News•Mar 9, 2026
Yellaiah G Appointed CTO, Broadband at Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has appointed Yellaiah G as Chief Technology Officer for its broadband division. Yellaiah joins from Sterlite Technologies after a two‑decade career spanning roles at Aster, NSN, Huawei, Airtel and Bharti Televentures. In his new role he will steer broadband technology integration, enterprise architecture and the strengthening of Zee’s digital infrastructure. The move signals Zee’s push to expand beyond traditional media into high‑speed connectivity services.
By HR Katha (India)
News•Mar 9, 2026
The CFO’s New Mandate for AI Assurance
Artificial intelligence is moving from simple automation to core financial workflows, forcing CFOs to assume direct responsibility for AI outcomes. The article argues that AI‑driven forecasts, reconciliations and working‑capital decisions must meet the same audit‑ready standards as traditional accounting. To...
By ERP Today
News•Mar 9, 2026
Exclusive: Cars24’s India Used Cars CEO Himanshu Ratnoo To Quit, Vikram Chopra Takes Charge
Cars24’s India used‑car chief Himanshu Ratnoo announced his departure after more than five years, having led the unit since July 2024. Founder‑CEO Vikram Chopra will now directly oversee the Indian used‑car operations, consolidating leadership ahead of an imminent IPO. The...
By Inc42
News•Mar 9, 2026
Average UK Office Attendance ‘Settling’ at Highest Level Since Before Covid
UK office attendance has risen to 44.2% in early February, the highest level since the pandemic began, according to Remit Consulting’s ReTurn report. Investment banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are leading the return with five‑day office mandates, while...
By The Guardian – Work & careers
News•Mar 9, 2026
Food Prices in Ireland at Risk of Rising ‘Dramatically’ Due to War in Gulf, Minister Warns
Irish Minister of State Thomas Byrne warned that the war in the Gulf could cause food prices to rise dramatically, adding to already higher energy costs. He indicated the government will assess support measures within the next week, focusing on...
By The Irish Times – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Mediation Training: What Can You Expect?
Mediation training is gaining traction as organizations seek faster, cheaper ways to resolve workplace disputes. By teaching managers and team members basic facilitation skills, companies can address conflicts early, before they require formal arbitration or litigation. The article outlines a...
By Program on Negotiation (Harvard Law)
News•Mar 9, 2026
How to Lead a Team Decimated by Layoffs
Recent AI‑driven layoffs at Block, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley illustrate how market‑focused headcount cuts can boost share prices but leave surviving teams struggling. The article explains that rapid reductions erase informal networks, blur decision authority and damage the psychological contract,...
By Fast Company
News•Mar 9, 2026
Project F Updates Startup Toolkit to Help Founders Get Their HR Right
Project F Australia has relaunched its Tech Startup Toolkit, a plug‑and‑play guide that provides hiring, pay‑structure and culture policies for tech startups with fewer than 100 employees. Developed with input from venture capital firms, the toolkit aims to close gender pay...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Current Geopolitical Threats Outpace Ukraine’s Economic Impact
There are perceived geopolitical risks and then REAL ones. Hormuz is Arrakis as far as we are all concerned. Ukraine war in 2022 was never as big of a risk to the global economy as what is now going on....
By Marko Papic
News•Mar 9, 2026
IndiGo Crosses 1,000 Women Pilots, Sets Industry Benchmark
IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to employ more than 1,000 women pilots, pushing female representation in the cockpit to 17.5 percent—about three times the global average. Women now comprise nearly half of IndiGo’s total workforce, with significant presence...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Mar 9, 2026
POV: Are Performance Ratings Still Relevant in the Age of Continuous Feedback?
Traditional annual performance ratings are losing relevance as agile workplaces demand faster, continuous feedback. Leaders at Reliance Infrastructure, Omega Healthcare, and Blue Dart argue that ratings still provide structure, but must be paired with real‑time feedback to capture ongoing learning...
By HR Katha (India)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
IEA Warns Surplus Could Turn Deficit Amid Middle East Turmoil
Latest from the IEA: - "Speaking with governments" and "closely monitoring" events in the Middle East. - Says global oil market has been "in significant surplus" since the start of 2025. However, "prolonged disruptions could flip the market into a deficit". - IEA...
