Special Reports

Warner Bros. Discovery is under scrutiny for its executive compensation practices, with CEO David Zaslav's 2023 pay package totaling $49.7 million, a significant increase of 26.5% from the previous year. While the company grappled with financial challenges and shrinking business segments, top executives enjoyed substantial pay hikes, raising questions about...

According to the Global CEO Survey conducted by CEOWORLD magazine, a majority of CEOs (98% globally) are anticipating an economic downturn, which geopolitical tensions and disruption in the global supply chain will characterize. However, they are divided on the length, depth, and severity of the impending recession. The survey recorded...

As of 2023, Canada's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was approximately 2.11 trillion US dollars. This puts Canada at the 10th position in the world GDP ranking, following the United States ($26.94 trillion), China ($17.70 trillion), Germany ($4.42 trillion), Japan ($4.23 trillion), India ($3.73 trillion), the United Kingdom, France, Italy,...

As of 2023, China's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was approximately 17.70 trillion US dollars. This puts China in the second position in the world GDP ranking, following the United States ($26.94 trillion). Germany ($4.42 trillion), Japan ($4.23 trillion), The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Brazil, and Canada complete the top...

As of 2023, India's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was approximately 3.73 trillion US dollars. This puts India at the fifth position in the world GDP ranking, following the United States ($26.94 trillion), China ($17.70 trillion), Germany ($4.42 trillion), and Japan ($4.23 trillion). The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Brazil, and...

A recent report by the Australian Council of Social Service and the University of New South Wales reveals that Australia's wealthiest millennials owe their financial status more to parental assistance than to high-paying jobs. The study underscores the significant role of parental support in shaping the wealth distribution among young...

The traditional work model is experiencing a significant shift globally. Factors such as increased economic pressures, a desire for a better work-life balance, and the trend towards remote work have led many workers to seek more flexible work arrangements. As a result, the global freelance workforce is growing at an...

Despite a lackluster performance in 2023, South Korea's Kospi index witnessed a remarkable rebound in 2024, fueled by a fervent investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and a groundbreaking government-private sector initiative aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for chip production. The Kospi's impressive 11% surge over...

The 2024 Malaysia Rich List reveals a modest 2% increase in the collective wealth of tycoons, soaring to US$83.4 billion. Leading the pack once again is Robert Kuok, one of the world's oldest billionaires, with a formidable net worth of US$11.5 billion. Kuok's legacy began 75 years ago in Johor...

The ability of a CEO to fundraise is critical to the success of their company, from raising seed money to bringing late-stage investors on board. So, which CEOs have secured the most funding during their tenure in companies based in each US state? Hock Tan is the top CEO who...