#economic-diversification

#economic-diversification

The old playbooks for business growth are proving less effective in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape. What actually works now, instead? As CEO of TECOM Group, the developer of Dubai's 10 most vibrant business districts across six priority economic sectors, I've witnessed firsthand how diversification and agile strategies, particularly through purpose-built ecosystems, have become essential for sustainable growth. Today's economic landscape is shifting at a pace that requires businesses to respond with agility, adjusting once-reliable growth and expansion strategies to diversify and stimulate growth.

Shapiro begins by revisiting-and correcting-his earlier view that Canada had little room to push back against U.S. pressure. "I think he's making a bet that Canada has far more leverage than I was giving it credit, and that actually Canada is the one holding the cards here," Shapiro says, arguing that Trump's negotiating style and domestic political constraints give Canada more room than was first assumed.

Bhutan has committed up to 10,000 bitcoin to support the long-term development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), marking one of the most ambitious sovereign uses of bitcoin for national infrastructure and economic development to date. The Himalayan kingdom unveiled the Bitcoin Development Pledge this week, allocating a portion of its sovereign bitcoin holdings - valued at roughly $860 million to $1 billion at current prices - to back the new special administrative region in southern Bhutan. Officials emphasized that the allocation is intended to preserve capital over the long term rather than fund near-term spending through asset sales.

Strong and resilient economy: Boston's economy is powered by robust sectors like technology, life sciences, healthcare, and higher education. This economic diversity and strength attract a steady stream of high-income professionals and create consistent housing demand. Persistent housing inventory shortage: Boston's housing supply has consistently fallen short of demand due to limited developable land, strict zoning restrictions, and high construction costs.