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Throughout my career in the fashion retail industry, particularly during my 13 years as CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan, I have always believed that a brand is more than the products it sells. A brand’s true power lies in its purpose; the reason it exists beyond profit. Purpose is what...

Neobank Varo is undergoing a leadership transition, with founder Colin Walsh stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. According to a report from FinTech Business Weekly (FBW) on Sunday, February 16, Walsh will continue to serve on Varo’s board but will be succeeded by Gavin Michael, the former...

Nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the island nation of Nauru is renowned for its picturesque coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and swaying palm trees. However, beyond its idyllic scenery lies a complex history of foreign exploitation and rapid economic rise and fall. Nauru’s transformation began in the early 1900s when...

Speculation is mounting that Liang Wenfeng, the visionary founder of Deepseek, could surpass NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to become China’s wealthiest individual. A recent report suggested that Liang’s fortune might exceed Huang’s estimated net worth of $114 billion, positioning him among the top tech magnates in Asia. The report, published on...

Luxury conglomerate Kering, the parent company of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping production in Europe despite trade tensions. Addressing concerns over potential tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, the company stated that it had no intention of shifting manufacturing to...

The World Bank’s Business Ready Project (B-READY) has analyzed 50 economies, assessing regulatory effectiveness, governance quality, and service delivery efficiency in property registration, building permits, and environmental clearances under the Business Location category. The findings indicate that economies excelling in this area share common traits, including strong property rights, efficient...

The UN Türkiye Joint Program on the Transformative Growth of the Care Economy in Türkiye, funded by the Joint SDG Fund, was officially launched on February 5 in Ankara. Designed to strengthen Türkiye’s care economy, the initiative aims to promote inclusive growth and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals...

In the high-stakes world of business, longevity is the ultimate measure of success. Yet, the statistics paint a sobering picture—most companies struggle to make it beyond a decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that about 70% of businesses fail within ten years. However, one group consistently defies these...

A significant majority of Caribbean CEOs maintain a positive outlook on global economic growth in 2025, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The regional findings, unveiled during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, indicate that nearly 70% of Caribbean CEOs anticipate an increase in global economic growth over...

Rasmus Errboe, currently Ørsted’s Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed as the company’s new Group President and CEO. He is set to assume the role on February 1, succeeding Mads Nipper, who has led the company for the past four years. Announcing the leadership transition, Ørsted’s Board...