New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced that long-time SkyCity executive Matt Ballesty will take over as Chief Executive Officer, officially stepping into the role on March 5, 2025. Ballesty, who has an extensive background in the gaming and entertainment industry, has previously held key positions at Australia’s Crown Resorts...

A recent study by GoBankingRates.com has revealed that Texas surpasses California in the number of affluent suburbs and is home to the majority of the nation's fastest-growing wealthy communities. The personal finance company’s analysis identified 30 of the richest suburbs in the U.S., with Texas claiming seven spots—three of which...

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné has urged Europe to secure a free-trade guarantee on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), emphasizing the need for stability in an increasingly unpredictable global trade environment. His remarks come as the United States implements sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting China to impose a 15% levy...

Saudi Arabia’s consumer market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a young, dynamic, and tech-savvy population eager to embrace new opportunities. This shift aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is reshaping the economy beyond oil dependency and fostering a diversified, forward-looking marketplace. One of the most significant changes...

Career-focused resolutions hold a unique place, intertwining personal growth with professional achievement. A recent survey by Jobseeker, which polled over 1,000 American workers, sheds light on the trends, challenges, and strategies surrounding career resolutions for 2025 and beyond. The Growing Relevance of Career Resolutions  Jobseeker’s findings reveal that a remarkable...

You open your email and your stress level spikes: it’s another email titled “Can I work from home tomorrow?” It’s one of several you received in the last month: a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your policy. So, what's the deal? This...

Have you ever read Percy Shelley’s short poem “Ozymandias”?  It’s about two giant pillars of stone jutting up out of a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. An inscription on the pillars describes Ozymandias as a “king of kings” who proclaimed to the universe “look at my works, ye mighty,...

In the ever-evolving world of technology, where innovation defines the landscape, few individuals stand out for their ability to shape the future. Vladyslav Budichenko, a software engineer from Ukraine, is one such trailblazer. With over a decade of experience and a deep passion for problem-solving, Vladyslav has become a driving...

Executives at an engineering firm were discussing a new product launch. A junior member of the team spoke up, offering an unusual creative approach only to see the CEO roll his eyes and cut him off mid-sentence. The room went silent. The junior employee, visibly embarrassed, stuttered and gave up...