Global Perspectives

The Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, is expected to reach full capacity within the next 30 days, according to the refinery’s leadership. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited and head of its oil and gas division, reportedly stated that the facility was currently operating...

Speculation is mounting that Liang Wenfeng, the visionary founder of Deepseek, could surpass NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to become China’s wealthiest individual. A recent report suggested that Liang’s fortune might exceed Huang’s estimated net worth of $114 billion, positioning him among the top tech magnates in Asia. The report, published on...

Swedish financial powerhouse Klarna is exploring the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency into its offerings, signaling a potential shift in its stance on digital assets. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently expressed curiosity about the integration of crypto, seeking input on how the company could embrace this evolving financial landscape. The move comes...

Mexico is poised to become one of the world's top 10 investment destinations in 2025, according to a survey conducted by professional services firm PwC. For its 28th annual Global CEO Survey, PwC gathered insights from 4,701 business leaders across 109 countries and territories in late 2024. One of the...

Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has climbed to the position of China’s fifth wealthiest billionaire following a remarkable 250% rally in the company’s shares over the past year. Investors have become increasingly optimistic about Lei’s expansion into the electric vehicle (EV) sector, driving Xiaomi’s market performance....

“Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” It’s the age-old question asked of us by business leaders …and sometimes by our therapists. But wouldn’t it be nice if we could pose the same question to consumers and the overall economy? Unfortunately, no one can predict the economic...

The Trump administration's approach to international relations has been characterized by an "America First" policy, emphasizing national interests and often reassessing traditional alliances and agreements. This strategy has led to significant shifts in global dynamics, with both challenges and opportunities for businesses operating on an international scale. Reevaluating Global Engagement ...

The translation industry has long struggled with preserving cultural nuance and context. Historically, machine translation tools have been limited to word-for-word conversions, often missing the deeper meaning behind phrases, idioms, and region-specific references. However, advances in Gen AI translation are rapidly transforming this landscape, offering solutions that go beyond literal...

Many people strive for personal growth, yet find themselves repeating the same patterns. They read self-help books, take courses, and try new strategies—only to fall back into old habits.                            Why? Because most approaches work at the surface level, while real transformation happens much deeper, in the subconscious mind. As a...

Georges Elhedery, the newly appointed chief executive of HSBC, could receive a maximum compensation package exceeding $18.7 million under a proposed remuneration plan being discussed with the bank’s largest shareholders. HSBC’s remuneration committee is currently gauging investor sentiment on a potential restructuring of Elhedery’s pay, which would involve reducing his...