Companies surveyed in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) demonstrate resilience and adaptability in navigating the challenging economic landscape. While 60% expect ongoing economic strain to trigger a rise in insolvencies over the next 12 months, nearly 33% also anticipate facing short-term and long-term challenges shaping the overall business landscape. This explains why 10% more CEE companies than last year are shifting focus to strategic credit risk management to protect their financial health. Continue reading
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Nigerians born in the UK are dominating the African landscape in business and sports
– Nigerians born in the UK, often referred to as British Nigerians, have achieved notable success in various fields across Africa, particularly in business and sports. There are several factors that might contribute to this phenomenon: Continue reading
ViewSonic’s 4th ColorPro Awards “RISE”: Fusing Art and Technology in Global Creative Endeavors
ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual and EdTech solutions, celebrates the successful conclusion and significant expansion of the 4th ColorPro Awards. Themed “RISE,” this edition symbolized growth and resilience, harmonizing with the event’s expansion into a physical exhibition in Vietnam and the introduction of a new videography category. Continue reading
UK Fine Art Company Thriving in Soaring Global Fine Art Market
As the world continues to navigate the difficult waters of economic uncertainty and turmoil, the fine art market has proved to be incredibly resilient. Despite the challenges, the sector is not only surviving but thriving, enjoying excellent growth and displaying remarkable adaptability. While crypto is ailing and tech stocks struggle, the art market is booming. Waran’s Fine Art, a new London-based rising star on the scene, is poised to capitalise on the thriving arts industry. Continue reading
How traditional Indigenous education helped four lost children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle
Eliran Arazi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The discovery and rescue of four young Indigenous children, 40 days after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the remote Colombian rainforest, was hailed in the international press as a “miracle in the jungle”. But as an anthropologist who has spent more than a year living among the Andoque people in the region, conducting ethnographic fieldwork, I cannot simply label this as a miraculous event.
At least, not a miracle in the conventional sense of the word. Rather, the survival and discovery of these children can be attributed to the profound knowledge of the intricate forest and the adaptive skills passed down through generations by Indigenous people.
QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Now Accepting Applications
Now in its fifth year with Govtech accelerator partner Leading Cities, the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is open to entrepreneurs whose ventures utilize smart-city solutions to address risk, equity and sustainability in urban environments. Primary challenge winners will receive up to $150,000 in prize money to fund a city pilot project, as well as publicity, mentoring and access to unique web-based courses. Continue reading
Metahuman MonoC Conjures AI Creativity & Surrealist Vision for Landmark Debut at the Hong Kong Digital Art Fair
MonoC, Hong Kong’s first a surrealist metahuman artist , injects her daring data-led and dream-like vision into Digital Art Fair 2022. As a reflection of her growing importance in a world rapidly embracing adventures in augmented reality, she is one of key featured artists at this year’s Xperience edition of the fair, which will be staged at Asia Standard Tower in Central from 20 October to 6 November. She unveils “Corona Florella”, an innovative series of six generative artworks that record and reimagine the global battle against Covid-19 and celebrate the triumph of data-led science and human resilience. Continue reading
How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress – new research
Catrin Eames, Liverpool John Moores University
Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world.
ViewSonic’s Visual Solutions Ignite Love and Hope in 2022 World Women’s Art Festival