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The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has projected steady economic growth of 4.2% for the ASEAN+3 region in 2025, according to its latest quarterly update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO). While the region is expected to perform robustly, supported by strong domestic demand and an export recovery, rising...

Spain’s economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 3.2% in 2024, significantly outpacing its eurozone counterparts, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Institute. Following the release of the annual figures, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo indicated that the government planned to revise its 2025 growth forecast upward from the previous...

"We can at least try to understand our own motives, passions, and prejudices, so as to be conscious of what we are doing when we appeal to those of others. This is very difficult, because our own prejudice and emotional bias always seems to us so rational." — T. S....

Discover how Nikolai Strakh, startup mentor, and entrepreneur founder of the largest Russian-speaking tech network, transformed his passion for bringing people together into an international tech success story, inspiring professionals to adapt and excel in any environment.  The curtain has just fallen on the Tech Flow event, which featured Max...

The Fresh Market, Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Johnson as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 3, 2025. He will succeed Jason Potter, who has chosen to pursue a new professional opportunity. The company expressed its appreciation for Potter’s leadership and contributions over the...

P180, a newly established venture, has acquired a majority stake in US luxury fashion company Vince Holding (VNCE) for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Brendan Hoffman is set to return as the company's CEO. The stake was purchased from affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, marking P180’s third...

Nordnet Fonder has announced the appointment of Niklas Söderström as its new Chief Executive Officer. Söderström most recently served as CEO of Ruth Asset Management, where he has worked since 2021. His career includes senior roles within the Öhman Group and experience as a portfolio manager at the Third Swedish...

A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has drawn attention to the economic difficulties created by declining birthrates in advanced economies. The report emphasized that to sustain historic growth rates, countries must either extend the average working hours or increase labor force participation. These measures are particularly urgent...

CEOs remain apprehensive about the possibility of a recession as 2025 begins, according to a new survey conducted by The Conference Board. Intensified trade wars also emerged as the top geopolitical risk for business leaders worldwide. The survey included input from 1,722 C-suite executives and board members, including 508 CEOs,...

Chinese officials are reportedly considering selling TikTok’s US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the video-sharing platform faces a looming American law requiring ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, to divest its US assets. According to sources familiar with the matter, one scenario under discussion in Beijing involves Musk’s social media...