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India’s top-performing CEOs By Grace Segran with Mrinalini Reddy A new INSEAD study reveals the emerging nation’s top-performing CEOs. Who made the list and what earned them the top marks? Do age and education matter? Which organisational types did better? Read more

Can Asia sustain the world? By Jonathan Story Clouded prospects in developed markets cast a shadow over outlook for trade and economy in Asia. Read more   Beyond downgrades: Seeking signs of recovery By Shellie Karabell If today's economic crisis seems akin to the Great Depression, consider this: so is the caution that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Read more   How China is managing Western hostility By David Daokui Li After the global financial crisis, confidence levels in the Western economies plunged. Western hostility towards China’s economic and political power is rising. A Tsinghua University professor explains how China is coping. Read more   Beyond oil: Abu Dhabi seeks to diversify its economy By Jane Williams Enormous oil revenues and a far-sighted government have powered Abu Dhabi’s economy for 40 years. It is now time for private enterprise to lead the way. Read more     John Deere in Spain – it’s not just about tractors By Peter Dollé Courage, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate brought John Deere’s Spanish tractor manufacturing operations from the brink of oblivion to the pinnacle of success, and an award for industrial excellence. The CEO tells INSEAD Knowledge how he did it. Read more

Worn out by the financial crisis? Head for the Social Stock Exchange! By Nicholas Bray A fully-regulated stock exchange where investors can trade in the shares of social enterprises is about to get off the ground. Stephen Brenninkmeijer explains why he is backing the London-based project. Read more   Hope at the bottom of the pyramid By Grace Segran In Brazil, one very active social entrepreneur uses technology to cross more than just the digital divide between rich and poor. Read more

Kuehne & Nagel: Moving freight and managing risks By Zoe McKay The Kuehne family started shipping goods throughout Germany more than 125 years ago. How did Kuehne and Nagel become one of the world’s largest logistics firms today? Read more   Emerging markets: Are the opportunities worth the challenge? By Jane Williams Spectacular growth, cheap labour, abundant natural resources, pent-up consumer demand – emerging markets have it all! Now here’s the downside… Read more       Social media: What next? By Mrinalini Reddy Social media is here to stay. What can we expect and how do companies stay ahead? A digital strategist shares her views. Read more   When spending hurts By Angela Garvey Hammond New marketing consumer research shows that people will pay the price to stand out, even if they can’t afford it. Read more

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