Charted: Which City Has the Most Billionaires in 2024?

Just two countries account for half of the top 20 cities with the most billionaires. And the majority of the other half are found in Asia. Read more

What is the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect?

Explaining Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, a program connecting Mainland China’s capital markets with Hong Kong. Read more

Top 10 Highest-Paid World Leaders in 2024

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is the highest-paid government leader. Read more

Chart: Where are the Ultra-Rich Buying Luxury Homes?

See the cities that the ultra-rich are buying in – and which cities are the up-and-comers in the ever-changing market for luxury real estate. Read more

This Fascinating City Within Hong Kong Was Lawless For Decades

Kowloon Walled City was known as an enclave for criminals, but that only tells one side of the story. The informal settlement also had a thriving economy. Read more

35 Chinese Cities With Economies as Big as Countries

You’ve probably heard of Chinese cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai – but those actually only scratch the surface of China’s economic picture. Read more

The Pearl River Delta’s Astonishing Megacity Transformation

China’s Pearl River Delta, in an unprecedented growth spurt, has seen cities expand and merge to become the largest contiguous urban region in the world. Read more

Ranked: Countries That Have the Most Skyscrapers in 2024

There’s only one country with a skyscraper count in the four digits. Here’s the top 12 with the most skyscrapers. Read more

Shifting Perspectives: The Top Financial Centers in the World

Perceptions of major financial centers are being reexamined amid shifts in the geopolitical landscape, including Brexit and unrest in Hong Kong. Read more

You’re Grounded: The COVID-19 Effect on Global Flight Capacity

The COVID-19 pandemic is throwing everything up in the air—including the fate of airline companies. See how global flight capacity has gone into a tailspin. Read more