Global trade is on track to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, representing a $1 trillion increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This 3.3% annual growth reflects the resilience of international trade, driven primarily by a significant surge in...

PwC’s latest annual global CEO survey reveals that 81% of African CEOs implemented significant changes to their business models in 2023, surpassing the global average of 76%. This trend underscores a proactive approach to navigating an increasingly complex global business environment. PwC observed that the challenges and opportunities faced by...

Unilever has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including an expansion of responsibilities for CFO Fernando Fernandez. Effective January 1, Fernandez will oversee supply chain and procurement, digital and technology, and business services in addition to his existing duties. The company disclosed that Fernandez, a 37-year Unilever veteran, will...

United International Holding Co., a financial services firm based in Saudi Arabia, announced on Sunday the passing of its CEO, Sakhr Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Mulhem, who died on December 6. The news comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which recently marked its public debut on the Tadawul stock exchange....

Latin American countries have been collaborating in recent years to create an interconnected network of electric vehicle (EV) charging corridors aimed at accelerating EV adoption and advancing sustainable transportation throughout the region. One of the newest additions to these efforts is the Caribbean Electric Route, featuring charging stations across five...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to implement another interest rate cut this week, marking its third consecutive reduction as it seeks to stimulate lending and revitalize consumer spending and business investment across the 20 eurozone countries. Having aggressively raised rates starting in mid-2022 to combat soaring energy and...

The British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) released the findings of its 23/24 Student Survey last month, showcasing a predominantly positive response to university sports across the UK. Feedback from 1,502 students representing 120 institutions and 51 BUCS-level sports provided valuable data to help enhance the student experience in BUCS...

Willy Adames, one of the Detroit Tigers’ most notable Latin American prospects, has finalized a significant seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Adames, originally signed by the Tigers out of the Dominican Republic in 2013, spent two years in their minor-league system before being traded to the...

ANZ has revealed its next CEO, with Nuno Matos set to assume the position on July 3, 2025, following the retirement of Shayne Elliott. Alongside his new role, Matos will join the boards of ANZ Group Holdings Limited and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited as an executive director....