Salary predictions for 2018 are in and according to findings from various sources, Asia is expected to experience the highest real wage growth next year. Still, the increases are down from a year ago, in…
During US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China and meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two leaders witnessed the signing of 15 commercial deals worth a quarter-trillion dollars, covering energy, agriculture, aircraft, and…
With police stepping up advice campaigns in the face of increasing terror attacks around the world, the Health Insurance Group is asking if employers can do more for both overseas staff and business travellers to…
Eurozone: ECB goes lower for longer The ECB has taken another timid step in what looks set to be a very gradual exit process from its ultra-expansive monetary policy. At its October meeting the ECB…
China’s Electric Car Revolution China has become the most powerful political force driving the globalization of electric vehicle (EV) technology. And, while natural driving forces such as dwindling fossil fuel resources and the hazards of…
A clear roadmap with stringent timelines and the setting up council for environmental-friendly cars, along with OEMs, could be a good place to start. If ever there was a time for the Indian automobile industry…
Following the Brexit referendum last year, when social media was groaning with opinions from those on both sides of the argument, an acquaintance of mine posted an innocent-sounding question on Facebook: why doesn’t the EU…
New technology presents opportunities in terms of productivity, but also has potential drawbacks in terms of the profile of jobs and available employment. A new publication explores the impact of robots and industry 4.0 in…
The “Made in Mexico” label has become more plentiful on American car lots this year, even as auto makers pressured by President Donald Trump kicked off the year with promises to create more jobs in…
The recent Belt and Road Forum in Beijing ushered in a new phase in China’s global repositioning. In his opening speech, President, Xi Jinping reaffirmed the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive investment project launched in…