Special Reports

Over the past decade, property values in Monaco have surged by 40%, drawing in affluent newcomers eager to claim a piece of this exclusive locale. The world's most densely populated country, home to figures like Sir Lewis Hamilton and Dame Shirley Bassey, continually demands the pinnacle of luxury. To meet...

In the past year, the United States has solidified its position as the dominant player in the global domestic aviation market, accounting for 15.4% of the total market share. Closely trailing is China, with a significant 11.2% share. April 2023 saw a notable 4.0% increase in domestic air travel demand...

In its recent briefing, "Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs," the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between industry and government to enhance the ambition of the upcoming Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by COP30. The report advocates that...

South Africa’s ordinary MPs are not quite top one-percenters when it comes to their salary—but they are getting closer and are by far some of the highest-paid people in the country. Going on monthly earnings, previous data compiled by Knight Frank showed that a 1% earner in South Africa is...

In the past three years, the number of super-wealthy individuals has surged both in this country and worldwide. If current trends persist, the world may see its first trillionaire within a decade, according to a recent Oxfam report on global inequality. The report highlighted a "supercharged surge in extreme wealth,"...

The wealth of the world's affluent is surging to unprecedented levels, driven primarily by gains in North America, according to Capgemini's 28th annual World Wealth Report. The report highlights a 4.7% increase in the wealth of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, totaling $86.8 trillion in 2023, and a 5.1% rise in...

Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1997 and 2012 and now making up a significant portion of the global workforce, are surprisingly financially wealthier than previous generations at the same age. According to findings by Kevin Corinth of the American Enterprise Institute and Jeff Larrimore of the US Federal Reserve,...

Developed nations seem to have finally met their goal of raising US$100 billion in climate aid for developing countries in 2022, two years past the original deadline. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported a total of US$115.9 billion raised for climate-related projects, marking a record surge in...

The US economy is heavily reliant on consumer spending, which means it absolutely depends on businesses to identify and sell products that people want. For example, Fortune 500 companies generate a combined annual revenue of $18.1 trillion and employ over 30.4 million people, accounting for two-thirds of the US gross...

Introduced back in 1979, the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk stands as the most widely utilized military aircraft globally. This four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility military helicopter has persisted as a critical component in global military operations for nearly half a century. Its continued eminence underscores its effectiveness and reliability. The Black...