News•Feb 23, 2026
How Ukraine’s Economy Has Defied the Odds
Ukraine’s economy has rebounded to near pre‑war GDP levels thanks to disciplined fiscal policy, heightened defense spending, and sustained international aid. Restored air and sea corridors revived export channels, while targeted infrastructure grants offset war‑induced fiscal gaps. The government’s focus on energy independence further insulated the economy from Russian supplies. These combined measures have stabilized demand and signaled resilience amid ongoing conflict.
By Project Syndicate — Economics
News•Feb 23, 2026
Trade Union: “The Last Word Has Not yet Been Spoken” On DB Cargo Layoffs
DB Cargo, Deutsche Bahn’s freight subsidiary, will cut 6,200 jobs – about half its staff – as part of a restructuring aimed at profitability by the end of 2026. The plan, led by CEO Bernhard Osburg, targets the single‑wagonload segment,...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Prime Capital Eyes Lower Target for Debut Infra Debt Fund – Exclusive
Prime Capital, a European infrastructure‑debt specialist, announced it will lower the fundraising target for its debut infra‑debt fund. The manager also extended the fundraising window by roughly six months to tap renewed investor appetite for infrastructure assets. The revised target...
By Infrastructure Investor (PEI Group)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – February 23, 2026
The InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor reports several key regulatory and corporate developments on February 23, 2026. Paramount Pictures cleared the 10‑day HSR waiting period and secured German approval for its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, while the FTC terminated...
By Inside Arbitrage – Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Du and Federal Youth Authority Power Next-Gen Talent for Digital Economy Success
du concluded its Youth Council Retreat 2026, bringing together the telecom’s youth representatives, senior executives and the Federal Youth Authority. A fireside chat between CEO Fahad Al Hassawi and Chief People & Impact Officer Fatema Al Afeefi gave emerging talent...
By Telecom Review
News•Feb 23, 2026
Incubeta Hires Ex-Wunderman Chief to ‘Join the Dots’
Incubeta has appointed Adam Woods, former CTO of Wunderman Thompson Data, as its first global chief product officer. Woods will consolidate Incubeta’s fragmented product suite into a unified, AI‑driven platform that delivers integrated media, data and creative intelligence. The hire...
By DecisionMarketing
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Ghost Project Exposes Governance as C‑Suite Hedge
The RM400 million "ghost" project has finally caught up to the boardroom. For C-suite leaders, this isn't just news—it’s a masterclass in why governance is your only real hedge. Here’s the breakdown of the high-stakes charges against a former Telco MD. 🧵👇
By David Chuah
News•Feb 23, 2026
Beltone Holding Launches Growth-Stage Private Equity Platform
Beltone Holding, an Egypt‑based investment group, has launched a private equity platform to complement its existing venture arm. The new platform targets growth‑stage companies, offering a structured path from early‑stage venture funding to institutional‑scale capital. Ali Mokhtar, CEO and Managing...
By Wamda
News•Feb 23, 2026
Business Rates Multipliers: Qualifying Retail, Hospitality or Leisure
From April 2026 the UK government will introduce two permanent business‑rates multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values under £500,000, set 5 p lower than the national multipliers. The small‑business multiplier covers properties below £51,000 RV, while...
By HM Treasury – Atom feed
News•Feb 23, 2026
Ted Sarandos Responds to Donald Trump’s Call to Fire Board Member Susan Rice: ‘He Likes to Do a Lot of...
Netflix co‑CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed former President Donald Trump’s demand that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice, emphasizing that the pending Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition is a purely business transaction. He highlighted Netflix’s $83 billion vertical merger proposal, contrasting it with...
By Variety – Mergers & Acquisitions
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Prediction Powers AI: Master It for Business Edge
Prediction is not just a human trait; it’s the foundation of AI. As we harness artificial intelligence, we’re tapping into our natural ability to foresee patterns and trends. Leaders who understand this can leverage AI to their advantage and drive smarter decisions. In...
By Ram Charan
News•Feb 23, 2026
Starling Bank’s SaaS Business Expands to Fourth Country
Starling Bank’s Engine, its banking software‑as‑a‑service platform, has entered a fourth international market by signing a deal with New Zealand‑based SBS Bank. The Engine business posted FY25 revenue of £8.7 million, reflecting an almost 300% year‑on‑year increase. Existing deployments span Romania’s Salt...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 23, 2026
RevOps Roundup: Week 8, 2026
The RevOps Roundup for week 8, 2026 curates a suite of practical resources—from a guide on tracking outbound traffic in lead pipelines to AI workflow best practices and variance analysis techniques. It also highlights podcasts where CROs discuss scaling from $2 M to...
