Special Reports

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....

Workforce considerations have been ranked as the third most important business priority for CEOs in 2024-2025, following growth and technology, according to a report by Gartner, Inc. The survey, conducted between July and December 2023, included responses from 416 CEOs and senior business leaders. It revealed a shift in investment...

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G-20 major advanced and emerging economies have endorsed a statement advocating for the expedited implementation of digital services taxes, targeting large information technology companies. This decision, made during the first day of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro, underscores the G-20’s...

A recent survey conducted by the International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals that nine out of ten CEOs have embraced hybrid working models, leading to enhanced productivity and improved staff retention. The survey, which gathered responses from over 500 CEOs in Hong Kong, highlights several benefits associated with hybrid working, including...

Inflation is easing in several leading African economies, but Nigeria continues to face high consumer prices. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 34.19% in June, up from 33.95% in May 2024. Conversely, South Africa, recognized by the International Monetary Fund as the continent's...