A recent report from KPMG in Canada highlights that advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability efforts goes beyond mere compliance; it's about building long-term resilience and creating value. The study emphasizes that Canadian CEOs are grappling with numerous ESG risks and opportunities that demand immediate and strategic action...

On November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, in Hanoi during Ekholm's working visit to Vietnam. The meeting underscored the strengthening ties between Vietnam and Sweden, particularly in politics, diplomacy, development assistance, and trade. Chinh highlighted the potential of Ericsson in capital,...

Recent research from Henley & Partners has highlighted New York City as the wealthiest city in the world by several key metrics, emphasizing its status as the financial hub of the United States. The study considered a variety of factors to compile a global ranking of the richest cities. According...

Gender equality is a global hot topic. Not a day passes by without some sort of gender-based rhetoric in the media. Whether it’s related to domestic violence, discrimination, access to jobs, promotions, leadership or the basic human rights of dignity and respect, 50 per cent of the world’s population has...

In the modern business world, simplicity often feels like an elusive dream. Processes become tangled, communication gets muddled, and leaders find themselves bogged down by complexity. Yet simplicity is the cornerstone of efficiency, productivity, and clarity—a central tenet of my FAST framework (Focus, Accountability, Simplicity, Transparency). So, why do companies...

‘Every generation blames the one before it and all of their frustrations come beating on your door.’ So said Generation-X social commentators of the 1980s, Mike and The Mechanics. Although they also said ‘Take the children and yourself and hide out in the cellar’... so maybe you should take their...

It's fantastic to see that the top 100 asset owners have experienced a remarkable growth of 12.3% in their assets under management (AUM) by the end of 2023, bringing their total to a whopping $26.3 trillion, according to a recent study! Pension funds have been key players in this success,...

There are the best cities in the world to live in, the best cities to work in, and the best places to invest. But what places combine all three attributes: Best Cities in the World to Live, Work, and Invest?  An annual report from CEOWORLD magazine has the answers. In...

MultiChoice CEO Marc Jury has announced that he will be stepping down from his role at the South African pay-TV operator at the end of March 2025. Jury, who has held the CEO position for approximately 18 months, transitioned to the role from his previous position as CEO of SuperSport,...