As of February 22, 2023, Ibrahim Erdemoglu was the wealthiest man in Turkey, with an estimated net worth of 5.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Murat Ulker (No. 2, $5.0 billion), Ali Erdemoglu (No. 3, $4.7 billion); and Nihat Ozdemir  (No. 4, $2.7 billion). Sezai Bacaksiz is the fifth-richest person in...

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful economic and cultural force. While human creativity is still valuable, and expertise has more influence than ever before, smart computer systems continue to transform every aspect of society. AI and associated technologies are having a profound impact...

One thing that most economists can agree on is the distinct likelihood of a global  recession in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with rising inflation and interest rates. Many businesses are already feeling the pinch with surging increases in the cost of  energy, leases, mortgages, wages and almost...

You must demonstrate unwavering courage to throw out what is no longer serving you. This morning I packed one box and three shopping bags of clothes, shoes and household items to donate to the thrift store. The key theme is I recognized these possessions were merely weighted baggage that disrupted...

Economic power has its dark side, that we know. When self-described “economic hit man” John Perkins first published his Confessions of an Economic Hit Man in 2004, its revelations on how economic power truly works were startling to many. Perkins worked at a major consulting firm, persuading underdeveloped but strategically...

As of February 22, 2023, Tadashi Yanai was the wealthiest man in Japan, with an estimated net worth of 30.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Masayoshi son (No. 2, $22.0 billion), Takemitsu Takizaki (No. 3, $19.9 billion); and Takahisa Takahara  (No. 4, $7.0 billion). Masatoshi Ito is the fifth-richest person in Japan, with a...

As of February 22, 2023, Li Xiting was the wealthiest man in Singapore, with an estimated net worth of 16.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Robert & Philip Ng (No. 2, $15.3 billion), Goh Cheng Liang (No. 3, $14.5 billion); and Wee Cho Yaw (No. 4, $7.5  billion). Zhang Yong  Yaw is the fifth-richest person...

As of  February 22, 2023, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest man in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 8.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Seo Jung-jin (No. 2, $5.9 billion),  Kim Beom-su (No. 3, $5.4 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.2 billion). Hong Ra-hee is the fifth-richest person in...

As of February 22, 2023, Amancio Ortega was the wealthiest man in Spain, with an estimated net worth of 75.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Sandra Ortega Mera (No. 2, $6.7 billion), Rafael Del Pino (No. 3, $4.3 billion); and Juan Roig  (No. 4, $3.6 billion). Miguel Fluxa Rossello is the fifth-richest person in Spain,...