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The Interview: Didier Cossin on high-performance boards
December 20, 2024 • by Didier Cossin in Podcasts • 1 min read • 
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The Director of IMD's Global Board Center discusses best-practice governance for leaders across all industries...
Economic dynamics in Asia: Japan's revival, China's challenges, and India's emergence
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...
Geopolitics and the CFO: Navigating global trade shifts in the Trump era
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....
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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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Sia Houchangnia on building relationships that empower founders
December 13, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this episode of Capital Conversations, Sia Houchangnia presents a specific approach to providing effective advice and support to founders....
India and Indonesia – great international expectations, big domestic challengesÂ
India and Indonesia's manufacturing and resource capabilities position them as potential counterweights to China. But can these two Asian economies overcome their internal challenges to meet international expectations?...
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