For Ivan Levingston's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
In recent weeks, global businesses have rushed to cease operations in Russia. But for venture firms that have accepted funds from Russian investors, cutting ties is a thornier imperative.
Ahead of two weeks of climate talks between world leaders — known as COP26 — several transportation-focused technology firms called for sped-up sustainability targets.
The nation shows that an emerging new normal that may not look much like the pre-pandemic world for some time to come.
