Synopsis: Three major trends which have together driven the world economy for several decades are ending simultaneously. The era of cheap money, political and economic stability and cheap Chinese labour is over. Business leaders will need to consider carefully what comes next. Since the 1990s, the...
Electricity GenerationIn terms of both installed electricity generating capacity from wind, and the capacity added in 2021, China is dominant. The People’s Republic installed as much generating capacity in 2021 as the rest of the world combined, with the United States accounting for about 15%....
Continuing Inflation and the war in Ukraine has caused prices spikes and supply interruptions globally. These short-term problems are made worse by longer-term factors such as ongoing US-China geopolitical tensions, and the increase in Chinese labour costs. The methods through which American and European companies...
In the past few years, government around the world have set ambitious transition targets to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and move toward a battery-driven future of transport. In 2021, the UK government announced a 2030 target date for ending the sale of...
In 2021, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) passed an important milestone – they made up all the net growth in new car sales globally. Will this trend continue? What can we expect in the coming few years from the major BEV manufacturers? Can traditional automakers successfully...
As Meta laid off thousands of employees during the first quarter of 2023, including apparently large swathes of their virtual reality and web3 research teams, it would be easy to conclude that the metaverse is finished, at least for the foreseeable future. However, although Mark...
Introduction It is now nearly seven years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stepped out on stage in 2016 and announced Vision 2030, the most ambitious plan to transform Saudi Arabia’s economy and society since its foundation more than eighty years earlier. In early 2023,...
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The rapid increase in industrialization, globalization and population growth requires a significant increase in global energy demands [1]. Whereas the increase in GHGs emissions and climate change altered the focus towards the increasing use of renewable sources of energy. The scientific community is focusing on...
Imagine you have never heard the word democracy, living a life in persistent monarchy or gender discrimination—for that matter. It would have been a torture, right? People actually lived the lives under oppressive power structures like monarchy and patriarchy and it was their happily ever...
Realism is a political ideology that is based upon the role of the state, national interest and power (Bell). Realism was at its peak during the second world war which led to disastrous human and economic losses. To ensure that this ideology of international...
1. INTRODUCTION: A Food supplement is defined under European and US legislation as ‘foodstuffs the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, alone or in combination, marketed in...
As 2022 is truly underway, the debate on cryptocurrencies continues to heat up, with some calling for more regulation and some opposing it. There are many aspects to consider when debating what is the future of the crypto market.There are some reported cases of countries...
While scrolling through your social media you've definitely bumped into the scandalous NFT-news. The jaw-dropping prices of the CryptoPunks or listing of the Bored Apes on Sotheby's auction always draw attention en masse. Extremely easy money, intrigues, foolishness, the new elites, — that's what the...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the future of human workers. With the rise of AI, many jobs that human beings have traditionally done can now be done by machines. This raises some critical questions about the future of work and employment. What will happen to...
While well-educated analysists and accountants pore over EBITDA and myriad other figures, meanwhile the stock market does exactly what it wants to do. A news item today might spur the market higher, but the same news on a different day may cause the exact opposite...
What exactly is inflation, and why should you care? Inflation is a huge topic in today’s economy. It seems like every time you turn on the news; there is another report about rising prices and what it means for businesses and consumers. The combination of...
There has been an undeniable shift to remote work and work flexibility when companies globally were tasked to figure out a way to keep employees safe while still productively working when COVID-19 arrived. It is no secret that the workplace is changing. With advances in...
Company culture is one of the most important aspects of a successful business that can make or break a business. Good company culture will boost productivity and creativity. In contrast, a bad culture will lead to low morale and decreased performance, making work culture and...
A thriving company can be seen as having one thing in common, successful leadership. Successful leadership stewards the company, and culture drives innovation and growth. What separates a good leader from a great one is the ability to adapt their leadership style to the ever-changing...
As more people get their news online, the role of digital public affairs is becoming increasingly important. Governments and organizations are starting to recognize the importance of having a robust online presence and are investing in digital public affairs strategies. The trend of using digital...
At its core, smart city technology is about using data to improve the quality of life. While people tend to think of the impact in terms of making cities more efficient and environmentally friendly, there is another area where it can have a significant impact:...
Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires immediate action. While many individuals and organizations are working hard to find sustainable strategies for climate change, much more effort is needed to be made. In order to develop sustainable strategies for climate change, it’s essential...