China and the United States are at a trade stand-off after both countries have implemented hundreds of billions of dollars in tariffs on each other's goods over the past year. The US is now considering imposing further tariffs on more than $300 billion worth of Chinese imports. The ongoing trade war is
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Most Valuable Banks Brands of the World
When most people think about brands, they often picture iconic consumer marks. But in the realm of financial services, the importance of having a strong consumer brand is also rapidly growing. After all, with hundreds of new fintech entrants positioning themselves to be the “banks” of the future, it seems
China is building 19 ‘Cluster Super-Cities”
Which countries invest the most in the Research & Development
Innovation can be a major competitive advantage for any developed economy. However, achieving a sustainable rate of innovation isn’t necessarily a straightforward exercise. The reality is that innovation is a complex and difficult outcome to measure, and there are many different variables that factor into it at a national level. Research
Nation Brands 2018 Ranking by Brand Finance
Just like anything else, our brains tend to associate certain images and attributes with a given nations in order to form a unique mental perception. In a global marketplace, a country’s national image can be one of its most valued assets or a challenging liability. These perceptions help to forge a
World’s top Countries for Tourism – Montenegro on the map
Infographic: How does Social Media Universe look like?
Top 10 – Richest Countries in the World
According to market research company New World Wealth, the world has accumulated $215 trillion in private wealth, a 12% increase over the last year. Incredibly, the vast majority of this wealth – about 73.5% – is held by just 10 countries: Rank Country Wealth (USD Trillions) Change (2007-2017), % #1 United States $62.6 20% #2 China $24.8 198% #3 Japan $19.5 22% #4 United Kingdom $9.9 -2% #5 Germany $9.7 0% #6 India $8.2 160% #7 France $6.6 -11% #8 Canada $6.4 25% #9 Australia $6.1 83% #10 Italy $4.3 -19% Over the last decade, China
The Biggest Economies in 2018
he United States has the largest economy in the world at $20.4 trillion, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which shows the US economy increased from around $19.4 trillion last year. China follows, with $14 trillion, which is an increase of more than $2 trillion in comparison to 2017.
Bees and beekeepers: European long-term survival strategy
Ban all harmful pesticides Tighten up checks to halt fake honey imports Promote health benefits of honey embers of the European Parliament urge the EU and its member states to invest more in protecting bee health, fighting honey adulteration and supporting beekeepers. The EU needs a wide-ranging, long-term strategy to
Jack Ma quotes on management, technology and globalization
In Davos at the World Economic Forum, Jack Ma, Alibaba's founder and Executive Chairman spoke openly and at length about some of the key challenges facing the world, delivering a stream of perspectives and guidance. Here are Jack Ma quotes from his speech. On the impact of technology "We are very lucky
