Institutional Foundations: Nobel Laureates Uncover Key to National Prosperity
This year’s Nobel Prize laureates in Economic Sciences—Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson—have shed light on the critical role of societal institutions in...
Global Leaders Gather at COP16 to Tackle Biodiversity Crisis
The upcoming COP16 biodiversity summit, held in Cali, Colombia, will gather global leaders, businesses, and conservation experts to turn promises of nature protection into...
Chinese Consumer Slowdown Hits LVMH as Fashion Sales Decline
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world’s largest luxury group, reported a 5% drop in third-quarter organic revenue for its fashion and leather...
Debt Crisis Derails Progress on Sustainable Development Goals, Says UN
The world’s poorest countries are being forced to prioritize debt payments over crucial investments, hindering progress towards their sustainable development goals, warned Achim Steiner,...
Navigating the Confusion of Sustainable Packaging in a Changing Industry
The packaging industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by sustainability efforts and new regulations, but this change has sparked confusion. Experts at the...
Breaking Barriers: Black and Latina Women Lead the Charge in Labor Unions
Women represent nearly half of the U.S. labor union membership, yet top leadership positions have historically lagged, especially for women of color. However, recent...
Middle East on Edge as Israel Vows Retaliation for Massive Iranian Missile Strike
Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically as Israel vowed to retaliate after Iran launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli military...
Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as Mexico’s First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum made history on Tuesday as she took office as Mexico’s first female and Jewish president, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s...
Intensifying Violence: Israel Strikes Beirut Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Airstrikes targeted Beirut on Monday morning, marking the first strikes within the city's limits since October 7. This follows a weekend of intense fighting...
Chinese Stocks Rise Amid Economic Support Skepticism
Chinese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, though gains were trimmed as concerns persist about the effectiveness of recent economic support measures. The CSI 300...
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...
