Milken Institute

The Milken Institute's 28th annual Global Conference began on Sunday and will run through May 7 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. What Happened: Held under the theme “Toward a Flourishing Future,” the event features more than 1,000 speakers and 5,000 attendees from over 80 countries...

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they create an alternative to the U.S. dollar has drawn mixed reactions from leading economists, highlighting tensions over global trade and currency dominance. What Happened: Milken Institute Chief Economist...

Singapore's proximity to China, Japan, and India, paired with world-class trade infrastructure and a stable political and regulatory landscape, cements its status as a premier business hub in the region. With English as an official language, communication, and navigation are furthermore effortless—...

Billionaire Ray Dalio shared his insights on the primary forces shaping the global economy, during Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore. What Happened: Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, pointed to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and the country’s...

The rise of marijuana as an increasingly above-board business while it remains federally illegal is “the most interesting dilemma we have in the country,” Kevin O’Leary said during an appearance at Benzinga this week. The "Shark Tank" judge asked a roomful of business...