Investing in employee health has become a key strategy for modern businesses. This is not just about being nice to workers. It is about making smart choices that pay off in the long run. When companies put money into health and fitness programs, they are not just helping their employees feel better. They are also boosting their own success. These programs can includ...
The buzz around ESG - that's Environmental, Social, and Governance factors - has been growing. But does it really make a difference in a company's long-term success? Especially in places like China, where the business scene is rapidly changing? A recent study looked into this by examining data from over 4, 000 companies listed on China's A-share market between 2017 a...
Deep tech is the name given to advanced technologies. Think of it as the backbone of future innovations. These technologies are not just fancy gadgets. They tackle big problems. They help create biofuels, assist workers in factories, and even aid in developing new medicines. Deep tech is not about small improvements. It is about achieving what seems impossible....
Understanding how countries trade with each other is crucial. It helps figure out what they are good at and what they need to work on. In the world of farming, China and Cambodia have some interesting stories to tell. Their trade patterns shifted notably before and after the pandemic. China and Cambodia have unique strengths in what they grow and sell. From 2017 to ...
Harbin, a city in northern China, is famous for its winter festivals. These events draw in crowds from all over the world. To stay ahead in the competitive tourism market, Harbin needs to understand what makes its ice and snow attractions stand out. A recent study looked into this by analyzing thousands of tourist reviews. The study focused on ten popular ice and sn...
On Thursday, leaders from nearly 50 European countries and neighboring nations met in Budapest, Hungary, for the fifth European Political Community summit. The spotlight was on the war in Ukraine and economic security, especially since Donald Trump was re-elected as U. S. president. European Council President Charles Michel proposed a strategic debate on transatlanti...
Anthropic has just released an updated version of its smallest AI model, Claude 3. 5 Haiku. The catch? It's four times more expensive to use than its previous version. The company says Haiku is much smarter, but some AI experts aren't convinced that the price jump is worth it. During development, Haiku outperformed Anthropic's top model, Claude 3 Opus, at a lower cos...
In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the United States ahead in the global tech race. The research will focus on ...
In a bid to revitalize the state's economy, a group of prominent business leaders has launched the Mass Opportunity Alliance, a nonprofit organization aimed at highlighting the tax burden and high costs of doing business in Massachusetts. The alliance, which has already raised millions of dollars, hopes to improve the state's competitiveness by changing public opinio...