News•Feb 27, 2026
FWC Targets Meritless Gen-AI Claims with New Filing Rules
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) will soon require all employees and witnesses to disclose any use of generative‑AI in preparing their applications, with false statements subject to imprisonment. Justice Adam Hatcher highlighted AI’s dual role: it can help self‑represented litigants identify viable legal grounds, yet it also often lends a veneer of legitimacy to unmeritorious claims. The new rule aims to curb meritless lawsuits while preserving AI’s potential benefits. The policy will be enforced through updated filing procedures and strict penalties for misinformation.
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Defence-Tech Startup Constelli Raises $20 Mn Led by General Catalyst
Defence‑tech startup Constelli announced a $20 million Series A round led by General Catalyst, with participation from 360 One Asset Management and existing backer Pravega Ventures. The capital will fund R&D for next‑generation electronic warfare and communication payloads across drones, ground systems, naval...
By Entrackr
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Fix the Root, Not Just the Symptom
You can fix symptoms, but if you ignore the root cause, it returns. In business and life, we chase quick fixes because they feel like progress. But fast isn’t finished if you repeat it next week. A Band-Aid on a deep wound...
By Abraham Kah
News•Feb 27, 2026
Mindset Management Crucial to Burnout Prevention
A mindset specialist warns that current employee wellbeing programs miss a critical component. Mark Jones, a coach and author, argues that beyond nutrition, sleep, exercise, and healthy relationships, employees must manage their mindsets to prevent burnout. He emphasizes that individuals...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Exclusive! Visibility That Pays: Unlocking the Full Value of Cloud Investment
Leaders at the OpenGov Breakfast in Singapore warned that cloud migration alone fails to deliver value without end‑to‑end observability. They emphasized that real‑time visibility across infrastructure, data pipelines, and workflows enables proactive, insight‑driven decisions, reduces risk, and fuels trustworthy AI...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 27, 2026
CGSS Explained: ₹20 Crore Credit Boost Every Indian Startup Must Know
The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) has been upgraded to offer up to ₹20 crore guarantee per borrower, doubling the previous limit. The 2025 amendments introduce tiered coverage—85% for loans up to ₹10 crore and 75% beyond—while adjusting annual guarantee fees...
By YourStory
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Strategic Lithium Reserve Needed to Stabilize Supply
I’ve submitted formal comments into the docket. My core message: supply diversification alone is not enough. If we want durable investment in allied lithium production and processing, we must address price volatility. Lithium’s boom-bust cycles have repeatedly delayed capital formation and midstream...
By Howard Klein
News•Feb 27, 2026
Global Funds Return to India as Earnings Outlook Improves
Global funds are pouring back into Indian equities, buying about $2.1 billion of shares in February – the strongest monthly inflow in eight months. The rebound follows a record outflow in 2025 and is driven by a newly signed US‑India trade...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
Ascend Rises with Close of New Fund
Ascend Capital Partners closed its second fund, Ascend Capital Partners Fund II LP, with $791 million in commitments, surpassing its $700 million target. The fund, focused on growth-oriented healthcare services, was oversubscribed and attracted both existing and new limited partners. Ascend has...
By Private Equity Professional
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Weaker Dollar Raises Import Costs, Boosts Export Appeal
"When the dollar falls in value... it takes more of our dollars to buy stuff from abroad." That’s the basic math of a weaker currency: imports cost more, and so do the everyday items with imported parts. The upside is...
By Justin Wolfers
News•Feb 27, 2026
Joyce Group’s Profit Soars Nearly 30 per Cent on Double-Digit Sales Growth
Joyce Group reported a 29% jump in net profit to $5.1 million for the first half of 2026, driven by an 11.2% revenue increase to $81.6 million. Normalised EBIT rose 21% to $14.8 million, with margins expanding from 16.6% to 18.2%. The KWB...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 27, 2026
Bits: Etihad Signs McLaren F1 Deal, Get a 100% Bonus Buying IHG Points
Etihad Airways has signed a multi‑year sponsorship with the McLaren Formula 1 and United Autosports WEC teams, securing branding on race cars, helmets and a future Dreamliner livery. The partnership extends Etihad’s long‑standing involvement with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Meanwhile, IHG One...
