Special Reports

The Cost of Staying Connected: In a world where connectivity defines competitiveness, internet access has become the new electricity — indispensable, invisible, and deeply uneven. But the price of that access varies wildly, shaping digital opportunity across continents. According to CEOWORLD magazine’s 2025 Global Internet Pricing Index, the gap between the...

The Timeless Reign of the King of Horror: Stephen King doesn’t merely write novels — he writes eras. Across half a century, his name has become synonymous with the kind of storytelling that transcends genre. But here’s the challenge: many of his undisputed masterpieces — Carrie, It, The Stand, ‘Salem’s Lot...

The Intersection of Faith and Power: Across history, religion and politics have danced an intricate waltz — sometimes harmonious, often destructive. In modern times, theocracy stands as one of the most potent reminders of this entanglement. Where democracies draw legitimacy from the people, theocracies claim authority from divine will. The state...

The Hidden Economic Indicator Behind a Healthy Smile: For global executives and policymakers, oral health is more than a medical metric — it’s a proxy for wealth, wellness, and public trust in healthcare systems. The CEOWORLD magazine Health Statistics for 2024 reveal striking contrasts in how often citizens worldwide visit the...

For four straight years, insurers and reinsurers have paid more than $100 billion annually in natural disaster claims. Munich Re, the world’s largest insurer, estimated insured losses as a result of natural disasters at $140 billion, against $320 billion in total global economic losses. That $180 billion gap represents uninsured...

Building a great company is one of the most rewarding things a leader can do, yet very few actually achieve it. Not because they lack talent, ambition, or opportunity, but because they get trapped in the distractions of growth. Most businesses have endless opportunities to expand, yet many stall. Why?...

From Succession to Strategy: Oracle announced that it is promoting Clay Magouyrk (formerly President, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) and Mike Sicilia (formerly President, Oracle Industries) to co-CEOs, while Safra Catz transitions to Executive Vice Chair of the board. Larry Ellison, cofounder, remains Chairman and CTO. This is not a messy departure—it’s a carefully...

CEO-to-Worker Pay Has Skyrocketed Over Six Decades A Sharp Contrast Between 1965 and Today: In 1965, the average CEO of a top U.S. corporation earned about 21 times the compensation of the typical worker. That ratio, while still substantial, reflected an era when corporate leadership and workforce pay were more closely...

The Rising Stakes of Corporate Reputation: In 2025, corporate reputation is no longer a communications issue — it is a balance-sheet priority. Global CEOs, investors, and policymakers recognize that reputational risk can erase billions in market value overnight. Whether it’s activist investors calling out governance failures, viral consumer backlash, or a...

The Global Divide in Minimum Wages: In 2025, the gulf between the world’s highest and lowest minimum wages is staggering. A full-time worker in Germany earns an annual minimum wage of $41,114, while workers in Lesotho scrape by on the equivalent of just $452. The contrast underscores not only income inequality...