News•Mar 6, 2026
St John Knits Names Mandy West as CEO
St John Knits announced Mandy West as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. West, who joined the luxury knitwear label in 2019, most recently held the chief commercial officer role and previously oversaw retail, wholesale and buying as senior vice president. Her résumé includes senior positions at Intermix, Nike and Tesla, giving her a blend of fashion and high‑performance brand experience. The internal promotion aligns with Lanvin Group’s strategy to deepen the brand’s retail and commercial capabilities.
By Inside Retail Asia
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Denso's ¥1.3T Rohm Offer Seen as Undervalued
*DENSO MADE BUYOUT OFFER TO ROHM, DEAL SEEN ABOUT ¥1.3T: NIKKEI Did not fact check attached, but assuming AI overlord is correct on the valuation of Toshiba stake + Prefs, this 1.3T takeover price looks way too low. I'm all for...
By Japan Deep Value
News•Mar 6, 2026
Australia Exports 91,511t Chickpeas, 300,009t Lentils in Jan
Australia shipped 91,511 tonnes of chickpeas and 300,009 tonnes of lentils in January, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Chickpea exports collapsed 85% from the December peak of 594,201 tonnes, while lentil shipments slipped 5% from December’s 316,358 tonnes....
By Grain Central
News•Mar 6, 2026
Evaluate Agentic AI Use Cases on Outcomes, Data Maturity, Integration Feasibility & Governance Readiness: Harnath Babu, KPMG
KPMG partner Harnath Babu warns that most agentic AI projects stall between proof‑of‑concept and production because organizations treat pilots as deployments. He outlines a four‑step playbook—prove value, harden the platform, institutionalize governance, and scale autonomy—to move agents from isolated tasks...
By ET CIO (India)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Quantum Ambitions Go Global, and Southeast Asia Wants In
Quantum computing has become a strategic priority worldwide, with the Tracxn Quantum Computing Report 2026 highlighting multi‑billion‑dollar government programmes across the US, China, Europe and Asia. In Southeast Asia, Singapore is positioning itself as a regional hub, while Malaysia, Thailand,...
By e27
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
American Top 40
The post revives the classic American Top 40 radio format as a template for modern email marketing. It proposes a weekly “Top 40” list of best‑selling products, ranked by combined sales, units, and conversion metrics, and suggests distributing the list across email,...
By MineThatData
News•Mar 6, 2026
Why Are Retailers Shifting Focus to Generation Alpha?
Retailers are pivoting from Gen Z to Generation Alpha, the cohort born after 2010 that has grown up entirely in a digital ecosystem. The oldest Alphas will be 16 in 2025, already accounting for roughly half of US household spending...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Mar 6, 2026
This Nigerian Diaspora Founder Is Using AI to Predict Healthcare Risks in the US
Nigerian‑born entrepreneur Tolu Fagbola, together with his US‑based brother, launched Vimedra to apply voice‑AI and predictive analytics to US healthcare. Their patent‑pending algorithm fuses social determinants with clinical data, creating risk profiles that flag patients likely to generate costly emergency...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Mar 6, 2026
7:30 Announces New Executive Producer
ABC News appointed Dani Isdale as the new Executive Producer of 7.30, succeeding Joel Tozer. Isdale brings 26 years of award‑winning international journalism experience, including BAFTA, News Emmy and RTS honors. She currently serves as Deputy Head of Foreign and...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Startup 360: Stone & Chalk’s Chris Kirk on CEO Life and Being a Good Founder
Chris Kirk announced his departure as CEO of Stone & Chalk after three years at the helm and eleven years with the not‑for‑profit innovation hub. He guided the organization through a $9 million financial turnaround, restoring stability to a community that...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Digital Growth Architecture: Creating a Scalable Online Presence that Delivers Revenue
Bloom Agency outlines a digital growth architecture that unites SEO, technical optimization, content, paid media, conversion tactics, and analytics into a scalable revenue engine. The framework stresses search visibility, site performance, authority‑building content, ROI‑focused advertising, and continuous data‑driven refinement. By...
