Special Reports

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...

In recent days, torrential rains have wreaked havoc across Central Europe, leading to widespread flooding and significant damage to infrastructure. Countries like Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, and Romania have been hit hardest, with local authorities responding to the crisis by initiating evacuations and emergency measures. Poland has been particularly affected,...

A recent international survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report, gathering responses from nearly 17,000 individuals, including 5,900 aged 45 and older, has revealed the best countries for a comfortable retirement. The survey assessed 89 countries based on several key factors: affordability, tax environment, friendliness, desirability as a place...

The retail and consumer sector in the Middle East continues to grapple with significant concerns over the availability of working capital, particularly in relation to more favorable payment terms, delayed receipts, and ongoing struggles within the retail industry. According to Katy Holmes, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai,...

The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission has reached an agreement on a Latin-based Common Turkic Alphabet comprising 34 letters during its third meeting, which took place from September 9 to 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to a statement from the Turkic Academy's press service, the proposed alphabet includes letters that...

The gender gap in leadership within the travel technology industry is gradually narrowing, with a noticeable increase in the recruitment of women into leadership positions across the sector, particularly within the airline industry. For instance, in May this year, Ariane Gorin became the CEO of the Expedia Group. In the...