By Vandana Hari
News•Mar 9, 2026
Saudis Offer Crude on Spot Market as War Disrupts Supplies
Saudi Aramco has launched a rare series of spot tenders offering roughly 4.6 million barrels of crude, covering Arab Extra Light, Arab Heavy and Arab Light grades. The move comes as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz forces shipments...
By Bloomberg – Markets
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Transformative Central Banker: Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee
Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee, appointed in April 2022, argues that central banks must broaden their remit beyond pure monetary policy. He has transformed the BoK into a more public‑facing institution, adding video studios, visualizations, staff media training...
By Mostly Economics
News•Mar 9, 2026
World Hit by Worst Oil Shock Since the 1970s
Oil prices surged dramatically on Monday, with Brent crude jumping 27% to $117.58 per barrel and U.S. crude climbing 28% to $116.51, marking the steepest daily gain since at least 1988. The spike follows heightened tensions in the Middle East,...
By TechCentral (South Africa)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Open Forum, Week of March 9
Rare earth shortages, especially yttrium and scandium, are tightening for U.S. aerospace and semiconductor manufacturers as Chinese export controls drive prices up to 69 times higher. China still dominates the global rare‑earth value chain, controlling roughly 70% of mining, over...
By Leeham News and Analysis
News•Mar 9, 2026
Yes Madam Nears Rs 100 Cr Revenue in FY25; Remains Profitable
Yes Madam, the Noida‑based at‑home salon platform, doubled its operating revenue to Rs 92.5 crore in FY25, up from Rs 45.8 crore a year earlier. Product sales now account for 54% of revenue, reaching Rs 50 crore, while services generated Rs 42.5 crore. Despite a 100% rise in...
By Entrackr
News•Mar 9, 2026
Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Cause Selloff in Apartment Market
Rising mortgage rates in Vietnam have surged to 13‑15 % and even 15‑16 % for floating loans, doubling many borrowers' monthly payments and prompting a wave of forced apartment sales. Sellers are slashing prices by 10‑15 % as buyer inquiries fell 20‑28 % month‑on‑month,...
By VNExpress – Companies (subset)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Prove Your Business First to Attract Investors
Most investors are looking for deal flow if you are looking for investment and are having a hard time chance are you haven’t proved your buisness yet
By Mikul Wing
News•Mar 9, 2026
TomTom Names New CEO as Co-Founder Steps Down
TomTom announced that co‑founder Harold Goddijn will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the Annual General Meeting on 16 April 2026 and move to the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board has nominated Chief Revenue Officer Mike Schoofs, who joined TomTom in...
By Automotive World – Autonomous Driving
News•Mar 9, 2026
Study Analysis: AI May Be Tempering Insurer Hiring
A recent Aon and Jacobson Group study shows 43% of insurers plan to keep staffing steady in the next 12 months, a 15‑year high. The trend coincides with a sharp decline in job openings, which dropped to 138,000 in December...
By Insurance Journal
News•Mar 9, 2026
Denmark’s Wealth Tax Plan Would Be a Disaster for Startups
Denmark is proposing a wealth tax on illiquid shares, forcing owners of private‑company stock to pay annually on paper valuations. The measure would compel startup founders to liquidate or borrow against equity, diverting capital from growth to tax compliance. Norway’s...
By Sifted
Social•Mar 9, 2026
EPF Holds Up RM11B Sunway‑IJM Takeover Amid Val
RM11B Sunway-IJM Takeover: The Great GLC Standoff The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and major institutional shareholders are officially in a holding pattern, freezing an RM11 billion power shift as the Independent Advice Circular faces strategic delays. This regulatory bottleneck creates a...
By David Chuah
News•Mar 9, 2026
Direct Materials Sourcing Technology a Hub for Manufacturers
Spencer Penn’s three‑year stint at Tesla exposed a manual, fragmented direct‑materials sourcing process that hampered development speed and profit margins. Recognizing a critical automation gap between the product‑lifecycle‑management system and ERP, he co‑founded LightSource in 2021. The startup delivers an...
