China’s experience with mobile payments highlights the pros and cons of a cashless society
An increasing number of people are using mobile devices – their smartphone, a smartwatch or…
UN stresses ‘full commitment’ to Ukraine grain deal as Russia offers 60-day extension
Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number…
Why SVB and Signature Bank failed so fast
Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that they…
Government needs to show it can jack up growth to regain economic credibility
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget is a tricky one in terms of timing. Having…
Syrian earthquake devastated an area that was already a disaster zone – and highlights the vital role of local aid groups
Three weeks after the February 2023 earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, I stood amid the…
First Person: ‘Nepal is ready for its next chapter’
There are currently 46 so-called Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a United Nations designation. They have…
JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see…
The people who care for and educate our children deserve better pay
Pressure on working parents has been building for a long time, with daycare costs increasing…
Integrity, innovation and risk-taking is a rare combination in CEOs, new research suggests
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Corporate…
First Person: Vulnerable Ukrainian farmers plough a self-sufficient furrow
Pierre Vauthier is the chief of office for the FAO in Ukraine. He told UN…