From Silicon Valley to Europe and China, 2025 saw a wave of global layoffs at many high-profile companies, many of which were attributed to artificial intelligence. But is AI really the main culprit? And if so, what human skills are still needed in the rapidly developing AI era?

Over the past year, China’s economy has become strikingly divergent. On the one hand, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, new energy, and high-end manufacturing have continued at a rapid pace, with innovation momentum building across key sectors. At the same time, consumption and investment have remained sluggish, general price levels have declined for the third consecutive year, and overall macroeconomic indicators point to persistent downward pressure.

In October 2025, Walmart announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI to bring shopping directly into ChatGPT. Through a new Instant Checkout feature, Walmart customers can browse, select, and complete purchases entirely within the ChatGPT interface, with Walmart managing fulfilment.

In the business world, an executive’s waistline can be an intangible asset. Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun serve as powerful extensions of their companies’ brand identity; shedding pounds and getting fitter can project a more professional and credible image.

On October 15, 2025, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the cancellation of 80 drug registration certificates, including well-known products such as loratadine tablets.

At the CEIBS Annual Forum 2025, recently held on the CEIBS Shanghai campus, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and member of the American National Academy of Sciences Michael Levitt shared wide-ranging perspectives on evolutionary biology, the creativity of youth, artificial intelligence, and personal development, in a keynote speech entitled “How Should Humanity Navigate the Era of Great Intelligence?

At the recent CEIBS EMBA 30th Anniversary Celebration, Kevin Kelly, the Founding Executive Editor of WIRED and author of "2049: Possibilities of the Next 10,000 Days", delivered a keynote speech, painting a picture of a future in which humans live alongside AI.

Artificial intelligence has become the defining force in today’s financial markets — powering innovation, reshaping industries, and driving valuations. But are the soaring valuations justified, or are we entering an AI-fueled bubble? In this article, CEIBS professors Mattia Landoni and Wang Renxuan explore what's driving current market behaviour and how investors and policymakers should prepare.

Middle age is often regarded as a stage of life that is full of challenges. We’ve all heard the term "midlife crisis", which many people go through and can entail feelings of confusion, exhaustion, and even disillusionment with the lives that we have built for ourselves.

China’s dominance of key new energy industries, from electric vehicles to solar power, has been swift and dramatic, taking many of its trading partners by surprise.

Alibaba’s recent sharp share-price rise turned heads for a simple reason: the company is changing what it is. On the surface, the rebound rides on better momentum in on-demand delivery, instant retail, and cloud services. At a deeper level, it shows Alibaba moving from “a giant online mall” to a tech backbone that powers other businesses, with cloud technology, data, and artificial intelligence at the center.

Luckin Coffee’s recent expansion into the US marks the culmination of a remarkable comeback.

CEIBS Prof. Han Jian on the future of China's welfare system

Given such an uncertain US trade landscape, countries big and small may benefit from a more patient and unified approach, rather than rushing to Washington every time the Trump administration releases a new tariff chart.

In recent years, the declining relevance of the liberal arts and social sciences has drawn increasing attention. As universities around the world have adjusted their academic offerings and even eliminated numerous liberal arts programmes, we could be forgiven for wondering: are the liberal arts dead? And is their decline inevitable?

The Art of Living is a lecture series by CEIBS Professor Emeritus Juan Antonio Fernandez, offering insights gleaned from a life full of experience into how to find your individual definition of success, identify effective life goals, and create personal growth and meaningful development. Read on to discover ideas that can help you to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

Once a written-off market, Hong Kong’s recent IPO activity suggests that the city's stock firms are shifting away from US listings, and may actually be benefiting from global trade tensions and geopolitical shifts. But what exactly is driving Hong Kong's IPO boom, and what implications does it have for investors and market dynamics?

On July 4, US Independence Day, the much-anticipated “Big, Beautiful Bill” officially came into effect with the signature of US President Donald Trump. This bill, which has passed both chambers of Congress, has sparked significant controversy due to concerns that it could further exacerbate the America’s fiscal deficit and debt risks.