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emerging markets

Latin America's Music Scene: A Fresh Perspective

November 25, 2025

A group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Music Business Program recently spent their summer exploring the music industry in Latin America. They visited five cities across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, meeting with over 75 executives from major companies like Spotify, YouTube, Sony, and

finance

How Big Economies Handle Trade Wars

November 13, 2025

Trade wars can be scary, but many big economies are ready to face them. A recent study looked at 20 big emerging markets. It checked things like debt levels and how much they rely on exports. The goal was to see how well they can handle trade problems and changing politics. Most of these economies

finance

Emerging Markets: Why Investors Are Missing Out

July 30, 2025

Investors often shy away from emerging markets due to perceived risks, but is this fear justified? Many times, the risks are overestimated, leading to missed opportunities. For example, after the 2023 coup in Gabon, investors pulled back from bonds across Africa, even in politically stable countries

technology

Tecno's Universal Tone: A New Kind of Skin Tone Inclusion

November 12, 2024

Tecno, a smartphone brand known for its global presence and innovative technology, has been making waves with its Universal Tone feature. This technology aims to accurately capture diverse skin tones in smartphone photography. The driving force behind this initiative is Fanyi Zhou, Tecno's Director

business

Can Akon's Crypto City in Africa Really Become a Reality?

September 16, 2024

Akon, the famous singer, announced in 2020 that he would build a futuristic city in Senegal, his "hometown." Dubbed "Akon City," this ambitious project would be powered by green energy and solar power, feature condominiums, a seaside resort, and a university, and use Akoin, his cryptocurrency, as it

business

Hasbro's Digital Dreams: A 10-Year Head Start?

September 11, 2024

In a recent conference, Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks expressed confidence in the company's digital business, claiming it has a 10-year lead over competitors. But what does this mean for the future of play? Can Hasbro's digital dominance be sustained, or is it just a fleeting fad? Hasbro's digital bus