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Over more than three decades, I have worked across industries, countries, and cultures. I’ve led large global organizations, managed through periods of growth and disruption, and hired, promoted, and mentored people at every stage of their careers.

Business

UK Court Orders Samsung to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million

Samsung Electronics is becoming embroiled in a series of legal disputes overseas. A UK court ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay approximately $11.6 million in damages for distributing smartwatch…

  • Samsung must pay Swatch $11.6 million in damages.
  • Infringement occurred from 2015 to 2019.
  • Judge ruled free or low-cost downloads harmed brand value.

Business

Mirae Asset Reviews Acquisition of Japanese Securities Firm

Mirae Asset Securities has officialized its review of acquiring a Japanese securities firm.According to the electronic disclosure system of the Financial Supervisory Service on Aug.

  • Mirae Asset reviewing acquisitions of Japanese securities firms.
  • Firm focuses on wealth management and global ETF offerings.
  • Expansion driven by favorable conditions in Japanese stock market.

World

DW users on life in Russia: 'People are mad as hell'

Official polling suggests public sentiment in Russia is deteriorating as economic pressure builds. DW asked its users to share their experiences.

  • Fuel shortages and job prospects declining in Russia
  • Public sentiment declining despite Kremlin's stability claims
  • Fuel shortages worsened by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries

AI

Big Tech's AI spending is bigger than you think

To paraphrase Justin Timberlake in his iconic turn in the 2010 film "The Social Network," a trillion dollars isn't cool. You know what is? $3 trillion. The big picture: That's roughly how much money seven Big Tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Nvidia, have committed to spending on AI-related infrastructure in…

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