Looking Back on the Coronavirus Risk Factors We Didn’t Expect

According to World Meter, as of June 12, for every million people in Belgium, there have been 832 deaths by coronavirus. The numbers for Spain, Italy, the UK, and France…

In the Fight Against Coronavirus, Strategy First, AI Later

…collect coronavirus info is through tests—expensive tests that come to about USD$25 each. What’s more, they’re increasingly unavailable. According to Professor Mazzuccato’s opinion piece in The New York Times on…

Gaming Industry’s Genki Shiota: Coronavirus Era Special Report

Genki Shiota, founder of gaming company Akatsuki Inc., shares how to stay motivated and connected when working remotely, as well as some thoughts on the post-coronavirus transformation of the entertainment…

Post-Coronavirus Readiness Quiz: Are You Ready to Excel?

Everyone’s hoping for a new start in 2021. But getting ahead during this coronavirus recovery isn’t just about getting back to normal. More than ever, businesses and businesspeople are out…

Coronavirus Reactions by Region: Is the Grass Greener in the Next Country Over?

…designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.” Globally, government debt was a serious issue prior to coronavirus, as illustrated by this…

Overcoming Humanity’s Collective Amnesia Is the Key to Conquering Coronavirus

…shown by a higher survival rate during coronavirus. The problem is, as we adjust to the new reality coming out of a catastrophe, we adapt quickly. We forget. What have…

Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki: Coronavirus Era Special Report

…are crucial. They build a strong foundation for an organization or team, which helps when something unexpected happens. — Get more GLOBIS Coronavirus coverage here. Video Adapted from 「宇宙の知恵を生かす」by 知見録…

Books in the Time of Coronavirus: What to Read During Self-Quarantine

…WWIII, that we’re collectively diving headfirst into a dystopian sci-fi novel. Even before coronavirus started shutting down borders, the state of global affairs looked pretty grim. Hans Rosling wrote Factfulness…

Remote Work Advice from the GLOBIS Digital Platform

…home? Here are their four key tips. Tip 1: Keep a Routine and Manage Your Time Chinatsu, Front-end Engineer Pre-coronavirus remote work: 1 or 2 days/week Advice: Do chores between…

Africa & COVID-19: An Investment Opportunity to Do Some Good on the Last Frontier

As of July 20, 2020, the African continent had over 700,000 coronavirus cases. This is likely a dramatic undercount due to low testing across most of the continent. South Africa…