In this exclusive interview, Major General Oscar Zuluaga Castaño, President of SATENA Airline, shares insights into Colombia's pioneering regional carrier that has connected the nation's most remote communities for over six decades. Honored with the "Leader in Enhancing Accessibility in Colombian Air Travel – Colombia, 2024" award by the Global Brand Frontier Awards, SATENA continues to serve as more than just an airline—it is a vital engine of social and economic development. MG. Zuluaga discusses SATENA's unique social mission, its remarkable 100% growth in regional connectivity, the airline's commitment to reaching every corner of Colombia, and ambitious plans to connect 100% of the nation's remote municipalities over the next five years. From bringing hope to forgotten regions to generating significant social returns, this conversation reveals how SATENA transforms lives by connecting dreams, opportunities, and state presence to Colombia's most underserved territories.
LaunchX has received two honors from the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025—“Best Youth Entrepreneurship Education – United States, 2025” and “Fastest-Growing Youth Entrepreneurship Education – North America, 2025.” The recognition highlights a record 2025 cohort of 700+ students and an expanded, hands-on program slate into 2026 that takes teens from ideation to launch with team ventures, mentor support, and real customer discovery. With its scale and outcomes-focused curriculum, LaunchX is positioning itself as a leading platform for youth entrepreneurship education.
SantimPay Financial Solutions S.C. has partnered with Visa to accelerate Ethiopia’s cashless economy, formalized at Visa Connect Ethiopia on September 30, 2025. The collaboration will finance and deploy 20,000 locally assembled, low-cost POS devices—supporting QR, mobile wallets like Telebirr, and global card networks—bringing affordable digital acceptance to SMEs nationwide, including connectivity-challenged regions via offline capability. As Visa’s first device-financing initiative in East Africa, the partnership aligns with Ethiopia’s National Digitization Strategy and advances the country toward universal acceptance and 90% financial inclusion by 2030.
This article explores the top 10 regions with the highest number of unoccupied homes, highlighting areas where housing vacancies are most prevalent. It examines the reasons behind these empty properties, such as migration trends, economic factors, and real estate market conditions. The piece also discusses how these unoccupied dwellings impact local economies, housing demand, and urban development, offering insights into shifting population patterns and the challenges faced by property markets in these regions.
ABP, the Dutch pension giant, has acquired 70,000 hectares of U.S. forestland as a long-term real-asset investment. The move aims to deliver stable returns from timber while enhancing carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and climate resilience. ABP plans stewardship with certified forestry partners, emphasizing reforestation, habitat management, and wildfire mitigation. The portfolio addition diversifies geography and inflation-hedging exposure, supports rural jobs, and aligns with ABP’s net-zero and ESG commitments, integrating nature-based solutions into its broader investment strategy.
A recent study shows that 41% of schools have experienced cyber incidents connected to artificial intelligence, underscoring the increasing digital risks in educational environments. These incidents range from data breaches to unauthorized access, affecting both students and staff. The findings highlight the urgent need for schools to strengthen cybersecurity measures, implement AI safety protocols, and raise awareness among educators about potential AI-related threats to protect sensitive information and maintain a secure learning environment.
MacroCycle is showcasing a breakthrough shortcut for plastic recycling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, promising faster, cleaner conversion of waste polymers into high-quality feedstocks. The company’s process targets tough-to-recycle streams, lowers energy use and costs, and reduces emissions, enabling closed-loop manufacturing for consumer goods, packaging, and industrial materials. Attendees can see demos, learn about pilot results, and hear how partnerships with brands and recyclers could scale the technology globally. It’s a glimpse of circularity in action.
Global Horizons 2025 maps a world of slow growth yet fast digital opportunity. With global GDP at 2.3–2.8% and India surging near 6.4%, brands must localize strategy and boost efficiency. Media goes digital-first, gaming, streaming, and CTV drive spend, while research shifts to actionable, open, data-led formats. Geopolitics and regulation heighten localization needs. Boston Brand Research & Media outlines five pillars: AI-driven innovation, high-growth markets, value-added services, operational excellence, and evidence-led thought leadership for resilient, measurable growth.
Global brands are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting consumer values. From AI-powered personalization and immersive digital commerce to transparency, empathy, and purpose-driven missions, companies are redefining how they connect with audiences. Collaboration, ethical data use, and human-centered innovation are becoming essential for long-term success. These transformative trends are shaping the future of branding, where authenticity, adaptability, and cultural relevance determine global brand leadership.
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