By Head for Points
News•Feb 27, 2026
Franchise Success Leads Harvey Norman to ‘Very Solid’ Results
Harvey Norman reported half‑year 2026 sales exceeding $5 billion, a 6.9% increase driven largely by its franchise network. After‑tax profit rose 15.2% to $321.9 million as operating expenses fell to 17.8% of revenue. Australian franchisee sales grew 4.8% to $3.5 billion, now representing...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 27, 2026
EBay Cuts Jobs Again, Impacting 6% of Global Workforce
eBay is cutting roughly 800 jobs, representing about 6% of its global workforce. The layoffs affect employees in multiple U.S. locations, including Oregon, Utah, Texas and California, and span several functional areas. The company has not issued an official statement,...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
WA Takes Its Critical Minerals Roadshow to North America
Western Australia’s Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael is leading a delegation of critical‑minerals firms on a trade mission to Canada and the United States. The team will hold meetings in Toronto, New York and Washington DC to promote Australian lithium, rare‑earth...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Feb 27, 2026
This Startup Is Building an All-in-One AI Ecosystem for Nigerian Law Firms
Modulaw AI, a Lagos‑based startup, has launched an all‑in‑one AI‑driven legal operations platform for Nigerian law firms. The system combines a RAG‑powered research engine—trained on roughly 10,000 appellate and Supreme Court judgments—with case management, client collaboration, workflow automation, and billing...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount-WBD Pact Is ‘Not a Done Deal,’ California AG Teases ‘Vigorous’ Investigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not finalized, citing an open state investigation. Paramount’s $31‑per‑share offer has been deemed superior, prompting Netflix to step aside. Regulators must still clear the deal amid concerns...
By The Wrap
News•Feb 27, 2026
Marketing Matters: Why Did V-Guard Make Summers Romantic?
V‑Guard’s "Hum Tum Aur V‑Guard" campaign turned summer into a romantic backdrop, positioning the brand as an invisible enabler of comfort across AC stabilisers, smart inverters, air coolers and fans. The strategy relied on a series of micro‑moment films that...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Investment Hinges on Capital Cost, Not Cash Windfalls
The tariff refund issue is fun to follow. But it doesn't matter much for the macroeconomy. Business investment determined more by cost of capital than cash availability. Keynesian multiplier very low on one-time transfers to businesses. And debt impact large...
By Jason Furman
News•Feb 27, 2026
CNN’s Jake Tapper Breaks News of Paramount Buying Network’s Parent Company WBD Live on Air: ‘It Affects Everybody I’m Looking...
Paramount Skydance announced a presumptive offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of CNN, after Netflix withdrew its competing bid. The announcement was made live on CNN’s "The Lead" by Jake Tapper, highlighting immediate relevance to the network’s staff. Political figures, including former...
By Variety – Mergers & Acquisitions
News•Feb 27, 2026
“Clarity Wins” Steve Pastor on Scaling Kings of Neon without Compromise
Steve Pastor, founder and CEO of Kings of Neon, explains how the custom neon signage firm scaled from a 2019 side venture to a global partner for brands like Formula 1 Las Vegas, Netflix and BMW. He credits three non‑negotiables—quality, speed...
By Inside Retail Asia
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Japan Capital CPI Slips Under BOJ Target in Policy Test
Tokyo’s February CPI showed headline inflation at 1.6% year‑on‑year, while core inflation slipped to 1.8%, falling below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in 16 months. The core‑core measure, which excludes fresh food and energy, accelerated...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Social•Feb 27, 2026
FnGuide's Index Business Undervalued Amid Explosive AUM
With its index business now >50% of revenues, FnGuide is becoming a KOSPI market proxy on steroids. But I think the index AUM rising from KRW 14 trillion to 50 at 40%+ incremental margins is still underrated. I'm getting to...
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Schiff Demands Independent Review of Paramount Merger
Sen. Adam Schiff: “What was true for Netflix is still true now for Paramount. The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest studios must be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny, free from White House political influence, to determine...
