Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s Powerful Conservative Leader Wins Again and Strengthens Her Grip on Power

Calling a snap election was a major gamble for Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Instead of ending her career, it delivered the strongest mandate...
Google Employees

Google Employees Demand Firm Cut Ties with ICE

Nearly 900 Google employees have called on the company to sever its ties with federal immigration enforcement, amid growing concerns over ICE and CBP...
China Pushes the Renminbi

China Pushes the Renminbi as Dollar Alternative as Global Uncertainty Grows

China has laid out fresh plans to expand the global role of its currency, the renminbi, as geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around U.S. economic...
Trump Says U.S.–India Trade

Trump Says U.S.–India Trade Deal Reached, Tariffs Drop to 18%

The United States and India have reached a trade deal and will move immediately to lower tariffs on each other’s goods, President Donald Trump...
US Exits WHO

US Officially Leaves World Health Organization, Ending Major Funding Role

The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the exit of one of the agency’s largest donors. The move follows...

Extreme Winter Storm Grips US as Experts Link Cold to Climate Change

A powerful winter storm bringing brutal cold, heavy snow and dangerous ice is sweeping across large parts of the United States east of the...
Trump raises tariffs

Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Autos Pharma Lumber After Deal Delay

Legal and political uncertainty continues to surround US trade policy as the Supreme Court weighs a challenge to President Donald Trump’s authority to impose...
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China Sees Opening for Global Influence as Davos Signals Power Shift

Global economic power appears to be tilting away from long established Western dominance, and Chinese analysts say recent signals from the World Economic Forum...
US and Europe tariff - After Trump Threatens New Greenland Levies

Europe Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump Threatens New Greenland Levies

European governments are weighing retaliatory tariffs and tougher economic counter-measures after President Donald Trump threatened fresh U.S. export levies tied to negotiations over Greenland,...

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland Purchase Demand

European leaders pushed back sharply after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless a deal is reached over...

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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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