Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the sole son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, chose to forgo his inheritance of a $5 billion empire to dedicate his life to monasticism. Ananda Krishnan, among Malaysia’s wealthiest individuals, oversees a vast business empire spanning telecommunications, satellites, oil, real estate, and media. Ajahn Siripanyo, born into...

Europe’s largest food retailer, Carrefour, expressed regret that its pledge to exclude South American meat from its shelves in France had been interpreted as undermining its partnership with Brazilian agriculture. In a statement, Carrefour emphasized that nearly all the meat it sold in France was sourced domestically, while the meat...

Samsung Electronics announced significant leadership changes within its semiconductor division on November 27, reshuffling top executives in its memory and foundry units. Despite these changes, Vice Chairmen Jun Young-hyun and Han Jong-hee will continue to share leadership responsibilities. This reorganization, part of Samsung’s annual executive overhaul for 2025, is designed...

Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND), a prominent travel marketplace and AI technology firm, disclosed that it has received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market’s Listing Qualifications Department. The notice, dated November 20, 2024, indicated non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which mandates timely filings with the U.S. Securities and...

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon predicted that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly enhance work-life balance, potentially reducing the average workweek to 3.5 days in the near future. While acknowledging the potential for job displacement during this transition, Dimon emphasized the long-term benefits of technological progress. He noted that...

BP, in collaboration with its partners, has approved a $7 billion investment in the Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, and Compression (UCC) project in Papua Barat, Indonesia. This development is set to unlock approximately 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources, aiming to address Asia’s growing energy demands. The announcement was...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in nearly every aspect of life today. If AI is so effective, why can't we use it to create business strategies? The answer is that we can—though there are some limitations.  Let’s begin with the word “strategy.” I knew there were many definitions of...

In the past decade, the world has turned largely digital, with nearly every facet of our lives relying on technology. Specifically smartphones have become a tool that all individuals use to stay connected. Many businesses capitalize on this opportunity, joining consumers in the space that they occupy the most, and...

Tough times are part of the deal when it comes to leading teams. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of hybrid work, managing change, or dealing with the pressure to perform under challenging circumstances, your role as a leader is to help your team stay on track and keep moving forward—without...