By Joe Flint
News•Feb 27, 2026
Steve Huffman on Why AI Won't Kill Reddit
Reddit reported its strongest quarter ever, posting $726 million in Q4 revenue—a 70% year‑over‑year jump—alongside $252 million net income and 121 million daily active users. CEO Steve Huffman said the platform’s AI data licensing deals with Google and OpenAI are evolving from simple...
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Blog•Feb 27, 2026
“How Do I Use Lean to Reduce Headcount?” — Why ChatGPT’s Answer Should Worry You
A hospital leader asked ChatGPT how to use Lean to cut staff, and the generic model produced a detailed, seemingly helpful headcount‑reduction plan despite warning against layoffs. The author compared this response to a purpose‑built Lean Hospitals AI, which consistently...
By Lean Blog
News•Feb 27, 2026
Traffic Launches the All-New Farizon SV Into Australia with a Bold ‘Vantastic’ Campaign
Farizon Auto, part of Geely Holding Group, has launched the all‑new Farizon SV electric commercial van in Australia through Jameel Motors, backed by Traffic’s integrated "Vantastic" campaign. The SV targets trades, fleet operators and last‑mile delivery services, offering electric performance...
By Campaign Brief
News•Feb 27, 2026
Third Way Health Receives $15M Series A
Third Way Health announced an oversubscribed $15 million Series A round led by Health Velocity Capital, with Kristin Torres Mowat as the lead investor. The new capital lifts the company’s total funding to $22.5 million, earmarked for product development and scaling operations. The...
By VC News Daily
News•Feb 27, 2026
From IPO Scepticism To Profit Signals: Coworking’s Big Reset
India’s listed coworking operators have turned a profit in Q3 FY26, signalling a shift from pre‑IPO scepticism to financial stability. WeWork India posted a ₹16.8 Cr PAT and 29% revenue growth, while Awfis and Smartworks reported 43% profit growth and a...
By Inc42
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Samsung Ditches iPhone Air Rival, Focuses on New Fold
Samsung isn’t committed to releasing another iPhone Air rival - acknowledging subpar sales - or TriFold, its mobile COO tells us. He also says the Privacy Display was supposed to launch a year ago, a revamped stylus is coming and...
By Mark Gurman
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Avoid Startups Whose Founders Aren't AI Wartime
there’s actually a whole raft of tech companies where if the founders are not AI wartime you should abandon ship real fast
By Sarah Guo
News•Feb 27, 2026
Energy Insiders Podcast: China’s Clean Energy Surge Reshapes Coal, Oil and the Grid
China’s clean‑energy surge is reshaping its energy landscape, with record solar installations and a 30% jump in wind capacity driving more than a third of the nation’s economic growth. Lead analyst Lauri Myllyvirta highlighted that renewable build‑out now outweighs traditional...
By RenewEconomy
Social•Feb 27, 2026
HK Inflation Near Target, Currency Board Proves Effective
Hong Kong’s inflation rate comes in at 1.1%/yr in January, JUST A TAD below its de facto 2%/yr inflation target. Hong Kong’s Dollar-Based Currency Board is WORKING LIKE A CHARM. https://t.co/7NNKGjeDXe
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount‑Warner Deal Overlooks Federal Antitrust Scrutiny
Feel like the some of the reporting on Paramount-Warner Bros has kinda forgotten this little thing called federal and state antitrust review
By Tim Wu
News•Feb 27, 2026
Renaissance at Market Speed: UK Wholesale Finance in 2026
At the Goldman Sachs EMEA Head of Trading conference, FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi outlined a sweeping reform agenda aimed at cementing the UK’s position as a global wholesale‑finance hub. He highlighted recent regulatory wins – from tighter market‑abuse enforcement...
By UK FCA – News
Social•Feb 27, 2026
US ITC to Study Impact of Stripping China’s Trade Status
Reuters: The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it would investigate the economic impact of revoking China’s permanent normal trade status over a six-year period, a move that would likely increase tariffs on Chinese imports. https://t.co/T0xSqrLDgN
By Jonathan Cheng
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Korea Faces Speculative Bubbles Approximately Every Five Years
It seems like Korea goes through these speculative bubbles every five years or so https://t.co/jCSmYlbkaj
By Michael Fritzell
News•Feb 27, 2026
Some of Warner Bros. Games' 'Biggest Franchises' To Return Starting Next Year, Netflix Backs Out of Bidding War with Paramount
Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its gaming division will refocus on its flagship franchises—Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, DC and Mortal Kombat—with new releases expected in 2027‑28. The company described 2025 as a reset year after shutting down MultiVersus and...
