October 18, 2019

Nobel Prize recognizes change-makers, but struggles to bring about change itself

Criticism grows over the lack of diversity among winners of the most prestigious award in the world. Read More...

July 26, 2019

Georgia’s tourism campaign booms following standoff with Russia

Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia have led to an economic spat with Moscow. Read More...

July 18, 2018

US and Russia race for Europe’s energy market

U.S. is aiming to compete with Russian gas on the European market, and Eastern European sour over Gazprom prices are getting on board. Read More...

June 25, 2018

Dance Economy: Latin dance festivals raise profits for businesses

Dance festivals are held in cities around the world from DC to Prague from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai. Attendees spend hundreds of dollars on tickets, hotel stay and travel. Call it dance tourism, a trend many hotels are getting behind. Read More...

June 13, 2018

Singapore cashes in on Trump-Kim summit

While Singapore's businesses are adding up their revenue, it may not be enough to offset the $15 million the government spent to host the meeting. Read More...

March 2, 2018

“Coco” boosts guitar sales in Mexico

Paracho is home to the traditional guitar featured in "Coco." Now, the craftsmen there can't keep up with incoming orders. Read More...

October 27, 2017

Syrian chocolatier sweetens Hungary’s job market

Six Syrian chocolatiers trained 65 employees at Ghraoui's first artisan factory in Hungary. The company is opening a second plant near Budapest where it will create 540 new jobs. Read More...

May 26, 2017

Shoes made from recycled plastic bottles leave eco-friendly footprint

Startup Rothy's is putting the latest 3D print technology and recycled water bottles together, to produce trendy footwear. A business concept, that's now winning over the wallets of both environmentally-conscious and fashionista consumers. Read More...