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Over the past five years, Turkey has witnessed a significant surge in its exports to the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). From a modest $14.1 billion in 2019, exports have escalated by 85 percent, reaching nearly $26.1 billion in 2023. Last year, the SCO member nations accounted...

The fashion industry is notoriously challenging, characterized by rapidly changing trends, fierce competition, and economic uncertainties. Many brands emerge each year, but only a few manage to establish a lasting presence. Faviana is one such brand that has not only survived but thrived, carving out a niche in the competitive...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often hailed as a remedy for numerous challenges in Africa. In Togo, AI assists in directing social funds to the poorest regions, while in Zambia, it helps combat misinformation during elections. However, as with any 'silver bullet' technology, solving one issue with AI can inadvertently create...

3 Ways Any Coach Can Simplify Things By Drawing  STOP! Ok. How many of you pictured a stop sign? Traffic lights and traffic signs are amazing examples of how shared visualization can be so powerful. These are simple and universal symbols that somehow manage to organize the world’s 1.4 billion...

BENEO GmbH has named Olivier Roques as its new CEO and a member of its executive Board of Directors, effective June 1. In addition to his CEO duties, Roques will take on the role of Chief Sales Officer, succeeding Dominic Speleers. This appointment coincides with a pivotal moment for BENEO...

Turkey has recorded the highest annual increase in rent among European Union members and EU candidate countries, according to Eurostat data. From May 2023 to May 2024, rents in Turkey soared by 125.1 %, significantly outpacing Hungary, which saw a 12.8 % increase. This sharp rise in Turkish rents occurred...

The median pay package for a U.S. CEO last year was nearly 200 times the salary of a typical employee at their company, yet Elon Musk's Tesla compensation far exceeds even these figures. On Thursday, Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate Musk's 10-year pay plan, valued at $44.9 billion in April....

AI-driven influencer marketing platform Humanz has named Liran Liberman as its new CEO. Liberman, who previously served as the company's Chief Revenue Officer, played a pivotal role in Humanz's revenue growth and the establishment of its U.S. operations over the past year. This leadership change coincides with outgoing CEO Liav...

One of the challenges faced by small to medium-sized businesses is maintaining sufficient cash flow. Businesses must receive customer payments on time in order to pay suppliers on time. They may also have difficulty securing loans and lines of credit that allow them to keep sufficient cash on hand. Digital...

Markus Zetterström has taken the helm as CEO of Sinonus, a promising spinout from Chalmers University of Technology and KTH, which is part of the Chalmers Ventures portfolio. In his new role, Zetterström will steer the company towards commercializing its innovative carbon fiber technology that serves dual purposes as battery...