A recent Pew Research Center survey conducted between January 5 and March 25, 2024, reveals that South Asians generally have more positive than negative views of their neighboring countries. However, these views vary significantly by religion, particularly concerning India and Pakistan. The survey, which focused on regional dynamics in South...

British tech visionary Mike Lynch has tragically passed away after his yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the Sicilian coast during a severe storm. Search and rescue teams confirmed that Lynch's body was recovered on Thursday, days after the vessel capsized early Monday morning near Palermo due to a tornado. The...

Australia has taken a significant step toward becoming a global leader in renewable energy with the approval of a monumental solar and battery farm in the country's remote north. The project, spearheaded by SunCable and valued at $24 billion, has been touted as the largest solar precinct ever conceived, aimed...

Nestlé shares took a hit following the unexpected departure of CEO Mark Schneider, who was replaced by longtime company veteran Laurent Freixe. Schneider’s sudden exit, announced late Thursday after a board meeting, marked the end of his nearly eight-year tenure as the first external leader of Nestlé in almost a...

On August 22, 2024, AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., announced the launch of its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. The company plans to invest approximately US$6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038. This investment is aimed at providing developers, startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and various organizations—including government, education, and non-profits—more options...

The hospitality industry is undergoing significant shifts, with managers grappling with a host of challenges, from increased burnout and higher guest expectations to declining tips and outdated training methods. A recent survey conducted by Axonify involving 500 U.S. hospitality frontline managers revealed that nearly half (47%) are feeling the strain...

In 2023, nearly 96% of new graduates in Malta secured employment, as reported by the European Union's statistical office, Eurostat. This impressive figure places Malta at the top among 22 EU countries, significantly surpassing the EU average employment rate of 83.5% for recent graduates. The high employment rate in Malta...

Recent updates from the International Gold Council reveal the latest standings in global gold reserves, highlighting the ongoing stability and subtle shifts among the world's leading economies. Azernews reports that while the overall rankings have remained largely unchanged over the past year, there are still some noteworthy developments in the...

For most franchises, being able to grow into new markets while their franchisees show continued profit are the hallmarks of success. But rapid growth can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Growth in sales, demand and franchise owners can put a strain on that company’s infrastructure and its people. Too often,...