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As the semester winds down, the globalEDGE team is preparing for a well-earned winter break. Your engagement and support motivate us to continue striving for excellence. We encourage you to explore the diverse content available across the globalEDGE website during this time. In the meantime, check out our social media—we recently joined Instagram! Check us out @msuglobaledge.

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, which are now shaping industries, governments, and education systems worldwide. Business schools are critical in preparing future leaders to address sustainability challenges. However, integrating ESG principles into business education differs significantly between regions, mainly Europe and the United States.

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XRP has risen to become the third-largest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, which has helped contribute to a turning point in digital assets. Ripple is the company behind XRP, and the success of this crypto comes from its research into a creative strategy for revolutionizing international payments processing. The blockchain-based payment network RippleNet has positioned XRP as a pillar of global banking and collaborated with top institutions throughout the globe.

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The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association has locked out more than 700 supervisors at ports throughout British Columbia. At the same time, a strike at the Port of Montreal, the biggest port in eastern Canada, continues to cause problems. The strike has already led to partial closures, affecting 40% of the port’s container traffic. Shipping delays could quickly add up, potentially disrupting important international shipments and creating significant economic challenges for global businesses and consumers.

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The whisky industry, long dominated by traditional producers in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States, is experiencing a shift in international markets. Recent developments highlight international challenges and opportunities for whisky producers, highlighting the changing dynamics of international trade and shifting consumer tastes.

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Japan is at an essential moment in its history. After three decades of slow economic growth, the country has a chance to rebuild its economy through startups and technology innovation. With a rising interest in Japanese startups from local and foreign investors and efforts by the government to support entrepreneurship, Japan can turn the corner. However, there are still many challenges the startups need to overcome.

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Over half the global population in 2024 will have voted in some sort of election in what has been described as the “mother year” for elections. The United Kingdom, Botswana, India, North Macedonia, Poland, Argentina, and, recently, the United States have entered election season with one central theme becoming apaprent: incumbent politicians have been losing at an unprecedented rate in global history.

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With the holiday season coming up, shoppers all over the United States are preparing for Thanksgiving weekend. Unlike the general perception of a sizeable majority of the American public, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are nowhere near the biggest shopping events in the world. That title is reserved for Singles’ Day, the biggest shopping festival in China.

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