The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN, comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year. It covers damage incurred since intensified conflict erupted on 24 February 2022 through to 31 December 2024. This year, the Government of … Read more
Key takeaways: AI and automation are transforming e-commerce by delivering personalized experiences and streamlining operations like inventory management. Mobile-first strategies and social media platforms are becoming key sales channels, driving purchases and engagement. Ethical practices, sustainability, and enhanced customer support are shaping brand loyalty, as consumers increasingly seek transparency and responsible business practices. E-commerce isn’t … Read more
The imposing of tariffs on top US trade partners (China, Canada, and Mexico) has sparked a tug-of-war on trade, with all countries retaliating with similar increases. Tariff increases, even against top US trade partners, were a key feature of President Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign. After he won and assumed the presidency, he made good … Read more
Latest information gleaned from patent filings featuring in WIPO’s Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation, offers a tempting glimpse of a not-so distant and enticing future where there’s less traffic pollution, fewer snarl-ups and air travel to the other side of the world – made possible in just a few hours. “Analysis of patents … Read more
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into force on 16 January 2023. Following a two-year implementation period, from 17 January 2025, financial organisations must fully comply with the new regulation, which aims to ensure they remain resilient to severe operational digital disruption. The act covers a number of aspects of cyber resiliency, auditability, … Read more