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Only 24 out of 1,000 women graduates in Europe have an ICT degree, and only 6 join the technology industry. What discourages women in Europe from working in tech?

Weekly Digest   Issue #27         Women in tech   Only 24 out of 1,000 women graduates in Europe have an ICT-related degree, and only six join the technology industry. What discourages women in Europe from working in tech?   READ ARTICLE HERE →

Infrastructure & Cities Making space   Hong Kong is five times more crowded than Beijing. But does a denser urban population equal greater mental pressure? Find out from our survey of citizens from five Asian metropolises.   READ ARTICLE HERE → Economic Development The Hinrich Foundation Sustainable Trade Index 2018   Countries in Asia, particularly the richer economies, have broadly regressed in terms of trade sustainability. Which economies in Asia are doing their best (and worst)?   FIND OUT MORE HERE → Strategy & Leadership Empowering employees in a flexible environment   As companies compete for talent, they are focusing on making their offices an "exciting place to work". Find more about the changing nature of the workplace and its role in acquiring talent.   DOWNLOAD REPORT → OPINION Business growth accelerating from climate action in American Midwest The economy is humming both regionally and globally, and so is the story of the American Midwestern state of Minnesota, but with a little unconventional twist READ BLOG → Timothy Nixon, director of sustainability, Thomson Reuters       FROM THE ECONOMIST       Shortages of carbon dioxide in Europe may get worse   It has affected the production of beer, fizzy drinks and even crumpets           As its trade tussle with America heats up, China is on the back foot   But tumbles in Chinese equities and the yuan stem more from domestic causes             UPCOMING EVENTS       There is growing awareness that AI will learn morality and prejudice from its human masters. Where do the greatest dangers lie and how should business leaders think about them? Join over 25 speakers and 180+ attendees at Innovation Summit Asia 2018 on September 6th in Hong Kong and hear Asian leaders discuss how (and why) to build companies that harness the potential of AI. Earlybird rate ends July 30th.

 

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