Author: Joey Lechene

As part of the activities by the International Women's Daythe Institute Tecnológico de Monterrey delivered the 18 medals of the Tec Woman Award 2024 to the most outstanding members of the community: students, graduates, teachers, collaborators and directors with high-impact projects in various areas. In this 12th edition, which has as its motto 'Waking up changes everything', 17 individual statuettes were awarded and a prize was awarded to 20 high school studentswho make up the robotics team Pink Hawks 6606. There were also two special recognitions, one for 'Trajectory' And the prize 'Pioneer Lumi Velázquez'. The latter in honor of…

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Village Capital, with the support of Moody's Foundation, launches Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, an initiative in emerging markets that will carry out parallel acceleration programs, in different regions, for startups that create sustainable innovations. The Latin America program aims to address and overcome key challenges faced by entrepreneurs due to regional disparities and will focus on startups with diversity in their leadership, supporting underserved communities in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. According to the latest global report on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2023), only two of the 36…

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We live in a new era in which companies emerge with a purpose that goes beyond making money. Some even argue that “capitalism can reinvent itself” and that companies can make a difference in the world. This is what inDrive aims to do, a global mobility and urban services platform that emerged in 2012 in Siberia, which seeks to challenge injustices. The company currently operates in 749 cities in 46 countries around the world, including Mexico, where it began operations in 2018. Here, in addition to travel, it offers an extensive list of urban services, including city-to-city transportation, freight, assistance…

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More than 414,000 families in Mexico have their activity within the Mercado Libre ecosystem as their main source of income. In Q4 2023, the operation of the Latin American e-commerce and financial services giant in Mexico drove revenue expansion with local growth of more than 51% year-on-year. That is why the Argentine company reaffirmed its commitment to the country and from its headquarters in Mexico City announced that it will invest 2.45 billion dollars during 2024. This is the largest investment made by the company to date in Mexico and will be allocated mainly to logistics development; of solutions; technological…

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In harmony with the UN initiative “Investing in women: accelerating progress”, General Motors Mexico has implemented a series of actions to promote female talent and, in this context, on the occasion of International Women's Day, it has developed testimonials to highlight its internal initiatives that promote the well-being and development of women within the company. Among the actions undertaken by the shipowner is the mentoring program in which women talk about their experiences and learnings in the company to inspire more women to develop professionally and share knowledge that enriches their work. In that sense and reiterating its responsibility with…

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The historic geisha neighborhood in Kyoto, Japan, reported this Thursday that it will close some private alleys in the city's famous district due to the bad behavior of some tourists. Due to this measure, starting in April from 2024, the small ones streets of the Gion neighborhood, home of the artists, will be closed to the public. According to The Japan Times, the former imperial capital faces overtourism after the pandemic. Residents have been complaining for several months that tourists harass geikos (as the geisha) and his young apprentices maiko in the tea houses where they work. Why will geisha…

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During the 2024 Oscars ceremony, Don Julio Tequila He not only celebrated with the stars of hollywoodbut also became part of the narrative of the night, offering a unique cocktail experience co-created by renowned mixologists and surprising the audience with an unforgettable television moment. Tequila Don Julio, recognized as Mexico's original luxury spirit, partnered for the seventh consecutive year with the Governors Ball, the official post-Oscar event of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The The evening's cocktails were designed by Charles Joly and Israel Barónmixing Mexican tradition with innovation to capture the essence of modern Mexico. Tequila…

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The historic geisha neighborhood in Kyoto, Japan, reported this Thursday that it will close some private alleys in the city's famous district due to the bad behavior of some tourists. In this way, starting in April the small streets of the Gion neighborhood, home of the artists, will be closed to the public starting in April 2024. According to The Japan Times, the former imperial capital faces overtourism after the pandemic. Residents have been complaining for several months that tourists harass geikos (as the geisha) and his young apprentices maiko in the tea houses where they work. Why will geisha…

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Exploring the limits of luxury fashion, Balenciaga presents a bracelet that redefines the concept of high-end accessories, fusing adhesive tape with a supposed “exclusive design”. Fashion house Balenciaga, known for its avant-garde and often controversial proposals, has launched a bracelet that challenges our traditional perceptions of luxury and utility. This new accessory, which at first glance might look like a simple piece of tape around the wrist, is actually a sophisticated luxury item made from premium materials. 🔴⚠️ #Balenciaga introduced the bracelet at Fashion Week 2024. 🤡The price of such a bracelet is €3000 Fashionistas are already running to buy…

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