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Who Will Win — and Lose — in the Post-Covid Economy?
As an extraordinary recovery is underway, it won’t be long before business leaders face a perennial political economy question: With...
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Jul 2, 20211 min read


Global Outlook: latest economic and political forecasts for Asia
In The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (The EIU) latest global outlook video, Agathe Demarais, Tom Rafferty, and Nick Marro, discuss our...
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Jul 2, 20211 min read


Ask an Expert: How Do I Become a CEO?
Dear Ascend, I am a 25-year-old woman just starting out in veterinary marketing. During my first three years in the workforce, I worked...
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Jun 30, 20213 min read


Runaway house prices: the ‘winners and losers’ from the pandemic
In Akron, Ohio, house prices have risen by 10.1 per cent over the past year. In Albany, New York, the increase has been 11.7 per cent....
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Jun 30, 20212 min read


3 Reasons Why China’s Bitcoin Crackdown Isn’t All That Bad
China’s first major crypto statute came in 2013, when the government recognized bitcoin as virtual property but banned it as a medium of...
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Jun 29, 20212 min read


From China Pride to Regional Pride & How to Connect Further with Chinese Consumers
One of the greatest challenges of the China market is that it evolves very quickly. Aside from the fast-paced growth of digital...
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Jun 29, 20212 min read


Luxury’s Brick-and-Mortar Comeback: Let’s Get Physical, Physical
The basic reason I am optimistic about the future of luxury is the fact I believe you don’t bet against human nature. Luxury fulfills the...
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Jun 29, 20212 min read


The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker
Australians call them "runners." The British know them as "trainers." Americans refer to them as "sneakers." Whatever you call them,...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read


Is India’s Luxury Surge Mirroring China’s?
For obvious reasons, marketers often compare the Indian luxury market to the Chinese one. Like China, India has both a fast-growing elite...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read


Why Brands Should Act Like Athletes
Not that long ago, if you wanted to interact with your favorite athlete, your best and only shot was to go to a game and plead for an...
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Jun 28, 20211 min read
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