By RevenueOperations.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
What Does a Corporate Lawyer Actually Do?
The Legal Cheek podcast delves into the day‑to‑day reality of corporate lawyers, highlighting their role in negotiating deal terms, drafting agreements, and conducting due‑diligence. Hosts Julia Szaniszlo and Ryan Scott discuss the massive document reviews trainees face under tight deadlines....
By Legal Cheek (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Goldman Sachs’ Petershill Targets $5bn for Fifth Flagship Fund
Goldman Sachs’ alternative investment arm Petershill is launching its fifth flagship fund, aiming to raise about $5 billion, equal to the size of its 2020 fund. The fund will continue the firm’s strategy of taking minority stakes in private‑market managers in...
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 23, 2026
AI Adoption in Irish Small Firms: Work In Progress
Irish SMEs are already experimenting with AI, mainly for routine tasks such as rewriting emails and documents, but most deployments remain shallow. Experts stress that meaningful AI impact requires solid digital foundations, structured data, and a clear process‑first sequence before...
By Irish Tech News
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Readers Speak: Hapag-Lloyd’s ZIM Deal Seen as Strategic Boost
Industry readers view Hapag‑Lloyd’s potential acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services as a strategic upgrade rather than mere consolidation. The deal would blend Hapag‑Lloyd’s global scale with ZIM’s strong Transpacific and niche trade exposure, enhancing network depth and fleet flexibility....
By Container News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Victoria Takes Venture Capital Crown From NSW in $2.2 Billion Funding Surge
Victoria’s venture capital ecosystem surged in 2025, raising $2.2 billion across 134 deals – a 2.9‑times increase year‑on‑year and the state’s second‑largest funding year on record. The growth was driven by a sharp rise in mid‑size ($20‑49.9 million) and large ($50 million‑plus) rounds,...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Death of the Ad, the Birth of the Episode
In 2026 brands are abandoning the traditional 30‑second spot for vertical, episodic micro‑dramas that unfold on smartphones. Campaigns like Prada’s global series, Ajio’s *Suit Yourself*, and Cash App’s financial‑literacy reels treat the product as a background character while foregrounding emotion. The...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
News•Feb 23, 2026
FERC Approves Blackstone’s Acquisition of TXNM Energy
Blackstone Infrastructure’s $11.5 billion acquisition of TXNM Energy has received FERC approval, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The commission concluded the deal serves the public interest and will not harm rates, competition, or oversight, while noting existing ring‑fencing protections for Blackstone’s...
By Power Technology
News•Feb 23, 2026
How to Invest as the Shine Wears Off Consumer Brands
Consumer‑goods giants face a three‑fold headwind: private‑label brands now command over 40 % of UK grocery value, prestige beauty growth is slowing after a 2.2 % contraction in China, and tightening sustainability regulations are driving billions in restructuring costs. Companies such as...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 23, 2026
Taiex Sees Gains Limited Amid Renewed Concerns over U.S. Tariff Policies
Taiwan's Taiex index closed modestly higher on Feb. 23, up 0.5% to 33,773 points, as investors weighed renewed U.S. tariff concerns following President Trump’s new global duties. The market’s early surge, driven by electronics, was trimmed by profit‑taking in TSMC,...
By Focus Taiwan (CNA) – English News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Vodafone Deutschland Cuts Netflix Subscription Prices by up to 40% for Customers
Vodafone Deutschland is offering a permanent €2 monthly discount on Netflix subscriptions for its internet, TV and mobile customers, cutting the ad‑supported Standard plan to €2.99 and reducing higher‑tier plans by the same amount. The discount applies to both new...
By Broadband TV News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Havas Helia Appoints Andy O’Carroll in Major Shake-Up
Havas Helia has appointed Andy O’Carroll as its first chief creative officer, replacing two regional executive creative directors as part of a broader agency overhaul. O’Carroll brings a track record of Cannes Lions Grand Prix and D&AD awards from stints...
