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Samuel Adomako

Dr Samuel Adomako is an Associate Professor in Strategy and Innovation at the University of Birmingham, UK. He earned his PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Warwick, UK. He is a Fellow of the Advanced Higher Education Academy, UK. He has received numerous research awards in the fields of strategy and entrepreneurship. His research covers a wide range of managerial topics, including entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, value creation, firm performance, and organizational scaling. His specific research interests include entrepreneurial orientation, corporate sustainability, corporate entrepreneurship and renewal, strategic behavior and strategy formulation, and CEO attributes and strategy-making. Dr Adomako’s scholarly works have appeared/or forthcoming in esteemed journal outlets like the Journal of Management Studies (FT50; ABS 4), Research Policy ((FT50; ABS 4*), Journal of Product Innovation Management (ABS 4), and British Journal of Management (ABS 4).

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Jul 17, 2024 08:26 am UTC| Insights & Views

Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow...

Economy

Australian Inflation Eases in July Due to Rebates, but Broader Price Pressures Persist

Australias inflation rate eased to a four-month low in July, driven by government rebates on electricity bills. However, the lack of broader price progress disappointed markets, reducing the likelihood of an imminent...

Investors Shift Focus to Southeast Asia as Inflation Eases and U.S. Rate Cut Looms

Investor interest is surging in Southeast Asia as inflation eases and expectations of a U.S. rate cut rise. The Jakarta Composite Index hit a record high, and Malaysias Kuala Lumpur Composite Index reached its highest...

Australia CPI

Australias monthly CPI declined to 3.5% yoy from the prior 3.8% in July, above the forecast of 3.4% yoy. CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel eased to 3.7% from 4% yoy. This excludes Automotive fuel, fruit, and...

China's Industrial Profits See Boost in July, Driven by High-Tech Manufacturing Gains

Chinas industrial profits increased by 4.1% in July, driven by significant growth in high-tech manufacturing, despite challenges from sluggish domestic demand, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. High-Tech...

German Business Morale Drops Again in August, Dimming Recovery Prospects for 2023

German business morale declined for the third straight month in August, as the Ifo Institutes business climate index dropped to 86.6, down from 87.0 in July. The survey of around 9,000 managers revealed increasing...

Politics

China Engineers Secure Access to NVIDIA AI Chips via Emerging GPU Rental Services Network

Chinese engineers are reportedly bypassing U.S. restrictions by accessing NVIDIAs AI chips through decentralized GPU rental services, a method gaining traction amid rising geopolitical tensions. China Engineers Bypass...

Tim Walz Fury: Governor Accuses Donald Trump and JD Vance of 'Waging War on Workers'—Is This the New Battlefront in the 2024 Election?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has sparked a political firestorm with his recent comments accusing former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance of waging a war on workers. Walzs remarks, delivered with a sharp...

Kamala Harris's Influence Over the Nation’s Future: Is She Distancing Herself from Joe Biden’s Policies?

As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to navigate her role within the Biden administration, questions are surfacing about her influence on the direction of the country and whether she is actively distancing herself...

Kamala Harris Shock: Tucker Carlson Mocks VP with Satirical Letter—A Sharp Critique of Progressive Policies

In a biting segment that has quickly gone viral, Fox News host Tucker Carlson took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, using humor and satire to deliver a scathing critique of her progressive stances. Carlsons mockery...

Brian Kemp to Headline Donald Trump Fundraiser in Atlanta Despite Public Feud—Is a GOP Reconciliation on the Horizon?

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is expected to headline a high-profile fundraiser for former President Donald Trumps 2024 reelection campaign in Atlanta. This development comes despite a...

Science

Alex Berenson Expands Lawsuit Against Joe Biden and Pfizer: Cites Mark Zuckerberg's Bombshell Admission of Facebook Censorship

Journalist Alex Berenson has announced plans to amend his ongoing lawsuit against President Joe Biden and top executives at Pfizer, following a significant development that could reshape the legal battle. Berensons...

SpaceX Delays Historic Private Spacewalk Mission Due to Helium Leak; Launch Rescheduled

SpaceX has delayed the launch of its pioneering private spacewalk mission due to a ground-side helium leak. Originally set for August 27, the mission will now launch on August 28, marking a significant milestone in...

NASA Chooses SpaceX for Crew Return, Citing Safety Concerns with Boeing's Starliner

NASA has decided to return astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard SpaceXs Crew Dragon 9 in February, citing safety concerns with Boeings Starliner. The decision follows months of testing and a comprehensive...

SpaceX Introduces Starlink Family Plan with Discounts on Hardware and Monthly Fees

SpaceX has launched a Starlink Family Plan, providing existing customers with discounts on additional hardware and monthly subscriptions. The promotion, which ends on September 3, 2024, allows users to add up to two family...

SpaceX Starlink Revolutionizes Navy Communication with High-Speed Internet for Sailors at Sea

SpaceXs Starlink is transforming communication for Navy sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, providing high-speed internet access that allows them to stay connected with family and friends, even from the oceans most...

Technology

Google Relaunches Gemini’s People Image Generation After Months-Long Suspension for Quality Improvements

Google has relaunched its Gemini AIs image generation feature for people after a months-long suspension. The improved tool addresses past issues and is now available to premium users, with expanded features expected...

Tesla Cybertruck Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Into Fire Hydrant in Harlingen, Texas

A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after a collision with a fire hydrant in Harlingen, Texas, raising concerns about the unique challenges firefighters face with electric vehicle fires. Tesla Cybertruck Fire...

Intel Board Member Resigns Over Disagreements with Contract Manufacturing and Bureaucracy Issues

Intel faces more internal turmoil as board member Lip-Bu Tan resigns, citing concerns over the companys contract manufacturing strategy and layers of bureaucracy. The resignation comes amid broader struggles at Intel,...

Apple iPhone 17 to Introduce 12GB RAM, Boosting AI Capabilities Beyond iPhone 16's 8GB Limit

Apples upcoming iPhone 17 models will reportedly include 12GB of RAM, a significant upgrade from the 8GB expected in the iPhone 16 series, enhancing AI capabilities on the device. iPhone 17 to Feature 12GB RAM A...

Fed’s 'Sugar High' May Fuel Bitcoin Surge, Arthur Hayes Forecasts Major Upswing

Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, has warned that the Federal Reserves current economic strategies, likened to a sugar high, could lead to a substantial increase in Bitcoins value, influencing broader cryptocurrency...