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The surge in e-commerce has kindled optimism about digitalization as a means to foster inclusive development and gender equality. This optimism stems from the numerous opportunities e-commerce offers for women's economic empowerment, notably by supporting business growth and diversifying the roles of women entrepreneurs. By lowering some of the supply-side...

Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported its most significant loss since the onset of the global pandemic over four years ago. The state oil company recorded a second-quarter loss of $13.8 billion, a stark contrast to the $1.4 billion profit reported a year earlier. This represents the steepest loss since the first...

Gold’s use dates back to 4000 B.C., when inhabitants in what is now Eastern Europe began to utilize the precious metal to make decorative objects, according to the National Mining Association. According to the International Gem Society, gold’s appearance is just one of its positive attributes, though. It’s also a...

For decades, South Korea has imposed an inheritance tax of up to 60% on the controlling shareholders of major companies like Samsung Electronics, compelling billionaire families to engage in complex financial maneuvers to meet their tax obligations. Now, these affluent families may soon see significant relief. President Yoon Suk-yeol plans...

Anxiety often carries a negative connotation, but according to therapist Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW, it doesn't have to be an obstacle in professional settings. "Anxiety is a natural emotion communicating to your mind to stop and pay attention," she explains. For business leaders, this heightened state of alertness can serve as...

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) is set to bolster its strategic footprint in Central Asia's thriving $1.751 trillion economy by launching a corporate banking hub in Kazakhstan. Utilizing its extensive network and expertise, ADCB aims to support businesses fueling Central Asia’s rapid economic growth, driven by major infrastructure projects,...

China's wealthiest individual, Zhong Shanshan, is on the verge of losing his top spot after nearly three years, as his fortune diminishes the most among global billionaires. His bottled water company, Nongfu Spring, has been grappling with heightened competition and various setbacks. As of July 22, 2024, Zhong Shanshan, Chairman...

On July 23, 2024, Federal Bank's shares surged by 5.5%, reaching an unprecedented peak following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval of KVS Manian as the new CEO. This decision alleviated concerns regarding the bank's leadership succession. Having departed from Kotak Mahindra Bank in April after nearly thirty years,...

Leading executives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and PNC Financial Services express varied views on the economy, highlighting both potential risks and areas of growth. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, urges caution due to hidden economic risks, with the bank's CFO noting that loan demand...

Employees (working consumers) are talking out loud and telling us everything we need to hear, are you listening?    Since the pandemic, there has been a struggle between employers and employees over return to work (RTO).  During the pandemic, employees working in the new-collar economy, or the keyboard economy, found they...