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A wave of Asian tech financing saw Cortical Labs secure an undisclosed round led by Horizon Ventures and Gobi Partners, while Vietnam’s Dat Bike received a $4 million Series B injection from Thien Viet Securities. Singapore‑based AI startups Acceler8 and Sapiens AI raised seed and $20 million rounds respectively, bolstering workforce intelligence and proprietary large‑language models for emerging markets. Across China, a slew of AI, biotech, and robotics firms collectively attracted over $500 million, highlighting deep‑tech momentum. The deals underscore growing investor confidence in bio‑computing, electric mobility, and generative‑AI applications throughout the region.
The Trump-era tax bill stripped $1.5 billion from tribal clean‑energy programs, leaving nearly 1,600 projects underfunded. In response, the Colorado River Indian Tribes launched an agrivoltaics pilot through the new financing entity Huurav, pairing solar panels with crops. Tribes are turning...
India's e‑way bill generation slipped 3.1% in February to 132.5 million, yet it remains the third‑highest monthly total on record, signalling sustained logistics activity. Analysts attribute the dip to February’s shorter calendar and seasonal softening after a strong January, not a...
The article outlines five practical ways to elevate a team’s sales presentations, positioning the pitch as an interactive conversation rather than a one‑way slide deck. It identifies core elements—concise messaging, customization, a distinctive value proposition, market awareness, and quantitative proof—as...
The Malaysian government has launched the Lindung Kerjaya MYFutureJobs Wira programme to place 5,000 armed forces veterans in sustainable jobs by 2030. The effort is a joint venture between the Ex‑Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat), the Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV) and...
Digital Realty inaugurated its first West African datacentre, ACR2, near Accra in November 2025, a 1.7 MW, 1,100 m² facility that builds on its earlier cable landing station ACR1. The launch follows the landing of Meta’s 2Africa subsea cable and reflects a broader...
Barings Core Spain Socimi S.A., a diversified REIT listed on Euronext, held a sole‑shareholder meeting on March 10, 2026 to approve a reserve distribution. The resolution authorises a cash payout drawn from accumulated reserves, aligning with the company’s dividend policy. The distribution...
Anglo American slashed De Beers' balance‑sheet value to $2.3 bn, intensifying a sale that has lingered for two years. The diamond market is under pressure from lab‑grown stones, now accounting for up to 25% of jewellery sales and half of engagement rings....
Good Morning from Germany, where the trade surplus widened to €21bn in January, up from €17.4bn the prev month; the highest level since the summer of 2024. However, this does not signal a revival of Germany’s export model. Exports fell by...
Women founders in UK lawtech face a pronounced funding gap, comprising only about 20% of technical teams and receiving far less venture capital than male peers. Harvard research shows investors ask women risk‑focused questions versus growth‑focused queries for men, influencing...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced immediate operational adjustments across multiple routes as the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed due to escalating security challenges in the Middle East. The carrier is deploying alternative routings to keep vessels moving while safeguarding crews,...
Capita, one of the UK’s largest outsourcing firms, warned of a small decrease in operating margin and posted a pre‑tax loss of £171 million for 2025. The loss includes a £74 million impairment to its call‑centre business as demand shifts to AI...
India is walking a diplomatic tightrope as escalating Iran‑U.S. tensions threaten its oil supplies while it seeks to preserve economic stability. Beijing has called for deeper BRICS coordination, but New Delhi has remained silent on the Iranian attack, emphasizing dialogue...
Zepz announced that CEO Mark Lenhard will step down and CFO Barrie Morris will serve as interim chief executive. Morris brings over 25 years of financial‑services experience and has overseen Zepz’s financial strategy since 2023. The company highlighted a 2025...
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Raj Shah, head of healthcare at Nordic Capital, argues that Asia is becoming a pivotal arena for healthcare private equity. Demographic pressures, especially aging populations and rising middle‑class incomes, are creating a surge in demand for medical services. Investors, both...