By eCommerce Fastlane
News•Mar 6, 2026
Levi’s New Asia MD on the Next Chapter of Growth in East Asia Pacific
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed longtime executive Vicky Skelton as managing director of its East Asia Pacific region, tasking her with accelerating growth across a highly diverse market set. Skelton, who previously led Levi’s Canada, will drive a brand‑led,...
By Inside Retail Asia
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Ellison Offers Vague Platitudes on Paramount's CNN Future
After nearly a week of being mum about it, David Ellison *finally* commented on CNN's future under Paramount—but he offered little more than empty platitudes and dodged the larger questions that loom over the network. More in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/david-ellison-cnn-cbs-news-future
By Oliver Darcy
News•Mar 6, 2026
Post-Pregnancy Returns Overlooked in Risk Management Strategies
Returning to work after pregnancy presents significant retention, safety, and legal risks that many employers overlook. HR expert Amanda Mitton highlights frequent mishandlings, such as revoking graded return agreements and using maternity‑leave fill‑ins to block previous roles. These practices can...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Mar 6, 2026
RANKED: Top 20 Automakers by Battery Metals Spending
The global passenger EV market grew 18% YoY in 2025, pushing battery capacity deployment past 1 TWh for the first time. Raw‑material costs for lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt and manganese reached $15.6 billion, an 11% rise over 2024 but still half of...
By MINING.com
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
We Need Fair and Balanced Audit Reports
Norman Marks argues that audit reports must be more than accurate; they need to be fair and balanced to preserve credibility with management and boards. He recounts an IT audit at a large financial institution where the report highlighted security...
By Norman Marks on Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit
News•Mar 6, 2026
Urbanrise Launches “Welcome to the Celebrity Life” Campaign for Whispers of Sky
Urbanrise, a leading South Indian developer, unveiled the “Welcome to the Celebrity Life” advertising campaign for its new luxury project Whispers of Sky in Chennai. The campaign, created by Dentsu Creative, stars designer Gauri Khan in two films directed by...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Mar 6, 2026
Microsoft Says Anthropic’s Products Remain Available to Customers After Pentagon Blacklist
Microsoft announced it will continue offering Anthropic’s AI models across its consumer and enterprise platforms, including Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, and the AI Foundry, while barring only the Department of War. The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, prompting the...
By CNBC Technology
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Icon AI's Downfall: Bad Execution, Ignored Feedback
What caused this? To early? Poor execution? Bad leadership? A bit of everything IMO. We tried it and used it - it was a mediocre product at times and was okay other times. But their support and unwillingness to implement feedback is what killed them. I...
By Kody Nordquist
News•Mar 6, 2026
Royal Caribbean Group Proposes Ship Repair Yard for Panama's Pacific Coast
Royal Caribbean Group has presented Panama’s president with a proposal to build a 400‑meter, 130,000‑ton floating dry dock on the Pacific coast near Puerto Armuelles. The facility, slated for operation by 2031, would service the cruise line’s largest ships and...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Mar 6, 2026
'Signing Is the Easy Part': How Airwallex Turned Sport Into a Global Growth Engine
Airwallex has expanded its sports sponsorship from a single global deal to a portfolio that includes McLaren F1, Arsenal FC, the San Francisco Giants, and regional teams in Australia and New Zealand. The company says the partnerships are already boosting brand trust,...
By Marketing-Interactive
News•Mar 6, 2026
The Board Changes. The Logic Doesn’t
Strategic decision‑making in games and business follows identical logical rules. The author outlines five principles—evaluating decisions rather than outcomes, acting under uncertainty, building positional strength before chasing wins, updating models faster than ego, and thinking in sequences—that translate from chess,...
By CEOWORLD magazine
Social•Mar 6, 2026
US Grants India Waiver for Russian Oil Loaded by March 5
There is a caveat to the Russia oil waiver for India — “loaded on vessels as of March 5”. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 133, "Authorizing the Delivery and Sale...
