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As the eurozone's second-largest economy, France is looking to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to inject some much-needed vitality into its sluggish growth. The country's national statistics office has forecasted that the Games could contribute a 0.3 percentage point increase to GDP, driven by revenue from ticket sales, television rights,...

After two years at the helm, Rajalingam Subramaniam, widely recognized in Malaysia’s shipping industry as Captain Raja, has decided to step down from his role as president and CEO of MISC Berhad, the nation’s leading shipping company. This unexpected decision marks a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s...

As the first half of 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of industrial safety is evolving rapidly. Emerging technologies and new regulations are set to transform how businesses ensure workplace safety. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for maintaining compliance and protecting employees. The second half of 2024...

As the world's top athletes compete for individual glory and national pride at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, spectators are keenly watching to see which country will emerge with the most medals. By Wednesday, the U.S., Japan, China, and host country France were leading the medal count. Simone Biles, who...

MTN Group has announced significant leadership appointments and departures. Mohammed Rufai has been named the new CEO of MTN Congo-Brazzaville, starting on September 1, 2024. Ayham Moussa will take on the role of COO at MTN Nigeria, effective August 19, 2024. In addition to these appointments, MTN disclosed the voluntary early...

Ahmad Fazril Mohd Fauzi has officially resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd (BHIC). The announcement was made through a Bursa Malaysia Securities filing, where it was revealed that the 41-year-old is leaving to pursue other opportunities. However, details regarding his future endeavors...

Former Rockwell Collins Chief Kelly Ortberg has emerged as a leading candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer at Boeing, according to industry officials cited by The Air Current. Ortberg joins a shortlist that includes Spirit AeroSystems CEO Pat Shanahan and Boeing Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Pope. Shanahan, Pope,...

Over the past five years, the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has seen significant changes. In June 2019, Australia hosted 5,886 PALM visa holders, a number that skyrocketed to 32,513 by May 2024—a remarkable increase of 450%. Several factors contributed to this surge, notably the prioritization of PALM workers...

The G7 nations are prepared to channel up to $200 billion into infrastructure projects across Central Asia, with Kazakhstan emerging as a primary beneficiary. Helaina Matza, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment (PGI) within the U.S. Department of State, revealed this information during a meeting...

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are set for slower growth this year due to ongoing oil production cuts, with Saudi Arabia's economy being significantly impacted, according to a poll of economists. A survey conducted between July 8 and 22 involving 24 economists forecasts that Saudi Arabia's economy will grow...