By DecisionMarketing
News•Feb 23, 2026
Enel Lifts Investment to €53bn for 2026-28 Plan
Enel announced a €53 bn investment plan for 2026‑28, boosting its previous budget by roughly €10 bn and adding €15 bn of financial flexibility. The plan allocates about €20 bn to renewables, targeting 15 GW of new capacity, and more than €26 bn to grid upgrades,...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 23, 2026
A 25-Basis-Point Decline in the Mortgage Rate Prices-In 1.42 Million Households
A 25‑basis‑point (0.25 percentage‑point) drop in mortgage rates could make monthly payments affordable for an estimated 1.42 million additional households, expanding the pool of qualified borrowers. Simultaneously, incorporating the lower operating costs of energy‑efficient homes into underwriting can deliver an equivalent 75‑basis‑point...
By Eye On Housing
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Stabilize Your Brain Before Work with Three Simple Rituals
3 ways to regulate before work: 1. Morning sunlight 2. 5 slow nasal breaths 3. No phone for 30 minutes Your brain stabilizes before input.
By Douglas D.
News•Feb 23, 2026
4 Ways to Automate Notifications for Mercado Pago
Mercado Pago dominates Latin America’s online payments, but manual post‑purchase tasks still burden sellers. By linking Mercado Pago to Zapier, businesses can trigger workflows that instantly grant course access, update marketing databases, log transactions, and push real‑time alerts. The article...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Geneva Dry Dialogues: European Energy Exchange
Geneva Dry 2026, the premier dry‑bulk shipping conference, is set for April 28‑29 in Lausanne with up to 900 delegates and 51 sponsors. European Energy Exchange (EEX) head Peter Blogg warned that geopolitical turbulence makes short‑term forecasts difficult, underscoring the...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 23, 2026
Pure Storage Rebrands to Everpure as Storage Maker’s Business Expands Focus to Data Management
Pure Storage announced it will rebrand as Everpure, signaling a strategic shift from pure flash storage hardware to broader data management services. The change aligns with the rollout of its Enterprise Data Cloud platform, which bundles storage, monitoring, and governance...
By ComputerWeekly – DevOps
News•Feb 23, 2026
Egypt's Bid to Anchor a Cairo to Cape Town African Trade Highway
In November 2025 Egypt’s deputy transport minister reported that roughly 80% of the Cairo‑to‑Cape Town trans‑African highway is finished, positioning Egypt as the north‑south anchor of the corridor. The project, part of the African Union’s Trans‑African Highway network, is funded...
By African Business
News•Feb 23, 2026
Rupee Support Tool Turns Pressure Point; $7 Billion NDF Maturities Come Due
The Reserve Bank of India relies on non‑deliverable forwards (NDFs) to support the rupee without draining reserves, but $7 billion of contracts are set to mature this week, creating rollover pressure. RBI’s total forward book stands at $62.3 billion, a size that...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Learn to Direct AI, Not Fear Job Loss
AI is not replacing your job. It is replacing your tasks. Read AI runs customer support for millions with 5 people, and Lucidya shifts agents into supervision and business roles while AI handles notes and calls. $200M in deals moved through AI systems,...
By Ask Dr. Brown
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Wispr Flow Launches AI Dictation for Android, Adds Hinglish Model
Wispr Flow is launching its AI-powered dictation app on Android. Plus, it is also rolling out a dedicated model for Hinglish. https://t.co/1J2LW9aWV0
By Ivan Mehta
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Bibi Put Israel’s Partners in an Awkward Position With His Description of the “Hexagon”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new “hexagon” of alliances that would link Israel with India, Arab states, African nations, Greece, Cyprus and unspecified Asian partners. He framed the network as a counter‑balance to an Iranian‑led “Resistance Axis” and...
By Naked Capitalism
News•Feb 23, 2026
Urban Company’s InstaHelp Hits 50,000 Daily Bookings
Urban Company’s instant‑service housekeeping arm InstaHelp recorded 50,520 bookings on Feb 22, 2026, surpassing the 50,000‑a‑day milestone less than a year after its pilot launch. The surge positions the vertical to exceed 1.5 million monthly bookings, contributing Rs 6.8 crore in revenue and Rs 28 crore in...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 23, 2026
Nitun Mohanty Is the New VP-HR, Lighthouse Canton
Nitun Mohanty has been appointed Vice President of Human Resources at Lighthouse Canton, a global investment institution expanding across APAC. She arrives from First Citizens India, where she led global HR operations for the India GCC, and brings over a...
