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Can Fintech Make the World More Inclusive?

The potential gains for the start-ups driving fintech are obvious. But the possibilities for extending financial services to the under-served are already being realized and can be extended further, notes this opinion piece.

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What’s Pushing China’s Tech Sector So Far Ahead?

Journalist and author Rebecca Fannin dives into what is behind China’s surging dominance in technology, from social media to 5G.

What Smart Manufacturers Know About Bundling Products and Services

Jeff Kavanaugh, head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute, explains why manufacturers are moving toward a more service-style strategy to build a longer relationship with consumers.

Serving More Than the Brand: How Infosys Reimagined the Tennis Experience

With three of the largest tennis franchises under its belt, Infosys, an Indian IT services firm, wants to take its digital technology skills to other sports.

How Trendsetters Shaped India’s Massive Sanitation Campaign

Five years ago, India took on the audacious target of eliminating open defecation by October 2019. A study by Penn researchers explores the role of change agents in trying to[…]

The GM Strike: What Are the Mounting Costs?

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Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come[…]

Chinese Investments in Africa: Four Anti-corruption Trends to Watch

U.S. enforcement authorities are increasingly targeting corrupt practices among Chinese companies in Africa. Four trends are worth watching, notes this opinion piece.

How a New Startup Aims to Use AI to ‘Amplify Humanity’

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With $50 million in seed funding, former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s new venture -- Vianai -- seeks to harness artificial intelligence to tackle some of the world's biggest problems.

Why U.S.-China Supply Chains Are Stronger Than the Trade War

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While the trade war between the U.S. and China continues to take its toll, global supply chains provide a “force for reason” in ending the standoff, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey[…]

‘Dream the Impossible’: Life Lessons from Keshub Mahindra

Keshub Mahindra was at the helm of one of India’s top business groups for five decades. Now aged 95, he shares what life has taught him.

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