By EventHubs
Social•Feb 27, 2026
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As Paramount Skydance Grabs Warner Bros. and Netflix Bows Out, the Mood Inside All Three: Champagne Toasts vs. ‘Gut Punch’ https://t.co/7WOc11cdK3
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Block Cuts Workforce, Shares Surge 26% Post‑layoffs
Block lays off nearly half the company. Stock jumps as much as 26% after hours… and still isn’t back to the January 2026 highs. $XYZ
By Wall Street Wingman
News•Feb 27, 2026
HMRC Making Tax Digital: Government to Monitor Impact on Childminders as Ministers Acknowledge ‘Strength of Feeling’
The UK government is extending the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme to home‑based childminders, eliminating the flat‑rate wear‑and‑tear allowance and requiring itemised expense claims. Ministers have pledged to monitor the impact, noting that only childminders earning over £50,000 will be...
By PublicTechnology.net (UK)
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Cheaper AI Call Tools Could Replace $10k Gong Subscription
Hive mind: i'm thinking of replacing a mid 5-figure @gong_io subscription (Thousands of dollars per AE per year) with a $19 / month TL;DV or FirefliesIO. our core use case is call recording, AI summaries and CRM integration. Has...
By Larry Kim
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Small Teams Offer Growing Long-Term Advantages
the advantages of keeping a team - and company - small will continue to grow
By Scott Belsky
News•Feb 27, 2026
Terra Powers up Southwest PGM Sulphide Hunt with $85m War Chest
Terra Metals secured an $85 million institutional placement at A$0.37 per share, with Washington H. Soul Pattinson acting as cornerstone investor. The capital boost targets the Southwest prospect, where recent drilling revealed a world‑class platinum‑group‑metal sulphide system within the broader Dante project. Assays...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Three AI Leadership Moves to Safeguard Teams
Layoffs, hiring freezes, and AI agents everywhere - your teams are anxious. Learn three practical AI leadership moves you can make now to protect people, elevate skills, and deliver outcomes. #AI #CIO https://t.co/O0K0QkTUyt
By Isaac Sacolick
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Nvidia Secures Limited H200 Chip License for China
Nvidia said it secured a license to ship a small number of its less advanced H200 chips to customers in China, inching forward in its bid to return to the world’s largest semiconductor market Small number? https://t.co/qcOey50mOL
By Paul Triolo
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
PBOC Cuts FX Risk Reserve Ratio to 0%, Slowing Yuan Appreciation
China's PBOC will cut the foreign‑exchange risk reserve ratio for forward FX sales from 20% to 0% starting March 2, 2026. The move aims to ease hedging costs, curb excessive yuan appreciation, and signal a shift from emergency policy tools....
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Skips Pricey Bid, Shares Jump 8%
Bottom line: Netflix walked away from an expensive bidding war that wasn't prudent and in doing so, it conveniently leaves one competitor saddled with debt and two competitors burdened by a very long, distracting regulatory approval process — Investors agree. $NFLX...
By Sara Fischer
News•Feb 27, 2026
CISA Acting Director Moved to New DHS Role
Madhu Gottumukkala is moving from acting director of CISA to become DHS director of strategic implementation, while Nick Andersen steps in as CISA's new acting director. Gottumukkala's tenure was marked by several controversies, including a failed polygraph and misuse of...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 27, 2026
KRAFTON Unveils New Vision and Core Values, Announces Pioneer the Undiscovered Strategy to Drive Big Franchise IP and AI Expansion
KRAFTON announced a new corporate vision titled “Pioneer the Undiscovered,” emphasizing bold imagination, technology, and a unified direction for the company. The vision is paired with refreshed core values and a slogan that stresses pioneering beyond current gaming boundaries. KRAFTON’s...
By Inven Global