By Vandana Hari
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Don’t Build in a Vacuum: Engage Customers Early
Beware of the Claude code trap Building your masterpiece into an abyss and not talking or selling to customers
By Nomiki Petrolla
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Will David Ellison Remake the NFL Market?
David Ellison, backed by Skydance and RedBird Capital, has embarked on a $125 billion media buying spree, acquiring Paramount for $8 billion, securing a $7.7 billion UFC broadcast deal on CBS, and moving to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $110 billion. These transactions dramatically expand...
By Puck
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Terminal Values Are Just DCF Shortcuts via Multiples
Terminal values are themselves short-hands for DCFs. This is because a terminal value is essentially a multiple. And a multiple is a short-cut for a DCF. More in the memo below 👇
By Speedwell Research
News•Mar 6, 2026
Data Quality Automation Startup Validio Raises $30M
Validio, a Stockholm‑based data‑quality automation startup, secured $30 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital to $47 million after an 800 % ARR surge last year. The round was led by Plural with participation from Lakestar, J12 and several angels. Validio’s AI‑driven...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Mar 6, 2026
14 Companies Lauded for Their Innovative HR Solutions in Malaysia and Singapore
The HR Vendors of the Year 2025 recognized fourteen firms across Malaysia and Singapore for breakthrough HR solutions. Info‑Tech captured gold in both markets, while BIPO Service Malaysia and Mercer took silver and bronze respectively. Finalists showcased a range of tools...
By Human Resources Online (Asia)
News•Mar 6, 2026
American Express Hits Full Throttle On Fan Experience At Melbourne GP
American Express returns for a second year as the official payments partner of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, unveiling an upgraded Amex Lounge and a suite of new fan experiences. The lounge now showcases premium food and beverage partners such...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Nicholas R. Bell to Lead Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum has appointed Nicholas R. Bell as its new director and CEO, effective July 6. Bell comes from a successful tenure at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum, where he launched a $250 million renovation campaign and created an endowment for free...
By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
News•Mar 6, 2026
AI Voice Start-Up Elevenlabs Shifts to Australia
AI voice startup Elevenlabs has appointed former Conversant Media executive Michael Costa as its go‑to‑market director for Australia and New Zealand. Costa, who has held senior roles at Salesforce, Twilio and Mixpanel, will lead the company’s expansion despite still being based...
By Mumbrella Australia
News•Mar 6, 2026
Visa Taps Veteran Leonardo Collado to Lead Pismo’s Global Growth
Visa has appointed senior vice president Leonardo J. Collado as general manager of Pismo, effective April 1. Collado, who oversees value‑added services for Latin America and the Caribbean, brings 25 years of payments experience to the role. The move follows...
By PYMNTS
News•Mar 6, 2026
PregaNews Film Encourages Conversations Around Postpartum Depression This Women’s Day
India’s leading pregnancy detection brand PregaNews has launched a digital film ahead of International Women’s Day to spark open conversations about postpartum depression. The short film highlights how many new mothers silently endure emotional and physical strain, normalising these challenges...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Mar 6, 2026
Cancer Medtech Tops up Series B to $28 Million
Sydney‑based Lumonus secured an additional $3 million, raising its Series B to $28 million. The AI‑powered platform automates radiation‑oncology workflows, already supporting over 280,000 cancer treatments and 75,000 treatment plans across the US, Australia and Europe. Funds will expand U.S. go‑to‑market teams, boost...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
Social•Mar 6, 2026
From Player to Coach: Team Accelerates Product Delivery
It's hard for me to describe how different things are than they were a week ago. I'm moving into more of a player coach role, and in the last 7 days, my team of PMs have been: - creating a "Cash...
By Kristen Anderson
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Fed
Update on the Fed’s Balance Sheet and its Reserve Management Purchases. Adding T-bills, shedding MBS, Treasury note & bond balances on ice, SRF unused https://t.co/M947SfSoUP https://t.co/c3uHc5VmGA
By Wolf Richter
News•Mar 6, 2026
Video of the Week: Asia Pacific’s Talent Test - Staffing Growth in a Constrained Labour Market
Asia‑Pacific airlines face a decade‑long talent crunch as passenger traffic surges, requiring over 400,000 additional aviation professionals by the mid‑2030s. The shortage spans pilots, engineers, cabin crew and digital specialists, creating a structural mismatch between demand and supply. Recruitment struggles...
