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Post-Crisis Tourism
Citizens of the U.S. Citizens of the U.S. and the world were deeply shocked and saddened when a gunman shot and killed about 50 patrons at an Orlando nightclub this past...
Microsoft and LinkedIn are now Connected
rvlsoft / Shutterstock.com rvlsoft / Shutterstock.com Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has explained the rationale behind the tech company’s plans to buy LinkedIn for US$26.2 billion. In a letter to staff, Nadella...
Is Singling Out the Yuan as Manipulated Fair?
We have a lot of power with China. We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country, and that’s what they’re doing. – Donald Trump, May 1, Fort Wayne,...
Fighting for Academic Freedom on Your Behalf
The three-year dispute between the University of Queensland and academic Paul Frijters has finally been resolved, with the Fair Work Commission finding in Frijters' favour. But this is a...
Small (Business) but Wiry
It seems that in Australian politics - and this campaign in particular - everyone loves a small business. Just before this year’s federal budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison said of...
The Business Council of Australia is on the Election Hot Seat
If the Coalition loses this election there will be some insiders pointing fingers at the Business Council of Australia. There have been times in the last three years when...
OK Normal Economic Growth, We’re Waiting
Depressing labour market news out of the US last Saturday AEST framed another concerning week of economic data and decisions. The US economy added only 38,000 jobs in May, well below...
The Soda War, Your Wallet and Waistline
Soda drinks are under attack in the US and the UK, but the weapons employed on the two fronts are different. Soda drinks are under attack in the US...
Euro 2016: More Teams Equal More Money
There are two ways of viewing the fact that a record 24 national teams are competing to lift the Henri Delaunay Cup at Euro 2016 in France. Some regard...
Corporate Venture Capital Programs are on the Rise
Large established firms increasingly rely on external sources for innovation. One way these firms are seeking to foster innovative activity is via corporate venture capital programs. According to the...