Once seen purely as entertainment, gaming has evolved into a global economic force – reshaping finance, investment, and digital engagement through virtual economies, innovative monetisation, and gamified business strategies

A new opportunity for addressing rare GI diseases is being made possible thanks to a plant-based drug, crofelemer, that is coming out of the rainforest and offering fresh hope to people as well as a more sustainable future for pharma

The AI boom is entering a new phase. In 2025, investor focus is shifting from bold promises to measurable profits, putting pressure on tech giants to turn record investments into real returns, says Rosen Traykov, Senior Writer at XMTrading

Preventative wellness is transforming from niche to necessity as recovery technologies such as cryotherapy and oxygen therapy become everyday tools for performance and longevity

As the CDMO sector evolves from a manufacturing backbone to a strategic partner in pharma, World Finance spoke to Bobby Sheng, Group CEO & Chairman of Taiwan-based Bora Pharmaceuticals about the pressure to balance speed, science, and sustainability

Not only is sustainability an ethical obligation, explains CDMO chief J.D. Mowery, but it’s increasingly demanded in the pharmaceuticals industry

Paid-for and free versions of dating apps continue to make billions of dollars in revenue, and downloads show no signs of slowing. What really makes the sparks fly?

In the age of ‘big data,’ artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics are everywhere, but AI was first culturally assimilated over 70 years ago and it was in this first wave that we began exploring real-world uses for this new technology

The long-held taboo surrounding LSD and Psilocybin has held back the field of study for these drugs for decades but they have been enjoying a renaissance of sorts following promising clinical trials for treatment of major depressive disorders, writes Evren Lucas

Long romanticised as travel from a bygone age, plans for a 21st century makeover for trains and rail networks are gaining momentum as a push for low and zero-emission travel has the potential to ground short-hop flights and promote travel by rail

There has always been significant interest in the final frontier and as commercial space companies work to make space tourism a viable market, we may not have to wait too long for the price of admission to come back down to Earth

There is a culture of secrets and lies built into Silicon Valley that has led to investors with capital buying into fraudulent start-ups. Can this change?

Wealthier countries are buying their way to a fully vaccinated population while others fall behind. Developing countries desperately need support if we are to bring an end to the global pandemic for everyone

Billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are scheduled to rocket into space in the coming days. But why is there a renewed interest and reinvestment in space travel and exploration?

Home to 12 of the world’s top 20 grossing pharmaceutical companies, Puerto Rico is primed to expand its life sciences manufacturing base in response to the COVID-19 pandemic