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In a reversal of recent trends, the UN has found that the gap between rich and poor countries is steadily widening. This is according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s 2023-24 Human Development Report published in March 2024. - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
While many countries and regions around the world are moving away from cash to more and more innovative payment methods, the EU seems to be doubling down on cash. - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
With the proliferation of generative AI in all manner of sectors, it’s natural to wonder, could 2024 be the year of generative AI? - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Here’s a quick summary of the key risks highlighted in the Global Risks Report 2024 and how they are likely to play out over the next decade. - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
In an age of extensive customer tracking, deeply personalized digital experiences, and endless cookies, data privacy and ethical data practices have become hot button topics. - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The Fed and ECB have decided to keep interest rates unchanged after a period of consecutive hikes due to growing fears about the global economy. So what happens now? - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
On a turbulent day on Wall Street, Big Tech giants experienced a significant setback as their Earnings Per Share (EPS) reports disappointed investors, causing a domino effect that sent shockwaves through various market sectors. - Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
In recent years, humanity has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in space exploration. With increasing investments, ambitious lunar missions by countries like India …
The specter of global public debt has become an ever-present concern haunting economies across Europe. In recent years, this fear has transformed …
AI has rapidly gained a strong foothold in the healthcare sector, transforming the way medical professionals deliver care and patients experience healthcare …
In line with the increasing deployment of renewable energy projects worldwide, jobs in the sector are also surging — and China is …
As the world shifts closer to key climate change deadlines, there is increasingly greater focus on the role of sustainable investment in …
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects every corner of the world, and in my opinion, emerging countries are particularly vulnerable. …
In late 2021, central banks around the world began unwinding liberal monetary policy stances and taking the first steps towards quantitative tightening …
Greenwashing is a growing concern among consumers, investors and public institutions alike. In my opinion, it is a misleading and dangerous trend …
Strikes in the transport sector all over the world. Risks in the production supply chain are growing
Transportation is the single most critical element to functioning supply chains. 100% of goods produced globally must be moved from the point …
Artificial Intelligence is sweeping through every industry globally, and finance is not left out. AI is assisting to speed up and improve …
In its bid to combat climate-polluting emissions, the maritime industry has adopted all manner of cutting-edge technologies, from hi-tech alternative fuels to …
While they are at the heart of the cloud revolution currently unleashing the potential of the internet, data centers are also notorious …
A Bedford-based company has made history after signing a deal to produce and deliver ten 100-passenger helium airships. The deal, concluded between …