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Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

20 January 2025

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The constant rise in cyber-attacks means that robust cybersecurity is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. This presents growing opportunities for companies in the business of helping organisations to protect themselves.

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In a scene from the iconic 1967 movie The Graduate, an older man offers career advice to an aimless new college graduate played by Dustin Hoffman: "One word: Plastics. There's a great future in plastics."

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As visitor numbers rise, the economic benefits of tourism could well be outweighed by the industry's negative environmental impacts. The challenge for policymakers and industry leaders is to present sustainable alternatives that attract the next generation of tourists while preserving the...

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14 January 2025

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These were the stories that struck a chord with our readers in 2024: from Warren Buffett's secret to success, to innovations making superfoods like avocados more sustainable, to the rise of robots in renewable energy.

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Whether on the slopes, the pitch or in the boardroom, sports families and entrepreneurial dynasties have more in common than just their impressive achievements. Because in addition to passing on their genetic legacy from one generation to the next, both also excel at preserving and transmitting...

Discover our wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle" and watch sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader smell, savour and discuss some of their favourite wines. This time, it's all about mature wines.

In an autumnal, barren mountain landscape, a young woman is sitting on a block of wood in a depressed posture.

There's an alarming trend emerging in workplaces around the world: while the number of work-related accidents and illnesses has been in steady decline for a number of years now, mental health conditions are seeing a significant increase. This is due, among other things, to stress, time...

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Meet 13 companies that have seen business take off after taming the judges on investor-meets-entrepreneur reality TV formats.

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The best new libraries today have become living rooms for the digital age, where communities are encouraged not just to read, but also to gather, create, eat, and play. And it's no longer even a requirement to be silent.

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What happens after TV investment shows like "Shark Tank" and "Dragons' Den" - or "Lion's Den" in Germany - finish filming? Do entrepreneurs get the deal they were promised? And would they do it again? We talked to some start-ups to find out.

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The people who go to Bert te Wildt's psychosomatic clinic are constantly tense, constantly stressed out. Everything in their lives feels like work. But they soldier on. te Wildt's patients suffer from a new form of chronic stress-induced depression that he calls burn-on. In this interview, te...

An older man is talking to two younger women, all holding documents, in an outdoor café.

It's a myth that only young guns can set up and lead successful start-ups. Successful entrepreneurship knows no age limits.

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Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

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Air is free , but clean air costs - a lot. We sat down with former central banker Mark Carney to get his take on financing the net-zero transition, and the vast benefits ahead if we can get it right.

A man in protective gear works at a workbench in a factory setting, with welding sparks flying as he works.

Steel will remain essential for the transition to a greener future. So decarbonising the manufacturing process of this key material for many renewable energy technologies is vital for reducing CO2 emissions from supply chains.

An old woman in a dark red and purple dress poses in a portico, smiling at the camera.

Elinor Ostrom won a Nobel Prize in Economics in 2009 for showing that ordinary people, working together, can manage natural resources sustainably. Her work is as relevant as ever.

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It's been a strong year for many asset classes globally, as the global economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of continued, if moderate, inflation. Rising geopolitical risks do pose a concern, but strategic fiscal policies and a broadening earnings recovery are creating a positive...

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The quick answer is: Yes, but not necessarily in the near-term. Long-term debt sustainability is an issue, and temporary spikes in government bond yields may become more common. But it's not a reason for investors to avoid bonds altogether.

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Often, investors who care about sustainability steer clear of high-carbon-emitting companies. But there can be value in investing in firms willing to transform their businesses to make a contribution to decarbonisation.

The sun is a mighty ball of energy in glistening yellow and shades of red, floating in black space.

Producing vast amounts of cheap, clean energy, the sun is critical for global decarbonisation. But solar power also offers something more: attractive investment opportunities in everything from photovoltaics and batteries to the transmission lines and transformers that form the backbone of the...

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Sustainable tourism: Leading and lagging in the fight against climate change

Cybersecurity - increasing importance, impressive growth potential

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Saving tourism from itself: solutions for a cleaner industry

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