briana Warner, who has served as CEO for the past five years, will take...

The past 18 hours have seen mounting speculation over the future of China Vanke, one of China's largest property developers, following reports of the alleged detention and subsequent release of its CEO, Zhu Jiusheng. The controversy has fueled concerns over the company's ability to manage its $45 billion debt, highlighting...

A recent study conducted by CEOWORLD magazine has identified some of the most dangerous countries to visit in 2025 from a security risk perspective. The list includes nations such as Ukraine, Libya, Sudan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, all posing significant security concerns. In contrast, the countries deemed the safest in the...

Serco Group plc (LON:SRP), a global provider of services to governments, has announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Irwin and the appointment of Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive designate. After 12 years with the company, Irwin informed the Board of his decision to retire and will officially step down...

Africa continues to position itself as a region of robust economic dynamism, with several nations expected to achieve significant GDP growth in 2025. According to the World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), GDP growth across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is forecasted to accelerate. The IMF report stated...

Anna Stopnevich: Antaras Group and Wealth Management Blueprint Anna Stopnevich is a financier, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With a robust academic background from Moscow Banking School and an MBA, she ascended from relevant roles in banking to vice presidency at Moscow Credit Bank. She later founded Bbuddy.expert and Antaras Group, focusing...

Climbing into the top 1% of income earners is a rare achievement in North Carolina, South Carolina, or any other state. A new study by SmartAsset outlines the income thresholds required to reach this elite category, offering insights into the earnings needed to surpass that benchmark. SmartAsset’s analysis shows that...

Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest $3 billion in India over the next two years to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud capabilities, including the development of new data centers. The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella, who emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing AI innovation in the...