New York, October 7, 2025 — CEOWORLD Magazine has released its annual ranking of the world’s best cities for Gen Z, spotlighting the destinations where the next generation thrives. The ranking, based on insights from over 250,000 young residents across 100 global cities, identifies the top urban hubs offering affordability,...

Gold prices are holding near record highs as a convergence of factors—weak U.S. jobs data, the government shutdown, and geopolitical uncertainty—drive investors toward safe-haven assets. For CEOs, portfolio managers, hedge fund leaders, and policymakers, gold’s resilience highlights a broader theme: markets are shifting from cyclical optimism to defensive positioning. With...

The U.S. dollar has entered a period of pronounced weakness after four straight sessions of declines, reflecting heightened political and economic uncertainty. A government shutdown, legal battles threatening Federal Reserve independence, weaker labor market data, and sluggish manufacturing activity are converging into a perfect storm for currency markets. For CEOs,...

Program Momentum Surpasses Early Expectations: Since its launch in July 2024, Indonesia’s Golden Visa program has rapidly surpassed its initial benchmarks. By September 2025, the Directorate General of Immigration reported 1,012 permits issued, unlocking Rp 48 trillion (US$2.9 billion) in foreign investment. The program’s trajectory has been sharp. By year-end 2024,...

A Landmark Move in Global Investment Migration: Botswana has announced the forthcoming launch of a Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), expected to open in early 2026. The program introduces a minimum contribution of $75,000, establishing what could become the most accessible open-market citizenship option worldwide. For context, São Tomé and Príncipe’s...

Bulgaria’s Schengen Accession: A Structural Turning Point: In March 2024, Bulgaria entered the Schengen Area, a development that extends far beyond border management. For the first time, the country’s citizens and residents gained seamless mobility across the majority of continental Europe, a shift that reinforces Bulgaria’s integration within the EU’s institutional...

Examine Unconscious Bias: Actions That Leaders Need to Take to Support Inclusivity The Invisible Barrier: How Bias Shapes Leadership Decisions Inclusion cannot begin with policy alone; it begins with leaders examining themselves. Unconscious bias — the deeply ingrained preferences and judgments that shape how we perceive others — operates silently...

The future of work may not belong to those who resist automation—but to those courageous enough to embrace it. That is the provocative argument advanced by Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, Executive Chair, CEO, and Editorial Director of CEOWORLD Magazine. His vision challenges long-standing fears about artificial intelligence (AI) displacing...

Passports for the Planet: Nauru’s Radical Climate Solution On a remote Pacific island where phosphate mines scar the land and rising seas threaten the coast, the government of Nauru has decided to fight back—with citizenship. The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, launched in late 2024, offers passports for...