Special Reports

Conservation International and the Pacific Community (SPC) have secured a transformative $107.4 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to help 14 Pacific Island nations safeguard the economic and social benefits derived from tuna amid growing climate threats. This historic funding—one of the largest climate grants ever awarded in...

Japan Starting in April 2025, Tokyo will introduce a four-day workweek for government employees. Announced in December 2024, the initiative aims to address declining fertility rates, which stood at 1.2 in 2023, and combat karoshi—death by overwork. The program also seeks to improve gender balance in the workforce, as 55%...

Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is currently visiting India, where he received a personal welcome from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Delhi on Monday. This reception underscored both the Emir’s significance and the strong diplomatic ties between Qatar and India. Qatar, one of...

A new study has revealed that the world’s wealthiest nations are significantly contributing to biodiversity loss beyond their own borders, destroying 15 times more wildlife habitats internationally than domestically. The research highlights how high-income countries, through their demand for commodities such as beef, palm oil, timber, and soybeans, are driving...

Vietnam has announced plans to secure loans from the Chinese government to partially finance an $8.3 billion railway project connecting the two countries, according to Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Minh on Thursday (Feb 13). The country has been actively pursuing railway system upgrades and has approached China for both funding...

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), delivered a keynote address at the World Governments Summit 2025, highlighting Dubai’s advancements in clean energy and artificial intelligence (AI). His speech, titled "Reshaping the Future of Energy: Excellence and Leadership Through Clean Energy and...

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation has reached a critical juncture, with business process transformation emerging as the top priority for C-suite leaders in Ireland. According to PwC’s analysis of the 2025 CEO Survey data, 43% of companies plan to make significant or very significant investments in process transformation over...

Denmark has once again been ranked as the least corrupt country in the world, maintaining its top position from the previous year with a score of 90 out of 100. Finland follows closely behind with a score of 88, while Singapore, New Zealand, Luxembourg, and Norway share third place with...

Macroeconomic volatility has once again emerged as the primary concern for global business leaders, with 67% reporting moderate to extreme exposure to this risk in the coming year. Findings from PwC’s latest CEO Survey indicate a significant shift in risk perception, underscoring the need for enhanced strategic resilience. The survey...

Valentine’s Day continues to be a major economic driver, with the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimating that 56% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday in 2025. Spending is projected to reach $27.5 billion, averaging $188.81 per household. Popular Valentine’s Day Gifts Several classic gifts remain favorites for the holiday:...