America’s domination of higher education is down to alumni control: prestige is a more effective motivator than profit

The concept of creating shared value has gained momentum as companies pursue goals while acting for society. Belcorp has been walking the talk for years

From selling shoes at racetracks to becoming a multinational sporting powerhouse, Nike has become one of the most recognisable brands in the world

The New Economy interviews Dr Walton Li, Chairman and Medical Superintendent at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, on improving Hong Kong’s healthcare system

Entrepreneur gathers business leaders for a more ethical approach to capitalism

Large pharmaceutical companies have been engulfed in scandal for over a decade, and according to a new book are failing to clean themselves up

Consultancy firm opens analytics centre in Singapore in hope to improve information on citizens for clients

Boeing and American Airlines testing new technology for environmentally friendly flight, as fuel prices and emissions continue to soar

Chemists in South Korea and the US have improved the design of a type of artificial crystal, doubling the amount of carbon dioxide they can absorb and store

Research and development funding is withering in many parts of the world, while others are shifting focus

Particle beams are recirculating in the “Big Bang” collider at the Swiss-French border following a short break and are expected to reach maximum velocity in two to four weeks, according to a CERN spokeswoman

Climate scientists must do more to work out how exceptionally cold winters or a dip in world temperatures fit their theories of global warming, if they are to persuade an increasingly sceptical public