Special Reports

Life science companies, traditionally focused on providers and payers, are rapidly shifting their priorities to engage directly with patients and consumers. Historically, pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech firms maintained limited interaction with end consumers. However, the rise of digital health tools like apps and smartwatches has empowered individuals to take control...

The rise of artificial intelligence is poised to bring significant shifts to labor markets across the Asia-Pacific region, with advanced economies likely to feel the effects more acutely than their emerging counterparts. Recent findings reveal that approximately half of the jobs in advanced economies within the region are exposed to...

The year 2025 unfolds against a backdrop of continued transformation in global labor markets. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a confluence of factors, including rising living costs, geopolitical conflicts, the climate crisis, and economic downturns, has exacerbated the turbulence already present in technology-driven employment shifts. While the global economy shows signs...

Leaders and trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have reiterated their commitment to advancing trade digitalization as a means to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and unlock economic growth in the region. Representing economies responsible for more than 60% of global trade, the delegates emphasized the adoption of electronic...

India is expected to witness an 8%-9% rise in steel demand in 2025, surpassing other major steel-consuming economies, according to a report by CRISIL. The growth will be driven by increased adoption of steel-intensive construction in housing and infrastructure, alongside stronger demand from sectors such as engineering and packaging. While...

Income inequality in Korea is reaching unprecedented levels, with the gap between the nation's wealthiest and poorest households widening at an alarming rate. Recent data from Statistics Korea reveals that the income disparity between the top and bottom 10% of households has surpassed $136,000 for the first time. This figure...

In its 2024 report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) identified Mexico as one of the most perilous countries for journalists, highlighting its position as one of the most violent places for reporters outside of war zones. The International Human Rights Organization reported that over the past decade, Mexico accounted for 30%...

A recent analysis by KPMG has revealed that while Baby Boomers remain Australia's wealthiest generation overall, they no longer hold the largest share of property assets or the most significant portion of shares. The study found that Generation X has overtaken Boomers in property ownership as Boomers increasingly sell their...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the world to make 2025 a “new beginning,” emphasizing the need for collective action to address pressing global challenges. In his New Year’s message issued on Monday, Guterres reflected on the difficulties of 2024, highlighting the widespread impact of wars, displacement, and rising inequalities...

A study released by staffing agency Express Employment Professionals revealed that half of Canadian companies intend to increase their workforce in the first half of 2025. Among the 505 hiring decision-makers surveyed, 51% indicated plans to hire additional employees. Of those, 58% cited managing increased workloads as the primary driver,...