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12 hours ago • by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics • 6 min read
World competitiveness is shifting from open markets to controlled systems, where power lies in mastering technology – with the risk that efficiency gains come at the expense of democracy itself, argues Arturo...
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December 31, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders in 2025 Trends • 6 min read
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As technological capabilities accelerate and geopolitical uncertainties mount, the CFO’s role has never been more pivotal. Finance leaders must deftly balance immediate market pressures with long-term strategic priorities, leveraging data-driven insights to...
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December 27, 2024 • by Natalia Olynec in 2025 Trends • 15 min read
IMD experts list the key themes they believe will shape business goals over the coming 12 months, ranging from competition for green talent to a move to scale sustainability efforts and recast...
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December 23, 2024 • by Mark Greeven in 2025 Trends • 5 min read
The world’s second-largest economy will need to balance domestic reforms with its global ambitions as exporters brace for a new set of tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump....
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December 20, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in 2025 Trends • 7 min read
As Asia's economic landscape evolves, three distinct narratives emerge: Japan's structural renaissance, China's growth challenges, and India's manufacturing aspirations. Understanding these intersecting stories is crucial for global businesses and policymakers navigating the...
December 20, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
You won't be able to understand how power operates in your unique context on your first day in the company, but it's highly achievable after about six months of closely observing the...
December 19, 2024 • by Alyson Meister, Amin Kaboli, Katherine J Armstrong in Wellness • 8 min read
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December 19, 2024 • by Öykü Işık in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
After a few false dawns, we could finally be on the eve of the quantum era – which means organizations need to start thinking about encryption now. Here's what you need to...
December 18, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in CFO Horizons • 4 min read
In an era marked by rising US-China tensions and shifting global trade dynamics, CFOs need to incorporate geopolitical insights into their strategic decision-making, advises IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
December 18, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Barry Gavin in Finance • 16 min read
Green and sustainability-linked bonds offer companies new funding to reach sustainability goals. Salvatore Cantale and Barry Gavin explain how to balance processes with outcomes to tap into a booming market....




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