The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has launched the 2024 edition of its Innovation Prize for Governance (IPG), offering a total prize pool of $275,000 to support early-stage Nigerian startups. …
Marcus Liu - Business Editor
Marcus Liu - Business Editor
MBA and ex‑B bureau chief specializing in global finance and fintech. Marcus speaks Mandarin, Japanese, and English, and has interviewed CEOs from the Fortune 50 to Y‑Combinator unicorns. Marcus Liu delivers sharp analysis on markets, startups, and corporate strategy for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, functions as a roaming retail platform with a $8.9 billion revenue budget. Broadcasting rights account for 44% …
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Maryland residents purchasing health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, face an average premium increase of 6.2% for 2025. According to the Maryland Insurance …
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Jeremy Grantham, the co-founder of asset management firm GMO, has long maintained a skeptical stance on Bitcoin, characterizing it as a speculative bubble destined to lose its value. While Grantham …
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South Korea’s Real Estate Market: Historical Patterns and Current Outlook South Korea’s property market is currently undergoing a period of correction as high interest rates and increased household debt weigh …
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Understanding 529 Plans: Separating Fact from Misinformation There is no such financial product as a “Trump account.” The term has circulated in recent online discussions, often conflated with established, government-sanctioned …
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London-based private equity firm Permira is diversifying its investment strategy by moving beyond traditional corporate buyouts to expand its credit and real estate platforms. This shift follows a broader industry …
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Stakeholder Coordination in Mobility Ecosystems: Operational Strategies for Project Leaders Effective coordination between internal departments and external mobility partners is the primary driver of successful large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects. …
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Rising costs and shifting ticket pricing strategies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have sparked criticism from fans, with some describing the tournament’s evolution as increasingly exclusionary. Supporters are raising …
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At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, global brand leaders are shifting their focus from traditional search engine optimization to "answer engine optimization" as generative AI tools like ChatGPT …