ethical concerns

Foreign direct investment in China falls to 30-year low

Foreign direct investment in China falling to a 30-year low did not come as a surprise to me. The numbers tell a stark story – a drop from 344B in 2021 to 33B in recent years is a significant decline. While comparing this to the 30B that Canada received in the first half of 2023, we can see a clear trend in decoupling from China. This shift is not just a matter of economics; it reflects a strategic move to distance oneself from a country that has not been a fair player on the global stage.

One critical factor contributing to the decline in foreign investment in China is the shift in production costs globally.… Continue reading

Elon Musk’s company directors feel an ‘expectation’ to use drugs with him to avoid upsetting the billionaire, report says

Elon Musk’s company directors have allegedly expressed the feeling of an “expectation” to use drugs with him in order to avoid upsetting the billionaire, according to a recent report. This revelation paints a troubling picture of corporate governance within Musk’s companies and raises questions about the overall stability of such a model.

It is astonishing to think that the use of drugs has become a prerequisite for maintaining a good relationship with the CEO. This volatile behavior exhibited by Musk could, in part, be attributed to his drug use. The real-life version of the Wolf of Wall Street comes to mind, with the drugs explaining his irrationality and unpredictability.… Continue reading