Former World Bank Chief Urges China to Stop Hoarding Food and Fertilizer
Former World Bank President David Malpass has urged China to cease its stockpiling of food and fertilizer, stating that such actions are contributing to...
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Novo Nordisk CEO: Drugmaker Actively Pursuing Deals to Broaden Pipeline
Novo Nordisk, the company behind the widely recognized GLP-1 weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, is actively seeking acquisition and business development opportunities, according to...
Family Office Dealmaking Recovers in April, Driven by Healthcare Investments
Investment activities by family offices experienced a notable resurgence in April, following a subdued March that was influenced by geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran...
Robots Move In as Waste Firms Struggle to Find Staff
The dust at a busy recycling plant in Rainham, east London, owned by Sharp Group, is pervasive, and the steady noise of hoppers and...
Changes to Driving Test Booking System to Combat Touts and Long Waits
Learner drivers in the UK will experience significant changes to the driving test booking system starting May 12.
Capital One Auto President Downplays Concerns Over ‘Forever Loans’ and Vehicle Affordability
Sanjiv Yajnik, the head of Capital One Auto, one of the nation's largest auto finance lenders, has expressed a measured view on the growing...
From Scientist to Silk Farmer: India’s Silk Industry Renewal
Jolapuram Umamaheswari transitioned from a career as a scientist in Singapore to pursue entrepreneurship in India.
Climate Change Poses Existential Threat to Pacific Islands’ Economic Lifeline
The vast Pacific Ocean, a critical source of global tuna supply, is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, directly threatening the economic stability...
Kelp Producer Seeks to Get Americans Eating Seaweed
Suzie Flores, armed with an English degree and a former career in academic publishing in Manhattan, has traded her city commute for the rugged...
GM Cuts Hundreds of Salaried IT Workers as It Trims Costs
General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations as the automaker reevaluates its workforce needs and cuts costs,...