Standard Chartered’s 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Report shows women now hold 45.5% of board seats and half of its management team, up sharply from 23% board representation in 2016. Senior leadership women rose to 33%, and the bank...
The IRS is retiring its long‑standing FIRE platform and moving to the modern Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) with a full shutdown slated for December 2026. Finance teams must secure a new Transmitter Control Code, manage dual‑system testing, and redesign workflows...
EDME Insurance Brokers, a leading Indian reinsurance broker, has named Vinod Krishnan as Global Chief Executive Officer of its treaty reinsurance division. Krishnan brings 36 years of experience, including senior roles at Aon Benfield, Gallagher Re, Guy Carpenter, and JLT...
ECS Group is reshaping the Nordic air‑cargo landscape by promoting internal talent into senior management roles, blending operational know‑how with commercial and digital expertise. Recent appointments, such as Thomas Olesen at Skylog Denmark, have already delivered measurable results, including a...
Humanz has launched Humanz+, an AI‑native operating system that automates the full lifecycle of creator‑led advertising, from research and brief creation to media buying and conversion optimization. The platform deploys seven specialized AI agents and still incorporates a human‑in‑the‑loop for...
Recent research shows that rigid grievance procedures often entrench disputes rather than resolve them, especially when impact is dismissed in favor of technical compliance. With employment tribunal claims and early‑conciliation requests rising post‑pandemic, HR teams face heightened legal and cultural...
OpenAI’s month‑long ChatGPT ad trial is now 44% retail and grocery ads, led by brands like Target, Sephora and Wayfair. Walmart announced it will phase out standalone Vizio accounts, requiring new TV buyers to link or merge into a Walmart...
This is perhaps the best analysis I’ve seen so far offering an onshore Chinese perspective on Iran and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “China’s disillusionment with Iran’s leaders means that Beijing is not inherently opposed to regime change. Because...
Asian equities rebounded sharply on Tuesday as oil prices retreated from a peak near $120 to around $90 a barrel, easing geopolitical risk concerns. President Donald Trump’s remarks that the Iran‑related conflict was “very complete” further calmed markets. Japan’s revised...
In this episode, Kevin Appleby talks with Stevie Arroyo, founder of The Brand Exit, about the often‑overlooked asset of brand equity in M&A transactions. Stevie explains how brand equity—customers’ preference beyond product features—can be quantified using ISO 10668, which translates...
Climate‑tech startup Newtrace secured $6.3 million (₹56.93 crore) in a pre‑Series A round. The financing was led by HDFC Bank and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, with participation from Peak XV Surge, Aavishkaar, and other investors. Newtrace will use the funds to scale pilot...
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, reviving inflation concerns and prompting analysts to warn of a dual recession‑inflation risk. Meanwhile, Swift is launching a new cross‑border retail payments framework to improve speed...
Hello from Hanoi where the energy and supply shock from the war is hitting it here. The government wants people to use less fuel for transport by working from home. When there’s a supply shock & u can’t increase it...
The People Moat: Why "Toil" Is Dead I want to challenge something people keep getting wrong about AI and jobs. It's not coming for truck drivers and call centre reps. Well, it is—but that's not the shock. The shock is *who's actually at...
Russia and Iran will sign off the 164‑km Rasht‑Astara railway line on April 1, 2026, a cornerstone of the International North‑South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The €1.6 billion project, jointly funded by Moscow and Tehran, aims to streamline cargo flow from India...
Western Australia has reopened its Innovation Booster Grants, offering up to $50,000 per applicant, as part of a broader $2 million funding push. The state also launched a $1.75 million Spaceport Establishment Support grant to lure commercial launch operators. In parallel, AI‑tax...
Companies are accelerating biometric deployments to secure facilities and data, but the technology’s personal nature creates privacy and trust challenges. HR leaders are urged to treat biometric rollouts as major change initiatives, delivering clear communication, consent processes, and transparent data...
European stock futures surged 1‑2% on Tuesday as oil prices retreated after President Trump suggested possible action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Brent crude slipped 6.8% to $92.25 per barrel, easing pressure on energy‑sensitive equities. The rally could...
