A global perspective on the economic responses to the pandemic  The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world with unprecedented force, leading to immediate but varying damage across countries. Unfolding as an economic, social, and health crisis with severe ramifications, it has plunged the world towards a global recession. Four years later, businesses are seeking to evaluate the lasting effects of the … Read More

Leaders in APAC: Adopting AI to prosper Resilient growth amidst varied confidence The APAC region has delivered a strong recovery post-pandemic, with rapid economic expansion of domestic products and services consumption after lifting COVID restrictions. 82% of APAC leaders feel confident in their own ability to grow their revenues this year. However, confidence levels have gone down by 7% from … Read More

Te asesoramos para la elección e implementación exitosa del ERP que necesitasLlega un momento en que las empresas, por sus necesidades de información y/o expectativas de crecimiento, deciden optar por alguna de las alternativas de solución que el mercado ofrece en sistemas de planificación de recursos (ERP por sus siglas en inglés) cuya implementación demanda un esfuerzo de inversión importante, … Read More

What is FRS 101?FRS 101 is a framework that allows qualifying subsidiaries to benefit from a reduced disclosure requirement in their individual financial statements. This means that these entities can provide less information in their financial statements, while still complying with accounting standards. The reduced disclosure framework is available to subsidiaries that meet certain criteria, and it can help to … Read More

Utilising artificial intelligence and integrating cloud-based services to save money and time in NFPs In today’s landscape, Not-for-Profit organisations (NFPs) often face obstacles in fulfilling community needs as they navigate a highly competitive environment with limited resources and soaring demand for their services. They compete for time, attention, and funds, operating on lean budgets and often understaffed and overstretched. In addition, NFPs tend to … Read More

Fostering economic stability and growth in Costa Rica    Over the past 25 years, Costa Rica has made commendable progress, including resuming growth post-COVID-19. However, the path to sustainable economic growth remains fraught with challenges. Economic resilience is bolstered by exports, as domestic consumption is currently weakened by inflation and high unemployment levels.  Significantly, the composition of Costa Rica’s export … Read More

LATAM: Business confidence, driven by innovation and AIB HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2024  Unwavering confidence amid economic challenges Despite continuing macroeconomic challenges, LATAM leaders continue to demonstrate a positive outlook. At the start of this decade, 91% expressed confidence in their ability to grow revenues. In 2024, 92% believe the same, of which 51% are very confident — the … Read More

Is optimism waning? Business Services Sector Outlook – HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2024 In a major survey, HLB assesses the mood of business leaders worldwide every year. As part of the company’s fifth annual survey, HLB asked the leaders about various factors with some interesting results. So, how are these leaders navigating changes in the international business landscape? Furthermore, … Read More

Retailers look to AI to face macro risks Retail Sector Outlook – HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2024 Businesses in the retail sector may have endured a bumpy ride recently, but there is cause for optimism, according to a recent survey by HLB. So, how do business leaders intend to prepare for 2024? How will they tackle changes to the … Read More

Disruption and opportunity Technology Sector Outlook – HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2024 Business leaders are navigating a complex maze of challenges, from inflation to rising geopolitical tensions and the energy crises. At HLB Global, we are keen to help these leaders deal with such challenges and conduct an annual survey to gauge the current sentiment. Worries about geopolitical risks, … Read More