INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
  • Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service's U-turn on a ban on...

    Investors remained on edge about the economic outlook, pushing Gold prices above US$2,882

    Disappointing earnings from Google-parent Alphabet weighed on the tech sector

  • Public-private partnerships are essential for advancing sustainable urban development and meeting net-zero targets, Vivian Brady Phillips, Head of Strategic Initiatives,...

    Public-private partnerships are essential for advancing sustainable urban development and meeting net-zero targets, Vivian Brady Phillips tells TRENDS

    Technology plays a crucial role in sustainability, enabling energy-efficient operations, smart city connectivity, and digital waste tracking

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE's non-oil foreign trade increased by a record 14.6 percent in 2024, compared to 2023, reaching...

    He said that of all the positive indicators, the most encouraging is the increasing contribution of non-oil exports to UAE's foreign trade.

    Last year, they climbed 27.6 percent in to reach a record AED561.2 billion – nearly 70 percent of the AED800 billion target.

  • Davos, Switzerland -- The Middle East, Africa, and India have an important role and influence in shaping the evolving world order...

    The representation accorded to the Middle East, Africa, and India at Davos shows the growing promise of the region towards global world order, he said.

    We are going to see innovation happening from the Middle East outwards, which has never happened earlier, Ramachandran said.

  • Mariarosa Cutillo, UNFPA Chief of the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, says businesses need to provide adequate maternal health...

    UNFPA emphasizes that corporate strategies can empower vulnerable communities, particularly women, by driving positive change in workplaces, Cutillo said

    UNFPA's presence in 150 countries allows us to work with women and implement these targeted initiatives effectively, she added.

  • Davos, Switzerland – Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum sat with TRENDS during WEF’s summit in Davos...

    The Global Risks Report 2025, with insights from over 900 experts, identifies state-based armed conflict as the most immediate risk for 2025.

    The report was circulated ahead of the Davos meeting, which serves as a platform for advancing dialogue, cooperation, and partnerships.

  • The Middle East must counter global economic divergence by enhancing regional financial integration to drive collective growth, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells...

    The GCC is strategically positioning itself as a neutral hub by diversifying economic and diplomatic relationships to ensure resilience, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells TRENDS

    AI is expected to revolutionize productivity, scientific discovery, and governance, with the UAE and KSA making significant investments in the field, he added

  • Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.

    Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview

    Cultural and heritage tourism is on the rise, with travelers seeking genuine local experiences, from food to historical sites, her adds

  • Oil prices rose on Friday as markets weighed the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Mexico and...

    In January, Brent looks to gain 3.8 percent while WTI is poised to climb 2.3 percent

    US President Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican oil exports

  • DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...

    GCV expands WEF’s mission by bringing diverse global perspectives into Davos through digital platforms, Huang, GCV president tells TRENDS

    GCV’s digital extension, in partnership with Accenture and Microsoft, fosters year-round collaboration, he adds