Special Reports

Over the past five years, Turkey has witnessed a significant surge in its exports to the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). From a modest $14.1 billion in 2019, exports have escalated by 85 percent, reaching nearly $26.1 billion in 2023. Last year, the SCO member nations accounted...

The advancement of regional economies in Saudi Arabia is expected to play a vital role in achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to position the country among the world's top 15 largest economies. A report by management consulting firm Arthur D. Little (ADL) outlines key success factors that could...

A recent report revealed that 45% of businesses have aimed to reduce staff and labor through new task automation processes since January 2022. Additionally, 85% of these businesses cited improving speed and quality of output as their primary goal. The potential of AI tools continues to be explored, but their...

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into the ASEAN economies of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam surged to US$236 billion in 2023, significantly higher than the annual average of $190 billion recorded between 2020 and 2022. Southeast Asia has become a preferred destination for companies diversifying their production away...

A recent survey by Pure Telecom reveals that 60% of Irish adults under 35 aspire to become social media influencers for income. Overall, 48% of the adult population would consider this career path. The study, part of Pure Telecom's Connected Lives survey conducted by Censuswide, explored social media usage and...

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,...