By TechTarget SearchERP
News•Mar 9, 2026
How Your Brain Can Excel and Innovate During Turbulent Times: Part 1
The article introduces three neurobiological operating modes that shape how leaders respond to volatility: Brain 1.0 (fear‑driven retrenchment), Brain 2.0 (dopamine‑driven quick fixes), and Brain 3.0 (centered awareness that fuels agility and innovation). It argues that a leader’s inner neural foundation—comprising resilience, attention,...
By ATD (Association for Talent Development) — Watch & Learn (webinars)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
SARB MPC Schedules Five Additional 2026 Meetings
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🇿🇦 The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 more times in 2026. Bookmark these dates 🔻 🇿🇦2̶9̶t̶h̶ ̶J̶a̶n̶u̶a̶r̶y̶ ( Unchanged ) ✅ 🇿🇦26th March 🇿🇦28th May 🇿🇦23rd July 🇿🇦23rd September 🇿🇦19th November
By Talk Cents
News•Mar 9, 2026
Vietnam Plans Oil Tax Cut on Escalating US–Iran War
Vietnam's finance ministry announced a proposal to cut the most‑favoured‑nation (MFN) import tariff on selected petroleum products to 0 % effective until 30 April 2026. The move aims to broaden the supplier base and secure crude volumes as the US‑Iran war has disrupted...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
DNB Heads to Private Status After CelcomDigi and Maxis Buy MOF Shares
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia's 5G wholesale operator, is set to become a fully private company after CelcomDigi and Maxis each exercised a put option to buy the 41.67% stake held by Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc). The transaction,...
By Developing Telecoms
Social•Mar 9, 2026
SARB Rules Out Rate Cuts, Hikes Possible Amid Tensions
South Africa is an oil-importing economy. The South African Reserve Bank is indirectly telling you that interest rate cuts are now off the table, and that if the tension in the Middle East continues, then interest rate hikes can’t be...
By Talk Cents
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Sparks Worst Energy Crisis Since 1970s
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the worst global energy crisis since the 1970s Who’s to blame for this?
By Andrew W. Gilliland
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Stay Agile: New Startups Can Disrupt Tech Giants
Starting a software company has never been easier, with new competitors emerging that could challenge giants like Microsoft and SAP. What you know today will be obsolete in a few years, so keeping your options open is key. #TechInnovation #StartupLife...
By Eric Kimberling
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Cash Basis Vs. Accrual Basis Accounting: Which to Use
Cash basis accounting records income and expenses only when cash is received or paid, making it simple and low‑cost for sole proprietors and very small businesses. As companies grow, offer credit terms, or hold inventory, the accrual method—recognizing revenue when...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Social•Mar 9, 2026
EU Urged to Leverage Market for Concessions From Fragile China
1/6 SCMP: "The European Union has been urged by the EU’s official think tank to weaponise its giant market to draw concessions from China, whose economic fragility is making it increasingly reliant on rich export markets." https://t.co/haMEakKlUZ via @scmpnews
By Michael Pettis
News•Mar 9, 2026
Ring’s Jamie Siminoff Is Still Trying to Calm Privacy Fears, but His Answers May Not Help
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff defended the company’s new Search Party feature, an AI‑driven tool that asks nearby Ring owners to review footage for missing pets, after a Super Bowl ad sparked a privacy outcry. He argued the service is opt‑out...
By TechCrunch (Main)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
March 9, 2009: Market Bottom Marks 17-Year Recovery
Today is March 9th. Do you remember March 9th, 2009. That day the equity markets bottomed out after the Global Financial Crisis. Happy Anniversary.
By Samir Arora
Social•Mar 9, 2026
China's CPI Surges, Deflationary Trend Reverses
1/6 China's deflationary environment continues to improve, with high-than-expected numbers in February. CPI inflation was 1.3% year on year and 1.0% month on month. Month-on-month inflation has been positive since December and mostly positive since July. https://t.co/gpaBJ53yli
By Michael Pettis
News•Mar 9, 2026
Costs Ordered for Manager Whose $55m Claim Was "Objectively Untenable"
The Federal Court ordered a former TechnologyOne regional manager to pay costs after his $55 million wrongful‑dismissal claim was judged objectively untenable. Justice Shaun McElwaine noted that a $2.2 million settlement was the most realistic outcome given the claim’s inherent weakness and...
