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The construction of skyscrapers stands as one of the most significant urban phenomena today. Year after year, cities from various parts of the world fiercely compete to have one of their buildings recognized as among the tallest globally. As of 2024, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai holds the title of...

UBS has named Iqbal Khan as the new President of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective September 1. Khan will also serve as co-president of Global Wealth Management (GWM). He is set to relocate to Asia later this summer with his family. Khan takes over from Edmund Koh, who has been...

Ilana Wisby, a significant figure in the quantum computing sector and also the former CEO of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), has announced her departure from the company via LinkedIn. Last year, OQC secured a $100 million investment round led by SBI Investment, a prominent Japanese venture capital firm. Gerald Mullally,...

VF Corporation, one of the world's largest active-lifestyle companies, founded in 1899, has announced the appointment of Paul Vogel as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024. Vogel, an experienced finance executive with extensive operational, financial planning, and capital markets expertise, will bring a wealth of knowledge to...

Embracer Group has announced significant leadership changes, with Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer Johan Ekström stepping down. Ekström, who joined the company in 2019, will remain until March 31, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition before leaving for personal reasons. Starting June 1, Phil Rogers will assume the role of Deputy...

Writing is a particular skill that can be acquired with practice. Though creativity is a part of writing that comes naturally to some people, it does not come naturally to many. Fortunately, we can improve our writing skills by practicing them more. However, practicing alone will not suffice; you also...

There are a lot of lawyers and legal practices in the world, and while many of them have a passion for law and justice, some special few strive to be true champions for those in need. One such individual is Russell Nicolet, whose firm, Nicolet Law, has attracted like-minded professionals....

According to the latest statistics from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), China's exports were valued at almost US$3.7 trillion in 2023, making it the world's top exporter that year. China’s primary exported goods are electronics and other machinery, and significant imported goods are electronics, including integrated circuits...

Understanding the psychology and preferences of the American consumer plays a key role if an aspiring entrepreneur is going to open his or her own business here. Rais Agayev, a successful Kazakhstani businessman, shared his experience in how to attract the attention of customers in the United States and how...

CEOs are energized by AI's potential, but significant risks demand careful consideration. The rapid pace of change driven by AI places a heavy burden on CEOs and technology leaders, doubling their workload and filling their schedules with endless meetings. This can create an unhealthy environment for analysis and sound decision-making....