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Founder Friday with Sonia McDonald
Leadership HQ CEO shares secrets to strong alliances.
Maziar Foroudian
February 17, 2024
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Discover how Sonia McDonald is changing the game in leadership. Find her approach to building strong partnerships, empowering leaders worldwide, and see what makes her firms stand ahead in the market.
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OpenAI has unveiled its own text-to-video model, Sora, joining the race with Google and Microsoft. Sora's ability to interpret long prompts and generate lifelike scenes sets it apart in the field of generative AI.
Australia
Australian fashion label Nique has entered voluntary administration, joining a growing list of high-street brands struggling in the current economic climate. The brand, known for its minimal designs, is seeking urgent expressions of interest for its business.
Australian insurers are expecting premiums to rise this year, despite concerns about affordability. Factors such as higher costs of building products and reinsurance costs will contribute to the increase. The insurance sector is currently subject to a parliamentary inquiry into issues of affordability.
Australian Economy
Labor's left faction is gaining power, with calls for a 40% corporate super profits tax and more left-leaning economic policies. The union movement will debate these proposals at their upcoming congress.
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India
India's economic growth is set to exceed 6% for the next decade, attracting more Chinese investments, according to Goldman Sachs. The country's demographics, government spending, and domestic demand make it an attractive destination for investments.
World
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying six missile-tracking satellites for the US military. These satellites are part of a new generation designed to track hypersonic missiles, presenting a new challenge for the Space Force and the Missile Defense Agency.
Despite challenges in the Red Sea region, India's merchandise exports grew at a three-month high of 3.2% in January, with a trade deficit of $17.49 billion. Services exports also saw significant growth.
Tech
In a world where tech giants clash, Mark Zuckerberg's review of the Apple Vision Pro reveals the stark differences between Meta and Apple's approaches to mixed-reality headset design. Find out which features and shortcomings he highlights in this intriguing analysis.
Facebook and Apple are back at odds as Meta Platforms Inc. unveils a way for advertisers to dodge Apple's 30% service charge on boosted posts. Find out how in this must-read article. Subscribe now!
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