Why the return of the industrial policy matters for business
Government interventions affecting corporate strategies and the markets are increasing. Now, a new tool allows leaders to see the influence of the “visible hand” more easily....
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The great reversal: How to survive in the China pressure cooker
July 21, 2026 • by Winter Nie, Yunfei Feng, Marco Gadola in Business • 16 min read • 
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Homegrown brands are overtaking once prestigious multinationals in China. Winter Nie, Yunfei Feng, and Marco Gadola offer three pathways for global players to respond....
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Five trends to watch in China in 2024
China’s Central Economic Work Conference 2023, led by President Xi Jinping, highlighted the nation’s focus on technological self-reliance, accelerated opening-up, and strengthened macroeconomic regulation. But it did not provide the anticipated clarity...
Mike & Amit talk 2024: Our predictions for the new year
December 22, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Business • 2 min read • 
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In the final episode of 2023 Mike and Amit discuss what to expect in the coming year of technological development...
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Capital Conversations: Olivier Laplace on the Technology Investment Market
December 12, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Business • 1 min read • Podcast available
In episode one of Capital Conversations, Olivier Laplace, Managing Partner at VI Partners, discusses the evolving landscape of the technology investment market...
How to use AI for business communication
Collaboration between humans and new forms of artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities for considerable improvements in written communication. But to do so successfully, business executives must learn to strike a balance...
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What comes next in the world of generative AI?
December 7, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Business • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit discuss the future of this fast-growing sector and the possible limits on technological progress...
Decoding the behavioral biases that influence venture capital funds
Beyond the number crunching, the decisions made by venture capital funds often depend on a complex and intricate mix of human behavior and psychological biases that can significantly influence the outcome of...
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