Special Reports

The business adage suggests that arriving early is on time, and being on time is considered late. However, for some Gen Z workers, arriving late is deemed acceptable. A recent survey by Meeting Canary, an AI tool for analyzing work meeting behaviors, revealed that 47% of Gen Z respondents consider...

The world’s population was 2.5 billion in 1950. Now, it’s surpassed 7.9 billion, with a significant increase in young individuals. Approximately 41 percent of the world’s population is 24 or younger, and almost 60 percent of Africa’s population falls under this age bracket. In contrast, Monaco has the highest median...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has updated its forecasts, indicating a continued slowdown in global oil demand growth, with a significant decline in consumption in China. This revision reflects ongoing economic challenges and shifting energy policies that are affecting global oil markets. According to a report from News.Az, citing AFP,...

A significant number of South Africans under the age of 60 intend to continue working beyond the traditional retirement age, viewing it as a transitional phase rather than a complete exit from the workforce. The 2024 FNB Retirement Insights Survey highlights that economic pressures and insufficient financial literacy contribute to...

According to the 2023 Global Wealth Report by Swiss bank UBS, Belgium stands out as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, consistently performing well in terms of median wealth. This metric, which represents the midpoint of the wealth distribution, highlights Belgium's strong position. In 2023, Belgium's median wealth...

From 2022 to 2050, the GDP of emerging economies (excluding China) is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3.2%, nearly three times the growth rate of developed economies. This economic expansion drives a continuous increase in energy demand, which peaks in the early 2030s under the Net Zero...

Latin America's economic growth has lagged behind Asia's in the twenty-first century, expanding at only half the pace. A recent World Bank study attributes this to the region's cities lacking productivity. Over the past two decades, rural areas experienced economic boosts due to advancements in agriculture and increased global demand...

China's economic impact is felt worldwide, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center covering 35 countries. Majorities in almost all surveyed nations, spanning six continents and diverse income levels, report significant Chinese influence on their economies. This influence is perceived more widely now compared to 2019, with...

European hardware deep tech teams now have a valuable resource akin to Point Nine's renowned SaaS Funding Napkin. This innovative tool, the Deep Tech Hardware Napkin, has been introduced by First Momentum, a pre-seed fund specializing in technical B2B and deep tech startups. The German VC firm aims to democratize...

Labor markets worldwide have remained robust, with many nations experiencing record-high employment and low unemployment levels. By May 2024, the OECD unemployment rate was 4.9%. Notably, employment rates for women have improved more significantly than for men compared to pre-pandemic levels. Although labor market tightness is easing, it remains generally...