Currently, food technology is a rapidly growing industry. According to Statista, the global food tech market is forecasted to exceed 360 billion US dollars by 2028. Moreover, food technology needs to advance to make going beyond Earth's borders possible. In August, NASA and its Canadian counterpart announced the results of...

Croatia has achieved significant progress in implementing the European "Once-Only Technical System" (OOTS), a project designed to streamline administrative processes and enhance interoperability among public institutions across the European Union. As one of the top-performing nations, Croatia has reached level 5 on the OOTS integration success scale, a distinction shared...

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, holds the title of the world’s richest monarch, with an estimated net worth exceeding $40 billion. His vast fortune is attributed to extensive landholdings, significant stakes in major Thai corporations, and an extravagant collection of luxury possessions. A significant portion...

The recent presidential election in the United States coincided with multiple indicators of economic strength, including robust consumer spending, strong economic growth, and unprecedented stock market highs. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis highlighted a steady rise in gross domestic product (GDP) this year, with annualized growth rates of...

UBS Group AG has announced organizational changes within its U.S. wealth management unit as part of its strategy to boost profitability in a key market for its growth ambitions. According to an internal memo from U.S. Country President Rob Karofsky and Michael Camacho, head of U.S. wealth management, the firm...

A recent survey of 240 industrial manufacturing (IM) and automotive CEOs revealed cautious optimism about global economic prospects, with 74% expressing confidence in growth potential. Despite challenges such as economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and workforce transitions, 80% of respondents anticipated positive outcomes for their respective industries. The KPMG 2024...

Real-time payments are predicted to generate over $15 billion in additional GDP growth for Nigeria and South Africa by 2028, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide. This report, produced in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research, draws on...

Robert Hale, the owner of Granite Telecommunications and co-founder of FoxRock Properties, has achieved a net worth of $5.4 billion, securing his position as the 553rd richest person in the world. This marks an improvement from his 568th ranking the previous year. Hale ranks as the sixth richest individual in...

An analysis by PwC found that over half of the Fortune 500 companies listed in 2003—52%, to be precise—are no longer on the list today. Some of these organizations declared bankruptcy, others were acquired, and some ceased operations entirely. This stark reality underscores the tangible risk of corporate decline. The...