Category: Business

In recent years, the startup ecosystem has emerged as a symbol of innovation and boundless opportunity. Yet, for many aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly from marginalized communities, the path to success is fraught with challenges that extend beyond just building a business. For Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups, […]

In a significant legal development, the Shanghai High Court has affirmed that cryptocurrencies possess “property attributes” under Chinese law. This ruling marks a notable shift in how digital currencies are treated in China, where cryptocurrency has long been viewed with skepticism and subject to stringent regulations. While the court recognized the inherent value of cryptocurrencies […]

“One’s success is everyone’s success” is not just a phrase – it is the core principle behind the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, which is transforming the development landscape for countries in the Global South. Established in 2017 with an initial pledge of $150 million, the Fund is driven by the Government of India in collaboration […]

The Biden White House has released a memorandum on “Advancing United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” which includes, among other things, a directive for the National Security apparatus to become a world leader in the use of AI. Under direction from the White House, the national security state is expected to take up this leadership […]

Concerns Mount Over UK Business Viability Amid Tax Increases and Economic Pressures The UK business community is bracing for what could be a prolonged period of economic turbulence, with mounting concerns over the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent budget, which includes significant tax hikes and other measures. Experts have warned that these changes—specifically a […]

Today marks prominent British-Egyptian coder, blogger, activist, and political prisoner Alaa Abd El Fattah’s 43rd birthday—his eleventh behind bars. Alaa should have been released on September 29, but Egyptian authorities have continued his imprisonment in contravention of the country’s own Criminal Procedure Code. Since September 29, Alaa’s mother, mathematician Leila Soueif, has been on hunger […]

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent survey conducted between April and July of this year has revealed that more than 16 percent of businesses in Bangladesh consider corruption to be the biggest obstacle to their operations. Despite the country’s significant economic growth and expanding industrial sectors, corruption continues to plague businesses, regardless of their size or […]