Tech and Innovation

For today's leaders and business owners, juggling strategic vision with day-to-day operational needs can feel like a never-ending tug of war. Routine duties like calendar management, email filtering, and client communications are necessary, but they frequently take away from the time required to focus on high-level company development. Virtual Assistant...

The 2024 KPMG CEO Outlook gathered perspectives from over 1,300 CEOs at major global corporations, including 400 based in the United States, to assess how they are navigating ongoing market volatility. The study highlighted that while CEOs are eager to capitalize on the potential of generative AI (GenAI), challenges such...

A recent global survey conducted by Slack reveals a stark divide between executives and employees regarding the significance of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The study, which polled 17,372 desk workers across 15 countries—including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, and the US—was conducted between August 2-30, 2024....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on track to revolutionize industries globally, unlocking vast potential for economic growth, efficiency, and innovation by automating processes, generating insights, and enabling new forms of interaction. Generative AI, in particular, presents a unique opportunity to reshape sectors worldwide. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where...

A recent survey by BGF of business leaders across its 400-company investment portfolio found that AI is being widely embraced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overwhelmingly positive outlook. An impressive 89% of respondents viewed AI as an opportunity for growth, while only 7% saw it as a...

PwC has released its report titled FinTech in ASEAN 2024: A Decade of Innovation, which reviews the transformative changes in global FinTech over the past decade, noting its impact on financial services and its role in advancing digital inclusion worldwide. The report acknowledges, however, that the sector still faces significant...

Southeast Asian (SEA) countries have emerged as the top global market for Chinese app installations, according to a new study released Monday by measurement and analytics firm Adjust in collaboration with Sensor Tower. The report highlights that SEA countries account for a significant share of Chinese app installs worldwide, with...

The economic future may rest in the ocean, where a range of profitable opportunities, from tourism to energy, are emerging. However, the blue economy and the ocean itself are increasingly threatened by climate change, and without strong government intervention, these issues may intensify. At the same time, the ocean could...

SuperMeat cofounder Ido Savir noted that public sentiment around cultivated meat remains cautious, with doubts about its scalability and market potential leading some to view it as more hype than a feasible meat alternative. Savir emphasized that SuperMeat’s latest report demonstrates a commercially viable path to market, given the right...

AI is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s transforming how businesses operate, creating both excitement and uncertainty. For leaders, the challenge is to communicate AI’s value clearly, address concerns openly, and foster alignment across the organization. By embracing transparent communication, encouraging small-scale experimentation, and building trust, leaders can turn...