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Is SVB the canary in the coal mine?
Oped, Xavier Vives, Published on 16/03/2023
» Should the rest of the world be worried about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last week? SVB was the 16th largest bank in the United States, with about $210 billion (7.3 trillion baht) in assets and a market valuation of $44 billion at its peak.
Crypto's path to deep crisis is well-worn
News, Xavier Vives, Published on 05/12/2022
» Swiftly rising interest rates have punctured the cryptocurrency bubble, exposing fragility, bad governance and even fraud in many corners, most notably at the crypto exchange FTX. And FTX's spectacular collapse comes on the heels of other recent failures in the cryptosphere, such as Terra-Luna, Three Arrows Capital or Voyager Digital. No one should be surprised -- not even at how many people were surprised.
Duty calls us to aid those suffering
Oped, Xavier Castellanos, Published on 08/02/2022
» A few years back I witnessed extreme humanitarian need across Afghanistan. One of Asia's poorest countries, millions of people were living below the poverty line. It was heartbreaking to see first-hand the impacts of one the highest child mortality rates in the world. To witness one of the most disaster-prone countries on earth routinely enduring severe droughts, earthquakes and flash floods.
Zoom Launches Tools Focused on Post-Lockdown Health, Safety
Business, Sara Castellanos, Published on 05/02/2021
» Zoom Video Communications Inc. on Wednesday announced new features aimed in part at helping information-technology leaders manage the health and safety of employees who are gradually returning to the physical office.
Humanitarian aid fails to reach millions in need
News, Xavier Castellanos, Published on 24/01/2019
» In 2015, the world pledged to "leave no one behind" as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. But millions of people are still being left behind in humanitarian crises.