Success and Leadership

Investing in the care economy offers Southeast Asian nations an opportunity to enhance women’s economic participation, thereby fostering more equitable growth and development. A recent data snapshot from UN Women, titled Women’s Economic Empowerment and the Care Economy in ASEAN, was released ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...

As inflation eases and consumers remain focused on finding bargains, Walmart is reaping the rewards. Walmart’s shares jumped 7% on Thursday following the release of strong second-quarter earnings. The company’s performance was bolstered by an influx of higher-income shoppers, as well as growth in its advertising and e-commerce divisions. In...

Colin Huang, the man behind the Temu shopping platform, is currently the wealthiest individual in China. Temu, which allows Western consumers to purchase inexpensive goods directly from Chinese sellers, has skyrocketed Huang’s personal fortune to around $50 billion, earning him the title of the richest person in China. While Huang...

Central banks set interest rates, manage reserves, and act as lenders of last resort to commercial banks and financial institutions during economic crises. Through these functions, central banks influence economic activity and maintain the smooth operation of financial markets. According to the SWFI, the Federal Reserve System of the United...

The WNBA has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, largely attributed to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, neither Clark’s Indiana Fever nor Reese’s Chicago Sky are the league's most valuable team. That title belongs to the Dallas Wings, despite their struggles on the court this season. The...

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially came to a close on Sunday with a Closing Ceremony that followed a final day of competition, highlighted by Team USA's gold medal victory in women's basketball. The United States dominated the overall medal tally at the Paris Olympics, securing 126 medals and...

As the eurozone's second-largest economy, France is looking to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to inject some much-needed vitality into its sluggish growth. The country's national statistics office has forecasted that the Games could contribute a 0.3 percentage point increase to GDP, driven by revenue from ticket sales, television rights,...

In a significant shift within Africa's financial hierarchy, South African Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian Aliko Dangote to become the continent's wealthiest individual. As of August 2, 2024, Rupert's net worth has soared to $13.65 billion, positioning him as the 154th richest person globally. Meanwhile, Dangote's wealth is now slightly...

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, holds the title of Asia's wealthiest individual with an impressive net worth of $114 billion, ranking him 1st on the Indian stage. However, his position is under serious threat from fellow Indian magnate Gautam Adani, the Chairman of Adani Group. So, the race...

As the world's top athletes compete for individual glory and national pride at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, spectators are keenly watching to see which country will emerge with the most medals. By Wednesday, the U.S., Japan, China, and host country France were leading the medal count. Simone Biles, who...