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China's NEV sector: Domestic brands lead the charge

July 17, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 6 min read

The market share of Chinese independent brands has risen from 35.8% in 2020 to 56.1% in the first five months of 2024. Read on to see which are succeeding and how they...

Two data points and four keys to keep in mind with AI

July 16, 2024 • by José Parra Moyano in Artificial Intelligence • 5 min read

Most AI projects are destined to fail. Here are four tips to avoid falling into that trap....

Leading food and beverage companies in China confronted by challenges of demographic change and health-conscious consumers

July 16, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven, Sophie Liu in Asian hub • 5 min read

How have the top companies in the food and beverage sector of this year’s China Company Transformation Indicator got ahead of their competitors?...

The right AI for the job: Generative vs. legacy – when to use each

July 15, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Achim Plueckebaum in Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

GenAI is like a hammer today, and everything seems like a nail. But it isn’t appropriate for every task. Here’s a guide to help you decide when generative AI is most useful...

How the media should cast women in a positive light

July 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 5 min read

Accurate female representation in the media will have a transformative impact on the next generation of female leaders....

CHANEL Mission 1.5°: A sustainability journey

July 11, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Future of Luxury • 4 min read

A series of watershed events forced CHANEL out of its comfort zone, culminating in the launch of CHANEL Mission 1.5°. With this new strategy, the luxury fashion house embarked on a journey...

Will activists bring the curtain down on corporate arts funding?

July 10, 2024 • by Michael Skapinker in Creativity • 7 min read

A rise in climate change protests against leading arts institutions spells trouble for the future of corporate sponsorship. Companies and cultural organizations must learn to manage the risks....

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‘Cognitive’ technology and smart thinking: redefining city living

July 9, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Joseph Bradley in Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available

TONOMUS is creating a ‘cognitive’ city in the desert of Saudi Arabia. Joseph Bradley, the company’s CEO, shares what he’s learned since taking on the hugely ambitious project....

A real leader’s guide to AI

July 9, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Artificial Intelligence • 4 min read

Remember to treat artificial intelligence as an aid rather than an oracle....

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Why multinationals are betting on India

July 8, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Competitiveness • 6 min read

As the world’s largest democracy prepares to overtake China in terms of economic growth, it offers a huge investment opportunity, explains IMD’s Richard Baldwin....

How the stories you tell can have a real impact

July 5, 2024 • by Avni Shah in Creativity • 9 min read

Creative industries have a key role to play in creating positive social change. Here are six key insights to help them achieve their goals....

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Bridging the culture gap

July 5, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 5 min read

Sam, European Head of Operations for a multinational organization, arrived in Southeast Asia with a clear mandate: streamline regional processes. Her ambition was palpable, her approach direct. She dove into gathering insights,...

How AI could help navigate complex trade rules and save billions on tariffs

July 4, 2024 • by Ralf Seifert, Philip Sieber-Gasser in Supply chain • 7 min read

The sheer complexity of trade regulation and the risk of non-compliance mean companies are missing out on billions in tariff savings from Free Trade Arrangements (FTA) in their global supply chains. New...

Concerns over impact of new EU reporting rules on M&A

July 3, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin, Salvatore Cantale in Sustainability • 7 min read

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will impose comprehensive and standardized sustainability reporting responsibilities on firms, adding unprecedented complexity to mergers and acquisitions....

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Pt 2. Specialization in action: inside a VC’s playbook for success

July 2, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available

In her second conversation with IMD, Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, discusses the importance of specialization...

AI’s new skills twist

July 2, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Artificial Intelligence • 6 min read

AI-enabled “middle jobs” to reduce income inequality in advanced economies...

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How a haven for artists is uplifting a community

July 2, 2024 • by David Bach in The Interview • 13 min read

Finance professional Jason Price discusses the potential for art to transform underserved communities, with David Bach....

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Is it time to think differently about difference?

July 1, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • 9 min read

The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a global reckoning on racial injustice, leading corporations to pledge support for Black Lives Matter and DE&I initiatives. Four years later, progress has...