By CAPA – Centre for Aviation
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Big Brands Chase Youth; Small Brands Chase Cash‑rich Boomers
The bigger the brand the bigger desire to reach younger people the most effective way. The smaller the brand the bigger desire to sell to boomers with money and focus less on younger demos because it’s too expensive.
By David Herrmann
Social•Mar 6, 2026
China Lithium Prices Plunge Amid Weak EV Demand, War Uncertainty
China lithium prices tumble as weak EV sales, Middle East war cloud demand outlook https://t.co/8TqB23mggy
By Haplo
Social•Mar 6, 2026
US Blocks India’s Currency Advantage, Mirrors China Policy
Why are we surprised by 👇? I wrote this nearly six years ago, in the context of why the US won’t allow India the same freedom of an undervalued currency that it accorded China: https://t.co/sZ45dDSSRv
By Andy Mukherjee
Social•Mar 6, 2026
78% Fear Inflation, Making Affordability Crisis Trump’s Weakness
According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 78% of Americans say inflation is a very big concern for them personally. AFFORDABILITY = GOING TO GET WORSE = TRUMP'S ACHILLES HEEL. https://t.co/z3qgrkZ7V2
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Tim Sweeney Reveals GB Max Story in Full Transcript
And our GB Max story with the full transcript of our exclusive interview with Tim Sweeney. https://t.co/AhPRDXRoQU
By Dean Takahashi
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Investors Rotating From US Tech to Commodities and Bonds
"We are in the first phase of a great rotation away from the US FANG+ and related stocks, semiconductor, and AI software companies towards oil & gas, utilities, emerging market, and resource stocks, and Treasury bonds." - Marc Faber
By Michael Fritzell
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Dollar Index May Hit Record as Other Currencies Collapse
This paints a potential scenario for how the dollar index could return to its all time high. Not bc it is great. But bc all other fiat will fail first.
By Brent Johnson
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Rising PITI Costs Shatter 2020‑24 Sales Threshold
Total PITI costs surged for housing and in a QM lending environment that was set to crush sales. I had a price model limit for 2020-2024: if we didn't surpass 23% during those five years, we would be okay; we...
By Logan Mohtashami
Social•Mar 6, 2026
RBI Dollar Sales Trigger Rupee's Biggest Asian Surge
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: After the rupee hit a record low, India’s central bank sold dollars. Then, the Rupee SURGED, with the biggest gain in Asia today. https://t.co/rzGC4rj8Kv
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Fannie Mae Predicts Steady 6% Mortgage Rates Through 2027
Fannie Mae: Get use to these mortgage rates Fannie Mae's forecast for the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate: Q3 2026 --> 6.0% Q4 2026 --> 6.0% Q1 2027 --> 6.0% Q2 2027 --> 6.0% Q3 2027 --> 6.0% Q4 2027 --> 6.0%
By Lance Lambert
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Young Non‑College Workers See Sharp Employment Decline
That young workers are broadly seeing a decline in employment rates regardless of education is consistent with our low-churn labor market. Hiring & voluntary quits have corrected from their 2021/22 Great Resignation highs & now young workers are feeling frontline...
By Ernie Tedeschi
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Annual Reviews Anchor Success Amid Digital Transformations
Annual reviews are crucial, especially during big transformations like digital, ERP, or AI projects. It's easy to get lost in the work, but stepping back annually to assess changes is vital for navigating your journey effectively. #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/g1MFz8gYum
By Eric Kimberling
Social•Mar 6, 2026
US Grants India 30‑Day Waiver for Stranded Russian Oil
This will help. But crucial to understand: India’s total crude imports are ~5.5 mil b/d. This is a minor offset to 20 mil b/d locked out of the market. Washington appears set on offering a drip-feed of relief to a major oil...
By Vandana Hari