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4 Mins Read There’s nothing more permanent than a temporary solution, the old Russian proverb says. While we were thinking of social distancing and self-isolation as something temporary, Corona is here to stay for much longer. And although it has severely affected the way we live and move in 2020, we can still take charge of how we […]
3 Mins Read Nine entrepreneurs have been selected by a sustainable startup initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for their green business solutions that will help the continent “build back better” after the coronavirus pandemic. The winners hailing from Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam and China will each receive US$10,000 in funding alongside business mentoring […]
3 Mins Read In a new report released by global consultancy McKinsey, analysts examined the business case for diversity across all economic sectors. It finds that the profitability remains a robust reason for companies to prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and says that firms must put this at the forefront of their business strategy as the world […]
3 Mins Read As various cities return to normal as coronavirus lockdowns begin to ease, long queues and increased foot traffic in stores have been fuelled primarily by “revenge shoppers” who have been deprived for months. The phenomenon is most marked in a number of Chinese cities, where shoppers have been flocking to luxury brands for spending sprees. […]
2 Mins Read Mayors from many of the world’s leading cities have agreed that the world cannot afford to return to the business-as-usual approach after the Covid-19 pandemic. In a newly published “statement of principles” under the global collaborative city network C40, representatives from Hong Kong, New York, London and over 30 other cities have agreed to place […]