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Shamsheer Vayalil founder of the VPS Healthcare group in Abu Dhabi credits his success to a focus on quality not revenues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the thaw in bilateral relations no U.S. business has yet leaped all the hurdles and been allowed to set up shop in Cuba. Two long-time friends hope their tractor firm will be the first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite economic turmoil private equity opportunities in Africa are rising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t expect many market consequences from Standard & Poor’s cut in Japan’s credit rating. But it is a sign that “Abenomics” is not fulfilling its promise says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Low oil prices discouraging finds pressure from environmentalists and high regulatory costs forced Shell’s decision last week to quit drilling in the Alaskan Arctic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent regional elections in Catalonia viewed as an indirect referendum on independence from Spain produced results that won’t be cleared up until January. But the vote may have improved chances for a compromise solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the new book ’Superforecasting ’ Wharton professor Philip Tetlock and coauthor Dan Gardner look into why making predictions is so difficult — and how we can become better at making them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging markets used to be seen as the new economic ”locomotive.” But many of them – including Brazil and South Africa – are feeling the brunt of China’s economic slowdown and are facing other serious problems as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the U.S. and China have agreed to halt commercial cyber espionage many obstacles could water down implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a new pope attract new groups -- and generations -- without alienating historically important demographics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crisis underway at Volkswagen over EPA allegations that the firm cheated on emissions tests for their popular TDI diesel engine line has caused a significant drop in the firm’s stock price and led to the departure of its CEO. What else will it mean for the company and the industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is counter-intuitive to celebrate failures as well as successes. But that is precisely what needs to happen if companies wish to spark a culture of innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. Federal Reserve gleans interest rate signals from inflation job growth and global markets it needs to show more clarity and consistency in its actions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s slowing growth and financial volatility is rippling through the global economy and is causing devaluations and an economic slowdown across Asia. Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen outlines the risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazil’s recent credit rating downgrade is a wakeup call for the country to fix its economy. How can it restore confidence among investors and lenders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple’s newest products could be game-changers in terms of their potential for expanding the company’s ecosystem into new areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book co-authored by Adam Galinsky and Maurice Schweitzer explains why success depends on being able to cooperate and compete effectively in every relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Europe’s refugee influx grows it’s necessary to share the load globally and recognize the long-term positives say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new book Google’s head of people operations Laszlo Bock discusses what the company believes could make work better for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kiva cofounder Jessica Jackley’s new book urges would-be entrepreneurs not to wait for the perfect conditions to build a start-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Barack Obama’s new push for more wind and solar power could help drive clean energy innovation. But the game-changer would be a carbon tax says a Penn expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s all-out efforts to address fears over its growth prospects have raised fresh questions about the underlying factors affecting its economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an interview with Knowledge at Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel says he thinks the Dow ultimately could drop 15% from recent highs before recovering to around 19 000 by the end of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coca-Cola is receiving criticism for funding research that backed exercise over cutting calories. As a result experts are calling for more transparency in sponsored studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following last week’s devaluation of the yuan the focus is shifting to structural impediments China faces on its path to reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.