The Russia-Ukraine War: Implications for Economic Security
By Dr Simon Ashley Bennett
The article explores the link between geopolitics and economic performance in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. It argues...
Why Stronger Financial Oversight is Key to Hong Kong’s Listing Leadership
By Iain O'Brien
Hong Kong’s stock exchange faces a pivotal moment as regulatory changes make listings faster and more flexible. Iain O’Brien explores how easing...
Technology Transfer to Africa: Matching Ambition with Absorbable Innovation
By Christopher Burke
Africa’s economic momentum is rising, and the right technology could make all the difference. Christopher Burke of WMC Africa shows how innovations...
Going Beyond As One? Pondering An ASEAN Space Agency
By John Louis B. Benito, LPT, MA
The article presents three political points in building an ASEAN Space Agency in the future: (1) building on...
Market, Logistics, and Digital Technology in Yiwu: How the World’s Largest Small-Merchandise Center has...
By Zhang Shuyue, Hunter Trylch and Xiangming Chen
As geopolitical tensions and tariffs disrupt global trade and supply chains, and businesses worry about eroded markets,...
What the West is Missing About China
By Dr Catherine Hua Xiang
The West still treats China as a monolith. As an intercultural communication scholar, I explain how misreading high‑context communication, neglecting...
ESG in Action: Africa’s Private Sector Leading Inclusion
By Christopher Burke
Africa’s private sector is embedding ESG into core business models, driving inclusion of youth and women as engines of growth. Programs such...
Spain’s Health Service Challenges Spur Demand for Private Care
By Irene Palomo and Dr. Osman Sahin
The Spanish healthcare system is relying heavily on the private medical sector to help absorb the shock of...
The Dehumanizing Forces of War – To Kill or Not to Kill: That is...
By Joseph Mazur
The enduring mystery surrounding war is the question of why we fight when we could negotiate simple, peaceful solutions? The answer often...
Georgia’s Political Crisis Deepens as Trust in Power Collapses
Georgia is facing a profound political breakdown that threatens both its democratic institutions and its path toward Europe. The country is now trapped between...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
