Rich but Poor Africa: Can Agriculture Help Tackle Its Looming Food Crisis?

By Hamlet Hlomendlini As populations rise, food demand goes up and not everybody might be ready. In this article, economist Hamlet Hlomendlini sheds lights...

Barcelona – The Hypocrisy of Sorrow

By Peter Koenig The forces of terror are real, but who they really are is a different topic. In this article, Peter Koenig elaborates on...

From the Trans-Atlantic Axis and the Trans-Asian Axis          

By Dan Steinbock     The ASEAN faces old and new challenges, and a huge long-term opportunity. The next three decades could witness the shift of...

Is Brexit a Neo-Liberal Coup Against 45 Years of Life-Protective Law and Regulation?

By John McMurtry The European Union’s rule of life-protective law is never really seen on media’s coverages and public discussions. In this article, Dr. McMurtry...

Venezuela – The National Constituent Assembly is in Place – But the Fight for...

By Peter Koenig Venezuela is set to have a National Constituent Assembly, but the struggle to regain its sovereignty is still facing powerful foes. In...

The Myths and Realities of Duterte’s Infrastructure Initiative

By Dan Steinbock A huge upgrade of infrastructure is vital for Philippines economic future. That’s why it is contested by entrenched interests, including foreign powers....

Germany – is Madame Merkel up for a Ruse?

By Peter Koenig It’s not surprising that the US Congress has new sanctions against Russia, but what’s interesting is Madame Merkel’s objection on the sanctions....

Why Jobs Growth No Longer Induces Wage Growth in America

Or The Eclipse of the Phillips Curve in America By Dan Steinbock While the Fed’s continued tightening may suppress growth in emerging economies, US labor market...

China’s Position on Climate Change – Truly Sustainable?

By Kerry Brown and Benjamin Barratt Back in 2009, the world would not have thought that China will be taking a leadership role in humanity’s...

Singapore: Designing the Future in the Midst of Uncertainty

By Lester Gunnion The Singapore government has a vision of transitioning to higher-value-added industries, and thus boosting productivity, by focussing on skill development, innovation, and...

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CFO's new mandate. CFO explaining the presentation

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...

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