By HR Daily (Australia)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Native‑born Job Gains Minimal Amid Massive Overall Growth
we're up just 150k for native-born workers over the last year https://t.co/eUQjDMCvxT The growth in employment was 1.5 million 2024 to 2025, but we know Trumpers are scared of numbers
By Dean Baker
Podcast•Mar 9, 2026•17 min
Market View: How High Can Oil Go? Winners and Possible Losers Amongst Defense Stocks and SG Agri Counters
The episode examines how the recent escalation of the Iran‑Israel‑U.S. conflict is pushing oil above $100 per barrel, creating inflationary pressure and market volatility across Asia and the U.S. It highlights the mixed impact on Singapore‑listed agricultural stocks, where upstream...
By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
BlackRock’s Redemption Limits
BlackRock recently imposed redemption limits on its corporate lending fund after investor withdrawal requests exceeded the fund's preset thresholds. The move underscores the inherent liquidity challenges of semi‑liquid private credit structures, where assets can take weeks or months to liquidate....
By HedgeCo.net – Blogs
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Pokemon Company Hires PhDs to Engineer Real‑life Creatures
1) Are we getting closer to breeding real-life Pokemon?🙃 The Pokemon Company in Japan is recruiting PhD candidates in science, engineering, or agriculture. They say they prefer people with "experience in the ecology of plants and animals". https://t.co/vuShd35i95
By Serkan Toto
News•Mar 9, 2026
LEI for South Korea Increased in January
South Korea’s Leading Economic Index rose 0.9 % in January to 114.8, driven by a stock‑price rally and stronger private construction orders. The Coincident Economic Index slipped 0.1 % to 109.4, indicating current activity is barely expanding. Over the past six months...
By The Conference Board – News/Indicators (LEI, Consumer Confidence)
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Edged Up Again in February
The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index edged higher in February, reaching 105.37 from 105.18 in January. The modest rise was driven mainly by a drop in involuntary part‑time work and a slight improvement in firms’ ability to fill vacancies. However,...
By The Conference Board – News/Indicators (LEI, Consumer Confidence)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
China Refuses U.S.-style Role in Iran Partnership
.@ZichenWanghere: “China is not willing to play the same role for Iran that the United States has long assumed for its own partners. But that does not mean that China is feckless…Too many observers still measure every rising power against...
By Jonathan Cheng
News•Mar 9, 2026
From Neglected Child to $36M-a-Year Business Owner: The Story of Chinese Woman Huang Xuanni
Huang Xuanni, a former rural migrant and divorcee, founded the fashion label Mix Selection after a failed Taobao venture that left her in 5 million yuan debt. By leveraging online courses, brand management reading, and a niche focus on small‑frame women’s clothing,...
By VNExpress – Companies (subset)
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Evidence Gap in L&D, and the Shift That Closes It
Learning leaders must prepare teams for AI and prove ROI, yet they still report only completions. The article argues the gap is visibility, not strategy, because data from LMS, performance systems, and skill taxonomies remain siloed. By anchoring learning to...
By ATD (Association for Talent Development) — Watch & Learn (webinars)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Successful Brands Are Built on One Fundamental Principle: Purpose
Purpose is emerging as the strategic spine of enduring brands, guiding everything from product design to capital allocation. Companies like Ben & Jerry's and Ørsted illustrate how a clear directional purpose combined with a specific, measurable goal fuels growth and resilience....
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Transparent Pricing Would Stop Companies Adopting Exploitative Health Plans
No. Companies would understand pricing better and wouldn’t sign up for rapacious health plans that they force their employees into https://t.co/oSzKYa5915
By Mark Cuban
News•Mar 9, 2026
THE SHOUT GROUP and RHB Celebrate Inclusion Education in 2026 Raya Film
RHB Bank has launched its 2026 Raya film, “Ruang Harapan,” created with long‑time partner THE SHOUT GROUP. The short film dramatizes the true story of Siti Rahayu Baharin and the Buku Jalanan Chow Kit (BJCK) initiative, which grew from a...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Mar 9, 2026
Comings & Goings
JLL announced Andrew Frost will become chairman of its UK business on March 31, 2026, moving from his role as head of UK capital markets; Julian Sandbach will succeed him as head of UK Capital Markets while John Woodger leads...
By Property Industry Eye