Zalando has unveiled its spring‑summer 2026 campaign featuring Lily Collins as the company’s first global brand ambassador. The actress, known for her European lifestyle, fronts a series of hero videos and digital out‑of‑home assets that explore the everyday question “What...
Influencer gifting remains common, yet its impact is waning as audiences detect inauthenticity. A Socially Powerful survey shows 93% of marketers send free products, but only 19% receive genuine advocacy and 35% blame creator fatigue for declining effectiveness. Brands such...
The Inside Higher Ed‑Hanover Research 2026 Survey of 430 college and university presidents shows financial volatility and political interference emerging as the fastest‑growing risks, with 45 percent and 43 percent of leaders flagging them respectively. A second Trump administration has intensified regulatory...
Seamless.AI, an AI‑powered sales prospecting platform, now offers pre‑built Zapier workflows that move verified contact data automatically across business apps. The guide outlines four core automation paths—adding contacts to CRMs, syncing them with email‑marketing tools, notifying teams via Slack, Teams...
In this episode the host tackles the dilemma of building a personal brand versus a company brand, using a lawyer’s question from a High Vibe Women panel as a springboard. She explains that the choice isn’t about right or wrong...
A new Inside Higher Ed survey of U.S. college presidents reveals that the second Trump administration—dubbed Trump 2.0—has deepened regulatory and financial strain on higher education. Over 80% of respondents say the administration harms the sector’s financial outlook and diversity, equity,...
The article examines why coworkers often receive credit for ideas that originated elsewhere, highlighting that attention, timing, confidence, and perceived status outweigh intentional theft. Cognitive research shows listeners remember the most vivid, confident restatement, while seniority creates a bias toward...
Private‑sector median pay awards rose to 3.4% in the three months to January 2026, up from 3.0% previously. One‑fifth of private settlements now exceed 4%, indicating growing pressure to offset lingering cost‑of‑living stresses despite easing inflation. Manufacturing saw its median...
Tactiq’s AI‑powered transcription now pairs with Zapier to automate every step after a meeting. Users can automatically back up transcripts to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Notion, generate structured Google Docs and AI‑summaries, and turn key points into tasks in Asana,...
Canyon Bicycles has been announced as the Official Bike Partner for the 2026 season of the Hard MTB League. The collaboration aligns Canyon’s all‑terrain bike engineering with the league’s unique format that requires riders to master downhill, enduro, cross‑country and...
Cashfree Payments, India’s leading payments gateway, has unveiled the “One of Your Kind” brand campaign, produced by Talented and At All Odds. The film showcases the distinct growth stories of partners such as BigBasket, Third Wave Coffee and Redbus, positioning...
Escape, a Paris‑based offensive security engineering platform, secured €15.4 million in Series A funding led by Balderton, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, IRIS and Y Combinator. The round will fund AI‑agent enhancements, expanding its attack surface management, AI‑pentesting and business‑logic‑aware DAST offerings. Escape’s...
Most founders fail because they avoid hard things. Sara Blakely faced rejection for Spanx and kept pitching until one yes changed her life. Melanie Perkins heard no from 100+ investors before Canva took off. Each no built skill, grit, and belief. What hard thing...
One of my better charts -- shows China's surplus relative to global GDP. Has had a big impact I think ... https://t.co/xkL0hjBjP1
Britain is more exposed than other European economies to the latest movements in energy markets due to greater reliance on natural gas. Households are also in a fragile position as energy bills are still 60% higher than before Russia’s full-scale...
Having IPO-ed only 6½ years and with a tiny free float, Saudi Aramco announces what effectively is a partial re-nationalisation with a share buyback of up to $3 billion over the next 18 months. That’s going to buy-back ~10% of...
G7 energy ministers are scheduled to hold a video call (involving the IEA too) today to discuss the oil and LNG markets. Yesterday, G7 finance ministers flagged a potential use of the oil SPR. Japan and several other north East...
