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When Hannibal Crossed the Alps
Rome is in crisis. The year is 218 BC and Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca has crossed the Alps at the head of a massive army...
Mar 5, 20254 min read


What Lies Ahead for Seven & i Holdings?
Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has recently been at the centre of major corporate developments. A ¥8.7 trillion ($58...
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Trump’s Trade Tensions: The US Increases Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico
The United States has announced its plans to implement an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, alongside levies on Canada and...
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Japan’s (Almost) Unprecedented Foreign Takeover
Seven & i holdings (7&i) seem to hold a defensive stance with Alimentation Couche Tard (ACD), after ACD offered a bid worth $47bn for...
Mar 5, 20252 min read


The Hidden Currency of Finance: How Networking Unlocks Success
Networking is one of the most valuable tools for success in the finance industry. Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time...
Mar 5, 20253 min read


A New Age for Nuclear Power: Set to Go Critical
It is puzzling that for decades we've had the ability to safely generate nearly infinite, clean energy with minimal fuel and negligible...
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Internship Success: A University of Leeds Student's Journey to The Bank of New York
Imagine scrolling through LinkedIn and witnessing yet another internship success story. You wonder, “What am I missing?” In today’s...
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Will Current Students Kickstart Their Careers from Their Living Room?
Will Current Students Kickstart Their Careers from Their Living Room? Since the pandemic in 2020, work patterns have undergone a major...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Innovation and Challenges: China's Economic Crossroads in 2025
As ‘Made in China 2025’ draws to a close and property-driven growth stalls, the question remains how China will continue to produce such...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Cultured Meat Industry: A Rare Opportunity for Well-Done Returns
The ongoing discussion on the greenhouse emissions from beef cattle breeding and other ruminants accounts for the highest agricultural...
Feb 25, 20253 min read


It Is All About Shareholder Value
“If you don’t kiss the ring with Trump, […] he’ll trash you.” – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With tweets deleted and perspectives...
Feb 19, 20253 min read


The Re-Orientation of US Foreign Aid: The End of US Soft Power?
After Trump’s re-election on November 5th last year and his subsequent inauguration on January 20th, the US President, with the aid of...
Feb 19, 20253 min read


A House of Cards Blown Away by the Winds of Debt: China’s Real Estate Industry
The words "Tariffs" and "Trump" have dominated headlines recently, leaving investors with mixed views on the market. With 10% tariffs on...
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Inside the Collapse of Honda’s $58B Merger Talks with Nissan
Honda’s merger deal with Nissan was first announced in December 2024 where both companies were exploring options of integrating the two...
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Musk's AI Power Play: A $100 Billion Gambit to Reclaim OpenAI
Elon Musk alongside other co-investors has launched a $97.4bn offering for the organisation residing over OpenAI. This is seemingly an...
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Novartis Acquires Anthos Therapeutics in $3.1bn Deal to Advance Stroke Prevention Treatment
Novartis, a pharmaceutical company based in Switzerland, has agreed to a $3.1bn deal to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage...
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Beyond Borders: Apple and Alibaba’s AI Deal Could Reshape Global Tech
The fierce AI battle continues to ripple across the globe, leaving the world in awe of human ingenuity and the relentless drive for...
Feb 19, 20252 min read


DeepSeek: A Deep Dive into the Black Horse of the AI Arms Race
We are a month into 2025, and it has been an interesting start to the year with many global developments underway. The year began with...
Feb 11, 20258 min read


Taiwan's New Southbound Policy: Success or Failure?
In 2016, Taiwan's former president Tsai Ing-wen, implemented the New Southbound Policy (NSP), a key promise of her campaign. This sought...
Feb 11, 20253 min read


From University of Leeds to J.P. Morgan: An Interview with alumnus Luke Seward
Our careers section has been in need of some real-world stories. After connecting with Luke on LinkedIn following his presentation for...
Feb 11, 20253 min read
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