Economy
George Floyd Protest Funniest Moments!
Here are some of the funniest moments of the George Floyd protest from different parts of the world!
Portuguese Branding Expert Shares Insights! (Part 2)
Ricardo Nunes, Co-Founder of O Beneficio, talks with us about their Marketing Strategy, transparency, martketing strategy and need for scale, is TV reaching the younger generation?, future of marketing, future of branding, future and argumented reality role in marketing and moreStay Tuned for Part 3!
Hospitality Insights from an Industry Expert!
Luiz Brites, CEO of Clever Hospitality Analytics, talking about his banking background, his journey towards the hospitality sector, challenges faced, increase in prices, new trends, problems faced by hoteliers and much more
Navigating Recession with the Power of Sharing Economy!
Benita Matofska, Author of Generation Share talks to us about the need for environmental and social value, her book, food waste and homelessness by targetted by entrepreneurs, skill sharing through different businesses, key reasons of coming to Lisbon, stories of change, finding a publisher for her book and what positive change will her book bring…
IMF Predicts China’s Economy to Rebound With a Bang: 4%+ Growth Expected in Q2
According to Gita Gopinath, the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China could see a sharp recovery in economic growth from the second quarter onwards based on current infection trends after the dismantling of most health restrictions. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gopinath stated that “They…
Experts Sound The Alarm: Recession Already Underway and Inflation Spike to Come
Hedge fund wizard Michael Burry, CEO of Scion Asset Management, has warned that a recession is already underway in the United States and that another spike in inflation is likely in the near future. Burry, who rose to national prominence after being featured in the 2015 film “The Big Short,” has repeatedly cautioned about lingering…
COVID-19 Forcing Petrochemical Leaders to Rethink Industry’s Future
Petrochemical industry leaders and financial investors need to update their strategic agendas and focus on recovery scenarios, regionalized supply chains, and capital productivity. That is, if they want to minimize the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry, according to McKinsey & Company. In a recent analysis, the global consulting firm wrote that slowing…
Lisbon’s Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Plummets, But Some Signs of Recovery
The tidal wave of travel cancellations that came along with the coronavirus pandemic upended usual accommodation patterns and put heavy pressure on occupancy levels across the world. Portugal was no exception, with its always-bustling capital now much quieter than usual and a large number of its hotel rooms and vacation rentals remaining dormant. Exclusive…
New Investment Opportunities in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector
The coronavirus pandemic has encouraged reforms in Southeast Asia’s healthcare sector, opening up new investment opportunities in different fields, according to a new analysis. The potential areas for investment include biotechnology, telehealth, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic medicine, wrote ASEAN Briefing, which covers business developments in countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Citing the World…