Denmark, one of 52 nations supporting development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join in addressing the world's most urgent development and climate challenges. The country has announced plans to nearly double its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund...

The World Bank has cast doubt on Indonesia’s ambition to become a high-income economy by 2045, outlining significant challenges that middle-income nations typically face in making such a leap. To achieve this target, which coincides with the country’s centenary of independence, Indonesia would need to sustain annual GDP growth of...

OpenAI has launched a new initiative called OpenAI Academy, aimed at empowering developers from low and middle-income countries by awarding $1 million in API credits. The program seeks to ensure that the transformative potential of artificial intelligence is shared across underserved communities worldwide, according to the company’s announcement. The blog...

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon predicted that India is on track to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030, citing the country’s robust digital and physical infrastructure that continues to attract multinational corporations. Dimon credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for positioning India as a key global player, sharing...

Recommendation system algorithms are a technological advancement widely adopted by major online platforms, shaping much of what we see online today. However, many people remain unaware of the broader implications of these systems. Originally, recommendation systems were designed to address the problem of information overload. As the volume of content—books,...

It is not often that a thoughtful newspaper like the Financial Times gets it backwards.  In a recent editorial, the FT examined the trend for outflows from ESG funds. It stated that ‘the lustre of ESG has largely been dimmed by politicisation.’  This is what has it exactly backwards. ESG is not a financial issue...

In an era dominated by digital interactions, some companies still hold steadfast to the traditional values of face-to-face communication. O'Neil Franso, Corporate VP of HR at H.W. Kaufman Group, a multinational insurance parent company, shared how their "handshake culture" integrates with the modern hybrid work model when I interviewed him....

The roles CEOs play in every company are always multifaceted and demanding. It requires strategic thinking, adaptability, the ability to manage resources and people effectively and excel at communication. To stay competitive and improve organizational success, CEOs need the help of modern tools that can complement their skills. Financial Management...

The Human Identity as the Center of Commercial and Capital Markets: In today's digital age, where technology evolves at breakneck speed, the concept of ethics has become a powerful operational center of gravity. This is especially true for visionary leaders like Sean Brehm, who views human identity as the linchpin in...