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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Red tape is stifling innovation at public universities

Australian public universities tout themselves as bastions of innovation and driving forces behind economic growth, but their cultures are getting in the way.

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‘National champion’ Adani beneficiary of favours

India’s government appears to have favoured the Adani Group to grow more rapidly than older peers and avoid regulatory scrutiny on potentially serious concerns.

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Korea’s chaebol set to enter the twilight zone?

Korea’s family-owned conglomerates have enjoyed their privileges for decades. That may be set to end.

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Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

For future economic growth, Asian economies need effective policy interventions to foster, not limit, competition and innovation.

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Connections that threaten Asian growth

Many Asian economies may not realise their full potential unless they roll back the mutually beneficial links between business and politics.

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Deflating the myths of inflation

Factors that influence inflation and cost of living are varied but identifying genuine ones can help policymakers prioritise key solutions.

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Poverty battle raged on in 2022, here are four ways women are working to escape it

Research across the world demonstrates how global poverty can be tackled effectively by empowering women in all aspects.

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Indonesia’s tourism a win for women

Tourist villages provide opportunities for women to earn money for their family and the local community without leaving their home.

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More women entrepreneurs mean less global poverty

Entrepreneurship is an engine of economic growth but it can only move into top gear when there are more women.

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Food for profit: India’s food giants consolidate power

Agribusiness corporations have been on the rise in India since the 1970s. Unless there is a change in government policy smaller farms face a bleak future.

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Business stares down big challenges in 2022

After two years of pandemic-related disruption, businesses will need to address ongoing challenges to operations and culture.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Red tape is stifling innovation at public universities

‘National champion’ Adani beneficiary of favours

Korea’s chaebol set to enter the twilight zone?

Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

Connections that threaten Asian growth

Deflating the myths of inflation

Poverty battle raged on in 2022, here are four ways women are working to escape it

Indonesia’s tourism a win for women

More women entrepreneurs mean less global poverty

Food for profit: India’s food giants consolidate power

Business stares down big challenges in 2022

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