Global Finance

The desolation of a South American giant

VENEZUELAN social media is a curious thing. There are few pictures of parents proudly showing off their kids, or people buzzing with their hazy...
Climate Change

4 ways business is stepping up to meet global climate goals

Non-state actors like businesses are essential to meeting the ambitious goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. A panel discussion at the recent ECOCITY World...
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Investors give a huge $100m vote of confidence in Airbnb flotation

IN THE biggest US listing of 2020, Airbnb’s first day of public trading has secured a valuation of more than $100bn, with more than...
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Bezos’ billion-dollar bid to boost India’s SME business

AMAZON founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is launching a £770m bid to bring India’s SMEs online. Bezos said his firm will invest the sum —...

Latin America: Emulating the Success of a Few

At this year’s gathering of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Latin America is expected to claim centre stage. With some of the region’s...

Profits ‘close to zero’ for John Lewis Partnership this year

A rough first six months means closure for some UK Waitrose stores FIVE British Waitrose outlets – four convenience shops and a supermarket – are...

Ernst & Young: Argentina – Departure from Political Cycle

The new Argentine government holding office as from December 10, 2015, represents a departure from the political cycle that ruled the country for the...
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The Monsoon Accessorize Trust continues support for Afghanistan education projects

THE MONSOON Accessorize Trust has been supporting education projects for Afghani women and children over the past two decades — and says it will...
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An island paradise for divers — and investors

Time to dive in? Holdun Family Office leads the way with tried-and-tested principles for its client list AH, THE Bahamas. A sun-blessed coral archipelago of...

Daniel Hashim (Founder, Carbon Sponge Solutions): Small is beautiful

BOFFIN-turned-businessman Daniel Hashim is carving out a name for himself by getting nanotechnology out of the research laboratory and into the industrial marketplace. Dr Hashim’s...