As the Gates Foundation launches its report on progress in the fight against poverty, the philanthropist talks to Polly Toynbee about the challenges ahead. Gates discusses the US president's approach to foreign aid, sharing his hopes for Trump ‘as a human being who cares about other human beings’
By Louisa Rochford In 2017, a new billionaire was reported every 2 days and the total number of billionaires in the world rose to 2,754. 67% of that figure are self-made, including none other than Jeff Bezos, who has amassed a staggering $150 billion net worth—hardly something to underestimate. He has become a global […]
Osama Bishai is the CEO for Orascom Construction Ltd., a leading global engineering and construction contractor that manages $3.5 to $3.8 billion of annual revenue in construction work. Primarily run in the Middle East, they have an additional ongoing operation in the US and are focused on infrastructure work, including power, water and wastewater. With […]
This week, the automotive world lost one of it’s shining lights. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automotive) passed away following a year-long battle with health complications he had kept secret. Described by some as “one of the boldest business leaders of his generation”, Marchionne was famous for stabilising the ship at FCA during […]
Gary Hartman runs one of the few chassis manufacturers left in the US. He explains why his business is in big trouble thanks to competition from China, and why getting on Trump's tariff list is critical.
Donald J. Trump, the 45th US President stepped into the oval office around 16 months ago. Some would argue his most controversial idea yet has been that of running for President, though of course many praise his election to US leader as a historic moment in the fight to ‘make America great again’. While Trump’s […]
Filipp Chebotarev is the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Cambridge Companies SPG where he oversees all daily operations, develops and maintains strategic partnerships and drives initiative for organisational growth. Filipp graduated from University of California Irvine with honors and went on to obtain a wide array of experience in politics, business, revenue operations […]
Geneva is once again the most expensive location in Europe for business travellers according to research by global mobility experts, ECA International. On average, the total cost of a standard business trip to Geneva is GBP 554 a day, compared to GBP 448 in London. “Swiss cities once again dominate the most expensive places for […]
The retail infection is spreading at an alarming rate. The likes of Amazon and Walmart dominate sales through online platforms, leaving high street shopping in the shadows. It’s already a commonly agreed statement that retail consumer buying is on the low, with only bankruptcies in the future ahead. In 2017 a grand 50 US retailers […]
While not in a trade war as of yet, both oppositions in the US vs China tariff tension have given warnings and escalated hostility. If a war of sorts were to pass, who would be afflicted, and what would it do for the economy? Speaking on the tension is Siddharth Shankar, a leading expert in […]
There has been a lot of recent news regarding trade tariffs, as America and China impose a number of greater tariffs on a wide range of each other’s goods. Is this all political showboating though, or do they actually have an impact? Trade tariffs were introduced to increase the ease and competition, while decreasing the […]
The recent trade battle between China and the US has caused much chaos in affected industries. Below Ed Gromann, CPO at Centage Corporation, delves into the challenges now ahead of aluminum and steel companies following the potential introduction of a 25% tariff on imports, offering some tips on preparing for the worst. Tips that can […]
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