MASTERCARD ECONOMICS INSTITUTE: ONE IN FIVE COUNTRIES APPROACH PRE-PANDEMIC DOMESTIC FLIGHT LEVELS; INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL LAGS BEHIND GLOBAL FUEL SPENDING IS UP 13%* OVER 2019 PEAK, REFLECTING A STRONG SURGE IN GROUND TRAVEL IN MARKETS INCLUDING AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, THE PHILIPPINES AND HONG KONG IN ASIA PACIFIC

Mastercard Economics Institute: One in Five Countries Approach Pre-Pandemic Domestic Flight Levels; International Travel Lags Behind Global fuel spending is up 13%* over 2019 peak, reflecting a strong surge in…

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 ARE WE PAYING ATTENTION TO CYBERSECURITY?

The unique circumstances that 2020 presented allowed cyber criminals to exploit vulnerabilities in companies and perpetuate damage projected to hit  $6 trillion annually by 2021. This is a massive figure in damages which not only does financial damage to the organisations against which the attacks have been carried but also does tremendous damage to their reputation, their clients and partners.

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TOWARDS A SELF-EMPLOYED ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE GIG ECONOMY OF BANGLADESH

A recent study found that about 70% of freelancers, worldwide, aim to achieve a better work-life balance. And whenever we talk about a gig economy mentioning Bangladesh is inevitable, a leading name in the gig market. As per Oxford International Institute, Bangladesh is the 2nd favorite country to supply online labor, India being the first. 

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FAMILY BUSINESSES: ACTING NOW FOR A LEGACY TOMORROW

According to the leaders, a professional governance structure and a clear cut conflict resolution process, preferably incorporating an independent party, can help strip emotions and personal bias out of decision making processes. A professional approach can help eradicate the obstacles faced by family businesses which may stem from personal issues rather than business ones.

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Robi Achieves Unprecedented Results on Facebook with HTTPOOL

Robi Axiata Limited, the 2nd largest telecommunications operator of Bangladesh, recently ran a digital advertising campaign on Facebook, to highlight its 4.5G network. The campaign was designed and managed by…

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