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In a historic year for global wealth, the world's 500 richest individuals saw their collective net worth soar to an astonishing $10 trillion in 2024. This figure, comparable to the combined GDPs of Germany, Japan, and Australia in 2023, underscores the magnitude of their fortunes, as revealed by World Bank...

In 2024, Russian entrepreneurs collectively amassed an additional $18.465 billion, with Vladimir Lisin, the principal beneficiary of NLMK, leading the gains. Lisin's fortune grew by over $5 billion during the year. Vladimir Potanin, a key stakeholder in Norilsk Nickel, topped the list of Russian billionaires, with his wealth increasing by...

Pakistan, grappling with political instability and an economy teetering on the brink of collapse, faces daily losses of nearly Rs 6,000 crore. Despite these challenges, the country remains home to several wealthy individuals. Shahid Khan, a Pakistani-American businessman, is the wealthiest person of Pakistani origin, with a net worth of...

According to ChainCatcher, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has observed a significant rise in Bitcoin accumulation by whales through privacy-focused transactions. He highlighted that the annual number of CoinJoin transactions has tripled over the past two years. While some speculate that this increase is tied to hackers laundering funds, Chainalysis...

President-elect Donald Trump dismissed the notion that Elon Musk influences the Republican Party. This reaction came after Musk was involved in defeating a government spending bill last week. Following this incident, Democrats and Trump's opponents mocked him by referring to Musk as “President Musk.” Trump said the notion that he...

Johnson Lukaza, an entrepreneurial leader from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is the Chairman of Proin Group of Companies. A visionary with a passion for bridging gaps in diverse industries, Johnson is celebrated for his innovative approach to business. Educated at Shaaban Robert Secondary School, with further studies in St. Gallen,...

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has projected a 2.4% economic growth rate for the region in 2025, citing domestic consumption as the primary driver. This updated forecast marks a slight increase from the 2.3% estimate made in August, although ECLAC described the region’s...

Shayne Elliott, the outgoing CEO of ANZ, has chosen to relinquish his long-term variable remuneration (LTVR) for 2025, a decision influenced by shareholder opposition ahead of the bank's annual general meeting. Proxy votes revealed that nearly half of ANZ shareholders—49.23%—rejected the proposal to award Elliott restricted and performance rights, signaling...

Sergey Skuratov transformed Ural Airlines, a fledgling carrier, into a robust aviation force. His strategic insight into fleet modernization and technological advancements ensured its growth, while his commitment to social causes made him a revered figure in the Russian aviation community. Skuratov Sergey is an experienced pilot Skuratov Sergey Nikolaevich:...

The G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, was established during the oil crisis of the 1970s. Over the years, it has become recognized as a powerhouse of the world economy, representing large, mature, high-income nations that dominate key global sectors. In...