Aviation and Travel
Here's what a day is really like for a smart-city commuter
A day in the life of a smart-city commuter – and why it’s not so far from reality.
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Economy
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
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Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Economy
These are the most powerful brands in the world
Google, Nike, Apple or Lego ... which consumer giants are leading the charge this year?
Environment
Seismic thrift: welcome to the shopping centre for recycled goods
The circular economy has landed ... in Sweden, where a shopping centre is dedicated entirely to repaired and up-cycled goods.
Global Health
Looking for a good life? These are the best economies to live in
The United Nations just published its annual Human Development Report, which ranks where people live long, healthy lives.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Why a good night's sleep can compare to winning £200,000
Research suggests that quality of sleep is more important than quantity - and could compare to winning the lottery.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
As shops go cashier-free, are retail jobs checking out?
Digital stores such as Amazon Go promise connectivity and convenience. But are we buying it?
Environment
Deforestation in the Amazon is up again. But this time big business can help
When big agricultural traders team up with local organizations to promote sustainable forests, countries listen.
Inclusive Growth
In Europe, skilled craftsmanship is luxury. Why not in the rest of the world, too?
There's only one difference between Indonesian artisans and the skilled craftspeople we see in the glossy ad campaigns for Europe’s luxury brands: how much they get paid.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
How automated delivery vehicles will transform your city
From Amazon’s delivery drones to self-driving cars, autonomous factory equipment to Elon Musk’s vacuum tubes that transport items at 760 miles per hour – automated vehicles are on the rise.
Environment
We don't need to consume less - we just need to design better products
Instead of worrying about buying fewer things, our focus should be on designing products that are less harmful to our environment and the labour force that creates them.
Trade and FDI
How blockchain can restore trust in trade
It promotes trust and reduces costs and waiting times. It's even paper-free. So how do we make blockchain the new gold standard for business and trade?
Media, Entertainment and Information
These are the world's 10 biggest corporate giants
These are the world's biggest corporations, based on market capitalization.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
Our food system needs an overhaul. Let’s start now
A progressive, collaborative approach to food production and consumption is the only viable way forward’, says Amanda Sourry of Unilever.
Global
Set yourself resolutions for the year? Here's why most people fail
New psychology research identifies exactly where most people fail when setting big personal goals.
Future of Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
3 predictions for the future of retail – from the CEO of Walmart
This is what your shopping experience will look like in the future.