Special Reports

The global influence of major tech companies has become pervasive, often accompanied by controversies involving data privacy breaches and environmental harm. Despite these issues, it's important not to paint all companies with the same brush. A survey by All About Cookies, which involved 1,000 US adults, sought to capture public...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often hailed as a remedy for numerous challenges in Africa. In Togo, AI assists in directing social funds to the poorest regions, while in Zambia, it helps combat misinformation during elections. However, as with any 'silver bullet' technology, solving one issue with AI can inadvertently create...

G20 represents over 85% of the global economy and is known for its collaborative policy actions in response to international events. Despite their collective influence, the G20 nations consist of fundamentally diverse economies, each with its own approach to business taxation. Among the G20, Argentina and India have the highest...

A recent survey by DNV reveals that 64% of oil and gas industry leaders believe the energy transition is accelerating, with 68% expressing optimism about the sector's growth despite the downturn in 2020. Titled "The Paradox of Petroleum - How the Oil and Gas Sector is Transforming Through Uncertainty," the...

In December 2023, UBS researchers released a report detailing enterprise AI spending plans based on a survey of IT executives from around 130 organizations. The survey covered various AI components, including chips, models, cloud infrastructure, data, security, and application software. After more than six months, UBS has updated its findings,...

UK workers are hopeful about new opportunities and evolving work practices, but the rapid pace and scale of change are proving challenging, according to PwC's Hopes and Fears Survey. Embracing GenAI The survey, which included over 56,600 workers globally and 2,000 in the UK, reveals that workers see the potential...

A new survey by PwC, involving over 56,000 workers across 50 countries, reveals that employees are prioritizing long-term skills growth to advance their careers despite increasing workloads and workplace changes. Key findings from PwC's 2024 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey indicate that 45% of workers have experienced rising workloads...

A recent study by the Hospitality Women's Innovation Council (WIC), comprising hotel brand executives, managers, and innovators, reveals a significant gap in the current hotel technology landscape. Only 20% of hotel professionals feel that their existing tech infrastructure is adequate for achieving efficiency, cost savings, and providing optimal guest care....

Senegal officially joined the ranks of oil-producing nations, with the extraction of the first barrels from the Sangomar field off the coast of Dakar on June 10. This $5 billion project aims to produce 100,000 barrels per day. Ameth Guisse, CEO of Maak Petroleum Company, believes this will reduce energy...

Turkey has recorded the highest annual increase in rent among European Union members and EU candidate countries, according to Eurostat data. From May 2023 to May 2024, rents in Turkey soared by 125.1 %, significantly outpacing Hungary, which saw a 12.8 % increase. This sharp rise in Turkish rents occurred...