While the rest of the world battles a series of economic and political difficulties, Africa is looking forward to a year of growth and increased private equity investment

The US generic pharmaceuticals market is transforming thanks to the consolidation of smaller industry players, which has resulted in price erosion

Turkey’s most recent GDP figures represent a significant recovery from last year, making it the fastest-growing economy in the G20

Courage and persistence are critical to good leadership, explains the Alvogen chairman and CEO

The founder and CEO of Alvogen shows us the napkin on which he first pitched his vision for the generic pharmaceuticals business

Robert Wessman explains that with just three US companies controlling half the world’s pharmaceutical sales, 100+ generics companies are unsustainable

Agile fintech players are digitalising the payments industry, leaving traditional banks in the dust

The key to microfinance is to balance social performance, environmental impact and profitability. While this may not be easy, it’s an extremely worthwhile endeavour

Bitcoin is facing competition from younger, faster, funnier and more creative rivals. But, Kim Darrah asks, where is it all leading us?

Despite the economic uncertainty that followed Trump’s election, the Dow Jones index has hit unprecedented highs amid expectations of tax cuts and fiscal growth

A $1bn funding deal between Huahua Media and Paramount Pictures has been scrapped following efforts by the Chinese Government to curb overseas spending

The Internet of Things is set to bring a seismic shift to the way we use technology. But first, cities must work out how to power the new masses of internet-dependent devices

Open banking is set to revolutionise the industry. Traditional banks need to adapt quickly, or they risk being left behind by agile start-ups

Increasingly, start-ups issue their own digital currencies through ICOs. Critics fear another digital bubble is forming, whereas tech enthusiasts predict a financial revolution

With the US dollar continuing to drop in value, Donald Trump is discovering that political uncertainty has economic consequences