Special Reports

The Tonga Supreme Court has ruled that the CEO and Executive Board of the Tongan Development Bank will remain in their positions despite an ongoing dispute with the National Reserve Bank of Tonga. The court also imposed restrictions on the Development Bank, prohibiting it from engaging in economic development activities...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday evening that the European Union (EU) will provide a $11 billion fund to support countries impacted by recent floods. The announcement was made during a meeting in Wroclaw, Poland, attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as well as the prime...

According to the organizing committee of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), over 70 nations and international entities have already confirmed their involvement in the upcoming seventh edition of the event. Participation levels are expected to surpass those of last year's expo, with an even larger number of exhibitors anticipated....

Building decarbonization is becoming a major focus for U.S. companies as they ramp up efforts to combat climate change, according to a recent survey conducted by Carrier Global Corporation. The survey, which gathered responses from over 200 C-suite executives, revealed that 83% of U.S. executives plan to increase their sustainability...

In today’s business landscape, CEOs are shifting away from carefully polished public personas and embracing more authentic, relatable identities. This approach aims to build stronger connections with employees, customers, and other critical audiences. As the personal brands of CEOs and founders become increasingly intertwined with their companies' reputations, authenticity is...

Despite economic uncertainties, both Australian and global CEOs are increasingly prioritizing investments in generative AI (Gen AI), according to KPMG International's annual CEO Outlook survey. The survey, which gathered insights from 1,325 CEOs across 11 major economies, found that 58% of Australian CEOs and 64% of global CEOs view Gen...

One of Russia's most extraordinary entrepreneurial stories has taken a dark turn with tragic consequences. A shooting at the Moscow headquarters of Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, left at least two dead and seven others injured on Wednesday, according to media reports. The incident has plunged the billion-dollar company...

Recent economic data indicates a slowdown in the U.S. job market, and future outlooks from some of the country’s largest corporations suggest that the trend could continue, according to a new survey shared exclusively with Axios. The latest signal comes from a Business Roundtable survey of 145 top business leaders,...

Debt has become a mounting challenge for developing nations, particularly the least developed countries (LDCs). These nations face higher borrowing costs, weaker debt management capabilities, and limited representation in key international forums that address debt issues. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened the financial situation for LDCs, driving up public debt,...

On September 15, India initiated Operation Sadbhav, a humanitarian mission to provide disaster relief to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all of which have been severely affected by Typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India has committed $1 million in flood relief to Vietnam...