Starting November 8, citizens from nine more countries will be eligible for visa-free entry to China under a 15-day exemption policy previously granted to nationals of 18 countries. This extension, confirmed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, will allow citizens of Andorra, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovakia,...

Vietnam is striving to rank among the top three Southeast Asian nations in industrial competitiveness by the end of this decade, a goal set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. According to the ministry’s action plan, the country’s industrial sector targets a contribution of over 40% to its GDP...

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has announced the upcoming retirement of its long-serving CEO and managing director, Don Meij, effective November 6. After a nearly four-decade career with the company—22 years of which he held the CEO position—Meij plans to continue collaborating with the board and his successor, Mark van Dyck, over...

The U.S. housing market is undergoing a profound transformation, with the share of first-time homebuyers declining to an unprecedented low. Recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals that only 24% of buyers this year are purchasing a home for the first time, a significant drop from 32%...

One of the most important changes of the past thirty years is the advent of a digital and globalized economy. Thanks to that, we could finally write and read content generated by random users from all over the planet, on top of the official channels and traditional media. Information was...

Being human is a layered process. It requires learning as much as we can about ourselves so we can effectively navigate our inner and outer worlds. It’s often about endeavoring to heal from our pasts so that we may arrive at a state of wholeness. The pursuit of wisdom, courage,...

Here’s the shocking truth …  C-level leaders simply don’t think enough! Contrary to popular belief, high-level executives don’t spend enough time using their noggins to think about the future, ideate new strategies, or clearly understand a complex topic to make the best decision possible. Based on my decades of leadership...

Owning or maintaining a private jet once served as a sign of business success. However, it’s an investment that comes with financial burdens, including the high costs of purchasing, maintaining, and repairing an aircraft. VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr has provided clients with a more innovative way to have the access...

Ekaterina Lebedeva, a veteran in government relations and corporate strategy, shares how she transforms reputations and drives business growth across industries.  A recent survey by McKinsey study revealed a glaring disconnect in corporate engagement, with less than 20% of global executives consistently able to influence regulatory decisions. This challenge highlights...