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Podcasts:
Commodities have been moribund for a century, their prices more a reflection of Mother Nature than demand. Not anymore. Tom Albanese from Rio Tinto tells us why.
Healthcare needs are almost desperate in many parts of Asia and one company is ambitiously ramping up its services across the region.
Could stronger ties between France and Germany get to the heart of what ails the single currency?
China's booming luxury goods market means even the fashion industry's flagship publication is working flat out to keep pace.
Innovation may be the buzz word, but it’s no panacea. Professor Morten Hansen and Jim Collins’ new book “Great by Choice” shows what else you need to stay alive and ahead of the rest.
Sub-prime mortgages were supposed to put an end to segregated neighbourhoods by allowing affordable housing to more people. But a new study shows that better access to mortgages leads to more - not less - racial segregation.
The economic crisis has put most governments on an austerity programme, cutting social benefits at a time when demand for such services is skyrocketing. Enlightened businesspeople can make a difference as social entrepreneurs.
Emerging markets are where money is to be made: pent up consumer demand, cheap labour, few regulations. But just under the surface lies the murky world of corruption, ready to derail even the most scrupulous businessperson. Now what?
Wealthy Asian dynasties are redefining the way they share their gains with the communities that helped them prosper. A new study by INSEAD and UBS reveals for the first time shifting trends in Asian philanthropy, from obscure donations to progressive strategies.
Private equity is coming of age in China, India and Brazil. Big potential exists in these large emerging markets, but for how long?
Today's economic crisis is nearly as damaging as past wars have been, but can this crisis foster unity within the EU, and between the EU member states and its long-standing allies?
Not since the Great Depression has the world economy seen such a perfect storm of failed policies, rising unemployment and stalled growth. Many use the “R” word … but is that “recovery” or “recession”?
Emirati entrepreneur Nada al Qassimi discusses the challenges of running an independent business in the UAE.
A couple of foreign M&A's of Chinese companies look likely to go through. Is it just a chip in the Great Wall of protectionism or a real shift in policy? Veteran Chinese executive and entrepreneur Warren Liu discusses the implications for MNCs in China.
New research shows that unless you venture beyond your corporate walls, you’ll fall behind the competition.