Special Reports

Over the past two years, many tech firms have been urging workers back to the office while simultaneously threatening layoffs. Even Zoom reverted to in-person work last year. However, it appears that tech executives have abandoned their push against remote work. Currently, only 3% of tech companies require their employees...

A significant portion of Americans do not possess substantial savings. According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, the median balance in Americans' transaction accounts, encompassing checking, savings, and money market accounts, stands at $8,000. The financial landscape is markedly different for the wealthiest Americans. While it is anticipated...

The World Bank has raised concerns that over 100 nations, including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa, may face stagnation in a "middle-income trap" unless they implement significant economic reforms. The institution's latest report highlights the necessity for emerging markets to diversify their growth strategies beyond heavy reliance on investment....

The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Bain & Company, and the Angsana Council have released a report forecasting an average annual growth rate of 5.1% for Southeast Asia's six leading economies—Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore—over the next decade. The report, titled "Navigating High Winds: Southeast Asia Outlook...

According to the latest "Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey," 73% of CEOs are optimistic about their companies' performance over the next 12 months. The survey, which included over 80 CEOs from more than 15 industries, highlights the confidence and strategic priorities of top leaders despite facing numerous disruptions. Key Findings Geopolitical Concerns:...

A recent survey by Applied, an ethical hiring platform, revealed that 36% of Gen Z employees feel they have faced discrimination during the hiring process. This contrasts with only 12% of older workers who reported age discrimination when seeking employment. This research comes amidst reports from the British Chambers of...

A recent survey by CEO Score, a corporate data research institute, revealed that over half of South Korea's major corporations have not initiated any new business ventures in the past five years. This investigation focused on 331 of the top 500 companies in South Korea that have submitted business reports...

China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing their partnerships and fostering innovation in the digital sector. This agreement was solidified during the Forum on China-Africa Digital Cooperation, hosted on July 29 by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in Beijing. Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications, Alioune Sall, expressed...

A comprehensive analysis of 20,000 metal objects from Bronze Age Europe suggests that human economic behavior has remained remarkably consistent over the past 3,500 years. This research challenges the traditional view that elite control dominated Bronze Age economies and instead proposes that market economy principles were in play much earlier...

A recent publication by the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico reveals a growing sense of security among businesses operating in the country. The survey, released on Monday, shows that 39% of companies now feel safer compared to the previous year, a notable increase from the 17% reported in 2022....