By HR Katha (India)
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•0 min
Post-Traumatic Growth, Creative Marketing, And Dealing With Change with Jack Williamson
Jack Williamson, a psychotherapist and former music‑industry executive, discusses how personal trauma can become a catalyst for creative growth and how indie authors can apply lessons from the music sector’s disruptive evolution. He outlines post‑traumatic growth strategies, warns against shiny‑object...
By The Creative Penn Podcast
News•Feb 23, 2026
What Now for Asia After Trump's Tariffs Struck Down?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the majority of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in 2025 were illegal, prompting the administration to replace them with a uniform 15% levy on all goods entering the United States. Customs officials halted...
By BBC – World Asia (macro/policy affecting markets)
News•Feb 23, 2026
"B2B Is Human to Human": Why Anjali Gupta Is Replacing Machine-Talk with Storytelling
Anjali Gupta, founder of The Fractional CMO Company, says B2B marketing is reverting to brand‑centric, human‑to‑human storytelling amid a flood of AI tools. She warns that over‑reliance on superficial metrics like MQLs can distort true intent, while AI is reshaping...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
Social•Feb 23, 2026
88% of HR Leaders Still Miss AI Business Value
Gartner says that 88% of HR leaders have NOT achieved business value from AI. It begs the question: what are my fellow HR peeps doing? How is it possible to NOT gain any business value? It's almost more impressive than...
By Johannes Sundlo
News•Feb 23, 2026
Too Soon to Comment on US Tariff Change Impact on India, Says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it is too early for India to assess the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Trump‑era global tariffs, as the commerce ministry continues its review. She also urged banks to refocus on core...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 23, 2026
Why 2026 Could See Mainstream Adoption of Prediction Markets
Prediction markets have evolved from niche mood indicators to liquid platforms handling billions in weekly turnover. Asset managers are increasingly viewing them as direct hedges for event risk that traditional derivatives cannot cover. Regulatory clarity, exemplified by CFTC approval of...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
News•Feb 23, 2026
Unpacking African Markets in the Era of Global Volatility
The Africa Markets Conference 2026 (AMC26) opened in Cape Town, hosted by Standard Bank, to examine how heightened global volatility—particularly U.S. Trump‑era tariffs—affects the continent. Organisers aim to channel private and sovereign capital into African infrastructure and growth sectors amid...
By Mail & Guardian (South Africa) – Business
News•Feb 23, 2026
JIM.com Brings Its AI-Powered Business Platform to Android, Opening the Door to Millions More U.S. Micro Entrepreneurs
JIM.com, the AI‑driven fintech platform for micro‑sellers, launched its Android app, extending its full suite of AI business agent features to the 45% of U.S. smartphones that run Android. The rollout follows an iOS‑only debut in early 2025 that already...
By AiThority
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Changing Narratives on China-MENA
A wave of think‑tank discussions in early 2025 highlighted a shift in how experts view China’s role in the Middle East. After a period of heightened activity—dubbed “peak China‑MENA” between Xi’s 2022 Saudi visit and the October 2023 Hamas attack—analysts now...
By The China‑MENA Newsletter
News•Feb 23, 2026
Grey Launches ‘Grey Business’ to Simplify Global Payments for African Startups and SMEs
Grey, a global fintech, launched Grey Business, a multi‑currency payments platform for African startups and SMEs. The service lets companies open USD corporate accounts, send and receive global payments, and convert currencies instantly at real‑time rates, also supporting USDC and...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 23, 2026
Behind the Boardroom Coup at Copper 360
Copper 360, the JSE‑listed pure‑play copper miner, announced a boardroom shake‑up as CEO Graham Briggs and CFO Stephan Du Plessis were placed on leave, with COO Gordon Thompson acting as CEO. The move follows a costly R1.15 billion recapitalisation that tripled the...
By Miningmx
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Trump Serves as His Own China Desk and USTR
Trump is his own China desk (and his own USTR) Brilliant reporting from @dimi of the FT (Strikes me as a very fair summary of the inside DC debate on China) 1/ https://t.co/SYfGL5iROn
By Brad Setser
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Hidden Security Cost of Treating Labs Like Data Centers
In a Help Net Security interview, Rich Kellen, VP‑CISO of IFF, warns that treating operational technology (OT) labs like conventional IT data centers creates hidden security risks that can corrupt scientific results and endanger safety. He explains that OT environments...
By Help Net Security